Jesus himself states that the Father is greater than him. However, as the Son of God and king above everyone besides God, he is also worthy of our praise. Furthermore, giving glory to Jesus also brings glory to the Father.

The Jews waited thousands of years for the Messiah, or the anointed one of God. He was born of a virgin being conceived by God's spirit. He is special and specifically chosen by God to be the king and savior of the world. No one else compares to him!

Modern research shows a positive impact on both the giver and the receiver of gratitude. We need to give thanks in all circumstances, both above and around. Take time to thank God and the people around you today.

It's easy to see the evidence and the biblical stance that life is short. It's much more difficult to keep this front of mind and impact the way you spend your time. Two important principles to live by are to make the most of the precious time we do have and to put our hope in the eternal age to come.

We have a unique opportunity be a light in this world of darkness. Daniel lived in a world of darkness as well, where it was illegal to pray to God. His obedience and dedication to God, instead of ma, led to miracle and furthered belief and reverence in God.

We have the ability to pray directly to the creator of the universe and he is a God that listens to his children. What a tremendous power!

If we are never silent before the Lord, we miss the opportunity to rest in His presence and may miss His direction for us. Our problem is usually that we're easily distracted and our thoughts tend to wander. When they do, have a centering prayer ready to bring you back into focus with God.

Whether you're a new believer, unsure how to talk to God, or a person who prays every day, the ACTS acronym can help you remember the major components of praying to God.

Prayer is so important to our relationship with God. There are many reasons to grow your prayer life and have communion with your heavenly Father.

Eli putting his two sons above God led to their downfall. Likewise, we make idols out of our families when we value them above God. The best thing you can do for your family is prioritize and love God above them.