JACKS DAILY DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS
(Revelation 4:11) "And for thy pleasure they were created".
Most every morning as I'm waking up, I awake with this sense that there is a presence that is waiting to be with me or visit with me.
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As I've grown older and developed this awareness, I've come to learn and realize that it is the presence of the Holy Spirit/God whom is wanting to commune with me or spend time with me.
Did you know: ?
(1) God created you so that He could have a relationship with you.
He made you in order to enjoy your company every day. "And for thy pleasure they were created".
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Your attitude toward your quiet time with God will be transformed when you realize that He wants to spend time with you, waits for you, and welcomes you into His presence.
(2) The cross is what made this relationship possible.
When Adam sinned, God drove him from the Garden of Paradise and placed angels with swords at its entrance so that mankind could never re-enter. ?
Mankind today has no idea just how devastating that act of disobedience committed by Adam and Eve was to the future of humanity.
Because of their disobedience sin had entered the world.
Sin caused a separation between man and God.
Something to remember folks!
No matter what the act of sin is, sin always causes separation.
Then God did something truly amazing! ?
He took on human form, lived among us, died in our place, and was cut down by the sword of divine judgment at the cross, providing us with a way back into His presence.
Wonderful isn't it?
In the Old Testament only one man, the High Priest, could go into the Holy of Holies, into the presence of God and he could only do it one day a year.
A thick veil separated God from the people. ?
They stood outside wondering what God's voice sounded like, what His presence felt like, and what His glory looked like, but only the high priest knew.
And when Jesus cried, "It is finished" as He hung on the cross (John 19:30) the Bible says, "The veil of the temple was torn in two from the top [where God was] to the bottom [where we were]."
Now, as a result of the cross and the shed blood of Christ, we have peace with God, and restoration is available to every one whom thirsts for it.
(Mark 15:38). Now, as "priests unto God" we can come into His presence at any time and meet with Him (Revelation 1:6).
What a privilege! "Grace" makes it possible, and "gratitude" should be the magnet that draws you there each day. ?
The benefits?
Well they far out weigh the cost of the time spent!
You know it takes approximately 3 minutes to read this devotional each day.
Maybe another minute to digest some of the content clearly, and possibly 3 to 7 minutes to pray and touch the hem of Gods garment in gratitude, thanksgiving, praise, and petitions unto Him for your provision and protection.
Approximately ten minutes each day!
Is that to much time to give to a God whom loves us, protects us, provides for us and promises us a secure eternity under His watchful eye?
Good Day!
(Isaiah 30:15) "In quietness and trust is your strength."
There is only one thing that will bring us peace, comfort, joy, and hope in this life we live amidst all
of the chaos in this world.
And that is quiet time with God!
Jesus said, "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." (Matthew 6:33)
What kind of "things" was He talking about?
They were things like money, houses, relationships, health, and jobs.
What did He mean by "the kingdom of God?"
Living under the rule of Christ each moment and submitting to His will in all things.
When Jesus used the word "seek," He called for three things: ?
(1) Intentionality.
When something important is lost, you must put aside other things and seek until you find it.
(2) Importance.
Position, performance, prosperity, and popularity can be good things when properly used, but without the rule of Christ in your life, you'll always be vulnerable to the attacks of the devil.
(3) Importunity.
No matter how long it takes, how hard you must work, or what you must rearrange, you need to restore your quiet time with God to its rightful place. ?
The Psalmist wrote, "When You said, Seek My face, my heart said to You, Your face Lord… I will seek'" (Psalm 27:8).
"Quiet time" has been called many things throughout the history of the church.
The "morning watch", "daily devotions", "appointment with God", or "personal devotional time". ?
It really doesn't matter what you call it, as long as you have it regularly.
Your quiet time with God is just “daily fellowship” with Him through His Word and prayer.
If you really want to experience the blessing of God and His supernatural involvement in our life… then it's time you deliberately set aside time, to meet with Him.
The goal is that you might grow in your personal relationship with God so that you can know Him, love Him, serve Him, and become more like Him.
