Discord is like a crack in the foundation—it may start small, but if left unattended, it can weaken everything around it. Whether it’s in families, friendships, or churches, discord robs us of unity and steals the peace God intended for us. Proverbs 6:19 warns us that one of the things the Lord hates is “he that soweth discord among brethren.”
The truth is, discord often begins with words—sharp words, careless words, or repeated words whispered in the wrong spirit. But just as words can tear down, they can also heal. A kind word, an apology, or even the choice to remain silent can stop discord in its tracks.
When we rise above discord, we choose harmony over hostility. We recognize that our differences don’t have to divide us—they can be opportunities for growth and deeper understanding. Romans 12:18 says, “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” That means doing your part to mend, not multiply, division.
So today, resist the urge to feed discord. Instead, be the one who brings calm to conflict, light to darkness, and peace to turmoil. Remember, unity is powerful—when people come together in love and purpose, there is very little that can stop them.
Remember: Discord tears down, but unity builds up. Be a builder today.
1 Cor 2:9-12. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
If you never bump into the devil, it’s because you’re going in the same direction
Andrew Wommack
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I am reminded of the man who lost his luggage on a transcontinental flight. Upon arriving at his destination and discovering that his bags had not, this man made his way to the airline’s claim office, where he caused a scene.
The employee recording his information “patiently endured the angry tirade until the passenger accused her of personal incompetence.
“Sir,” she answered, “no one knows where your baggage is yet. At the moment, only two people in the whole world even care where it is—and one of us is rapidly losing interest!”
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But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
If you can’t find five minutes, can you spare one or two?
Wilma didn’t get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven years of painful therapy, she could walk without her braces.
At age 12 Wilma tried out for a girls basketball team, but didn’t make it. Determined, she practiced with a girlfriend and two boys every day. The next year she made the team. When a college track coach saw her during a game, he talked her into letting him train her as a runner. By age 14 she had outrun the fastest sprinters in the U.S. In 1956 Wilma made the U.S. Olympic team, but showed poorly. That bitter disappointment motivated her to work harder for the 1960 Olympics in Rome–and there Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals, the most a woman had ever won.
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Patience is not just waiting—it’s how you wait. Anyone can sit through a delay, but true patience is choosing peace over frustration and trust over panic. It’s believing that God’s timing is better than yours, even when the clock seems to be running too slow.
We live in a world that pushes for instant results, but some of the greatest blessings take time to grow. A seed doesn’t become a tree overnight, and neither do our dreams. James 1:4 tells us, “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” In other words, patience shapes us while we’re waiting for the answer.
Impatience often steals joy and blinds us to the lessons in the moment. Patience, on the other hand, builds strength. It allows God to work out details we cannot see and prepare us for doors we’re not ready to walk through yet.
So today, choose patience. Instead of asking “How long?” ask “What am I learning?” Instead of fighting the delay, embrace it as part of your growth. The waiting room is often where God equips us for the very thing we’ve been asking Him for.
People are changed not from your opinion but by your example!
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I’m just a plow hand from Arkansas, but I have learned how to hold a team together. How to lift some men up, how to calm down others, until finally they’ve got one heartbeat together, a team.
There’s just three things I’d ever say: If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, then we did it. If anything goes real good, then you did it. That’s all it takes to get people to win football games for you.
Bear Bryant.
There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go, if he doesn’t care who gets the credit.
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Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
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9/5–Can You Spare A Minute?
–9/5–We might liken it to letting go of a bell rope. If you have ever seen an old school house with a bell on top, or an old church with a bell in the steeple, you will remember that to get the bell ringing you have to tug awhile.
Once it has begun to ring, you merely maintain the momentum. As long as you keep pulling, the bell keeps ringing.
Forgiveness is letting go of the rope. It is just that simple. But when you do so, the bell keeps ringing. Momentum is still at work.
However, if you keep your hands off the rope, the bell will begin to slow and eventually stop. The unforgiving spirit will begin to slow, and will eventually be still. Forgiveness is not something you feel, it is something you do. It is letting go of the rope.
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Confidence isn’t arrogance—it’s assurance. It’s not thinking you’re better than everyone else; it’s knowing that God made you for a purpose and walking in that truth. When you have real confidence, you don’t have to compare yourself to others, because you know your value doesn’t come from applause or approval.
David stood before Goliath with confidence, not because he was the biggest or strongest, but because he knew the One who was fighting for him. That same confidence is available to you today. Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” That’s not just a verse to quote—it’s a truth to live.
Confidence grows when you stop rehearsing your failures and start remembering your victories. Every challenge you’ve overcome, every storm you’ve weathered, every mountain you’ve climbed—those moments are proof that you can face what’s ahead.
So today, walk with your head held high, not in pride but in faith. Let your confidence be rooted in God’s promises, not in life’s circumstances. You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to know Who’s walking with you.
Remember: Confidence isn’t about having control—it’s about having courage to trust the One who does.
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