Start Your Day Off Right Series 4/19

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

4/19– Start Your Day Off Right Series

Quote:

4/19–Choose Wisely How You Deal With Someone

Story:

4/19–

One afternoon, a fox was walking through the forest and spotted a bunch of grapes hanging from a lofty branch. “Just the thing to quench my thirst,” he thought. Taking a couple of steps back, the fox jumped and just missed the hanging grapes. The fox tried again but still failed to reach them. Finally, giving up, the fox turned his nose up and said, “They’re probably sour anyway,” and walked away. 

Moral of the story: It’s easy to despise what you can’t have.

Scripture:

Proverbs 15:27

He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house;

but he that hateth gifts shall live.

Humor:

4/19–From Sister Joyce 

The Value and Importance Of Prayer

In a fast-moving world filled with noise, pressure, and constant distraction, one of the most powerful things you can do is also one of the simplest:

Pray.

Prayer is more than words—it’s connection. It’s the direct line between your heart and God’s presence. You don’t need perfect language. You don’t need a special place. You just need a willing heart.

The Bible reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17:
“Pray without ceasing.”

That doesn’t mean you have to be on your knees all day—it means to live in constant awareness that God is with you, ready to hear you, guide you, and strengthen you.

Prayer has value because it changes things—but even more importantly, it changes us.

When you pray:

  • Your worries begin to lift
  • Your mind becomes clearer
  • Your heart grows stronger
  • Your faith becomes deeper

Prayer doesn’t always remove the storm, but it will calm you in the middle of it.

There will be days when you feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or alone. In those moments, prayer becomes your anchor. It reminds you that you are not fighting your battles by yourself.

Even when you don’t see immediate answers, something is happening behind the scenes. God is working in ways you cannot yet understand.

Think about it this way:
A conversation builds a relationship. The more you talk with God, the closer you grow to Him. And the closer you grow, the more peace you experience.

You don’t have to wait for a crisis to pray. Make it part of your daily life:

  • Start your morning with prayer
  • Whisper a prayer throughout your day
  • End your night in gratitude

Final Thought:
Prayer is not your last resort—it is your greatest resource. When you make time for God, He makes a way for you.

So today, no matter where you are or what you’re facing—take a moment… and pray.

Is There Anything That Still Causes Your Heart To Leap

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Luke 1:39-44 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 4/18

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

4/18–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

4/18–Wisdom Is Gift

Story:

4/18–

A professor entered the classroom with half a glass of water in his hand. Students asked the old common question “Was it half empty or half full?” Hoped but amazed he asked them, “How heavy is this glass of water?”

The answers given by the students were ooze. Up to 25 oz. But the professor replied that the actual weight of the glass with water does not always differ but how long you hold the glass matters.

If you hold the glass for a minute, you will not feel much weight. But if you hold on for 10 minutes, you will feel a little heavier and it will be heavier for you for hours.

If you hold it all day, then your hands get numb and sore. This is the case when you have stress. If you think about it for a while and leave it, there is no problem but if you think about it for hours, it starts to become a problem and it gets worse if you sleep with it.

Moral

You need to learn to deal with stress and never sleep with it. If you can do something about it, just do it. In another case, skip it and work towards your goal or else it will kill your productivity.

Scripture:

Hebrews 12:1

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Humor:

4/18–Billy Graham And The Chauffeur 

The Value Of Not Bragging

In a world where everyone is trying to be seen, heard, and applauded, there is something rare—and powerful—about a person who chooses not to brag.

Bragging often comes from a desire to prove something—to show others our worth, our success, or our importance. But true strength doesn’t need a spotlight. It doesn’t need constant recognition. It simply speaks through the life that is lived.

The Bible gives us clear wisdom in Proverbs 27:2:
“Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.”

That verse reminds us that honor carries more weight when it comes from others, not from ourselves.

Think about it—when someone constantly talks about their accomplishments, it can push people away. But when someone walks in humility, works faithfully, and lets their actions speak… people take notice. Respect grows naturally.

Humility doesn’t make you less—it makes you stronger.

Jesus Himself showed us the perfect example. Though He had all power, He lived with gentleness, humility, and purpose. He didn’t boast. He served.

When you choose not to brag:

  • You create space for others to shine
  • You build genuine respect instead of forced attention
  • You reflect a spirit that honors God

There’s a quiet confidence in knowing who you are without having to announce it. You don’t have to prove your value—your life will reveal it in time.

And here’s something important to remember:
What God blesses, He can also promote—without your help.

You don’t have to advertise your goodness, your talents, or your success. If you stay faithful, God has a way of bringing the right recognition at the right time.

So today, choose humility:

  • Let your work speak
  • Let your character shine
  • Let others tell your story

Final Thought:
Bragging seeks attention, but humility earns respect. When you walk humbly, you don’t lower yourself—you lift your influence.

Walk quietly. Live faithfully. And let your life do the talking.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 4/17

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

4/17–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

4/17–Your impact on others is the only proof of your existence

Story:

4/17–

In a remote village, there lives a hardworking farmer who owns a farm. Over the years his grapery yields rich crops, and the farmer is very successful. He has three sons, who are young and energetic but never worry about working. 

As the farmer grows older, he begins to worry about his sons’ future.

Then he becomes very ill and feels that his death is coming soon. He calls his sons and says,

Dear sons, I see my death approaching, but I want to share a secret before you all leave. These areas have treasure hidden inside. Dig the whole area after my death, to find it. ”

The old farmer died. The sons start digging for money without leaving any part of the field but nothing is found. In any case, digging their fields leads to healthier crops and results in higher incomes. These earnings make the sons realize what their father means.

Moral

Hard work always pays off. The fruits of hard work are always sweet.

Scripture:

Matthew 25:14-15

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

Humor:

4/17–A man and his ever-nagging wife went on vacation in Jerusalem . While they were there, the wife passed away . The undertaker told the husband, “You can have her buried here in the Holy Land for $150 or we can have her shipped back home for $5,000 .The husband thought about it and told the undertaker he would have her shipped back home .The undertaker asked him, “why would you spend $5,000 to have her shipped home when you could have a beautiful burial here, and it would only cost $150????”The husband replied, “Long ago, a man died here, was buried here, and three days later, rose from the dead . I just can’t take that chance!”