Start Your Day Off Right Series 3/25

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

3/25– Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

3/25–

3/25–Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition – such as lifting weights, We develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity!  Stephen Covey

Story:

3/25–The story is told of a man who made every effort to be a great father to his young son, Billy. He took his son to a carnival with four of his friends.

As any dad would do, he pulled a wad of cash out of his pocket and purchased dozens of tickets for the carnival rides. At every ride, five little hands were thrust into the air to claim the required ticket.

At the end of the day, the father noticed a sixth hand protruding into the air hoping for a ticket. The father asked, “Son, who are you?”

The little fellow replied, “I’m your son’s new friend and I know him. He said that if I know your son, I get a ticket.” Of course, he got a ticket.

Ah – such wisdom.

When you know the Son of the Father, you get whatever the Father has. He has given us eternal life – because we know His Son.

Got your ticket?

Scripture:

Galatians 4:6-7

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.

Humor:

Be The Example Someone Else Needs

Quote of the Day:

“Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.” — Albert Schweitzer

Introduction

Whether we realize it or not, someone is always watching us.

It might be a child, a coworker, a neighbor, or even a stranger. People notice how we handle pressure, how we treat others, and how we respond when life gets hard. Our lives are constantly sending a message.

The question is: What kind of message are we sending?

A Simple Story

A young boy once watched his father closely every day. One afternoon, the father lost his temper over something small and spoke harshly to someone.

Later that evening, the father overheard his son repeating those same harsh words while playing.

It hit him hard.

From that moment on, he realized something powerful:

His child wasn’t just listening—he was learning.

The Truth About Influence

You don’t have to have a big platform to make a big impact.

You don’t need thousands of followers You don’t need a title You don’t need recognition

You just need consistency in character.

People follow what they see, not just what they hear.

Be the Example in These Areas

1. In Your Attitude

Choose positivity even when it’s hard.

A calm spirit in chaos speaks louder than words.

2. In Your Words

Speak life, encouragement, and kindness.

Your words can either build someone up or tear them down.

3. In Your Actions

Do the right thing—even when no one is watching.

Integrity is the foundation of true influence.

4. In Your Faith

Let your trust in God show through how you live.

Faith isn’t just spoken—it’s demonstrated.

Scripture to Reflect On

1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV):

“Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.”

A Little Humor 😊

Someone once said:

“Your kids may not always listen to you… but they will definitely imitate you!”

That’ll make you straighten up real quick, won’t it?

Encouragement for Today

You may feel like your life is simple or unnoticed—but don’t underestimate your influence.

The way you smile at someone The patience you show The kindness you give The faith you live out

It all matters.

Someone is learning from your life.

Challenge for March 25

Today, ask yourself:

👉 If someone followed me around all day… what would they learn?

Then make this decision:

“I will be a positive example—on purpose.”

Closing Thought

You don’t have to be perfect to be an example.

You just have to be real, intentional, and growing.

Because when you live right…

You give others permission to do the same.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 3/24

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

3/24–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

3/24–Quote:

Open your mouth when what you are going to say is more beautiful than silence.

Story:

3/24–What are you achieving?

I read recently about a speech by columnist William Raspberry who told the story of a Chicago teacher with a class full of incorrigible sixth-graders.

She was so sure of their mental deficiency that she sneaked a peek in the principal’s files at their IQ scores. 

And she was shocked to see stellar scores in the 120 and 130 range. The worst kid in the class had a 145.

She changed her whole approach. She gave the class challenging assignments, piled on the homework and cracked down on misbehavior.

At the end of the year, when the principal congratulated her on the students’ success, she confessed to looking at the files. And the principal informed her that she hadn’t seen IQ scores. She saw locker numbers.

The power of expectations.

Let’s pay each other the high compliment of great expectations.

With the power of the Holy Spirit and a word of encouragement–the potential in us is unlimited.

Scripture:

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Humor:

Leadership That Will Lift Others

Quote of the Day:

“A true leader doesn’t create followers… they create more leaders.”

Story:

There was a man who worked at a small factory. He wasn’t the boss. He didn’t have a title. But every morning, he showed up early, greeted everyone by name, and helped others with their work—even when it wasn’t his job.

One day, a new employee came in—nervous, unsure, and struggling to keep up. Instead of ignoring him, this man took time to teach him, encourage him, and walk beside him through the process.

Months later, that new employee became one of the best workers in the company. When asked what made the difference, he didn’t mention training manuals or supervisors—he pointed to that one man.

That man never had a title… but he was the greatest leader in the building.

Scripture:

“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”

— Philippians 2:3 (KJV)

Motivation:

Leadership isn’t about position—it’s about influence.

You don’t need a corner office, a title, or a platform to be a leader. Leadership begins the moment you choose to lift someone else up.

A real leader:

Encourages instead of criticizes Serves instead of demands Builds instead of tears down Listens instead of dominates

The world has enough people trying to be in charge. What it needs is more people willing to care.

If you help someone grow…

If you speak life into someone who feels defeated…

If you quietly do the right thing when no one is watching…

You are leading.

And the beautiful truth is this:

The greatest leaders don’t shine the spotlight on themselves—they shine it on others.

A Little Humor 😊

I heard about a boss who said, “I’m a great leader—everyone follows me!”

Turns out… they were just walking to lunch and everybody was hungry 😄

Closing Thought:

Today, don’t wait for a title to lead.

Lead with kindness.

Lead with integrity.

Lead with a servant’s heart.

Because leadership isn’t about being over people…

It’s about being there for people.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 3/23

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

3/23—Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

Story:

3/23–The story is told of a chaplain in the war who saw a soldier with one arm. He later discovered that the young man had heroically pushed another soldier out of harm’s way and had taken the full brunt of an explosion himself.

The chaplain tried to console him, “You lost your arm for a great cause.” The soldier quickly corrected the chaplain by saying, “Not quite. I did not lose my arm for a great cause – I gave my arm for a great cause.”

In a similar manner, Jesus shoved us off of the cross, took the full brunt of sin’s debt, and gave his life as a ransom for us. No greater sacrifice has ever been given.

– adapted from Dr. Stan Coffey, http://www.sanjacintobaptist.org Amarillo, TX

Scripture:

Hebrews 11:33-40

Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

Humor: