VICTORIOUS LIVING INSPIRATIONS

When my neighbors stopped by today to drop off a batch of cookies, I was reminded of what the Bible teaches in Mark 12:31, to "love thy neighbor as thyself". It is a blessing to have neighbors that stop by to see what you need, to bring food to show how much they care, to visit their home or they come to your home for Bible study or prayer. But our neighbors are not only the people living next door, our neighbors are the people we come in contact with each and every day; our co-workers, employers or employees; the person you see standing on the corner holding a sign that says, "Family in Need"; the young mother who has to move into a shelter with her children to escape an abusive situation. What about the person you have been holding a grudge against for years, but can't remember why you got angry in the first place? That person is your neighbor, too. The Lord says in Leviticus 19:18, ""Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, b

Today is Thursday; a day of transition. Wednesday has been declared hump day, but on Thursday, we get over the hump and transition from the weekday to the weekend. Each morning when we awake we should embrace God’s love. His love is new every morning and to embrace it means to have joy. It means to be thankful to Him and bless His name. Yesterday is gone; tomorrow is not promised. This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. So on today, no matter what obstacles get in your way; no matter what people might say or do to hurt you, remember that the joy of the Lord is your strength. Don’t look at your situation; look at your Savior. His promises are your protection and in Him should you put your trust (Psalm 91:4). Smile Strong