Saturday, October 7, 2023

If You Can

If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

Romans 12:18

I think this means that sometimes we need to keep our mouths shut. If we disagree with what someone is doing or how someone is doing something, and it is something that does not matter, we should keep quiet and maintain the peace.

There are plenty of worthy battles. You will know them when you see them. Save your fight for those.


 

Friday, October 6, 2023

Sensible, Righteous, Godly

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present day.

Titus 2:11-12

 

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Not About Who We Are

 

He raises up the poor from the dust; He lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and on them He has set the world.

1 Samuel 2:8

Whatever your circumstances, you are useful to God.  

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Gladness and Joy

And the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Isaiah 51:11

 

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

When I Am Down

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.

Psalm 51:12

 

Monday, October 2, 2023

Joy In Heaven

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Luke 15:7

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Approved

Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do.

Ecclesiastes 9:7