That’s why I take the time each day to post these little mini sermons or thoughts for the day.
They are not only the fruit of my quiet time with God, but they are insights I post to help you, my fellow man, find a way to begin a daily habit of quiet time with God.
With out it, life is overwhelming to say the least,
I meet many whom ask why God doesn’t speak to them or reveal Himself to them.
Let me ask you… have you really taken time out for Him… regularly, consistently, purposefully?
(James 4:8) says “draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you”
(Matthew 11:28-30) "Come unto me and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me… for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls... for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light".
And that is quiet time with God!
Jesus said, "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." (Matthew 6:33)
What kind of "things" was He talking about?
They were things like money, houses, relationships, health, and jobs.
What did He mean by "the kingdom of God?"
Living under the rule of Christ each moment and submitting to His will in all things.
When Jesus used the word "seek," He called for three things: ?
(1) Intentionality.
When something important is lost, you must put aside other things and seek until you find it.
(2) Importance.
Position, performance, prosperity, and popularity can be good things when properly used, but without the rule of Christ in your life, you'll always be vulnerable to the attacks of the devil.
(3) Importunity.
No matter how long it takes, how hard you must work, or what you must rearrange, you need to restore your quiet time with God to its rightful place. ?
The Psalmist wrote, "When You said, Seek My face, my heart said to You, Your face Lord… I will seek'" (Psalm 27:8).
"Quiet time" has been called many things throughout the history of the church.
The "morning watch", "daily devotions", "appointment with God", or "personal devotional time". ?
It really doesn't matter what you call it, as long as you have it regularly.
Your quiet time with God is just “daily fellowship” with Him through His Word and prayer.
If you really want to experience the blessing of God and His supernatural involvement in our life… then it's time you deliberately set aside time, to meet with Him.
The goal is that you might grow in your personal relationship with God so that you can know Him, love Him, serve Him, and become more like Him.
That’s why I take the time each day to post these little mini sermons or thoughts for the day.
They are not only the fruit of my quiet time with God, but they are insights I post to help you, my fellow man, find a way to begin a daily habit of quiet time with God.
With out it, life is overwhelming to say the least,
I meet many whom ask why God doesn’t speak to them or reveal Himself to them.
Let me ask you… have you really taken time out for Him… regularly, consistently, purposefully?
(James 4:8) says “draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you”
(Matthew 11:28-30) "Come unto me and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me… for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls... for my yoke is easy, and my burden is light".
If you really want to succeed in life... if you really want the comfort of and security that God promises, if you really want to know God,
You need to come to Him regularly... and you need q"uiet time with Him" regularly.
Good Day
(Isaiah 30:15) "In quietness and trust is your strength."
This passage of scripture often captured my attention s when the busyness and stresses of life begin to demand my attention and time.
And it causes me to stop and reprioritize as I deal with the hard questions and decisions that I face re my life’s activities and direction, in the midst of the trials and stresses that are always right there every time I turn around
I often have to remind myself that God is the author… the director of my journey thru life… and He is the one that allows me to enjoy His provision and care, not because I deserve it or have earned it… but its because of His love and His grace… and it’s a message that is resonating with in me today.
Don’t worry! Fear not! Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding!
These are messages that I have preached over the years and have learned (and in some cases still learning) to let order my life.
But this morning these words seem to be jumping off the page.
So profound, yet so simple: "In quietness and trust is your strength."
The ability to be strong… rests not in human might or brute force, but in stillness and belief in the goodness of God.
When one is able to calm the mind and soul from controlling, manipulating, striving, worrying and simply trust in Him… strength is produced.
A confidence in His strength is realized.
I cannot muster up enough strength on my own... I've tried this in the past with little success.
However, when I purpose to quiet my mind and quiet my soul… I can focus on His love and
goodness.
This focus again helps me to realize that my victory and or success in life is not brought about by
This focus again helps me to realize that my victory and or success in life is not brought about by
my own strength, might, power, or abilities… but it happens and is fulfilled by my surrender and obedience to His will and His leading
This inevitably brings me back again to a place of trust and dependence on Him... and this is
This inevitably brings me back again to a place of trust and dependence on Him... and this is
where true strength is found.
