Being Uplifted To Be Uplifting

My greatest admiration for God is how the countenance of everything everywhere is in such delicate balance. The way our bodies work, the way the planets are perfectly aligned in the universe. The way the seasons are placed to serve a purpose specific to where in the world you reside. How amazing is it that life is that simple. Our Father, has given us at least 1 thing, a gift, that was purposed to you for your benefit and the benefit of His kingdom. We are to use the gifts that we were given to prosper (be uplifted) and to share with others (to uplift), a perfect balance. If you wrote 1 song that inspired just 1 person, your living was in balance. If your witness was shared with 1 person and moved them away from harm, your living was in balance. If you took your last $5.00 to feed a homeless person who told you he was hungry, your living was in balance. We are all gifted (blessed), meant to be an award to someone else (blessing). Our hand should not extend more to receive than it does to give. We are full representations of the greatness of the Lord within us all for His glory, none more perfectly stated than in this song “We are the light of the world, may our light shine before men that they may see the good that we do and give Glory to God.”

Scripture of the Day: Romans 15:1-6

¹We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. ²Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. ³For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me."^{a]"> 4}For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. ⁵May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, ⁶so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayer for the Day:
Father for all that you have instilled in me may each seed multiply to cover the world in the blessings you intended. I praise you for your perfect order, for the simplicity of your Word & intent, for your heavy arm & light burden, for keeping me close and guiding my heart. I am not deserving of the favor you have placed before me and am in awe of your will to continue to use me. Glory be to you Lord and the perfection of your order, in Jesus' Name, Amen

Thought for the day:
“Order and simplification are the first steps toward the mastery of a subject. –Thomas Mann

Goal for the day:
Refuse the clutter, of your space, of your mind, of your life…rid yourself of the mess and begin with a clean pallet.

Just a Thought

by Kendra Anderson

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline". If you've allowed fear to steal from you, today you can be finished with fear. Conquering fear starts with believing God's promises, and taking a step of faith. Step out, God will be with you. He'll give you power, love, ......and self-discipline so that you can confidently move forward into the abundant life He has for you!

Word for Today from Vandy
Vandy Harris

TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "And at the same time pray for us also, that God may open a door to us…" (Colossians 4:3, AMP)

TODAY'S WORD In this life, we are blessed with so many opportunities and privileges. In this day and age, we have tools and resources to figure almost anything out. It's easy to just depend on our own natural ability to make things happen. But God wants to be intimately involved in our lives. He wants us to come to Him, depend on Him, and allow Him to show Himself strong on our behalf. He wants to open those doors for you, and He wants you to know that He is the one working behind the scenes on your behalf. Today, if you are looking for an open door, turn to God. Pray and ask Him to direct your every step. Keep asking, keep knocking, keep believing because God will open those doors before you. He will lead you and guide you into the abundant life He has in store for you!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY "Father God, thank You for ordering and directing my steps. Today I come to You asking for an open door. I know that You will make a way even when there seems to be no way. I choose to trust You with every detail of my life! In Jesus' Name. Amen."

P.U.S.H. Pray Until Something Happens!!!

Inspiration by Lindsey Ragans

If time is one of the most important things to precious……then wasting time must be the greatest prodigality…because lost time is never found again…press forward and prepare for something greater in life to come..don’t fret the small stuff and move forward…Good Day