The Gift

The Gift TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Proverbs 27:1, ESV. TODAY'S WORD: Do you see every day as a blessed gift from God? Many times when we hear this, we may be tempted to brush it off and say, “Yeah, yeah, I know. Every day is special.” But truly it is! God ordained this day before the foundation of the earth. He has already ordered blessings for you. He has already orchestrated the right opportunities for you. He has already made the right connections for you. On top of that, the air you breathe, the food you eat, and the sunshine on your face are all part of the great blessing that God gives us daily. Remember, we’re not promised tomorrow, so why waste a single moment living life defeated and depressed? Our attitude should not be, “I have to take care of the kids,” or “I have to mow the lawn today.” It should be, “I get to take care of the kids God has blessed me with,” or “I get to go out and mow the lawn today. That’s part of the house that God has provided.” See every opportunity as a gift. Count your blessings and watch Him multiply them exceedingly all the days of your life! PRAYER FOR TODAY: Father, thank You for giving me this wonderful day. Thank You for every blessing You have prepared. Strengthen me with Your joy and fill me with Your peace as I keep my mind stayed on You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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In a Season of Loss, Clarify Your Priorities by Rick Warren "Life is not measured by how much one owns.” (Luke 12:15 NCV)                                                           Losses and tragedies have a way of putting everything into perspective. They clarify your values and help you figure out some priorities. You realize what matters most. In Luke 12:15, Jesus said, "Life is not measured by how much one owns”(NCV). Don't confuse your net worth with your self worth. They are totally unrelated. Don't confuse your possessions with your position in Christ and your purpose. Don't confuse what you're living on with what you're living for. In the season of loss, you need to clarify your values and really remember what's important — relationships and people. People matter, not things. Don't lose your joy over things that are unimportant. Have you ever seen a hearse pulling a U-Haul? The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:7, "We brought nothing into the world, so we can take nothing out.” I remember hearing of a rich Texas oilman who was buried in his Cadillac. As they were putting him under, a man standing by said, "Man, that's living!" No — the guy's dead! For real security, you have to build your life on something that can't be taken from you. Can a job be taken from you? Yes. There is no such thing as job security. Can you lose your health? Yes. Can you lose the person you're married to? Yes. Can you lose your youthful beauty? Yes! You must build your life on the one thing that cannot be taken away from you: your relationship with God through his son, Jesus Christ. Once you have that, you’ll be able to make it through your season of loss as you focus on your relationship with Christ and the people in your life. Talk It Over What does your life reveal are the most important things to you? What do you need to do to strengthen your relationships so that they have priority in your life?