“When pride comes then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Prov 11:2 (NIV) Does your pride get in the way like mine does sometimes? It causes more problems for me than humility does! Let’s try and be humble with others this week and see how much wisdom we end…
“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” Ps 20:7 (NIV) It’s too easy for me to put my trust in things and stuff that are around me and in my daily life. I do it so much! This is a…
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.” 1 Tim 6:17 (NIV) It so easy for me to take for granted…
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Prov 4:7 (NKJV) How do you usually do when it comes to this? I’m always looking to give out my opinion or thoughts on something, instead of trying to gain wisdom or better yet –…
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9 (NIV) I want to snap right back at someone when they lash out at me. At the grocery store… On the…
“Show proper respect to everyone; Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God…” I Peter 2:17a (NIV) Most of us today forget about human decency and don’t bother to respect others that we come across in our workplace and community. Let’s be different this week and just get along! We don’t…
“For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.” John 12:43 (NIV) We have to be careful not to act like the ancient leaders did, who looked for the accolades from others first and foremost. I am guilty of this many time too! I needed this reminder today.
“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.” 2 Tim 2:23-24 (NIV) Ever get into foolish arguments at work? How do they usually end…
“Learn to do good. Work for justice. Help the down-and-out. Stand up for the homeless. Go to bat for the defenseless.” Is 1:17 (msg) Do you know anyone at work who may have caught a bad break or is struggling right now? Ask how they are doing… Give them some…
“For God did not give us a spirit of fear; but of power, of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Tim 1:7 (NIV) We gotta stand strong at work… as God doesn’t want us to be shy with the gifts he has given us! Not arrogant – but bold…