THOUGHT: “There may be those on earth who dress better or eat better, but those who enjoy the peace of God sleep better.”
CHALLENGE: Make sure the decisions you make today are ones that allow you to go to sleep with a clear conscience tonight.
REFERENCE: Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie
Isaiah 57:2,
THOUGHT: “When I say… “”I am a Christian”” I’m not claiming to be perfect. My flaws are visible, but God believes I am worth it.”
CHALLENGE: “Go forward today with hope, knowing that God loves you – flaws and all. He doesn’t expect you to be perfect, in fact, He expects you NOT to be perfect. That is why He sent His Son to be your savior.”
REFERENCE: “The former regulation is set aside because it was weak and useless (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.”
Hebrews 7:18-19,
THOUGHT: “Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.”
CHALLENGE: Start each day looking around at the beauty of God’s world; it is always there waiting to be realized. Keep thoughts of these gifts with you all day and you will surely enjoy a great day.
REFERENCE: “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. “
Genesis 1:31,
THOUGHT: There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. – Albert Einstein
CHALLENGE: Think About God today and all His miracles you see around you. Take the time to appreciate everything and be amazed. Make this a habit and you’ll see another miracle forming within you… peace.
REFERENCE: “He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.”
Job 5:9,
THOUGHT: For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity. ~William Penn
CHALLENGE: Remember and pray for those no longer in this time. Get comfort from God knowing that you will once again be with them in eternity. MAY YOU FIND PEACE THIS MEMEORIAL DAY – The TAGteam
REFERENCE: He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11,
THOUGHT: Hanging onto a grudge is letting someone you resent live rent-free in your head.
CHALLENGE: Let go of any anger you have towards someone who has hurt you. These negative emotions serve no purpose – evict them and enjoy piece of mind.
REFERENCE: “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.”
2:02:24,
THOUGHT: Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
CHALLENGE: “Being hurried is too familiar to us today and we often wish for more time to do the things we love. Simplify, slow down and find a way to enjoy more God-given moments each day.”
REFERENCE: “To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.”
Romans 2:7,
THOUGHT: “Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex and more violent. It takes a touch of genius – and a lot of courage – to move in the opposite direction.”
CHALLENGE: The complexity of your life can become a crutch and an excuse. Find the courage to speak and act in a way that embraces simplicity and peace.
REFERENCE: ““I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.””
John 16:33,
THOUGHT: Make peace with your past so it won’t mess up the present.
CHALLENGE: “Let go and let God. After all, you’re only human. Live for today and tomorrow by making peace and forgiving your past.”
REFERENCE: “Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.”
1:05:07,
THOUGHT: “Worry is like a rocking chair…it gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere. “
CHALLENGE: “It may be naïve to think we can eliminate worry completely, but it is not unrealistic to expect better outcomes if we can convert this anxious energy into positive actions. If you are worried about something today, ask God to help you focus on a solution.”
REFERENCE: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6,
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