Category Archives: Attitudes & Behavior

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May 23, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Church & Worship, Family, Friends & Fellowship

GOD’S HOUSE HAS MANY ROOMS

Brothers and sisters, I encourage all of you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to agree with each other and not to split into opposing groups. I want you to be united in your understanding and opinions. [1 Corinthians 1:10 (GW)]

Methodist, Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Evangelical, Pentecostal, High Church or Low, Saturday worship or Sunday, written liturgy or spontaneous service, saying “trespasses” or “debts” in prayer – what difference does it really make? We’re all worshiping the same God; it’s just that we’re worshiping him in different rooms in the same house. Some rooms are fancy and some quite plain, some are noisy while others are sedate, some are traditional and others are quite modern, but they are all in the House of God. Let’s not allow denominational or minor theological differences keep us from being brothers and sisters in Christ.

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May 20, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Wisdom & Guidance

EACH WORD A GIFT

Watch the way you talk. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift. [Ephesians 4:29 (MSG)]

Lord, guide my words and guard my mouth, especially when I am tempted to gossip, have the last word, or use bad language. May my words be a blessing to others and a gift to you.

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May 18, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Spiritual Gifts

OUR BEAUTY

Do not let your beauty come from the outside. It should not be the way you comb your hair or the wearing of gold or the wearing of fine clothes. It should come from the heart. This is the kind that lasts. Your beauty should be a gentle and quiet spirit. In God’s sight this is of great worth and no amount of money can buy it. [1 Peter 3:3-4 (NLV)]

Dear Lord, we know that enhancing our spirits is far more important than adorning our bodies. Guide us so we spend more time in prayer and less time in front of the mirror. May our main concern be who we are on the inside and not what we appear to be on the outside.

If you feel your value lies in being merely decorative, I fear that someday you might find yourself believing that’s all that you really are. Time erodes all such beauty, but what it cannot diminish is the wonderful workings of your mind: Your humor, your kindness, and your moral courage. These are the things I cherish so in you. [Said by Mrs. March to her girls in Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”]

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May 17, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Trusting God

HOW TO BE HAPPY

I have learned how to be happy with whatever I have. I know how to get along with little and how to live when I have much. I have learned the secret of being happy at all times. If I am full of food and have all I need, I am happy. If I am hungry and need more, I am happy. I can do all things because Christ gives me strength. [Philippians 4:11b-13 (NLV)]

In crisis or calm, in failure or success, in poverty or plenty, in weakness or strength – Lord, show us how to be content in all circumstances. No matter where we are, who is with us, or what we have, your presence is all we need. Thank you.

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May 9, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Holy Spirit, Love & Works, Sharing Our Faith

MAY OUR LIVES BE PROOF

For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. [1 Peter 2:21-24 (NLT)]

Jesus, Savior and Redeemer, your story didn’t end with the crucifixion and resurrection; it just began! Help us be part of its continuation. Teach us; lead us; live within us. May our lives be evidence of your continuing presence in the world today.

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May 8, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Love & Works, Obedience

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR

You’ve told the truth that there is only one God and no other besides him! To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself is more important than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices.” [Mark 12:32-34 (GW)]

Sometimes loving God doesn’t seem nearly as difficult as loving our neighbors. Yet, God only knows how much we truly love him by the way we treat our fellow man! Lord, who needs to see your love through me today?

 The whole being of any Christian is faith and love. Faith brings the man to God, love brings him to men. [Martin Luther]