A missionary society wrote to David Livingstone and asked, “Have you found a good road to where you are? If so, we want to know how to send other men to join you.”
Livingstone wrote back, “If you have men who will come only if they know there is a good road, I don’t want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.”
Good News Broadcaster, April, 1985, p. 12.
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Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
August 1st. A fresh page in the book of your life.
Maybe July wasn’t everything you hoped for.
Maybe you faced setbacks, missed goals, or simply felt stuck.
But today is a reminder:
You are not defined by what happened. You are defined by what you do next.
Each new month brings with it a quiet whisper:
“You get another chance.”
Another chance to refocus.
Another chance to rise above excuses.
Another chance to chase after what matters most.
This is not the time to slow down. This is the time to dig deep.
There are five months left in the year—more than enough time to turn things around, break old habits, build new ones, and become the version of yourself you’ve always envisioned.
So today, set your sights forward.
Write down your goals.
Take the first step—even if it’s small.
Because motion creates momentum.
And momentum makes August a month of progress.
Let August be your restart, your revival, your rise.
Extracting the precious from the worthless..If you can have and develop this talent in life, you will be a very valuable person.
Jesus told Lazurus to come forth. When others saw something worthless and of no use but to bury, Jesus saw life….precious life. There are plenty of people that have something precious hidden inside that almost no one (including themselves) can see.
Oh, to be able to see and recognize these precious jewels. People that the world has turned its back on . Maybe that person is a teacher or a friend, or whatever relationship.
I knew a man who would talk to me like I was indeed someone special. He wasn’t related, just a friend. He knew how to bring out the best in me. Do you bring out the best in people, or the worst?
There are people, who seemingly, cannot carry on a good conversation, but can sing like angels. There are people we have known, probably for some time, who have a great talent, or story…but we don’t know because we didn’t go deep enough.
We are too concerned about ourselves to find out about others…their needs, talents, and many things they have to contribute.
Heroes who look like ordinary people. There is a hero in every one of us, it just has to be awakened!
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But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
If you can’t find five minutes, can you spare one or two?
My uncle used to say if he couldn’t take it with him he didn’t want to go. The reality is we all are going to die and we can’t take anything with us. Therefore, we have to use it before we die to do anyone any good. Everything in life has an expiration date. Just like the date manufacturers put on all the goods they sell that tells the last date it is safe for us that we should use their product. There is no guarantee for us to use it after that certain date. Similarly, there is a limited time for us to be able to do what we intend to do. So we must get busy to get done the items on our mission statement, and our to do list and our bucket lists. I had a bad heart attack in July, 2012. They said I cheated death and that I was at Death’s door! I was in the hospital for about seven days and four of those I spent in the Critical Care Unit or CCU. You had better believe that I reviewed my life and all the things I should’ve and could’ve done.
I knew that even though I might have cheated Death that Death would be back for me again one day. Having this knowledge, I found it inexcusable that I wouldn’t be ready next time. So that’s what I’m doing at this moment trying to mark off some items. on my bucket list. No one else can do that for you. The responsibility lies in you and in you alone!
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As July comes to a close, let’s pause and reflect on this one powerful truth: Success rarely belongs to the half-hearted.
There’s something magnetic about people who give 100%—not just when it’s easy, but when it’s hard, inconvenient, or when no one is watching. That’s when character is formed. That’s when greatness is born.
You might not always feel like giving your best. You may be tired, discouraged, or wondering if your effort even matters. But it does. Whether you’re sweeping floors, leading a team, parenting a child, or chasing a dream—your 100% effort is planting seeds you’ll harvest tomorrow.
Colossians 3:23 reminds us, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” That means our 100% is not about perfection—it’s about purpose. It’s not about applause—it’s about integrity.
Giving 100% doesn’t mean being perfect. It means showing up with all you’ve got, trusting God to make up the difference. It’s not about what you have—it’s about what you do with what you have.
So today, let’s finish this month strong. Push a little harder. Love a little deeper. Serve a little more selflessly.
Give it 100%—because you don’t know how close you are to your breakthrough.
Closing Thought:
Whatever your hands find to do today—do it with passion, purpose, and full commitment. Let July 31 be the day you refused to hold back.
In a world that often praises success at any cost, virtue may seem like an old-fashioned word—dusty and outdated. But in truth, virtue is the quiet force that builds unshakable character, long-lasting influence, and deep inner peace.
Virtue means living with integrity when no one’s watching. It’s the courage to speak truth even when it’s unpopular. It’s patience in the face of frustration, humility in the spotlight, and compassion when you’ve been wronged.
Proverbs 31:10 says, “Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Virtue isn’t cheap—it’s rare, precious, and powerful.
When you choose virtue:
You may not always get applause, but you gain respect. You may not take the easiest road, but you’ll sleep with peace at night. You may be tested, but you’ll never be without purpose.
Every day, you’re faced with choices that shape your legacy. Choose kindness over cruelty. Honesty over convenience. Faith over fear. These small decisions are what make a life truly great.
Today, let your actions be governed by virtue—not pressure, not popularity, not pride. Because in the end, the greatest success is not what you have, but who you’ve become.
Quote of the Day:
“Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.” — Confucius
Challenge:
Pick one virtue—like patience, integrity, or gratitude—and practice it intentionally today. Watch how it changes not just your actions, but your atmosphere.
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