Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY’S READING (2/12/2019)...

“Be grateful for what you have and stop complaining – it bores everybody else, does you no good, and doesn’t solve any problems.” Zig Ziglar

Philippians 2:14-15 (NLT) Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.

Philippians 4:12-13 (NIV) I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

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Psalm 121:1-8 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY’S READING (2/11/2019)...

“A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.”

Abraham Lincoln

Psalms 121:1-8 (NLT) I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! 

He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never slumbers or sleeps. 

The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night. 

The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.

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Proverbs 12:25 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY’S READING (2/8/2019)...

“A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results.”

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Proverbs 12:25 (NLT) Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

Romans 15:5-6 (NLT) May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Proverbs 13:4 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY’S READING (2/7/2019)...

“Offer the lazy an egg, and they'll want you to peel it for them.”

Lithuanian Proverb

Even a foolish old woman like me knows that lazy people don't think for themselves; they only think about themselves.     

Terry Goodkind

Proverbs 13:4 (NLT) Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper.

2 Thessalonians 3:10-13 (NLT) Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “Those unwilling to work will not get to eat.” Yet we hear that some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business. We command such people and urge them in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and work to earn their own living. As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good.

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Galatians 6:2-3 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY’S READING (2/6/2019)...

“Sometimes some of the toughest things you deal with end up being the best things because you realize the people that you can rely on, that love you and support you through it.” 

Tom Brady

Philippians 2:3-5 (NLT) Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

Galatians 6:2-3 (NLT) Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.

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Romans 12:11-12 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY’S READING (2/5/2019)...

“I didn’t come this far to only come this far, so we’ve still got further to go.” 

Tom Brady

Romans 12:11-12 (NLT) Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

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1 Peter 3:8-12 (NLT)...

FROM TODAY’S READING (2/1/2019)...

“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”

Unknown Author

1 Peter 3:8-12 (The Message) Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble. That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing. 

Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here’s what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you’re worth. God looks on all this with approval, listening and responding well to what he’s asked; But he turns his back on those who do evil things.

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