Not in trying to "be" strong.
In reality it's actually quite the opposite, as I need only to "be still” and let God be strong in me.
What a sense of relief and peace this brings to know that it's not up to me to be strong.
I can rest in Him, and know that by simply “doing so”… I am strong.
Truly it is a sign of real strength when one is able to surrender their effort to be strong on your
Not in trying to "be" strong.
In reality it's actually quite the opposite, as I need only to "be still” and let God be strong in me.
What a sense of relief and peace this brings to know that it's not up to me to be strong.
I can rest in Him, and know that by simply “doing so”… I am strong.
Truly it is a sign of real strength when one is able to surrender their effort to be strong on your
own, and depend on the Lord instead.
"Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10).
Again, to settle one's self before God and recognize who He is, will produce a strength that no
"Be still and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10).
Again, to settle one's self before God and recognize who He is, will produce a strength that no
man can muster up on his own.
A healthy recognition of “His nature” will bring one to a place of trust every time.
"God is love" (1st John 4:8).
"The Lord is righteous in all His ways and loving toward all His creation" (Psalm 145:17).
"For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all
A healthy recognition of “His nature” will bring one to a place of trust every time.
"God is love" (1st John 4:8).
"The Lord is righteous in all His ways and loving toward all His creation" (Psalm 145:17).
"For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all
generations" (Psalm 100:5).
"Fear not for I am with you… do not be dismayed for I am your God; I will strengthen you and I
"Fear not for I am with you… do not be dismayed for I am your God; I will strengthen you and I
will help you" (Isaiah 41:10).
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon
you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:28-29).
“I have never seen the righteous forsaken or his seed begging bread” (Psalm 37:25)
(Romans 8:28) "In all things God works for the good of those who love Him..."
These scripture promises are merely a snapshot of the character of God and His passion for you
“I have never seen the righteous forsaken or his seed begging bread” (Psalm 37:25)
(Romans 8:28) "In all things God works for the good of those who love Him..."
These scripture promises are merely a snapshot of the character of God and His passion for you
and I.
As we draw closer to Him… our trust grows, allowing us to find our strength in who He is, rather
than in who we are.
The more we know Him, the more confident we can be in trusting Him, and we can quietly and confidently come before Him in our time of need, every time, all the time.
A right relationship with God brings peace to the soul and the ability to be calm in the midst of the storm... because as the scripture says “our trust and our help comes from the God of Creation”
For me, my strength is directly linked to my relationship with God.
No striving, no worrying, no letting my emotions control me.
Just trusting in Him while knowing He is my strength.
Do you need your strength renewed?
If so, don't simply try harder relying on your own effort and ability.
Instead, do what seems to go against your natural instinct and simply be still, draw close to God
The more we know Him, the more confident we can be in trusting Him, and we can quietly and confidently come before Him in our time of need, every time, all the time.
A right relationship with God brings peace to the soul and the ability to be calm in the midst of the storm... because as the scripture says “our trust and our help comes from the God of Creation”
For me, my strength is directly linked to my relationship with God.
No striving, no worrying, no letting my emotions control me.
Just trusting in Him while knowing He is my strength.
Do you need your strength renewed?
If so, don't simply try harder relying on your own effort and ability.
Instead, do what seems to go against your natural instinct and simply be still, draw close to God
and let His strength renew you.
He desires peace for you, not the burden of trying to be strong.
So today quiet yourself before God.
Find time to draw aside and turn your focus to Him.
Begin to trust in who He is and watch as He fills you with His strength...His freedom-giving, peace-producing, effortless strength.
Good Day!
He desires peace for you, not the burden of trying to be strong.
So today quiet yourself before God.
Find time to draw aside and turn your focus to Him.
Begin to trust in who He is and watch as He fills you with His strength...His freedom-giving, peace-producing, effortless strength.
Good Day!
(Proverbs 23:15) "My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice."
