9/22–Use what talents you possess:
The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.
I have no particular talent; I am merely extremely inquisitive. — Albert Einstein
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Gratitude changes how we see the world. It shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have, from what’s wrong to what’s right. A grateful heart turns ordinary days into blessings and struggles into opportunities for growth.
When we walk in gratitude, we notice the small things—a smile, a kind word, a breath of fresh air. These reminders help us see that even in difficult seasons, there are reasons to be thankful. Gratitude doesn’t ignore challenges; it gives us strength to face them with hope.
Today, instead of dwelling on what you can’t control, pause and give thanks for what you can. Gratitude invites joy, brings peace, and strengthens your spirit for the journey ahead.
On this September 22, let thankfulness be the lens through which you see your day—it will transform everything.
9/21-Start Your Day Off Right Series
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9/21–Church Signs:
The way YOU WALK & TALK reflects your LOVE for GOD…
OR NOT! Let your LIGHT SHINE!!
Story: The Little Boy Who Wanted To Drive The Car ( Brother Hubert)
Scripture:
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Humor: cateract and Chinese man
–9/21–Some people love to get even. Clint Eastwood does it. Rambo did it. On the old television show know as AMOS AND ANDY, Amos was extremely distraught over a guy who kept poking his finger on Amos’ chest every time he spoke to him.
Either too small or too scared to challenge the fellow physically, Amos explained his game plan to Andy in saying, “I’m going to put nitroglycerin on my chest and the next time he pokes at me he will blow his finger off!”
When you try to get even—you get hurt. Relationships are built on the basis of love—which keeps no record of wrongs and forgives!
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Life can sometimes feel like shifting sand—situations change, people disappoint, and plans fall apart. But strength comes when we learn to stand firm, rooted in our values and anchored in faith.
Standing firm doesn’t mean you won’t feel the winds of adversity—it means those winds won’t knock you down. When you know who you are and what you believe, you can remain steady even when life is uncertain.
Think of a tree with deep roots. Storms may bend its branches, but it remains unshaken because its foundation runs deep. In the same way, when you hold fast to integrity, hope, and perseverance, you can withstand whatever comes your way.
On this September 21, remind yourself: you are stronger than the storm. Don’t waver, don’t give in—stand firm, and you will see victory.
Hebrews 5:11-14. Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
9/20 Start Your Day Off Right Series
Quote:
There are too many people trying to meet the right person rather than become the right person
Story:
9/19–Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. “I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even.
Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me.”
Dr. Crane suggested an ingenious plan “Go home and act as if you really love your husband. Tell him how much hemeans to you. Praise him for every decent trait. Go out of your way to be as kind, considerate, and generous as possible. Spare no efforts to please him, to enjoy him. Make him believe you love him. After you’ve convinced him of your undying love and that you cannot live without him, then drop the bomb. Tell him that your’re getting a divorce. That will really hurt him.”
With revenge in her eyes, she smiled and exclaimed, “Beautiful, beautiful. Will he ever be surprised!” And she did it with enthusiasm. Acting “as if.” For two months she showed love, kindness, listening, giving, reinforcing, sharing.
When she didn’t return, Crane called. “Are you ready now to go through with the divorce?” Divorce?” she exclaimed. “Never! I discovered I really do love him.” Her actions had changed her feelings. Motion resulted in emotion. The ability to love is established not so much by fervent promise as often repeated deeds.
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Scripture:
Ephesians 5:31-33
For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
Humor:
Words are like arrows shot from a bow and arrow once they leave the bow, the arrows can never return. Once you let your words proceed out of your mouth you can never grab them back.
Words are powerful especially to children who are so impressionable. We can’t wait for them to walk and talk and then we tell them to sit down and shut up! We tell them they are dumb, clumsy and other statements of incompetence. We can program them with negative programming in the first few years of their lives that will take years of reprogramming for them to be productive in life!
Millions of children go to bed hungry tonight for lack of food and nourishment. Millions more will go to bed hungry tonight for lack of encouragement. Words are powerful and life-changing. Words can build people up to accomplish great things, or tear them down and render them almost useless and helpless.
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Life will always bring challenges, but how we respond makes all the difference. Joy isn’t just something that happens—it’s a choice we make each day.
Joy doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It means finding light even in the midst of shadows, hope even in the face of struggle, and gratitude even when things aren’t easy. Joy is an anchor that keeps us steady when storms try to toss us around.
When you choose joy, you rise above frustration and fear. You strengthen not only your own heart but also the hearts of those around you. Joy is contagious—it spreads encouragement, peace, and strength wherever it goes.
So on this September 20, don’t wait for circumstances to bring happiness. Decide to carry joy with you, no matter what comes your way.
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