November 6: Love is Kind.
Affirmation: I am strong and confident. I am at peace with my life.
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”Ephesians 2:10 NIV
Brené Brown encourages us to focus on gratitude and joy Let go of your fears and the “what if’s’ Luke 12:7 reminds us that we don’t have to be afraid…God loves you and is with you. Focus on gratitude and joy…not your fears.
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”Ephesians 2:10 NIV
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Ponder, Personalize, Practice: Today continue to ponder Luke 12:7. God numbers the hairs on your head. He KNOWS you. He LOVES you. What are your fears. Talk to God about them.
Luke 12:7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows.
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Wholehearted Guidepost from Brené Brown
Cultivate Gratitude and Joy. Let Go of Scarcity and Fear of the Dark.
Brené Brown encourages us to focus on gratitude and joy Let go of your fears and the “what if’s’ Luke 12:7 reminds us that we don’t have to be afraid…God loves you and is with you. Focus on gratitude and joy…not your fears.
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Mastering the 7 Decisions from Andy Andrews
The Persistent Decision
7. I WILL PERSIST WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
I possess the greatest power ever bestowed upon mankind. I hold fast to my dreams. I stay the course. I do not quit.
I acknowledge that most people quit when exhaustion sets in, but I am not “most people.”
I am stronger than most people. Average people compare themselves with other people, and that is why they remain average.
I compare myself to my potential. I am not average. I see exhaustion as a precursor to victory. By persisting without exception, my outcome—my success—is assured.
It is my wish that you have gained something positive and productive from reading about these seven decisions.
I strongly believe that there is nothing you can’t do if you have the proper mindset and conviction.—Andy Andrews
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.
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Reading for Today
Walk in Grace. Live in Love by Bob Goff
November 6
Love Is Kind. Treat One Another Like We Are Going To Spend Eternity Together.
“Love is patient, love is kind.”1 Corinthians 13:4.
There’s a scene in movies when someone leaves a job they hate and smashes all the office supplies on the way out. If they’re architects, they take a bat to all the models. If they’re administrative assistant, they smash copy machines and steal a stapler. Usually some screaming or soapboxing is involved.
It’s always exaggerated in the movies, but we do these kinds of things in our lives, too. We hear about the “tell all“ book after a disgruntled executive leaves the organization. We see a friend hurt in a relationship turn to social media to slander the person who did it. We live with the illusion that we can cut ties with people without it affecting anyone for the long term. We think we can leave behind and build a different life with people who are easier to get along with and easier to love.
We’ve forgotten to live like we’re going to be spending eternity together. When Jesus talked about the kingdom of heaven, He wasn’t talking about a place somewhere up in the clouds with harps and chubby angels. He said heaven was coming to earth, and invited us to put His teaching into practice. When we love the way He loved, forgiving our enemies, and including those who have been pushed out, we bring a little more heaven into the world.
When you think about it, if eternity is all the time ever, we’re already part of eternity. Love is kind. Let’s start treating each other like we are going to be living together for eternity, starting now.
Who would you treat differently if you had an eternal perspective?
There’s a scene in movies when someone leaves a job they hate and smashes all the office supplies on the way out. If they’re architects, they take a bat to all the models. If they’re administrative assistant, they smash copy machines and steal a stapler. Usually some screaming or soapboxing is involved.
It’s always exaggerated in the movies, but we do these kinds of things in our lives, too. We hear about the “tell all“ book after a disgruntled executive leaves the organization. We see a friend hurt in a relationship turn to social media to slander the person who did it. We live with the illusion that we can cut ties with people without it affecting anyone for the long term. We think we can leave behind and build a different life with people who are easier to get along with and easier to love.
We’ve forgotten to live like we’re going to be spending eternity together. When Jesus talked about the kingdom of heaven, He wasn’t talking about a place somewhere up in the clouds with harps and chubby angels. He said heaven was coming to earth, and invited us to put His teaching into practice. When we love the way He loved, forgiving our enemies, and including those who have been pushed out, we bring a little more heaven into the world.
When you think about it, if eternity is all the time ever, we’re already part of eternity. Love is kind. Let’s start treating each other like we are going to be living together for eternity, starting now.
Who would you treat differently if you had an eternal perspective?
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