Yesterday we celebrated the office of “fatherhood” and took some time to honor and lift up the men of our society and encourage them to be diligent in their opportunity to shape, mold, and protect the children God had gifted them with.
In my preparations for these little studies/devotions that I write each day and the sermons I prepare for each week,
I’ve run across some statistics that I found shocking concerning the state of the average North American family without a father, or "daddy" in the home.
Fatherless children are 200 percent more likely to experience emotional and behavioral problems…twice as likely to use drugs and alcohol…more likely to become sexually active at an early age…and three times more likely to commit violent crime.
Over 50 percent of teens who attempt suicide live in fatherless homes.
Most runaways come from fatherless homes… and boys without fathers are 300 percent more likely to be involved in criminal activity during their teens.
Seventy percent of juveniles in long-term correctional facilities grew up without a father.
Fatherless daughters are 53 percent more likely to marry in their teens, and 164 percent more likely to have children outside of marriage.
Fatherless daughters experience a 92 percent higher divorce rate, and fatherless sons are 35 percent more likely to experience marital failure.
Of teenagers admitted to psychiatric hospitals, 80 percent come from fatherless homes.
Children from fatherless homes are 50 percent more likely to grapple with learning disabilities… they fare worse in school and are three times more likely to drop out than kids who grew up in a home with a father.
Folks these are very disturbing statistics.
Did you realize that it’s possible to be "physically present" as a father… yet emotionally absent.
In a recent poll, 50 percent of fathers said they feel guilty about spending "too little time" with their children.
According to “The Family Research Council”, the average dad spends eight minutes a day in direct conversation with his kids.
And in families where the mom works outside the home, it drops to four minutes.
If you find these statistics shocking… then wake up and do something about it!
Ezekiel 22:30 says “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one.
Now for those of us who's children are grown up already… it's a little late for us to change the status of these stats in our own lives… but maybe we can be a help and encouragement to our grandchildren and our kids and our neighbors families whom are raising their children.
After that, all we have left is prayer!
Prayer for the families around us and the children in our communities.
O God, that we could redeem the time.
O God, give us wisdom how!
O God, use us in some way, to save the fatherless children of our society and let it begin with me!
I’ve heard read several times over the years, and heard many sociology proffessors say that it takes a community to raise a child.
Perhaps that’s where the church… you and I can stand in the gap for many of these fatherless children.
As one of my favorite country sings goes… “This world has never been in the awful shape its in… Jesus take a hold and lead us thru”.
Lord help us to be an influence where ever we can!
Good Day!
(Proverbs 1:8) "Hear the instruction of your father."
So today is Fathers Day... a day set aside in our busy schedules to honour "fathers", "daddies" or men whom whom are providing for and raising children in a family setting.
I find it interesting how over time, we finally wake up (as it were) to the inconsistencies in our lives.
Some time ago I woke up to the realization that I hadn't spent enough time with my kids while raising them.
Oh they were with me every where we went.
We worked together, played music together and did a lot of things as a family.
But I am talking about heart to heart relationship... listening to them, getting into their young minds, heart, interests, their world... to find out what made them tick as they were developing into the young men they became.
I read a story about a pastor whom went into a barbershop and noticed a teenage boy sweeping the floor.
While making conversation with the young man, he learned that the boy’s dad had left him and his mother and he was pretty much on his own.
“Son,” the man asked, “Who do you want to be like when you grow up?”
The boy shot back, “Mister, I ain’t never met nobody I want to be like when I grow up.”
What a sad epitaph on the state of fatherhood.
I believe that at least one of every child’s heroes or influences need to be… should be his or her dad?
And a dad should want to be a hero to his kids.
And if you agree with me and that statement… then its time you begin to "make time for them" and work at being the father they need the influence in their lives they need you to be.
If you don’t, they may pick the wrong heroes and end up breaking your heart.
Child psychologist Wade F. Horn considered himself "an expert" on what made a good father.
But when doctors diagnosed him with cancer and told him that he had not long to live... he realized with a jolt that he was closer to first grade as a father than grad school in his level of expertise as a dad.
