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8/16 Can You Spare A Minute?
8/16–People were created to be loved, things were created to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved and people are being used.
Things are not important, but people are very important!
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 3:14
It’s easy to start with a goal. The challenge is keeping your eyes on it when life gets difficult.
There will always be distractions. There will be setbacks, disappointments, criticism, and days when you wonder whether all your effort is worth it. But remember this: you don’t have to see the finish line to keep moving toward it.
Think about a runner in a race. He doesn’t win by constantly looking behind him. He keeps his eyes ahead. Looking backward can slow you down. Looking at everyone around you can discourage you. But keeping your eyes on the goal gives you direction.
The same is true in life.
Maybe you haven’t accomplished everything you hoped you would by now. That doesn’t mean you’ve failed. You’re still in the race.
Don’t allow yesterday’s mistakes to distract you from tomorrow’s possibilities. Don’t let someone else’s success make you question your own journey. God has given you your own race to run, your own purpose to fulfill, and your own finish line to reach.
Paul said, “I press toward the mark.” The word press reminds us that reaching worthwhile goals often requires effort. Sometimes you have to keep going when you’re tired. Sometimes you have to believe when you can’t see much progress. Sometimes you simply have to take one more step.
So today, remind yourself why you started.
Keep praying.
Keep believing.
Keep working.
Keep moving forward.
You may not be where you want to be, but you’re closer than you were yesterday.
Don’t let temporary distractions cause you to abandon a permanent purpose. Keep your eye on the goal, keep moving forward, and trust God with every step.
You’ve come too far to quit now!
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Forgiveness is a Big Deal!
Matt 6:9-15. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!
8/15–Start Your Day Off Right Series
Humor:
Why did the bullet end up losing his job?
He got fired.
Story:
Two taxidermists stopped before a window in which an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved.
When they had finished with their criticism, the old owl turned his head… and winked at them.
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Scripture:
Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Humor:
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15–Waiting on Opportunity to Knock
Waiting on opportunity to arrive– Some people associate the word waiting with a picture of waiting at the bus stop. Opportunity is not just going to magically show up at your door step and knock loudly. I seriously doubt it. Rather, I believe waiting means doing everything that you can do and then (and not until then) expect opportunity to be there. It will take a lot of patience though. Opportunity is made rather than it just happens. Whatever you sow is what you will reap. If you like apples, plan a lot of apple seeds. I love encouragement, so I try to sow a lot of encouragement seeds.
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Responsibility is one of life’s greatest teachers. It doesn’t just reveal our maturity—it builds it. Taking responsibility means owning our actions, our words, and even our attitudes. It’s not always comfortable, but it’s always powerful.
We live in a world that often teaches people to pass the blame, make excuses, or wait for someone else to step up. But the truth is, responsibility is the bridge between who we are and who we are meant to become. It is the key to trust, the foundation of character, and the path to influence.
The Power of Ownership
When you take responsibility, you stop saying, “It’s not my fault,” and start asking, “What can I do about it?” That shift in mindset moves you from being a passive observer in life to an active participant. The moment you take ownership, you take back control.
In the Bible, Joseph was sold into slavery and falsely accused, yet he never used those injustices as excuses. Instead, he was faithful with every responsibility given to him, whether in a prison cell or Pharaoh’s palace. That faithfulness opened doors no man could shut.
Small Acts, Big Impact
Responsibility isn’t just about the big decisions; it’s in the small, daily choices—showing up on time, keeping your word, doing your best even when no one is watching. These seemingly little acts build a reputation that will carry you further than talent alone ever could.
Someone once said, “The price of greatness is responsibility.” If you want to grow, lead, and make an impact, you have to be willing to carry weight others won’t.
A Challenge for Today
Ask yourself:
What area of my life have I been avoiding responsibility? Where can I step up instead of stepping back?
Start with one step today. It might be making an apology, following through on a commitment, or taking initiative without being asked. Responsibility grows stronger every time you choose to carry it instead of dropping it.
Final Thought:
Responsibility may feel heavy at times, but it’s the very weight that strengthens your character. When you carry it faithfully, you’ll find that it doesn’t crush you—it shapes you into the person God intended you to be.
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Wake up, you may have slept too long!
Romans 13:11,12 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!
8/14–Start Your Day Off Right Series
Quote:
Accept what is, Let go of what was, and have faith for what will be!
Story:
The Little Boy And The World
A man was babysitting his little boy and he needed to do something so he got a newspaper with the picture of the world on it and tore the newspaper into little pieces and told the little boy to put the world back together. In just a little bit the little boy told his father he was through.
The man couldn’t believe it. He asked him how did you do it so quickly? The little boy said on the other side of the world was a picture of a man.. I put the man together and the world came together too!!
When my Grandson was a little boy he would often ask his Mother “Mama, did you know”, and then finish his sentence with his answer. That particular day his mother, my daughter, seemed to be worried and he asked her “Mama did you know”?
He told her that God had the whole world in His hand! That simple phrase from a child lifted her heart and mind to the level it needed to be at.
You can learn a lot from a child if you will just pay attention!
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Scripture:
Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Humor:
The man who takes his dog to the vet
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8/14–Can You Spare A Minute?
Four boys made an excuse of how they’d had a flat tire that morning. Since class was nearly over, they asked if they could take a make-up test later. The professor said, “I’ll do better than that. Just have a seat in the four corners of the classroom and I’ll prepare a special final exam just for you. I’ll make it so easy that you only have to answer one question.” The guys looked at each other in surprise and smiled. The professor continued as he passed out a piece of paper to each young man, “If all four of you answer this question correctly, you will all receive an A for the semester. However, if any one of you misses it, you’ll all fail.” The four guys were still grinning when he handed them their paper, but their smiles disappeared when they turned over the sheets. The single question on the final exam stared them in the face: “Which tire was flat?”
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If You Knew That Your Days Were Numbered
A man in Iowa discovered that he had terminal cancer. For weeks he moped around the house avoiding loved ones, inwardly cursing God and wondering why this tragedy had happened to him.
Then one day he made a decision: “I am not dead yet, and I am going to live each day to its fullest the rest of my life.”
Sometime later, when he was interviewed, he said he had experienced a more abundant life in the weeks after that decision than during his prior 42 years-colors seemed more vivid, the laughter of his children more bright and precious.
One suggestion he gave to help others with terminal illness was, “Consider each day as a gift from God; enjoy it fully.”
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