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“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” – Colossians 3:23

Sometimes we think we have to do something big to make an impact. But in God’s hands, even the smallest things become sacred.

Folding laundry with love? Holy.

Helping someone cross the street? Holy.

Forgiving when it hurts? That’s holy too.

We serve a God who turned fishermen into apostles and a manger into a throne room. So don’t underestimate what He can do with your ordinary.

This June 15, don’t look for fireworks. Look for the small moments. The simple obedience. The quiet kindness. That’s where God often shows up best.

Your daily walk can be a divine appointment. Your routine can become a revival. You don’t need a platform to change the world — you just need a willing heart.

Reflection Question:

What ordinary task can you offer to God today as an act of worship?

Prayer:

“Lord, take the small things I do today and breathe Your Spirit into them. Let my life reflect Your glory, even in the quiet places. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

🗓️ June 13 – Let Today Be the Day You Begin Again

Each day brings with it a quiet invitation: “Will you try again?”

June 13 isn’t just another square on the calendar. It’s a fresh opportunity—a blank canvas for courage, faith, and forward motion. You may not be able to change what happened yesterday, but you absolutely can decide what today will become.

🌅 The Power of Right Now

We often wait for perfect moments—next week, next month, or when life “settles down.” But the truth is, there’s power in simply starting now. Real growth doesn’t come from waiting. It comes from willing. Willing to believe again. Willing to take small steps with big faith.

Romans 12:2 says,

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

It starts in your thoughts. What you dwell on today shapes your direction tomorrow.

💡 A Thought to Consider

What if today was the very turning point you’ve been praying for? Not because everything around you changed—but because something within you did.

Let go of the guilt that weighs you down. Release the fear that paralyzes progress. Don’t carry what God has called you to lay down.

✨ Today’s Challenge

Ask yourself this:

“What one small action can I take today that will bring me closer to the person I want to be?”

Maybe it’s making that phone call, saying that prayer, going for that walk, or forgiving that person. Small steps lead to big shifts.

📌 Final Word

June 13 is a good day—not because it’s perfect, but because it’s yours.

Use it. Don’t lose it.

6/13–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

UNITY in the CHURCH is NECESSARY for the CHURCH TO GROW!

Story:

Scripture:

1 John 4:8

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Humor:

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Humor:

A group of seminary students gathered in the chapel one day as the dean challenged them to NOT pray for a large church because of the stress, problems and worries that go with it. The next year one of the students who graduated returned to give his testimony. He said, “I did ask God for a big church; however, I also asked God for a pretty wife. My prayer was ALMOST answered. Instead of getting a big church and a pretty wife, I got a pretty church and a big wife!”

 

Have you ever felt like giving up—right when you’ve been giving it your all? Like you’re pushing a heavy rock uphill, only to feel like it’s slipping back down? If so, you’re not alone. But before you quit, pause and consider this: you might be just one step away from your breakthrough.

Too often, we walk away when the finish line is just around the corner. The truth is, most success stories weren’t born from talent alone—they were born from grit, persistence, and a refusal to let the struggle have the final word.

Think about Thomas Edison, who made over a thousand unsuccessful attempts at inventing the lightbulb. When asked why he didn’t quit, he said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” That’s not failure—that’s determination with a backbone.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep going.

Here’s the good news: Motivation isn’t a constant fire—it’s something you can reignite every day with the right mindset. Start small. Make your bed. Write the email. Take the walk. Speak the kind word. One action at a time builds a mountain of momentum.

Don’t underestimate the power of showing up.

Even on your hardest days, you are planting seeds that will bear fruit—if you don’t quit on them too soon.

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

So today, I want to encourage you: hold on a little longer. Push a little further. Smile in the face of discouragement. You never know—the next door you knock on might be the one that opens everything.

Your future is still unfolding. And you’re closer than you think.

Finding Purpose: The Compass That Guides Your Life

Have you ever woken up and wondered, “Why am I here?”

It’s one of life’s deepest questions — and one that every heart asks sooner or later. It’s the question of purpose.