He said, “It became personally clear to me that if I were to have died because of that illness, my “unfinished business” would not have been my clinical practice.
My “unfinished business” would have been my two little girls, whom every morning when I was recuperating, would come and give me a kiss goodbye".
Fortunately most dads will never get “a wake-up call” of this nature.
But if you’ve been neglecting your kids, a wake-up call is exactly what you need.
America/Canada needs fathers to be daddies to there kids.
I've always maintained its easy to biologically father a child… its another thing to be a daddy to them!
And remember to be thankful for your children... there are couples out there that long to be parents, moms and dads, but unfortunately cannot for various reasons.
What they wouldn't do or sacrifice to be a parent.
Good Day
I find it interesting how over time, we finally wake up (as it were) to the inconsistencies in our lives.
Some time ago I woke up to the realization that I hadn't spent enough time with my kids while raising them.
Oh they were with me every where we went.
We worked together, played music together and did a lot of things as a family.
But I am talking about heart to heart relationship... listening to them, getting into their young minds, heart, interests, their world... to find out what made them tick as they were developing into the young men they became.
I read a story about a pastor whom went into a barbershop and noticed a teenage boy sweeping the floor.
While making conversation with the young man, he learned that the boy’s dad had left him and his mother and he was pretty much on his own.
“Son,” the man asked, “Who do you want to be like when you grow up?”
The boy shot back, “Mister, I ain’t never met nobody I want to be like when I grow up.”
What a sad epitaph on the state of fatherhood.
I believe that at least one of every child’s heroes or influences need to be… should be his or her dad?
And a dad should want to be a hero to his kids.
And if you agree with me and that statement… then its time you begin to "make time for them" and work at being the father they need the influence in their lives they need you to be.
If you don’t, they may pick the wrong heroes and end up breaking your heart.
Child psychologist Wade F. Horn considered himself "an expert" on what made a good father.
But when doctors diagnosed him with cancer and told him that he had not long to live... he realized with a jolt that he was closer to first grade as a father than grad school in his level of expertise as a dad.
He said, “It became personally clear to me that if I were to have died because of that illness, my “unfinished business” would not have been my clinical practice.
My “unfinished business” would have been my two little girls, whom every morning when I was recuperating, would come and give me a kiss goodbye".
Fortunately most dads will never get “a wake-up call” of this nature.
But if you’ve been neglecting your kids, a wake-up call is exactly what you need.
America/Canada needs fathers to be daddies to there kids.
I've always maintained its easy to biologically father a child… its another thing to be a daddy to them!
And remember to be thankful for your children... there are couples out there that long to be parents, moms and dads, but unfortunately cannot for various reasons.
What they wouldn't do or sacrifice to be a parent.
Good Day
(Joshua 1:8) “Then you will be prosperous and successful”.
One of the things that I have noticed about successful people is that they know how to own up to their mistakes.
When pursuing life and attempting to try new ideas, climbing to new and different heights through out your life, you are bound to make mistakes!
We are all human with weaknesses and flaws that show up sometimes at the most critical and embarrassing of times.
Its not always comfortable, and can be embarrassing when we are rebuked and or chastened for our mistakes and or failures.
That’s when our pride jumps in and often will cause us to retaliate and or deny any fault, or refuse to own up to mistakes/ failures we make.
The bible teaches us however that, "He who heeds rebuke gets understanding." (Proverbs 15:32)
Believe me I've made some serious blunders in life, and yes I have been guilty of not "owning up" to my mistakes.
And those were the times when I walked with a great load of stress upon my shoulders.
But I have found an example that has spoken to me many times in the story of King David.
In spite of his faults, flaws, and failures, God called David "a man after [my] own heart" (Acts 13:22).
And one of the qualities that made David great… was his willingness to acknowledge his mistakes.
Here were two very serious instances of it:
1) When fleeing the wrath of King Saul, he sought the help of a certain priest… a decision that caused the death of eighty-five priests and their families.
