Start Your Day Off Right Series 5/4

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

5/4–Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

5/4–Spiritual Pension Plan

Story:

5/4–3.EAGLES DO NOT EAT DEAD THINGS. Eagles do not eat dead things. They feed only on fresh prey. Vultures eat dead animals, but eagles will not. Be careful with what you feed your eyes and ears with, especially in movies and on TV. Steer clear of outdated and old information. Always do your research well.

Scripture:

Luke 6:38

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Humor:

5/4–Do Not Ring Doorbell Unless You Are Publishers Clearing House

Can You Spare A Minute Or So 5/4

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If you can’t find five minutes, can you spare one or two?

 It is like the TV character Steve Urkel who would tear up anything and everything. Afterwards he would say ” Did I do that?” 

Seemingly he acted like he didn’t know that he had done anything wrong. He was in the dark about everything that his actions had done. He seemed innocent in any destruction he had caused.

People say hurtful things and act as if they had no idea that could be destructive to the relationship. They would act like what did I do, I only said so and so?

There is a little saying that we used to say when we were kids. It went something like sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Well, I’m here to say that words can be very hurtful. I would almost rather have the sticks and stones.

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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Go Lead Well Today

Leadership is not about titles, positions, or being in charge—it’s about influence. Every single day, whether you realize it or not, someone is watching your life. They’re observing how you speak, how you act, and how you respond when things don’t go your way. True leadership begins not with authority, but with example.

A great leader doesn’t demand respect—they earn it. They don’t push people forward—they inspire them forward. Leadership is not about standing above others; it’s about standing with them, lifting them, encouraging them, and sometimes even walking behind them to make sure no one is left behind.

One of the greatest examples of leadership comes from The Bible, where we see the life of Jesus Christ. He didn’t lead with force or pride, but with humility, compassion, and truth. He washed the feet of His disciples—an act that showed leadership is rooted in service. If the greatest leader served others, then so should we.

Leadership requires courage. There will be moments when doing the right thing is not the easy thing. There will be times when you must stand alone, make tough decisions, and take responsibility when things go wrong. But that’s what separates a leader from a follower—the willingness to carry the weight when others cannot.

A true leader also builds others up. Instead of criticizing, they encourage. Instead of tearing down, they invest. They see potential in people—even when those people don’t see it in themselves. Leadership is about multiplying strength, not controlling weakness.

And here’s something powerful to remember: You don’t have to stand behind a pulpit, run a company, or lead a large crowd to be a leader. You can lead in your home, in your church, in your community, and even through a simple conversation. Every kind word, every act of patience, every moment of integrity is leadership in action.

Today’s Challenge:
Ask yourself: Who can I lead by example today? Maybe it’s a family member, a friend, or even a stranger who needs encouragement. Lead not by words alone—but by your life.

Scripture to Reflect On:
“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” — 1 Timothy 4:12

Closing Thought:
Leadership is not about being the best in the room—it’s about bringing out the best in others. When you lead with love, humility, and integrity, you don’t just guide people—you change lives.

Go lead well today. 

Start Your Day Off Right Series 5/3

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

5/3-Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

5/3–If you know what changes a heart you know what changes the world

Story:

4 EAGLES LOVE THE STORM Eagles love the storm. When clouds gather, the eagles get excited. The eagle uses the storm’s wind to lift it higher. Once it finds the wind of the storm, the eagles uses the raging storm to lift him above the Clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. In the meantime, all the other birds hide in the leaves and branches of the trees. We can use the storms of life to rise to greater heights. Achievers relish challenges and use them profitably.

Scripture:

Jude 1:20-21

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

Humor:

Because Yom Kippur was coming up, I decided to cut my college students a break and cancel class.

“Yes!” shouted a Jewish student. “It was worth the 40 years in the desert!” Emily H

Stay Faithful In The Small Things

We often dream about big moments—big victories, big breakthroughs, big blessings. But life is not lived in the big moments. It is lived in the small, quiet, ordinary ones.

