Spirit-Lifting Thoughts For Every Day of the Year
OCTOBER 13 — Follow In The Footsteps Of John Chapman
Today’s passage:
“He which soweth sparingly shall reap
also sparingly; and he which soweth
bountifully shall reap also bountifully.”
(II Corinthians 9:6)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help me plant the seeds,
That help fulfill others’ needs.”
OCTOBER 12 — With God’s Help, We Can Explore The Mysteries Of Life
Today’s passage:
“And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, send
thou men, that they may search the land of
Canaan, which I give unto the children of Israel . . .”
(Numbers 13:1-2)
Today’s prayer:
“Put our feet on the right path, Lord,
and guide us with Your wisdom.”
OCTOBER 11 — Welcome Change As If It Were A New Friend
Today’s passage:
“The old order changeth, yielding place to new.”
—Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Today’s prayer:
“Help me to see time, Lord, not as some
limited commodity to be rationed or stored,
but as a gift from You to be used and shared.”
OCTOBER 10 — Get Rid Of The Beam In Your Eye First
Today’s passage:
(A fruit of the Spirit: TEMPERANCE)
“Moderation is best in all things.”
—Theogmis
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, temper our extravagances, especially those
which would harm others or lead them astray.”
OCTOBER 9 — Moses Was The Meekest Of Men
Today’s passage:
(A fruit of the Spirit: MEEKNESS)
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
(Matthew 5:5)
Today’s prayer:
“We acknowledge our dependence
upon You, Lord, every day of our lives.”
OCTOBER 8 — Just Like It Worked For the ’73 NY Mets, It Can Work For You
Today’s passage:
(A fruit of the Spirit: FAITH)
“By faith Abraham, when he was tried,
offered up Isaac; and he that had received
the promises offered up his only begotten son.”
(Hebrews 11:17)
Today’s prayer:
“Father, give me faith to hold onto the
dreams You’ve placed in my heart.”
TRIVIA TIDBIT: Baseball legend Tug McGraw mentioned
in today’s story was country singer Tim McGraw’s father.
Tug passed away in 2004 at the way-too-young age of 59.
OCTOBER 7 — It’s Great To Be A Do-Gooder
Today’s passage:
(A fruit of the Spirit: GOODNESS)
“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due,
when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.”
(Proverbs 3:27)
Today’s prayer:
“Make us instruments of good, Lord,
instruments of peace, love, joy and healing.”
OCTOBER 6 — Gentleness And Little Children Are A Match Made In Heaven
Today’s passage:
(A fruit of the Spirit: GENTLENESS)
“. . . Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to
come unto Me; for such is the kingdom of heaven.”
(Matthew 19:14)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, give us Your gentle spirit that we
may witness to the depth of Your love.”
OCTOBER 5 — Some People Have Literally Gone Through The Refiner’s Fire
Today’s passage:
(A fruit of the Spirit: LONG-SUFFERING)
“For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that
He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.”
(Job 19:25)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, suffering is not easy to understand, but
we know You love us and will deliver us from it.”
OCTOBER 4 — Sometimes We Need To Quietly Listen To Find Ourselves
Today’s passage:
(A fruit of the Spirit: PEACE)
“The work of righteousness shall be peace; and the
effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”
(Isaiah 32:17)
Today’s prayer:
“Send us Your peace, Lord, when our
lives become troubled and tense.”
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