Devastated but not defensive, David told the surviving son of the slain priest who had assisted him, "I have caused the death of all your father's family" (1st Samuel 22:22)
He didn't blame the person that killed the priests.
No he personally took responsibility.
(2) When the prophet Nathan confronted him about his affair with Bathsheba and his attempt to cover up her resulting pregnancy by having her husband killed… David acknowledged, "I have sinned against the Lord" (2nd Samuel 12:13).
I wonder if you or I would have the emotional and spiritual maturity to make such an admission?
Or do you have a tendency to defend your actions for fear of being judged, criticized, or rejected? ?
Do you sometimes feel attacked when someone offers feedback, whether it is positive or negative?
Do you retreat in silence?
Do you counter-accuse or blame those questioning your motives?
Do you react with hostility or respond with humility?
Do you become sarcastic?
Do you justify your actions?
Making mistakes doesn't make you a lesser person, but defending and excusing them does!
Don't let pride rob you of the wisdom that comes from acknowledging your mistakes and ultimately growing through them.
"He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, but he who heeds rebuke gets understanding" (Proverbs 15:32)
If I’ve learned anything in my life it’s this… pride is the key to emotional distress and stress.
When I lay down my pride, say I am sorry, and repent … all of the sudden the offence, the strife, the stress begins to melt, reconciliation is made possible and peace begins to develop.
I know this!
There would be less pain in this world, and less marital strife and divorce, if more people could humbly say from the heart, "I am sorry"!
I’ve also learned this!
That making mistakes are keys to personal growth.
No one has ever learned anything with out failing at least once.
It’s arrogantly pressing on repeating the mistake or mistakes that is the problem
The Bible says that Jesus is an Advocate for those who’ve put their trust in Him:
(1 John 2:1). “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous”
(1st John 1:8–9) “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness”.
I encourage you today to let go of your pride… take the path of humility… and take your failures your mistakes and let Gods grace bring you to healing and recovery and deliverance.
That when peace joy and success in life will begin to overtake you in all that you do.
Good Day!
(Proverbs 16:3)."Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed".
The moment we start believing were successful enough to rest on our own laurels, you're in trouble! ?
What I mean is, it is so easy for us as human beings to take the credit for our accomplishments, never realizing that our achievements are blessings that God has allowed us to enjoy!
And those victories and those achievements you've accomplished have been made possible by God, so that you can use them to help your fellow man! ?
Many people reach a certain place of success in their lives, and then stop running, stop working, stop striving for perfection or further growth, thinking they have arrived and there is nothing more to do but enjoy the fruit of their labors.
And when you begin to take the credit for it, and stop acknowledging God or giving credit to God, that’s when you've put a lid on your growth!
Solomon wrote, "Do you know a hard-working man? He shall be successful and stand before kings!" (Proverbs 22:29)
Success is always a possibility but never a guarantee!
It belongs to the man or woman who's willing to show up early, stay late, go the extra mile, and keep asking, "Is there a better way"?
An agency once created an ad for an automobile company.
It said, "At sixty miles an hour the loudest noise in this new Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock". ?
When they ran the ad by the company's CEO, he smiled and said, I guess we've got to do something about that clock"!
A young man once asked Henry Ford, "How can I make a name for myself and be successful"??
Mr. Ford replied, "Decide what you want, then stick with it.
Never deviate from your course, no matter how long it takes or how hard the road, until you've accomplished your purpose".
Successful people have one thing in common… they refuse to quit!
No matter how many times they fall, they get back up, dust themselves off, learn from it, and continue onward.
Paul J. Meyer says, "Ninety-nine percent of those who fail are not actually defeated, they simply quit".
The Bible says, "To win, you must deny yourselves things that keep you from doing your best" (1st Corinthians 9:25)
Jesus said in (Matthew 7: 8-10) “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks receives… the one who seeks finds… and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.?
Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?
If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children… how much more will your Father in Heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”
So today… decide what it is you want to be successful at.
Then go to God and ask him for the ability, the strength, the patience, and the tenacity to accomplish it… and then, as you succeed, give Him the glory and the praise and be thankful for His blessings.
Good Day!