TOTD, July 30-31 & 1ST of August: Don’t Stop Believing!

Abraham Kept Hoping and Believing

The verse today gave us an example of faithfulness. It’s from Abraham-the father of many nations. God gave His Promises to Abraham. Even there’s no reason for hope, Abraham chose to keep his hope. He didn’t stop believing that God will keep His promises. Let’s learn to believe in God like Abraham did. (-fon-)

Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!”

--- Romans 4:18

Believe and Bring Glory to God

Another example from Abraham. He never wavered in believing God’s promise, his faith grew stronger, and he brought glory to God. How about us? (-fon-)

Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.

--- Romans 4:20

In Faith, We Live by Believing

In reality, we live by seeing. Seeing is believing. But in faith, it’s the other way around. We live by believing. Hoping and putting our trust in God that He will give the best for us according to His Plans. (-fon-)

For we live by believing and not by seeing.

--- 2 Corinthians 5:7

TOTD, July 29- Problems and Glory of God

Problems and Glory of God

Yesterday, I read a very interesting article from Max Lucado. And I’d like to share with you, my friends.

Your pain has a purpose. Your problems, struggles, heartaches, and hassles cooperate toward one end—the glory of God.

—from It’s Not About Me by Max Lucado

In short, Max told the story of his father who struggled with his disease. He wasn’t defeated by it, but yet showed the glory of God. Some of his father‘s friends turned into Christ’s believers.

It’s quite often that our pains, problems, struggles, heartaches make us confused and sad. But if we know that all of them will lead to the glory of God, we’ll feel more peaceful. We can surrender all of the struggles to Him, put our faith in Him, get through every of it with His help. And finally be a proof that glorifies His name. So, whatever we’re facing at this moment, never scared of it. It’s for His Glory! (-fon-)

Trust me in your times of trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory.
---Psalm 50:15

TOTD, July 28-Known by Our Act

Known by Our Act

We are known by our act. How we choose to behave in this daily life. Hopefully, we will choose for the pure and right one. Amen. (-fon-)

Even children are known by the way they act,
whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.

--- Proverbs 20:11

TOTD, July 27 – Following the Example of Christ

Following the Example of Christ

God is love. Living a life that’s filled with love will be following the example of Christ. Let’s live our love according to His example. He has already been so good to us, sacrificed His life for us. It’s our turn to make Him proud. (-fon-)

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

--- Ephesians 5:2

TOTD, July 26- Keep the Faith

Keep the Faith

Faith is the confidence of what the future might be. It gives us assurance about things we can not see. Because we believe that God will be there all the way in every situation that we will face. His Hands will hold us firmly, no matter how bad or how good the situation might be. He knows the best for us and He has already planned everything for us long time ago. All we need to do is just believe in Him, trust Him with all our heart. And keep the faith. (-fon-)

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.

--- Hebrews 11:1

TOTD, July 25- Patience is Better than Pride

Patience is Better than Pride

Pride with the tendency to the arrogance and forgetting God as the Almighty is not a good habit to keep. The book of Ecclesiastes today reminds us that patience is better than pride. Let’s try to be more patient every day. (-fon-)

Finishing is better than starting.
Patience is better than pride.

--- Ecclesiastes 7:8

TOTD, July 24- Prove It!

Prove It!

If we’re His children, people might see it based on our life. If we seek His wisdom with all our heart, hopefully we’ll have a life that’s fruitful and sweet. Not only theoretically, now it’s time to put it into action.

We’re His disciples. Living a life that glorifies His name will be the right thing to do. So, prove it! (-fon-)

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.

--- James 3:13

TOTD, July 23 – Wisdom is Sweet to Our Soul

Wisdom is Sweet to Our Soul

The Proverbs’ verse today reminds us to find wisdom, because wisdom is sweet to our soul. Of course the best wisdom is the wisdom from God Himself. Let’s seek His wisdom, put our hope and faith in Him. Let the sweetness of His wisdom fill our soul. (-fon-)

In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul.
If you find it, you will have a bright future,
and your hopes will not be cut short.

