I hope we see the favor of God even in the low points of our lives.
"But while Joseph was there in the prison, the Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. " (Genesis 39:20, 21 NIV)
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Companions
I hope we are surrounded by positive and uplifting people today. "Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. (Proverbs 13:20 NIV)".
New wine
I hope we try new things to help us grow. It's hard to grow with old restricted habits.
Matthew 9:17 NIV "Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.""
Faith and Forgiveness
I hope we can increase our faith and capacity to forgive today. Mark 11:24, 25 NIV
"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.""
Overcome of worry with prayer
Overcome of worry with prayer. "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." (Philippians 4:6 KJV)
Overcome fear with trust in God
Overcome fear with trust in God. "The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? (Psalm 118:6 KJV)
Overcome anger with forgiveness
Overcome anger with forgiveness today. "Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. (Luke 6:28 KJV)"
Overcome envy with thankfulness
Overcome envy with thankfulness today. “You shall not covet ... anything that belongs to your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:17 NIV84) "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." (1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV)
Overcoming Pride
Overcome pride with humility. Luke 18:11, 13-14 (NIV) 11 The Pharisee prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people .. —even like this tax collector. 13 “But the tax collector .. said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ 14 “I tell you that this man [tax collector], rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Happy New Year
Don't fear the future, God is already there. Psalm 23:4 (NIV) Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.