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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Good from Harm
Joseph’s brothers sold him into slavery. That’s bad. Joseph forgave his brothers. That’s good. Genesis 50:20 (MSG) Don’t you see, you planned evil against me but God used those same plans for my good. Take a long look … Continue reading
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Good, Not Harm
Proverbs 31:12 (NIV) She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Context matters. This verse comes in the context of Proverbs 31’s Wife of Nobel Character. She brings her husband good, not harm all … Continue reading
Give Freely
Matthew 10:8 (NIV) Freely you have received; freely give. Lord God, You have given me more than I remember, more than I need, more than I can hope for. Everything I call “mine” came from Your hands. Forgive … Continue reading
Give Cheerfully
2 Corinthians 9:7 (GNT) You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly. If you can’t give it cheerfully, it’s … Continue reading
Give Happiness
I finished packing two Operation Christmas Child boxes. It wasn’t hard. I picked out the items over the past few weeks. The check to cover the shipping won’t stress our bank account. A gift that requires so … Continue reading
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Pray for the Days to Come
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV) I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. … Continue reading
Pray the Day After
The day after — no gloating, no whining. Lord God, clothe the winners with gratitude and humility. Clothe the losers with grace and goodwill.
Pray the Day Of
It’s election day. Step into the voting booth. Look carefully at each name. And pray. For everyone. Not just the ones you’re voting for. 1 Timothy 2:1 (MSG) Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. … Continue reading
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Pray the Day Before
Tuesday is our US election day. 1 Timothy 2:2 (TPT) And pray for every political leader and representative. Now is the day to pray for the political leaders currently in office. Now is the day to pray … Continue reading
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Changing Seasons
The prophet Daniel spoke of changing seasons. Daniel 2:20-22 (NIV) Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He … Continue reading