"I am determined to practice deep listening. I am determined to practice loving speech."
~Thich Nhat Hanh
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Geography of a womanBetween 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa. Half discovered, half wild, fertile and naturally Beautiful!Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe. Well developed and open to trade, especially for someone of real value.Between 36 and 40, a woman is like Greece, gently aging but still a warm and desirable place to visit.Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel,has been through war, doesn't make the same mistakes twice, takes care of business.After 70, she becomes Tibet. Wildly beautiful, with a mysterious past and the wisdom of the ages. An adventurous spirit and a thirst for spiritual knowledge.THE GEOGRAPHY OF A MAN
Between 1 and 80, a man is like Iran,
ruled by the nuts.
THE END.
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
"Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you." |
(Isaiah 60:1, NKJV) |
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TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
Notice that today's verse doesn't say that the glory of the Lord is going to come on you one day. It doesn't say, "Maybe when the economy gets better, when you graduate from college, or when you get that good break." No, it says God's glory is already on you! The word "glory" in the original language indicates that God's favor, blessing and splendor is on you in a heavy way. It's something that is tangible and has weight. Think about it this way: You are not less than, intimidated or weak; you are heavy with God's favor. You are dripping with God's goodness. Your attitude should be, "There's no telling what's in my future! I am weighted down, not with burdens, not with problems. I am weighted down with the favor of God." When you really understand that you are heavy with favor, then it's easy to be heavy with expectation. It's easy to believe for big things when you know God has favored you in a big way. It's time for you to arise. It's time for you to shine. Let that sink down into your spirit today because it's time for you to arise and shine because His glory, His favor is heavy upon you! |
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A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
Heavenly Father, I come to You today with an open and humble heart. I know that Your glory is upon me. I thank You for Your favor upon me, and I thank You for Your anointing power which breaks every yoke and moves me into freedom and blessing in Jesus' name. Amen. |
— Joel & Victoria Osteen |
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Look Well to This Day
Anonymous, 50 B.C.
Look well to this day,
For it and it alone is life.
In its brief course
Lie all the essence of your existence:The Glory of Growth
The Satisfaction of Achievement
The Splendor of BeautyFor yesterday is but a dream,
And tomorrow is but a vision.
But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness,
And every tomorrow a vision of hope.
"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it."
~Thich Nhat Hahn
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." |
(Isaiah 40:31, KJV) |
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TODAY'S WORD from Joel and Victoria |
We serve a God of increase. He wants you to continually rise up higher in Him. He wants you to know Him more so He can reveal His glory through you. He wants you to be blessed so that you can be a blessing to others. He wants to take you to the next level in every area of your life! The "next level" looks different for each of us. For you, it may be seeing your family restored. It may be healing in your body. It may be a promotion at work or new friendships that you've desired. No matter what it is, know that God has your best in His heart. He desires to do exceedingly, abundantly above and beyond what you could ask, think or imagine. He loves to do above and beyond and show Himself strong on your behalf. Today, meditate on the fact that God loves you so much. As you submit every area of your life to Him, He will cause you to rise up higher. He will give you strength and take you to the next level in every area of your life. |
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A PRAYER FOR TODAY |
Father, I humbly come to You giving You every area of my mind, will and emotions. I submit my desires to You knowing that Your ways are higher. Thank You for leading me and causing me to rise up to the next level in every area of life in Jesus' name. Amen. |
— Joel & Victoria Osteen |
On Your Side! |
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE |
"What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?" |
(Romans 8:31, NIV) |
Have a wonderful day and laughoften
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