It’s in the early morning when you choose to get up and pray.
It’s in the moment you choose kindness when no one is watching.
It’s in doing the right thing, even when it feels like no one notices.

The truth is, great lives are built on small acts of faithfulness.

In the Bible, Jesus reminds us in Luke 16:10, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” That means the little things matter more than we realize. Every small decision is shaping who we become.

You may feel like what you’re doing today isn’t making much difference. Maybe it seems repetitive. Maybe it feels unnoticed. But God sees every act of obedience, every moment of discipline, and every quiet sacrifice.

Nothing is wasted.

Think of a farmer planting seeds. Day after day, it looks like nothing is happening. But underneath the surface, something powerful is taking place. Roots are growing. Life is forming. And in time, there will be a harvest.

Your faithfulness works the same way.

So today, don’t underestimate the small things:

  • A kind word
  • A patient response
  • A prayer whispered in faith
  • A step taken in obedience

These are the building blocks of a strong, meaningful life.

Don’t wait for a big moment to be faithful.
Be faithful right where you are.

Because when the time comes—and it will—God will trust you with more.

🙏 Final Thought:

Small steps taken with faith lead to big blessings in time. Stay steady, stay faithful, and trust the process.

Extra Effort Is A Difference Maker

There is a big difference between doing just enough and doing a little extra. That difference may seem small in the moment, but over time, it becomes the line that separates the ordinary from the extraordinary.

Anyone can meet the minimum requirement. Anyone can stop when the job is “good enough.” But the person who chooses to go one step further—who gives that extra effort—sets themselves apart in a powerful way.

The Bible reminds us in Colossians 3:23:
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”

That verse doesn’t call us to halfway work—it calls us to wholehearted effort.

🌱 A Little More Goes a Long Way

Extra effort doesn’t always mean doing something huge. Sometimes it looks like:

  • Staying patient when you’re tired
  • Speaking kindly when it’s easier to be silent
  • Finishing strong when you feel like quitting
  • Helping someone without being asked

These small choices add up. Over time, they shape your character and influence the lives of others more than you may ever realize.

🔥 The Difference Maker

Imagine two people doing the same job. One does only what is required. The other gives just a little more—more care, more attention, more heart.

Who do you trust more?
Who do you notice?
Who makes the greater impact?

It’s almost always the one who puts in the extra effort.

🙏 Extra Effort Honors God

When you give more than expected, you’re not just impressing people—you’re honoring God. You’re saying, “Lord, I give You my best.”

And God sees that.

Even when no one else notices…
Even when there’s no applause…
Even when it feels like it doesn’t matter…

It matters to Him.

💡 Today’s Challenge

Today, don’t settle for average. Look for one area where you can go the extra mile:

  • Give a little more kindness
  • Put a little more care into your work
  • Offer a little more encouragement

You don’t have to change the world today—just give a little more than yesterday.

✨ Closing Thought

Extra effort is rarely convenient, but it is always rewarding. It builds integrity, strengthens faith, and leaves a lasting mark on the people around you.

So today, whatever you do…
Do it with heart.
Do it with purpose.
And give that extra effort.

Because that “little extra” is never wasted—it’s where greatness begins.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 5/2

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

5/2–Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

5/2–Clean Out

Story:

2. EAGLES HAVE STRONG VISION. Eagles have strong vision. They have the ability to focus on something up to five kilometers away. When an eagle sites his prey, he narrows his focus on it and set out to get it. No matter the obstacles, the eagle will not move his focus from the prey until he grabs it. Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacle and you will succeed. 

Scripture:

Psalms 46:10

Be still, and know that I am God:

I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Humor:

 5/2–While making my postal rounds, I delivered bulk mail from an insur ance company addressed to “The safe driver at…” The next day, one of my customers kicked the envelope back to me after having written on it, “No such person at this address.”