Roses and Thorns

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns.

Philippians 4.8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things.

Are You Standing or Sitting?

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

Too many churchgoers are singing "Standing on the Promises" when all they are doing is sitting on the premises.

Hebrews 6.11-12 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end,
 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Just Say "No"!

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

"No" is one of the few words that can never be misunderstood.

Matthew 5.37 "But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.

A Good Name

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

It's better to live with a good name than to die with a bad one.

Ecclesiastes 7.1  A good name is better than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one's birth;

True Character

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

A person's true character is revealed by what he does when no one is watching.

Ephesians 6.
5 Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ;
6 not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,
7 with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men,
8 knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.

Make Your Work Exciiting

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

There is a name for people who are not excited about their work - unemployed.

Colossians 3.23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,

Patience

Inspirational Thought for the Day

Courtesy of David C Cook, God's Little Devotional Book

Patience is a quality you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead.


Ecclesiastes 7.8-9 
8 The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
9 Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools.