We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Thought For Today
The apostles knew adversity. Even when they were “hemmed in” on every side, they experienced complete freedom in the strength and power of God. When they were “perplexed” or unsure what the next day might bring, they were not in despair because they knew God was able to support, provide for and deliver His children no matter what came their way.
Whatever adversity you may be facing today, know that God is your ultimate source of strength, provision, and protection in all circumstances.
This Week’s Theme – Love God and Love Your Neighbor
October 12, 2018
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Ephesians 4:31-32
Thought For Today
Do you struggle with ongoing resentment and ill feelings against others? Does that tend to lead to talking about this with friends in a way that stirs up anger inside you? Our verse today is a reminder to get to the end of this bondage once and for all.
You can forgive. You can let go and allow God to heal past hurts completely. If you tend to hold on to the pain of wrongful acts, it will lead to bitterness, anger and a lack of joy. Forgive as Christ forgave you.
This Week’s Theme – Love God and Love Your Neighbor
October 11, 2018
And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.
Mark 12:30-31
Thought For Today
The fuel that ignites all other goals, desires, and commitments for life comes from our love for God. If you learn to love Him above all else, you will move through each day with a clear focus. You will not be confused by all the distractions of the world. It is from this heart of love for God above all else, we have the capacity to love others deeply.
So he answered and said, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
Luke 10:27
Thought For Today
Jesus gave a clear message of the priorities we should have to be all God wants us to be. Of all things God commands, it can be summed up in these two commands. Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.
Love God with heartfelt love, a love that understands that all you are and all you have is because of Him. Love Him with all your strength. It is a strong love that supersedes all other commitments. Love God with an intelligent love (with all your mind). And because of a clear understanding of all that God is to you, take that truth and choose to love others as yourself knowing that this love is life-changing.
Jesus said to him, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 22:37-39
Thought For Today
My wife, Jennifer and I have been in Lexington and Corbin, Kentucky today participating in meetings for the start-up of a new mentoring program for youth here in the Corbin community.
The commitment of the church community and dedicated believers who want to see kids lives changed is profoundly moving.
Mike Duffy, of the Gene Duffy Family Foundation, shared this story with us last night. It fits well with today’s verse. I hope you will take a few minutes and watch this short video.
