Leaders can make demands, but good leaders know to build solid relationships.
Read: Philemon 1:8-9
Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love. It is as none other than Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus—
Carefully pay attention to what you focus on with your eyes.
Read: Matthew 6:22
The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.
Don’t be naive and stumble into wrong places.
Read: Proverbs 4:14-15
Do not set foot on the path of the wicked
or walk in the way of evildoers.
15 Avoid it, do not travel on it;
turn from it and go on your way.
Don’t waste time on fools!!
Read: Proverbs 10:14
The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
Never be so busy that you give up your time with God!
Read: Luke 10:41-42
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Hold on and let God have the last word.
Read: 2 Timothy 4:18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Keep looking on the bright side.
Read: Proverbs 17:22
A cheerful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Let go of past hurts! Spend time with God, and fill your mind with good thoughts.
Read: Philippians 3:14
I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Surrender all your cares and anxiety to the Lord.
Read: Psalm 62:5
Yes, my soul, find rest in God;
my hope comes from him.
God’s plan for you is greater than the plan you have for yourself.
Read: 1 Chronicle 16:11
Look to the Lord and his strength;
seek his face always.