Start Your Day Off Right Series 1/23

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1/23–Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

1/23–Church Signs:

CHOOSE PRAYER OVER WORRY! It WORKS!

Story:

A college student was in a philosophy class which had a discussion about God’s existence. The professor presented the following logic: “Has anyone in this class heard God?” Nobody spoke. “Has anyone in this class touched God?” Again, nobody spoke. “Has anyone in this class seen God?” When nobody spoke for the third time, he simply stated, “Then there is no God.”

One student thought for a second, and then asked for permission to reply. Curious to hear this bold student’s response, the professor granted it, and the student stood up and asked the following questions of his classmates: “Has anyone in this class heard our professor’s brain?” Silence. “Has anyone in this class touched our professor’s brain?” Absolute silence. “Has anyone in this class seen our professor’s brain?”

Scripture:

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Humor:

The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and he was told to go at once to a nearby airport, where the plane would be waiting. When he arrived at the airport, a plane was warming up near the runway. He jumped in with his equipment and yelled, “Let’s go! Let’s go!” The pilot swung the plane into the wind and they soon were in the air. “Fly over the north side of the fire,” yelled the photographer, “and make three or four low level passes.” “Why?” asked the pilot. “Because I’m going to take pictures,” cried the photographer. “I’m a photographer and photographers take pictures!” After a pause the pilot said, “You mean you’re not the instructor?”  

Friendship Is A Great Gift

Friendship is one of God’s quiet miracles. It doesn’t always arrive with fireworks or fanfare, but it shows up faithfully—often right when we need it most.

A true friend is someone who sees you as you are, understands where you’ve been, and still chooses to walk beside you. Friendship isn’t built on convenience; it’s built on commitment. It’s staying when it would be easier to leave. It’s listening when talking would be simpler. It’s loving without keeping score.

In today’s fast-paced world, friendships can sometimes feel rushed or shallow. But real friendship takes time. It grows through shared laughter, honest conversations, and even difficult seasons. Some of the strongest bonds are formed not on the mountaintops, but in the valleys—when a friend prays with you, says your name when you’re too tired to speak, or simply sits with you in silence.

The Bible reminds us of this powerful truth:

“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)

Friendship isn’t about having a crowd around you; it’s about having the right people with you. One loyal friend can be more valuable than a room full of acquaintances. And sometimes, the greatest act of friendship is being one—reaching out, forgiving quickly, encouraging often, and loving sincerely.

Today, take a moment to thank God for the friends who have stood by you. And if you know someone who could use a word of encouragement, be the friend you’d want in their place. A simple call, text, or prayer can mean more than you’ll ever know.

Friendship is a gift—cherish it, protect it, and pass it on.

Can You Spare A Minute Or So 1/22?

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A Chinese boy who wanted to learn about jade went to study with a talented old teacher. This gentle man put a piece of the precious stone into his hand and told him to hold it tight. 

Then he began to talk of philosophy, men, women, the sun and almost everything under it. After an hour he took back the stone and sent the boy home. 

The procedure was repeated for several weeks. The boy became frustrated. When would he be told about the jade? He was too polite, however, to question the wisdom of his venerable teacher. Then one day, when the old man put a stone into his hands, the boy cried out instinctively, ‘That’s not jade!’”  

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We Have To Have The Unity Of Psalms 133

A SONG OF DEGREES OF DAVID.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
for brethren to dwell together in unity!
It is like the precious ointment upon the head,
that ran down upon the beard,
even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion:
for there the LORD commanded the blessing,
even life for evermore.

The Lesson Of The Little Boy And Jade

A Chinese boy who wanted to learn about jade went to study with a talented old teacher. This gentle man put a piece of the precious stone into his hand and told him to hold it tight. 

Then he began to talk of philosophy, men, women, the sun and almost everything under it. After an hour he took back the stone and sent the boy home. 

The procedure was repeated for several weeks. The boy became frustrated. When would he be told about the jade? He was too polite, however, to question the wisdom of his venerable teacher. Then one day, when the old man put a stone into his hands, the boy cried out instinctively, ‘That’s not jade!’”  

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Start Your Day Off Right Series 1/22

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1/22–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

1/22–Building Up Others

Story:

1/22–An enthusiastic but somewhat unscrupulous salesman was waiting to see the purchasing agent of the engineering firm where my husband worked. The salesman was there to submit his company’s bid, or price quote, for a particular job. He couldn’t help but notice, however, that a competitor’s bid was on the purchasing agent’s desk. Unfortunately, the actual figure was covered by a can of juice. The temptation to see the amount quoted became too much, so the salesman lifted the can. His heart sank as he watched thousands of BB’s pour from the bottomless can and scatter across the floor.  oh

Scripture:

Romans 12:17-18

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Humor:

1/22–As someone else has said, “She won’t listen to her conscience. She doesn’t want to take advice from a total stranger.”  

The Lesson Of The Strangler Fig

The Lesson of the strangler fig

Today while I was hiking, I approached this beautiful old tree. It was like the tree was reaching out toward the sky. As I looked closer I noticed that it wasn’t one tree but two. My guide Peter explained that the tree was a beautiful oak tree and the roots growing around it was called  a strangler fig. He went on to explain that the only way a strangler fig survives is to attach itself to another tree.  Over the course of years to fix slowly cuts off the nourishment of the Oak tree and as  a result it ultimately kills the oak tree.

I sat and thought about how profound that Oaktree was and thought about how many strangler figs  try to penetrate our lives. 

People who attach themselves to us while we were growing and appear to be rising up with us, but in truth they are slowly draining the life out of us—people who are not able to make it on their own so they reach out to stronger people so they can live,   without concern for others, just themselves.

 By the time we realize what is happening, it is too late. We don’t have the strength to fight –

and just slowly die.

It is important for us to take a deep look into our souls and decide for ourselves which role we will allow the strangler fig to play in our lives—and how we must prevent the grasping strangler fig from draining the life out of us so that we may become the mighty oak that reaches for the stars knowing there are no limits’

This is not my original work, don’t know who it belongs to but it is so good!

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