January 25 - A Good Kind of Hungry

Jesus often spoke of hunger – both physical and spiritual. We are in a good place when we hunger for more of God. As you seek and pray to know Him more, He is releasing more wisdom, love, and beauty into your life than you could ever imagine.

Psalm 34:8 - Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

January 24 - Heavenly Oil

Do you ever feel irritated? Ready to lash out, give up, or stomp away from a situation? Take a deep breath, then find a Psalm or a poetic passage and read it more than once. Read it aloud. Imagine an oil of peace flowing over you as you read. That heavenly oil has power in it to help you see from a different perspective.

Isaiah 61:2-3 - To proclaim the year of the Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion - to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

January 23 - You Will Overcome!

Our friend, Saara Taina,
beautiful dancer and
overcomer!

Do you ever feel “under?” Under the weather, under-dog, under-appreciated? It’s a bad place frought with weakness, despair, and self pity. Here is a tool you can use to turn that around to have an opposite effect. Declare yourself “over!” More than well, strong, smart, on top of things, and satisfied in the truth that God appreciates you! You are an overcomer!

John 16:33 - "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

January 22 - You Have a Helper

You have a helper. Today He will be there right with you as you face something you thought you couldn’t handle. But you will. You will handle it and you will be amazed at the result.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:12-13 - from The Passion Translation: I know what it means to lack, and I know what it means to experience overwhelming abundance. For I'm trained in the secret of overcoming all things, whether in fullness or in hunger. And I find that the strength of Christ's explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty.

January 21 - Arise! Shine!

You are a bright light in a dark world. There are people around you who are drawn to that light and it will help them. You are learning to recognize that light in others, too. It's a day and a time to shine!

Isaiah 60:1 - Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.

January 20 - Truth: You Are Getting Better!

You are getting stronger, growing better as a person. Did you see that happening? Probably not. But God wants you to know you are doing great! He is so proud of you and the person you have become so far. Today, you will see beyond the trials and problems and grab hold of the truth that they are making you better!

James 1:2 - My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.