Be a Blessing to Others
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.—Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.—Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him make himself scarce. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time.—James 4:8 (MSG)
Contributing editor Rick Hamlin reminds us that Lent is a time to refresh and renew spiritually.
Guideposts’ Vice President of Ministries reminds us that, though we all fall prey to temptation, Jesus is there to see us through.
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.—Colossians 3:12 (NIV)
God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.—Genesis 1:27 (KJV)
For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.—Malachi 3:6 (KJV)
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.”—Matthew 5:38–39 (ESV)
What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?—Mark 8:36 (NIV)
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.—Psalm 91:1 (NKJV)
Again and again I sent all my servants the prophets to you. They said, “Each of you must turn from your wicked ways and reform your actions; do not follow other gods to serve them. Then you will live in the land I have given to you and your ancestors.” But you have not paid attention or listened to me.—Jeremiah 35:15 (NIV)
In this excerpt from Daily Guideposts, we’re reminded of the power of a small, kind gesture.