The Greatest Power On Earth

In a world filled with noise, chaos, and constant change, there remains one steady, unshakable force: love.

Love is not just a feeling; it’s a choice, a commitment, and a powerful action. It’s the one thing that grows when we give it away. Love doesn’t just transform others—it transforms us.

Whether it’s the quiet love of a parent, the enduring love of a friend, the forgiving love of a spouse, or the selfless love shown to a stranger, love is what brings meaning to life.

When you lead with love:

You speak with kindness. You listen with empathy. You serve with humility. You forgive with grace. And you live with purpose.

The Bible tells us, “Now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is Charity (1 Corinthians 13:13). Why is love the greatest? Because it outlasts pain, bridges division, and conquers hate. Love is what Heaven is built on and what earth so desperately needs.

But here’s the challenge:

Love isn’t always easy. It asks us to be patient when we’re frustrated, generous when we’d rather withhold, and courageous when we fear being vulnerable. But the rewards? They’re priceless.

Love heals wounds.

Love builds families.

Love unites communities.

Love reflects the very heart of God.

So today, let love lead you. Speak love, show love, live love. Not because it’s easy—but because it’s worth it.

You never know what kind of battle someone is facing—but your love might be the very thing that gets them through it.

Call to Action:

Today, send a message to someone just to say you care. Hug a little longer. Forgive a little quicker. And never underestimate the impact of a heart that chooses to love.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 7/17

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

 

7/17–Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

NO ONE gets to write your story but you.  Steph Curry

Story:

I have written a lot lately about animals and insects because they are so amazing. When they come to earth they are hardwired with what they need. Nobody tells the birds that it’s time to fly south for the winter. They just come with the knowledge that they need.

Man, when he arrives on the other hand, only knows how to cry when he is hungry and not much else. Everything else is learned.

I know there’s many versions of the eagle and the chicken but I will tell the version that I know. An eagle’s egg got mixed up with some chicken eggs. It hatched out with some of the other chickens. Since the eagle couldn’t see himself he thought that he was a chicken. He pecked on the ground and only jumped a few feet. He imitated everything he saw  his brothers and sisters do. 

One day, while outside with his mother, he saw a  majestic eagle fly above them. He wished so much that he could do that and fly so high. He told his mother that he would give about anything to be an eagle and be able to fly that high! She told him that he was a chicken and would always be a chicken.

You could be an eagle if you wouldn’t be so much of a chicken!!

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Scripture:

Isaiah 40:31

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength;

they shall mount up with wings as eagles;

they shall run, and not be weary;

and they shall walk, and not faint.

Song: Once In The Stillness

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Stillness is very powerful!

1. Once in the stillness of the late midnight hour,
I felt the presence of the Lord’s saving power;
I fell on my knees, and cried to Him there,
Oh, merciful Savior, hear a lost sinner’s prayer.
CHORUS:

Well, every hour and every day,
Well, every moment, in every way;
I’m leaning on Jesus the rock of my soul,
I’m singing His praises wherever I go.

2. I’ll never forget that night on my knees,
The joy of that hour has never left me;
It’s life’s sweetest mem’ry that time can’t erase,
I’m saved by His mercy, redeemed by His grace.

Obedience: The Key That Unlocks Gods Best

“If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.” — Isaiah 1:19

Obedience isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it. We live in a world that encourages us to follow our own hearts, do what feels right, and make our own rules. God’s Word teaches something different. It reminds us that true blessing comes when we choose to follow Him.

Obedience is an act of faith. It says, “Lord, I may not understand Your plan, but I trust You.” Noah built an ark before there was a drop of rain. Abraham left everything familiar because God called him. Joshua marched around the walls of Jericho, even though it didn’t make sense. In every case, obedience came first, and God’s blessings followed.

Many times, the greatest victories in our lives are waiting on the other side of a simple act of obedience. God doesn’t ask us to have all the answers. He simply asks us to take the next faithful step.

Delayed obedience often becomes disobedience. When God speaks through His Word or impresses something on our hearts that agrees with Scripture, our response should be, “Yes, Lord.”

Today, ask yourself:

  • Is there something God has been asking me to do?
  • Have I been putting it off because it’s uncomfortable or inconvenient?
  • Am I trusting my own understanding more than His?

Obedience may require sacrifice, humility, or courage, but it always leads us closer to God’s heart. Every act of obedience strengthens our faith and becomes a testimony of God’s faithfulness.

Don’t wait for the perfect moment. Obey today. The step you take in faith today may open the door to blessings you cannot yet imagine.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me enough to guide my life. Help me to trust You even when I don’t understand Your plans. Give me a willing heart that responds quickly to Your voice. Teach me to walk in obedience each day, knowing that Your way is always best. May my life bring You honor and point others to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

You Have To Encourage Yourself

“But David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.” — 1 Samuel 30:6

There will be days when no one calls. No one notices. No one applauds your efforts. Those are the moments when you must learn one of life’s greatest lessons: encourage yourself.

David understood this. After returning to Ziklag and finding the city destroyed and his loved ones taken captive, even his own men talked of stoning him. He had every reason to give up, yet Scripture says, “David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.” He didn’t wait for someone else to lift his spirits. He turned to the One who never fails.

We all enjoy words of encouragement from family, friends, and church members, but they won’t always be there when we need them most. That’s why it’s so important to develop the habit of strengthening your own heart through God’s promises. Open His Word. Remember His faithfulness. Recall the victories He has already given you. Pray with confidence, knowing He hears every word.

Sometimes you need to look in the mirror and remind yourself, “God is still on the throne. He hasn’t forgotten me. He has brought me through difficult days before, and He will do it again.”

Don’t allow discouragement to become a permanent resident in your heart. Speak words of faith instead of defeat. Choose hope over despair. Your circumstances may not change immediately, but your perspective will—and that often changes everything.

Today, if no one else encourages you, encourage yourself. Lift your eyes toward heaven. Trust God’s promises. Keep moving forward one faithful step at a time. The God who has carried you this far will not abandon you now.

Thought for Today: Your greatest source of encouragement isn’t found in the opinions of others—it’s found in the unchanging promises of God.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for being my constant source of strength. Help me to encourage myself in You when I feel discouraged or alone. Fill my heart with hope, remind me of Your faithfulness, and give me the courage to keep moving forward. I trust You with today and every tomorrow. In Jesus’ name, Amen.