It Is Not Too Late To Start

Each new day is a fresh page, and July 24 is no exception. Maybe this year hasn’t gone exactly as you planned. Maybe you’ve stumbled, fallen behind, or felt like giving up. But here’s the good news: it’s not too late to start again.

The most successful people in life weren’t always ahead of the pack. Many of them faced setbacks, doubts, and failures—but what set them apart was their decision to get back up and move forward anyway. You don’t need a perfect past to create a powerful future.

Today, take one small step in the direction of your dreams. Make that phone call. Start that habit. Speak that encouragement. Write that plan. Progress doesn’t require perfection—it requires movement.

Remember what the Bible says in Lamentations 3:23 –

“His mercies are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.”

That means today is filled with fresh mercy, fresh strength, and fresh opportunities.

So don’t wait for the perfect moment. Create it. Chase it. Live it.

Today is not the end of your story—it’s a new beginning.

Keep moving forward,

You’ve got this.

Start Your Day Off Right Series 7/24

Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

7/24–Start Your Day Off Right Series 7/24/21

Quote:

Get Close To Jesus

Story:

STATISTICS AND STUFF

The “Coronary and Ulcer Club” lists the following rules for members… 

1. Your job comes first. Forget everything else. 

2. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays are fine times to be working at the office. There will be nobody else there to bother you. 

3. Always have your briefcase with you when not at your desk. This provides an opportunity to review completely all the troubles and worries of the day. 

4. Never say “no” to a request. Always say “yes.” 

5. Accept all invitations to meetings, banquets, committees, etc. 

6. All forms of recreation are a waste of time. 

7. Never delegate responsibility to others; carry the entire load yourself. 

8. If your work calls for traveling, work all day and travel at night to keep that appointment you made for eight the next morning. 

9. No matter how many jobs you already are doing, remember you always can take on more.  

Bits & Pieces, January 7, 1993, pp. 9-10.

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Scripture:

Matthew 6:31-34

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 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.

Mercy, The Strength Of Compassion

In a world where judgment comes quickly and harsh words are easy to speak, mercy is a rare and powerful gift. Mercy isn’t weakness. It’s strength under control. It’s choosing compassion when revenge feels justified. It’s offering grace when others may only offer criticism.

Mercy changes people. When someone deserves punishment or rebuke and instead receives kindness, it often melts even the hardest of hearts. Think about it: How many lives could be transformed if mercy was our first response, not our last resort?

Jesus said in Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Mercy is not just something we give—it’s something we receive. When we extend it, we unlock a blessing in return. Mercy builds bridges. It heals relationships. It reveals the character of God living in us.

You might be struggling today with someone who hurt you or disappointed you. Mercy doesn’t mean ignoring justice, but it does mean choosing love over bitterness. It means remembering how much mercy you’ve received from God—and passing it on.

Today, make it your mission to show mercy. Speak gently. Forgive freely. Help someone who can never pay you back. Be the kind of person this world desperately needs: merciful, strong, and kind.

Mercy may not make headlines—but it will make heaven smile.