“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 In spite of whatever is going on around you, rejoice in the Lord. Be grateful for the many blessings God has given you. It is a new day and there is always something to be grateful for. […]

“So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son. He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and

“Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.” 1Thessalonians 5:10-11 Christ died for you. Believe in His death, burial, and resurrection and live forever with Him. Life

“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1Thesalonians 5:18 Stop focusing on what you don’t have. Start being grateful for what you do have. We have to learn to be thankful for what we have before we can be trusted with more. Be grateful and

“It is good to give thanks to theLord, to sing praises to the Most High. It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening, accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, a harp, and the melody of a lyre. You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!

“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:13 It’s not the flesh and blood people we fight every day. Our biggest battles are in the spiritual world. The

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 You have value because of what God says about you not what other people say or even what you say about yourself. God says you are a

“For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into you home. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me. And the king will say, I tell you the truth, when

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24 As humans, we question God’s ability to come through for us. As long as we aren’t asking for something that goes against His

“Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts.” 1Thessalonians 2:4b Who or what defines you? Are you doing what you really want to do or are you doing what someone else expects/wants you to do? You will never be truly happy if you are living to please