If you had a "Nickel" for every prayer you've said this week, would you have Fifty Cents? 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 (etr) Never stop praying. Whatever happens, always be thankful. This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus. Pause now to say "Thank You Lord".

"May we always offer our prayers as quickly as we offer our criticism."  (jrg) Allow GOD to guide your compassion today and you will be touched by the smallest things.

The Waze app doesn't try to give you all the directions at once. Neither does GOD. Don't try to navigate life on your own.  Seek guidance from GOD.  HE made you and HE knows what's best for you.

Have you ever watched a hamster on a wheel?  I imagine the hamster gets on the wheel each day thinking..."I'm leaving this place today".   The enemy wants you to think that things will NEVER change...but YOU are in CHRIST and EVERYTHING has changed.  Don't give up.  Trust GOD.

Some of us have more confidence in the "send" button on our phones, than the "amen" at the end of our prayers?    GOD has declared you "righteous" and "accepted".  GOD says your prayers have tremendous power.  Pray bold prayers today.

"A lot of what weighs us down isn't ours to carry."  (Author Unknown) We can be so stressed over deadlines...headlines....and waistlines...that we neglect to see GOD is our lifeline.  Invite HIM into your day and watch HIM work.

GO.  Those two letters make up one of the shortest sentences in the English language.     Mark 16:15 And then He told them, “You are to go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere. Go tell others that "GOD loves them & wants a relationship.

"God please help us to speak the right words at the right time with the right tone for the right reasons."  (jrg) A text...a tweet...a Facebook post...or words spoken in haste can cost you everything. Edit your words, and examine your reasons for using them today.

"Tomorrow is promised to no man."  That phrase is NOT in scripture.  So what about tomorrow? Matthew 6:34 Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. Trust GOD with tomorrow...do it today

It's not always easy to be nice when others are cruel.   WE can ALL be unkind at times. If you responded inappropriately, seek forgiveness and be ready for the next opportunity to "demonstrate the love of Jesus". Always ...try again.

Social media is loaded with "sad people" posting "happy pictures".   You are fearfully and wonderfully made.  There is greatness IN you.  Don't let what people think about you, be more important than what GOD knows about you.  Trust GOD.

Ephesians 3:20 (kjv) Now unto HIM that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us... I pray that you have an "above abundant" day in JESUS. If you can THINK IT...GOD can EXCEED IT.

People impacted by the Government shutdown need our prayers. James 5:16 (living) The earnest prayer of a righteous man has great power and wonderful results. You are righteous because of CHRIST and your prayers have power when prayed in HIS name.

"A good friend will tag you in a post...a great friend will tag you in a prayer."  (jrg) Have you ever had a friend who always spoke up on your behalf?  Jesus does that and more! Be encouraged today.  Jesus is praying for you and with you.  You are not alone.

1 Peter 5:7 Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. Cast ALL your cares on HIM today.  ALL means "ALL".

A few days ago, one of my dear friends went home to be with Jesus.  Please be in prayer for his family. Oh what a blessed hope we have in Jesus.  My friend isn't in a "better place".   He's in the BEST PLACE.

Republicans blame Democrats and the Democrats blame the Republicans.  The "blame game" has always been around. Genesis 3:12 The man answered, “The woman you put here with me gave me the fruit, and I ate it.” Have you blamed others for things that are YOUR responsibility?

Psalm 68:19 (KJV) Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation.  Selah. Hand Him your burdens and receive His blessings.   Everything you need to succeed is in HIM.

As a teenager, Walt Disney was told by his art instructor that he wasn't creative and that he lacked imagination.   Give God the final say-so over your life.  He knows you better than you know you and He has placed greatness IN you. You can do it. HE will help you.