--- Proverbs 24:14

TOTD, July 22 –I’ve Chosen to be Faithful

I’ve Chosen to be Faithful

I’ve chosen to be faithful, God…

Even this world offers so many unfaithful ways that keep me further from You,

let me stay faithful and keep my faith in You. (-fon-)

I have chosen to be faithful;
I have determined to live by your regulations.

--- Psalm 119:30

TOTD, July 21 – Imitate God

Imitate God

How can I imitate God? I’m only human? Not even an angel or saint…

Maybe that’s what we’re thinking of. But today’s verse from Ephesians reminds us to stand strong in imitating God in everything we do. Trying our very best because we’re His children. His dearest ones.

No matter how hard it is, let’s try to do it. Hopefully, we’ll get closer to be more like Him. And showing His face to this world. A face of love and kindness. Amen. (-fon-)

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

--- Ephesians 5:1

TOTD, July 20 – He’s Our God

He’s Our God

Whenever we’re afraid, discouraged, worried, and facing a great fear…

It’s good to remember that we have Him as our God. He will strengthen us and help us. He will hold us and never let us fall. Even if we fall, He won’t let us drown…

In Him, we put our faith and hope. Because He’s our God. He cares so much about us. (-fon-)

Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

--- Isaiah 41:10

TOTD, July 19 – Living as I Should

Living as I Should

I will thank You, Lord by living as I should. Learning the way of life from the WAY of LIFE Himself-Jesus Christ… (-fon-)

As I learn your righteous regulations,
I will thank you by living as I should!

--- Psalm 119:7

TOTD, July 16-18: Exalt

The Lord-The Rock-Be Exalted

Stand strong in the Lord. He’s the Rock of our salvation. Let Him be exalted now and forever. (-fon-)

“The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock!
May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted!

--- 2 Samuel 22: 47

I Will Exalt the Lord

Let my life be a life to praise Him. Because He’s my strength and my song-like the verse from Exodus today. All my life, I will exalt Him. (-fon-)

The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has given me victory.
This is my God, and I will praise him—
my father’s God, and I will exalt him!

--- Exodus 15:2

The Humble will be Exalted

Stay humble. And realize that we’re nothing without God.

All that we are, all that we have…

Everything comes from Him.

And if we can do great things, be thankful because we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Let’s stay humble. For those we humble themselves will be exalted. (-fon-)

But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

--- Matthew 23:12

TOTD, July 15- See How Much He Loves Us

See How Much He Loves Us

I remembered that I’ve read one story from Chicken Soup for the Soul with the title: SHMILY-See How Much I Love You. Today, when I read this verse, I remembered that Our Father loved us so much. He calls us His children, accept us just the way we are…

So, take our time to thank Him. See How Much He Loves us! (-fon-)

See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him.

--- 1 John 3:1

TOTD, July 14- His Instructions are Key to Life

His Instructions are Key to Life

We need a key to live our life. And the best key comes from faith and wisdom in God. For He will lead us to straight paths. Let’s seek only His Great truth and wisdom and try to apply them to our every day life. (-fon-)

My child, listen to me and do as I say,
and you will have a long, good life.
¹¹ I will teach you wisdom’s ways
and lead you in straight paths.
¹² When you walk, you won’t be held back;
when you run, you won’t stumble.
¹³ Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go.
Guard them, for they are the key to life.

--- Proverbs: 10-13

TOTD, 13 July- Rest of Our Souls

Rest of Our Souls

Hectic days with full of problems. Tired and full of weariness. Really want to take a rest. This world will never provide a good solution. It might be temporary. But the rest of the souls in the Lord will last longer. Even forever. Seek only for God. He’s humble and gentle at heart, and we’ll find the kind of comfort and rest that we need. (-fon-)

Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

--- Matthew 11:29

TOTD, July 12 - Nothing-Except God- is Certain in this Life

Nothing-Except God- is Certain in this Life

In prosperity, it’s easy to stay thankful and praise God. What if we’re in the middle of difficulties, can we still be thankful to Him? We need to remember that nothing is certain in this life. Nothing-except God and the changes of situations every now and then.

