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8/20– Start Your Day Off Right 

Quote:

Until it’s my turn I will keep clapping for others it’s really that simple!

Story:

 Best Day Or Worst Day—Perspective

Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: “Went fishing with my son today–a day wasted.” His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: “Went fishing with my father–the most wonderful day of my life!” The father thought he was wasting his time while fishing with his son, but his son saw it as an investment of time. The only way to tell the difference between wasting and investing is to know one’s ultimate purpose in life and to judge accordingly.  

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Scripture:

Charity:

1 Corinthians 13:6

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

Humor:

Interviewer: “I see your birthday is May 5, Ms. Beale. May I ask what year?”   Ms. Beale: “Every year.”

-A King stood high above his subjects on a balcon y. I need a kidney and I wonder if any of you below would be willing to give me one of yours? I know it is asking a lot and would be a great sacrifice! A loud cry went up from the majority crying loudly let it be me, please let it be me!!

The King turned to his main aide and asked how can I choose among them since so many want to volunteer? There was a feather near his feet and he got an idea! He told his subjects I know what I’ll do, I’ll drop this feather and whoever it lands on will get the honor of donating me a kidney.

As the feather came slowly descending a swooshing sound could be heard as the subjects started blowing the feather. This is the way of a lot of people that tell God let me, let me God. But when God says ok go ahead they start trying to shift the load off them and onto someone else! They start to blow the feather away from themselves.

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Every sunrise whispers the same truth: yesterday is gone, and today is a brand-new gift. Too often, we carry the weight of yesterday’s failures, regrets, or anxieties into today, and it robs us of the joy of fresh opportunities. But God never intended for us to live chained to the past.

1. Leave Yesterday Behind

The apostle Paul said, “Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before” (Philippians 3:13). Yesterday’s mistakes cannot be undone, but they also don’t define your tomorrow. Each new day is a chance to rewrite your story with courage, faith, and determination.

2. Choose to See Today’s Potential

It’s easy to see obstacles, but faith trains us to see opportunities. Think of today not as “another ordinary day,” but as a stepping stone toward your destiny. Even small steps taken today are progress toward something greater.

3. Start Where You Are, With What You Have

Sometimes we wait for the “perfect moment” to act, but the perfect moment is now. Great journeys begin with simple steps. Whether it’s offering kindness, pursuing a goal, or speaking words of encouragement, your efforts today matter.

4. Trust God With the Unknown

A new beginning can feel uncertain, but that’s where faith shines brightest. The Lord says in Isaiah 43:19, “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?” God is already at work in ways you cannot yet see—your job is to trust Him and walk forward in confidence.

Final Thought

Today is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a divine invitation to start fresh. Don’t let yesterday’s shadows darken today’s light. Step forward with courage, faith, and gratitude, because this could be the day that everything begins to change.

Today is your new beginning—embrace it boldly.

Luke 7:19-23. And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

A little boy invited his mother to attend his elementary school’s first teacher-parent conference. To the little boy’s dismay, she said she would go. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he was embarrassed by her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar that covered nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to talk about why or how she got the scar.

    At the conference, the people were impressed by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother despite the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed and hid himself from everyone. He did, however,get within earshot of a conversation between his mother and his teacher, and heard them speaking.

How did you gel the scar on your face?” the teacher asked. The mother replied, “When my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught on fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of control, so I went in. As I was running toward his crib, I saw a beam coming down and I placed myself over him trying to shield him. I was knocked unconscious but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She touched the burned side of her face. “This scar will be permanent, but to this day, I have never regretted doing what I did.”

    

At this point, the little boy came out running towards his mother with tears in his eyes.He hugged her and felt an overwhelming sense of the sacrifice that his mother had made for him. He held her hand tightly for the rest of the day.

     

This story reminds me,very much, of my own Mother who also had a big scar that covered the right side of her face before I was ever born. She was attacked by a bulldog when she was about four years old. But I was not ashamed of the scar. No, I thought she was beautiful and a beautiful soul. She was the kindest person I ever knew.

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Life often brings waves of uncertainty, and with them comes anxiety. It can feel like a storm raging within—heart racing, thoughts spiraling, peace fleeing. But remember: storms don’t last forever, and neither does anxiety when you anchor yourself in hope and faith.

1. Recognize Anxiety for What It Is

Anxiety thrives in the shadows of our minds. The first step in overcoming it is to name it. Acknowledge your feelings without shame. You are not weak for feeling anxious—you are human. The Bible reminds us, “Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7). What you carry today was never meant to be carried alone.

2. Shift Your Focus

Anxiety magnifies problems and shrinks solutions. One powerful way to fight back is to shift your focus from what if to what is. Instead of rehearsing worries, rehearse gratitude. Write down three things you’re thankful for today. Gratitude pushes fear out of the driver’s seat and reminds you that God has already been faithful in countless ways.

3. Take One Step at a Time

Anxiety often comes from trying to live tomorrow’s troubles with today’s strength. Jesus said, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow” (Matthew 6:34). In other words—today is enough. Break your tasks into small, manageable steps, and celebrate progress instead of perfection.

4. Anchor Yourself in God’s Promises

Anxiety shouts, “You can’t handle this.” Faith whispers, “God already has.” When the waves rise, hold on to His promises. Repeat them out loud if you have to: “God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). His Word steadies your heart when everything else feels unstable.

5. Breathe, Pray, and Release

When anxiety strikes, pause and breathe deeply. Let prayer become your lifeline: “Lord, I give You this worry. Replace it with Your peace.” Prayer doesn’t always change the situation immediately, but it always changes you.

Final Thought

Anxiety may knock at your door daily, but you don’t have to let it live in your house. You have the tools—gratitude, faith, prayer, and God’s promises—to push back the storm. Take today step by step, breath by breath, promise by promise.

Hebrews 2:3. How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

Start Your Day Off Right Series 8/18

Always have a quote, story, scripture and humor.

I’d like to ask everyone to send me a quote, a story, a scripture and a clean joke.  

You can do that in the comments or text them to me at 256-508-4410

Quote:

Don’t Worry About The Delta When You Have Got The Alpha And Omega

Story:

Pebble Beach on the coast of California is a lovely area that typifies the advantages of friction.  Ceaseless waves thunder ashore and dash the beach.  The pitiless pounding of the waves tosses and grinds the stones together.  They are dashed against the rugged, ageless cliffs … this goes on year after year.  

  

 The result is round, polished stones that are collected by tourists as ornaments.  Near Pebble Beach is a quiet cove.  A natural formation serves as a breakwater.  Sheltered by the cliff are numerous stones.  They are unsought and unwanted.  They have been spared the wear caused by the pounding waves.  They have remained rough and unpolished.

   When testing times come, we may be buffeted about; but the rough edges are knocked off of our lives.  The friction of trials can cause wonderful features to be brought to the surface.  Believers who understand the friction of trials will be able to face life’s hard times.

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Scripture:

Psalms 23:5-6

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Humor:

8/18– Can You Spare A Minute?

–8/18–Tomas Borge was a leader in the struggle against the totalitarian regime that had dominated his country, Nicaragua. During the revolution, Borge was captured and put in prison. While there he was subjected to the most extreme torture for over 500 hours.

After the revolution Borge was freed and become the Minister of the Interior. One day he found one of his torturers in jail. He walked up to this man who had inflicted such terrible, relentless and brutal pain upon him and said, “I am going to get my revenge from you”. He then held out his hand and said, “This is my revenge, I forgive you.”

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