Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. – Matthew 5:11, KJV When you look at the balance to the left, what do you see? An uneven balance, or a level one? If you are like me, you perceive… Continue reading It’s a matter of perspective.
Category: Blessings
An attitude of gratitude.
Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]. – 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Amplified Bible (AMP) According to Karl Pillemer’s 30 Life Lessons: Tried and True Advise… Continue reading An attitude of gratitude.
The power of accountability.
Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together [as believers], as is the habit of some people, but admonishing (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching. – Hebrews 10:25, Amplified Bible (AMP) William R. Patterson is an international, award-winning entrepreneurship trainer, business coach, and speaker. He… Continue reading The power of accountability.
The secret to happiness.
Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am. – Philippians 4:11, Amplified Bible (AMP) Discontentment is rampant in our modern culture, and it’s nothing new. Billions of… Continue reading The secret to happiness.
Who are you serving first?
Will any man of you who has a servant plowing or tending sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, Come at once and take your place at the table? Will he not instead tell him, Get my supper ready and gird yourself and serve me while I eat and drink;… Continue reading Who are you serving first?
The universe sings to God!
Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. – Psalm 148:3, KJV According to Nature.com: Most astronomers gaze at the heavens and see stars. William Chaplin hears an orchestra — a celestial symphony in which the smallest stars are flutes, the medium-sized ones are trombones and the giants are reverberating… Continue reading The universe sings to God!
BEST OF TQFG: There is a downside to not seeking God’s Kingdom first.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from December 27, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team You have sown much, but you have reaped little… – Haggai 1:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) Treadmills are great for exercise, but there is one very ironic thing about them. For all the work one puts into walking or… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: There is a downside to not seeking God’s Kingdom first.
It’s now or never!
Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah son [grandson] of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, Whose [Spirit] was upon them. Then rose up Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel [heir to the throne of Judah] and Jeshua son of Jozadak and began to build the house… Continue reading It’s now or never!
Will they not be inspired because you never did?
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, it is not necessary for us to answer you on this point. 17 If our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 But if not, let it… Continue reading Will they not be inspired because you never did?
Whose fault is it, really?
Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. – Jonah 1:17, KJV Anxiety. Fear. Financial trouble. Bitterness. Chronic disease. Jealousy. Addiction. Family problems. Work-related troubles. These, and many other of life’s problems, can hit us at any… Continue reading Whose fault is it, really?