We need to realize that hard times in our opinions, sometimes are His Ways to bring us closer to Him. And also a reminder to realize that we’re nobody without Him.

Enjoy prosperity but never scared of hard times. With God by our side, everything is good in His Plans. (-fon-)

Enjoy prosperity while you can,
but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God.
Remember that nothing is certain in this life.

---- Ecclesiastes 7:14

TOTD, July 09-11: God and His Faithfulness

Great is His Faithfulness

This morning have we realized that His mercies are wonderful? His mercies begin afresh each morning. His faithfulness is so great. Thank You, Lord for your faithful love in our life. (-fon-)

The faithful love of the Lord never ends!
His mercies never cease.
Great is his faithfulness;
his mercies begin afresh each morning.

--- Lamentations 3:22-23

Praise Your Faithfulness

Heaven and angels praise Your Great Wonders and faithfulness. Here we are on earth… We’re looking at the great things of Your Works oh God… We praise You and honour You… (-fon-)

All heaven will praise your great wonders, Lord;
myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness.

--- Psalm 89:5

His Faithfulness Continues

His faithfulness continues… From generation and generation. Keep telling the world that God is good. His love endures forever. (-fon-)

For the Lord is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

--- Psalm 100:5

TOTD, July 08 – God’s Way is Perfect

God’s Way is Perfect

God alone is the perfection. His promises are true. He will be our shield and strength in this life. (-fon-)

God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

--- Psalm 18:30

TOTD, July 07- He’s the Lord and There’s No Other

He’s the Lord and There’s No Other

Only God is the Lord, there’s no other. He created the heavens and earth. He’s alpha and omega. He’s the one and only Lord. (-fon-)

For the Lord is God,
and he created the heavens and earth
and put everything in place.
He made the world to be lived in,
not to be a place of empty chaos.
“I am the Lord,” he says,
“and there is no other.

--- Isaiah 45:18

TOTD, July 06- He’s Mighty

He’s Mighty

Let’s praise His name and tell the world how great and mighty is the Lord! He’s so marvellous for He creates everything. (-fon-)

In that wonderful day you will sing:
“Thank the Lord! Praise his name!
Tell the nations what he has done.
Let them know how mighty he is!

--- Isaiah 12:4

TOTD, July 05- Faith Expressing Itself in Love

Faith Expressing Itself in Love

Do you have faith? So show the world how deep your love is.

With the love of God, we can develop the act of love as well as build our faith. (-fon-)

What is important is faith expressing itself in love.

--- Galatians 5:6b

TOTD, July 02-04: About Godliness

Better to Have Little with Godliness

Money isn’t everything. Wealth isn’t everything either.

Even we’re living in such a materialistic world where everything can be easily measured with money, we need to stay honest.

The verse from the Proverbs today reminds us that it’s better to have little with godliness rather than to be rich and dishonest. But if God grant us with wealth, let us stay to live in godliness too. No matter what financial condition we’re in right now, let’s stay in godliness.(-fon-)

Better to have little, with godliness,
than to be rich and dishonest.

--- Proverbs 16:8

Training for Godliness for Our Life

In order to stay slim and healthy, people will endure hardship to stay in the fitness centre for long hours. Training, weight-lifting, doing some aerobics classes with its variety: tae bo, hip hop, and anything else seemed never enough to burn the calories.

Training in godliness can come in many forms. Sometimes it means we have to endure the hardship in this life. Sometimes that means we choose to love instead of hate even though our heart is broken. Sometimes it asks for great courage even though we’re so scared. In God, we believe that every problem is a blessing in disguised. Things that we haven’t seen now but we believe they are good things in our life. Never scared of godliness training for it will bring goodness in our life. Keep the faith in God. (-fon-)

“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”

--- 1 Timothy 4:8

True Godliness is Great Wealth

The Bible reminds us that true godliness combined with contentment is a great wealth. Try to seek for it and try to be grateful for everything He has already granted in our life. (-fon-)

Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.

--- 1 Timothy 6:6