Purpose isn’t just a lofty idea for philosophers or motivational speakers. It’s the quiet compass guiding every choice, relationship, and dream. It’s what makes the difference between drifting and driving, between surviving and truly living.

1. Purpose is Not Always Loud

You might think purpose has to be grand: changing the world, becoming famous, or building empires. But more often, purpose is quiet. It’s the teacher who inspires a child. It’s the parent who shows up every day with love. It’s the friend who listens, the nurse who comforts, the stranger who smiles.

Purpose is not always about what you do — it’s about why you do it.

2. You Were Made for More

You weren’t born by accident. Your life is not a random collection of days. You have gifts no one else has, a story no one else can tell, and a light no one else can shine. Purpose isn’t found in comparison, but in connection — to your Creator, to your values, and to those you serve.

Whether you’re 18 or 80, it’s never too early or too late to walk in purpose.

3. Struggles Can Shape Your Purpose

Your pain, your past, your trials — they don’t disqualify you. They prepare you. Some of the most purposeful people are those who’ve been through the fire and came out refined. They turned their mess into a message and their setbacks into stepping stones.

If you’re in a tough season right now, don’t give up. This might be the soil where your purpose is being planted.

4. Live With Intention

Purpose gives clarity. You begin to say “yes” to what matters and “no” to distractions. You don’t just work — you work with meaning. You don’t just talk — you speak life. You don’t just exist — you live with direction.

5. Purpose Connects You to Others

Purpose isn’t about isolation. It thrives in community. When you live with purpose, you begin to help others find theirs. A life of purpose is contagious — it lifts others higher, encourages the weary, and ignites a spark in those who’ve lost hope.

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Final Thought:

Your purpose is not something you have to invent — it’s something you uncover. It’s already in you.

Ask yourself:

• What breaks your heart?

• What brings you joy?

• What can you do that makes a difference, even in one life?

Your purpose might be closer than you think. Purpose: The Compass That Guides Your Life

Have you ever woken up and wondered, “Why am I here?”

It’s one of life’s deepest questions — and one that every heart asks sooner or later. It’s the question of purpose.

Purpose isn’t just a lofty idea for philosophers or motivational speakers. It’s the quiet compass guiding every choice, relationship, and dream. It’s what makes the difference between drifting and driving, between surviving and truly living.

1. Purpose is Not Always Loud

You might think purpose has to be grand: changing the world, becoming famous, or building empires. But more often, purpose is quiet. It’s the teacher who inspires a child. It’s the parent who shows up every day with love. It’s the friend who listens, the nurse who comforts, the stranger who smiles.

Purpose is not always about what you do — it’s about why you do it.

2. You Were Made for More

You weren’t born by accident. Your life is not a random collection of days. You have gifts no one else has, a story no one else can tell, and a light no one else can shine. Purpose isn’t found in comparison, but in connection — to your Creator, to your values, and to those you serve.

Whether you’re 18 or 80, it’s never too early or too late to walk in purpose.

3. Struggles Can Shape Your Purpose

Your pain, your past, your trials — they don’t disqualify you. They prepare you. Some of the most purposeful people are those who’ve been through the fire and came out refined. They turned their mess into a message and their setbacks into stepping stones.

If you’re in a tough season right now, don’t give up. This might be the soil where your purpose is being planted.

4. Live With Intention

Purpose gives clarity. You begin to say “yes” to what matters and “no” to distractions. You don’t just work — you work with meaning. You don’t just talk — you speak life. You don’t just exist — you live with direction.

5. Purpose Connects You to Others

Purpose isn’t about isolation. It thrives in community. When you live with purpose, you begin to help others find theirs. A life of purpose is contagious — it lifts others higher, encourages the weary, and ignites a spark in those who’ve lost hope.

⸻

Final Thought:

Your purpose is not something you have to invent — it’s something you uncover. It’s already in you.

Ask yourself:

• What breaks your heart?

• What brings you joy?

• What can you do that makes a difference, even in one life?

Your purpose might be closer than you think.