Be The Friend That You’d Like To Have

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

Everyone enjoys having a good friend, but today, ask yourself a different question: Am I being one?

A genuine friend celebrates another’s victories without jealousy, listens without rushing to judge, encourages without expecting anything in return, and remains loyal when life becomes difficult. Fair-weather friends disappear when the storms come, but godly friends stay and help carry the burden.

Someone in your life may be fighting a battle they haven’t shared with anyone. A phone call, a handwritten note, a kind word, or simply being present could become the encouragement they desperately need. Small acts of friendship often leave lasting impressions.

Jesus gave us the perfect example of friendship. He walked with His disciples, taught them, corrected them in love, prayed for them, and ultimately laid down His life for them. He said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).

Today, don’t wait for someone else to make the first move. Reach out. Forgive quickly. Encourage freely. Listen carefully. Love sincerely. You may never know how much your friendship means to someone who needs hope.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the friends You have placed in my life. Help me to be faithful, encouraging, compassionate, and loyal. Use me today to brighten someone’s path and to reflect the love of Christ through my actions. Make me the kind of friend who points others closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thought for the Day:
A true friend doesn’t just walk beside you in the sunshine—they stay with you through the storm.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 7/20

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

 

7/20–Start Your Day Off Right Series 7/20/21

Quote:

You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.

Wayne Gretzky

Story:

There was a farmer who sold a pound of butter to the baker. One day, the baker decided to weigh the butter to see if he was getting a pound and he found that he was not. This angered him and he took the farmer to court.

The judge asked the farmer if he was using any measure. The farmer replied, you see Your Honour, I am primitive. I don’t have a proper measure, but I do have a scale. The judge asked, Then how do you weigh the butter?

The farmer replied, Your Honour since long before the baker started buying butter from me, I have been buying a pound of bread from him. Everyday, when the baker brings the bread, I put it on the scale and give him the same weight in butter. If anyone is to be blamed, it is the baker.

The moral of the story: We get back in life what we give to others. Whenever you take an action, ask yourself this question: am I giving fair value for the wages or money I hope to make? Honesty and dishonesty become a habit. 

Some people practise dishonesty and can lie with a straight face. Others lie so much that they don’t even know what the truth is any more. But who are they deceiving? 

Themselves more than anyone else. Honesty can be put across gently. Some people take pride in being brutally honest and, in the process, hurt others. It seems they get a bigger kick out of the brutality than the honesty. The choice of words and tact are important while expressing the truth.

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Scripture:

Proverbs 20:10

Divers weights, and divers measures,

both of them are alike abomination to the LORD.

A Word Fitly Spoken Is Valuable

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” – Proverbs 25:11 (KJV)

Have you ever had someone say just the right thing at just the right time? Maybe it was a word of encouragement when you were feeling down, or a gentle truth that helped you get back on track. Those words didn’t just land—they lifted.

The Bible tells us that a “word fitly spoken” is like golden apples in a silver setting—something beautiful, valuable, and perfectly placed.

Our words carry weight. They can build bridges or burn them. They can spark joy or sow sorrow. One well-timed compliment, encouragement, or simple “I believe in you” can change someone’s entire day—or life.

Today’s Reminder:

You don’t have to be eloquent to speak life. You just have to be intentional. Speak love. Speak peace. Speak hope. Someone around you needs to hear that they matter, they’re capable, and they’re not alone.

Don’t underestimate the power of your voice. The right word at the right time might be exactly what someone’s soul has been waiting for.

Today’s Challenge:

Ask God to help you speak a “fitly spoken word” to someone today. Whether it’s a phone call, text, or face-to-face moment, use your words to uplift, not tear down.

Because one word can make all the difference.

The Power Of Finishing Well

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Starting strong is admirable, but finishing well is what leaves a lasting legacy. Many people begin with excitement and enthusiasm, yet somewhere along the way they grow weary, distracted, or discouraged. The Christian life is not a sprint—it’s a marathon that requires endurance, perseverance, and faith.

Every day presents opportunities to quit. Problems arise, disappointments come, and progress sometimes seems painfully slow. But God never called us to be quitters. He called us to remain faithful.

A river doesn’t carve through rock because of one powerful surge, but because it keeps flowing day after day. In the same way, our steady obedience to God accomplishes more than occasional bursts of enthusiasm.

Perhaps you’ve stumbled. Maybe you’ve made mistakes or taken a detour. Remember, one difficult chapter doesn’t determine the ending of your story. God specializes in restoring those who return to Him with willing hearts. Today’s setback can become tomorrow’s testimony if you refuse to give up.

Ask yourself today:

  • Am I still pursuing what God has called me to do?
  • Have I allowed discouragement to steal my determination?
  • What one step can I take today to move forward?

Don’t focus on how far you still have to go. Focus on taking the next faithful step. God strengthens those who trust Him one day at a time.

As this day unfolds, make a commitment to finish every task with excellence, every conversation with kindness, and every challenge with faith. One day, when your race is complete, may it be said that you didn’t simply start—you finished well.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me strength when I feel weak. Help me to remain faithful, even when the journey is difficult. Give me the courage to keep moving forward and the wisdom to trust Your plan. May my life honor You from beginning to end, and may I finish well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thought for the Day: Success isn’t measured by how fast you start—it’s measured by faithfully finishing the race God has set before you.