“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24 NIV
King of Kings by Hillsong Worship
How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spriritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”
Colossians 3:16 NIV
(This photo was taken at Sapphire Point near Dillon, Colorado)
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
God’s Not Done With You by Tauren Wells
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
Romans 5:3-5 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Father God, thank You for the incredible gift of salvation. Thank You for Your grace and mercy. Thank You for sending Jesus to make it possible for us to have a relationship with You. Help us to live in gratitude every day. Show us ways we can grow and share the Good News with others about Jesus. In His Name, Amen.
“Praise the Lord.[a]Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
Psalm 106:1 NIV
(This photo was taken while traveling through Bighorn National Forest in Wyoming)
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Romans 12:1-2 NIV
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:9-13 NIV
Father God, we want every aspect of our lives to be honoring to You. Sometimes our thoughts get set on things that do not honor You. Help us each day to renew our minds – to replace negative thoughts with those that are good and pleasing to You. Help us remember Your truth in every moment. In Jesus name, Amen.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.”
Galatians 5:22-23 ESV
(This photo was taken in Glacier National Park in Montana)
“The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.”
Psalm 145:8 NIV
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”
Psalm 136:1 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake place in central Minnesota)
“Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his[a];
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.”
Psalm 100:1-3 NIV
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.”
Psalm 100:4-5 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.“
Romans 12:9-13 NIV
The process of spiritual growth.
Not everyone will encounter a burning shrub in the desert like Moses or directly encounter Christ on the road to Damsacus like Saul who became Paul. Our journey will be different, yet our God who is with all of us is the same God.
Be aware of how you are interacting with others, and the people in your life. What can you offer someone in need right where you are? Pray for wisdom and courage, pay attention to what God is up to in your daily life. That alone will be a change in perspective than the way we were before.
“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.”
1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 NIV
(This photo was taken along Beartooth Pass in Montana)
“Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
Father God, by Your grace, You have offered each of us a relationship with You. We can be known by You, and we can know You. Thank You for giving us peace that extends beyond our feelings and circumstances. Thank You for protecting us in this dark world. We give You thanks because we can experience joy and find peace with You. In Jesus name, Amen.
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:15-17 NIV
(This photo was taken at a State Park in northern Minnesota)
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
Attitude
by Charles Swindoll
“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill. It will make or break a company…a church…a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change that people will act a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude…I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it. And so it is with you…we are in charge of our Attitudes.”
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.“
Colossians 3:15-17 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake place in central Minnesota)
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27 NIV
“You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.“
Isaiah 26:3 NIV
Father God, I often find myself consumed by my circumstances that are beyond my control and I am distracted by things that don’t matter. Forgive me for not consistently placing my trust in You. No matter what I face, I know You are still with me. You are the giver of peace, help me remember I can access Your peace whenever I draw near to You. Remind me to make space in my heart and mind to be able to experience Your peace. In Jesus name, Amen.
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”
Colossians 3:15-17 NIV
(This photo was taken at a lake near Plymouth, Minnesota)
Take Your Faith With You 