Daniel 1 - 2:23
Sometimes you really need to just fast to make something happen. It might not make sense to the physical eye. People think you're starving yourself. People think you're trying to lose weight. People just don't get it. But I can tell you that it is worth it.
This is a shoutout to a friend who's doing the Daniel fast now. You will stand apart and really shine in the workplace and beyond! You will look healthier and God will honor you with wisdom...to be as shrewd as a serpent but as innocent as a dove (Matthew 10:16).
Who knows, maybe even the interpretation of dreams? :)
Stand strong in the fast!
1 Peter 3:8 - 4:6
We live in a complaining and self-indulgent society. We are so used to everything being impeccable. You can call it high standards, but when things don't go right, we are easily jilted, get moody and things can go from bad to worse as we complain or speak badly of someone. But don't let evil run wild in your speech. It just opens up the door for resentment, jealousy, bitterness and more.
Choose not to exacerbate the situation. Seek peace and blessing in all situations and with all people. Take heart that truly, "12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers.
But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.”[b]
Things to meditate on:
- Is Jesus the Lord of your life? Do you ask for His counsel in the things that matter? Even how to approach looking for a job? How to deal with your boss? Are His words and instructions lived out in your life?
- Are you spending your life "chasing your own desires?"
Meditate also on the psalm and proverb.
May your day be filled with thanksgiving.
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God commands us to live in harmony with one another. One of the ways listed to do that is to bless when we are insulted. All of us get insulted one way or another, and when we do we have a choice: to repay with an insult or to speak a blessing. And God promises that we do bless instead of insult, we will indeed inherit a blessing!
There is also a promise that when we do turn away from evil and do good, God's ears will be attentive to our prayers.
There are two more evangelical commands today: 1) to always be prepared to give an answer for our hope; 2) to not live our lives pursuing human desires but instead the will of God (to the extent that they think us strange!).
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