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April 28, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Forgiveness, Love & Works

LET GOD PICK OUT YOUR OUTFIT TODAY

So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic all-purpose garment. Never be without it. [Colossians 3:12-14 (MSG)]

O Lord, help me be less concerned with what I put on my body and more concerned with what I wear in my heart.

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April 27, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Love & Works

SILENCE CAN BE GOLDEN

Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. [Proverbs 10:19 (NLT)]

If you can’t say anything nice, say nothing at all! [Mom’s wise advice]

A prayer I often use is this one: Lord, put your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth! It’s a good one to remember!

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April 25, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Money & Wealth

GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER

You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” [2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT)]

When we give, I think God is more concerned with our attitude than what we offer or even the quantity of our offering. Lord, stop us from grumbling or complaining when we are asked to share your gifts. Give us cheerful hearts and willing spirits.

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April 23, 2013

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Attitudes & Behavior, Joy, Today: Make it Count

LIFE’S TOO SHORT TO WASTE A SINGLE MOMENT

Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us spend them as we should. [Psalm 90:12 (TLB)]

Father Almighty, thank you for every hour with which we have been blessed. Show us how to use them wisely. Don’t let us waste a single moment today with negative thoughts or actions. Teach us how to use this day to honor you and your gifts and live a life of joy and thanksgiving.

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April 22, 2013

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Fear & Doubt, Trusting God, Worry

I WILL NOT BE SHAKEN

I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. [Psalm 16:8 (NLT)]

Help me, Oh God, to let go of my fears and reach out to you at all times, secure in the knowledge that you will steady me when I tremble and catch me when I fall. Thank you for always being at my side.