“And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5 We are to love God with everything. Not just when we need Him. He is to be first always. Love God with your whole being, obey His commands, and be blessed.

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.” Hebrews 10:23-24 Our hope is found in God. We can trust He will do what He promises. Let us

My prayer for you today: “I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power

“And don’t sin by letting your anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.” Ephesians 4:26-27 The Bible doesn’t tell us not to get angry. It’s an emotion we all feel. However, if vented thoughtlessly, it can hurt people and relationships.

“Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised.” Proverbs 27:21 How well do you accept praise? I find that most people are comfortable praising others but are not comfortable receiving praise. Why is that? We need to learn to accept praise and say thank you. Receive praise

“So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.” 1 Peter 1:13 Self-control can be difficult. If we will focus on Jesus and what He has promised, it helps us stay on track. If we focus on what we

“Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.” 1Corinthians 13:12 As we go through life, things happen. Good and bad.

“Now go out there and congratulate your troops, for I swear by the Lord that if you don’t go out, not a single one of them will remain here tonight. Then you will be worse off than ever before.” 2Samuel 19:7 Do you make a point to praise your best workers, your child that is

“‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 Have you noticed that when it rains, it takes longer for the ground to dry in the shaded areas? When our lives

“But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father who sees everything will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 We need to take time to have intimate one on one conversations with God, to sit at His feet and tell Him everything that’s