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Have you ever noticed how much of life’s success comes from simply showing up? It’s not always about having all the answers, the perfect plan, or the ideal timing — it’s about being present, being faithful, and being willing.

Woody Allen once said, “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” That may seem like an oversimplification, but it carries deep truth. The person who gets stronger is the one who keeps showing up at the gym. The writer who finishes a book is the one who keeps showing up at the keyboard. The believer who grows spiritually is the one who keeps showing up to pray, read, and trust—even when it’s hard.

Think about David facing Goliath. He wasn’t the biggest or strongest, but he showed up. Think about Moses, who didn’t feel qualified to lead, yet he showed up at the burning bush. Their willingness opened the door for God to move.

📖 Scripture for Today:

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)

Success is often born out of consistency, not perfection. So even if you feel tired, behind, or unqualified today, just show up. Bring your best, even if it’s not perfect. Your faithfulness will be honored in ways you can’t yet see.

💥 Today’s Challenge:

What area of your life have you been hesitating to “show up” for? Take one bold step today — whether it’s making a phone call, writing a paragraph, going for a walk, or kneeling in prayer. You may not see the results immediately, but consistency will compound.

😊 Final Thought:

You don’t have to be perfect today. Just be present. The reward comes to those who keep showing up — especially when they don’t feel like it.

 

7/14–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

You Can’t Wait Till Life Isn’t Hard Before You Decide To Be Happy 

Story:

 

It’s not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. 

 The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred with the sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes up short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause and who, at best knows the triumph of high achievement and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” (Theodore Roosevelt, 1858-1919, 26th US President and 1906 Nobel Peace Prize-winner.)

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Scripture:

Psalms 27:13-14

I had fainted, unless I had believed

to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

Wait on the LORD:

be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. 

7/14– Can You Spare A Minute?

The north wind and the sun argued which was the stronger. On seeing a traveller they agreed a suitable test would be to strip him of his cloak. 

First the wind blew with all his might, but the more he blew, the more than man wrapped the cloak tightly around himself. 

When the sun’s turn came, he gently beamed at the man, who loosened the cloak. The sun shone brighter still, and the man threw off his cloak.

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🌅 July 14 – Today Is Still Full of Possibility 🌈

Motivational Blog by Dale Cantrell

It’s July 14, and maybe you woke up feeling like you’re running behind in life. Maybe you’re thinking, “I should be further along by now,” or “It’s too late to start something new.”

Let me encourage you: It’s not too late. You’re not too old. And today is still full of possibility.

🎯 Don’t count yourself out just because the journey has taken longer than you expected. Some of the greatest victories in life happen later than planned but right on time in God’s calendar.

📖 Scripture says:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11

That promise still stands. God’s plan didn’t expire. If you’ve still got breath, you’ve still got purpose.

💬 Quote of the Day:

“It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot

🌟 Don’t spend today regretting what didn’t happen. Use today to create what can happen. Whether it’s a fresh start, a small step, or a big decision—take it. This is your day. Own it.

Hope is alive. The clock hasn’t run out. And the best may still be ahead.

7/13– Can You Spare A Minute?

“If I should die before I wake. That is a children’s bedtime prayer that I used to say when I was growing up. In turn, I taught it to my children. I believe that in its simplicity, it is one of the greatest of all old time prayers. Next to the Lord’s prayer in Matthew six it is so powerful. I was saying it to my little boy who was about four or five years or so one night. My little girl about two years old was lying in a little bed next to him. She had never acted like she was paying any attention to our nightly ritual. That night as I started to leave the room she indicated she wanted to repeat her prayers. I began with now to lay me down to sleep. I would pause and she would repeat what I just said. Then we got down to the part where we said if I should die before I awake. She didn’t repeat that line but opened her eyes and said what? I really didn’t know how to respond but I managed to say never mind I’ll tell you later. How do you explain the concept of death to someone for the first time. I don’t recall how I realized the reality and meaning of death. I took care of the fear of death over forty years ago. I do not fear death today, but I do fear getting to death and have never really lived. I do fear getting to the end of my life and dying with my song, sermon, and love still in me.”

Excerpt from “Live First, Die Last” by J D Canter

Scripture:

Mark 10:13-15

And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

Humor:

5/5–Humor

Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. “I got so mad,” said one, “I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the bats.” “I tried trapping them alive,” said the second. “Then I drove 50 miles before releasing them, but they beat me back to the church.” “I haven’t had any more problems,” said the third. “What did you do?” asked the others, amazed. “I simply baptized and confirmed them,” he replied. “I haven’t seen them since.”  

It’s July 13, and today is a good day to remind yourself: A setback is not the end of your story—it’s just a pause in the plot.

We all face moments when life knocks us down. A dream gets delayed. A plan falls apart. A door closes. But here’s what you need to remember:

Your current situation is not your final destination.

🛑 A setback is simply a setup for a comeback.

Your struggle today might be preparing you for strength tomorrow. Sometimes the detour is part of the destiny.

📖 The Bible says:

“Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” – Psalm 34:19

Yes, you may be going through something tough. But don’t give it the final word. God’s not finished.

💬 Quote of the Day:

“Fall seven times, stand up eight.” – Japanese Proverb

🎯 So today, shake off the dust. Get back up. Keep going. What you’ve been through isn’t wasted—it’s shaping you, stretching you, and strengthening you.

Your bounce-back will be greater than your setback.

You’re not defeated. You’re developing.

Some days feel like mountaintops—joyful, victorious, full of momentum. But most days? They feel like the middle of the climb. No big applause. No obvious progress. Just you, taking one step after another.

💭 Here’s the truth:

Mountaintop moments are built in the quiet, uphill days when nobody’s watching. Don’t confuse silence with failure. Sometimes God does His best work in the stillness.

📖 Scripture of the Day:

“Be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” – 1 Corinthians 15:58

Even if it feels like nothing’s changing, something is happening. Muscles are strengthening. Faith is deepening. Character is being forged.

💬 Quote of the Day:

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

🔥 So today, keep climbing.

Even when it’s hard.

Even when it’s lonely.

Even when it seems like no one else understands.

You’re closer than you think. Breakthroughs don’t shout—they often whisper.

🌄 Every step you take today is moving you higher. Keep going. The view will be worth it.