"It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones." - Luke 17:2

"Jesus called them to Him and said to them, "You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant." - Mark 10:42-43

"Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth." - 1 Corinthians 1:26

"For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live." - Romans 8:13

"Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity." - Titus 2:7

We are all influenced by something or someone, and in turn we can be an influence on someone we know. Don't use that influence in the wrong way to only benefit you. Be an influence to others under God's influence and guidance. Be a positive influence on everyone you interact with. Thank you and God Bless!

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"Then the Lord said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh? Why did she say, Can an old woman like me have a baby?" - Genesis 18:13

"But You, O Lord, laugh at them; You hold all the nations in derision." - Psalm 59:8

"I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you; I will mock when calamity overtakes you." - Proverbs 1:26

"A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance." - Ecclesiastes 3:4

"And Sarah said, "God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh over me." - Genesis 21:6

"He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." - Job 8:21

"The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him, but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for He sees that his day is coming." - Psalm 37:12-13

"Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding." - Proverbs 3:13

Laughter is an important part of our life. God wants us all to laugh and experience the joy in laughing. Laughing is also contagious, share your joy and laughter with others and you will be surprised how that little task can truly turn someone's day around. Thank you and God Bless!

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"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." - Romans 14:17

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13

"Always be joyful." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

"Therefor my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will rest in hope." - Psalm 16:9

"The hope of the righteous brings joy." - Proverbs 10:28

"You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." - Psalm 16:11

"But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy." - Isaiah 65:18

"The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out." - Proverbs 13:9

What give you joy? Share the joy you have with everyone. How much better would the world be if everyone was nicer and more joyful. God gives you joy and He wants you to share that joy. Thank you and God Bless!

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"They worshipped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord's Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity." - Acts 2:46

"Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready." - Revelation 19:7

"Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." - Zechariah 9:9 "Rejoice always" - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

"This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." - Psalm 118:24

"You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever." - Psalm 16:11

"Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy." - Psalm 126:2

Be joyful in all you do each day! God has blessed you with each day you awake and He wants you to show your joy to others. Even when people try to get you down, with all the negativity there is, there is always joy in every situation. Thank you and God Bless!

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"But now even more the report about Him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear Him and to be healed of their infirmities," - Luke 5:15

"He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities... by His wounds we are healed." - Isaiah 53:5

"Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well." - James 5:14-15

"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies." - Psalm 103:2-4

"He went down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there and a great number of people from all over Judea, from Jerusalem, and from the coastal region around Tyre and Sidon, who had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases." - Luke 6:17-18

God encourages us to call out to Him when we're sick and for our family that may be sick, but know that God also uses medical doctors to perform his miracle works. God will not make every disease go away and some people will die from them, but we have to trust in Him as God is on the throne and He knows what He is doing. Pray for healing and God will hear you. just know that sometimes God will let the disease happen. Thank you and God Bless!

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"Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind." - Ecclesiastes 4:6

"This is the case of a man who is all alone, without a child or a brother, yet who works hard to gain as much wealth as he can. But then he asks himself, 'Who am I working for? Why am I giving up so much pleasure now?' It is all so meaningless and depressing." - Ecclesiastes 4:8

"The fruit of that righteousness will be peace; its effect will be quietness and confidence forever." - Isaiah 32:17

"When I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done on earth, how neither day nor nights do one's eyes see sleep." - Ecclesiastes 8:16

"And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh." Ecclesiastes 12:12

"In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength." - Isaiah 30:15

With our busy day to day lives, we need to slow down and take time for our friends, family, and ourselves to enjoy all the blessings God has given us each day. Tomorrow is not guaranteed so take the time today to do all you can to be there for someone you know. Try not to busy yourself so much that it takes you away from the blessings God has for you. Thank you and God Bless!

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"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." - Proverbs 17:17

"Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?" - Proverbs 20:6

"Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." - Matthew 5:23-24

"Don't befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people." - Proverbs 22:24

"You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be friend of the world becomes an enemy of God." - James 4:4

"As soon as he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul." - 1 Samuel 18:1

Do you have true friends that are really true friends? Ones who will be there for you no matter what you face without wanting anything in return? We all needs friends like that and we need to keep company like that around us. Friends who will lift us up, encourage us and be there for us without getting anything in return other than our love and care and friendship. Remember, God is always with you and He wants you to have friends that are true friends for you. Thank you and God Bless!

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"If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you." - Matthew 6:14

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." - Ephesians 4:32

"Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others." - Colossians 3:13

"And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." - Luke 23:34

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9

"Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow." - 2 Corinthians 2:7

"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses." - Mark 11:25

It is hard to forgive anyone who has done you wrong or treated you badly, but God asks for you to forgive them as He has forgiven You of your sins. Forgiving the other person allows God to fight your battles for you and handle anyone who has wronged you. Give it to God, He can handle it all! Thank you and God Bless!

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"And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart." - Ephesians 5:18-19

"For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding." - Colossians 1:9

"They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness." - Acts 4:31

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." - Psalm 23:5-6

"Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction." - Proverbs 18:20

"Do not quench the Spirit." - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

How are you filled with the spirit? How you start your day will have an effect on the rest of the day. If you fill your spirit with God's goodness and love, you will have a positive day. If you fill your spirit with all the negativity of the earth, your day will not go so well. Stay focused on God and He will take care of you! Thank you and God Bless!

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"They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you. For I am with you,' says the Lord, 'to deliver you." - Jeremiah 1:19

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7

"Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses." - 1 Timothy 6:12

"For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of HIs cross." - Colossians 1:19-20

"For we do not wrestle against the flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spriritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." - Ephesians 6:12

Everyone is going through some sort of battle, whether it be spiritual, with family, friends, coworkers or any battle your dealing with, the good news is God won the battle and we all have been delivered. Remember to stay strong, keep the faith and take all your stresses, anxieties and problems to God, He can handle it and He wants to handle it for you. Just trust in Him and you will be free! Thank you and God Bless!

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