I had an early start and a late finish yesterday, which was fun but stinks as I had a great thought to share but I was unable to get in on ‘paper’. I will attempt to share it later this week.
For today, here is a simple little reminder from the story of Joshua.
As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. — Joshua 1:5
Those are big words from our God to Joshua and demonstrate his power and his dedication to his people. Get strength from that today!
Yesterday I added some random music from iTunes to my phone to have something to listen to at work. Some of this music I had not listened to in the past, or at lot very much. I stumbled across this song named ‘Second Chances’ by Gregory Alan Isakov.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toEmtefuGl0
I loved this one particular line in the song
I’m all bloody knuckles, longing for home
It if weren’t for second chances we’d all be alone.
The song itself seems to be about a certain lack of self-confidence or concern about the lack of success. I don’t know. It just struck me as a good thing to think about as we interact with others and a great reminder of the need for us to dispense grace and mercy all along our paths!
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselveswith compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:12-13
This week I am riding the change curve as a have a major life change that I am working through! Lots of new stuff, people and processes to learn and to process. It’s good but a little taxing on the noggin. So I opened up the youVersion app today and look at what I saw.
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:7 NIV)
For me this is very timely! Maybe for you as well. Strive to gain understanding. It’s seems essential for our growth as followers of the Christ.
Well, it’s Tax Day and what else can I say but admonish you as Jesus admonished people dealing with taxes in his day:
Then He said to them, “Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21 NASB
Make sure you pay what is due in both accounts today!
Sometimes when I sit around and think about stuff I try to remember verses and ideas that I have not thought about for a while and see how I am doing with that principle. This morning I was reminded on this, which I think it’s always a good thought to have on your mind as you head to work.
Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you. Luke 6:38 ESV
Make those around you better today and see what happens with yourself.