09/24               Philippians 4:13

13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. 

WHINE

Do not whine about the difficulty and chaos of your life.  Get busy praising God, and glorifying Him for His precious Son-Jesus.  Take each and every thing that you face to Jesus and He will lead, guide and direct you to the right thing to do.  Fear God and do what He says.  This is true wisdom. 

09/23               Philippians 4:4-5

4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 

EVERY

Every day is a good day.  Every life is a valuable life.  Jesus is coming soon and He will make the wrong right and chaos and evil in this world disappear.  He is Lord-Lord of all. 

09/22               Philippians 2:9-11

9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 

KING

Jesus is the King-He is Lord of Lords and reigns over all things.  He is God’s everything, the bright and morning star, the ancient of days, and true God.  We have fellowship with Him and He is alive and well ministering in our lives.  One day He is coming back.  We do not know the day or the hour but we do know that in that moment every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord of all.  Praise God from whom all blessings flow.   

09/21          Philippians 2:4-6

4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. 5You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. 6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.

BE

Be usable.  Be a giver.  Be available for those in need.  Listen to what people say.  Look at what they do.  Help those in need.

09/20          Philippians 2:3

3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 

ONE

People are number one.  We are valuable and worthy therefore we can care for and give to others.  Care about those around.  Care about those in need.  Don’t worry about yourself-serve.  The Lord is focused on you and He will care for you. 

09/19          Matthew 20:25-28

25 But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. 26 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. 28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” 

GIVE

Give is the key.  We must give what we have, who we are and to whoever is in need.  Giving is critical for spiritual growth.  I limit my growth when I am stingy and self-centered.  Jesus gave His life for us.  We are called to die to self and care for others. 

09/18          Matthew 20:16

16 “So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.” 

VALUE

God values people.  He died to save us from our sin.  If we do not value the things the Lord values our value system is upside down.  Today look at the things Jesus values-He values people.  Go thou and do likewise. 

09/17          Matthew 7:21-23

21 “Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. 22 On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ 23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ 

JESUS

Jesus, the name above all other, is the only One who can save us.  Jesus is Lord and we bow to Him in faith, service and loyalty.  It is not my way but His way. 

09/16          Matthew 7:14

14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.

WAY

There is a way that leads to life and it is Jesus Christ.  Any other way leads to death. 

09/15          Matthew 7:12

12 “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. 

RESPECT

People count with Jesus.  My goal is to become more like Jesus.  People count with me.