140/365: Expect A Blessing, Be a Blessing

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. ~ Hebrews 13:15

If you want to be blessed... then be a blessing. And to be a blessing... openly share your praise for the gift of God's grace and hope with someone.

Stay on the lookout for every opportunity to encourage others with God's love. You just might be the one voice they are waiting to hear.

GO DEEPER: Matthew 5: 14-16

NEXT STEP: The last good thing that happened...is God getting the honor for that blessing?

Ethan Rogers

on 05/21/2023 at 03:42 AM

Praise be to the God of all understanding

Old Dude

on 05/21/2023 at 12:20 AM

Satan does not care how much we theorize about Christianity, or how much we profess to know Christ. What he opposes vigorously is the way we live Christ. ~ Billy Graham

Ashley Jarvis

on 05/20/2023 at 07:17 PM

We go from confessing our pasts, sins, hurts, betrayals, abandonments, resentments etc, to a place where we profess the exact same events in order to help others see and understand they too can heal and recover, just like people did for us by listening and saying “me too”. The same events and situations that kept us sick and tired, add God, become our medicine when used to help others as sick as we once were. God can take anything, and turn it for good. The further from “good” it was, the more impactful it is when used for good in witnessing to others. This, is how Heaven is found, while still here on earth. This, is how we can grow to a level of understanding in which we know for certain that even the “bad” that happens to and and around us, will be turned for good when we take it to God’s feet and do as He instructs… It’s not like a motivational speaker starts by jumping on a stage… They begin, quietly confessing these same things to a trusted fellow, and God. Think of your favorite speaker, or comeback, why are they your favorite? It’s not because you relate to their “now”, it’s because you relate to their “past”. And I assure you, they once felt exactly like you do right now. God, help me bring it to your feet daily, amen 🙏🏻

James

on 05/20/2023 at 07:16 PM

Robert, an "encounter" I think is like a retreat. Usually sponsored by individual churches or men's groups. As to how available they are probably depends on where you are, although there may be online groups. Maybe others can chime in in this...

James

on 05/20/2023 at 07:11 PM

Scott, you are absolutely right in one way. The political system has been poisoned by those who wish to impose their views and way of life on others. The problem isn't so much those views but the way they're being forced down people's throats. Where is the civility? Where is the courtesy? Where is the humility? ... But for all the talk of turning the other cheek, we cannot divorce ourselves from the process if we really are followers of Jesus. We need to stand up for Christ, we need to stand up for life, we need to stand up for civility and decency and respect. We need to stand up for those who often have no one to stand up for them, including the elderly, the unborn, the homeless, the mentally ill. And it can be done without the arrogance, crudeness and vilification that characterizes just about all conversation these days, especially coming out of Washington. As my Mom has said since I've been old enough to understand, it's not what you say, it's how you say it... We can be Christ, and we need to be, perhaps today more than ever...

Scott Beebe

on 05/20/2023 at 04:55 PM

Another blessing I am grateful for is the ability to not get involved in or be interested in politics!!! I am sooooo grateful for Jesus showing me the true way of life (John 14:6). Humanity is continuing to be poisoned by Satan and his lies that spiritually attack society. Not this guy though!!!! Praise Jesus!!!!!

Ethan Rogers

on 05/20/2023 at 04:08 PM

I know there are many things God has done for me in which I could not do for myself. I profess this in my daily life. There is a power on my side that is available to everyone. God's will is another thing we need to understand and share. I always tell people when they say, " Oh well... it is what it is," that this is actually God's will, and that saying is somewhat of a surrender to God's will. Praise the God of all understanding. I am praying for you all.

Boyce Moses

on 05/20/2023 at 03:53 PM

Another beautiful day in God’s creation. Thank you Lord. Share His love and light with all you contact today and be a blessing to those you meet. As I have been blessed, let me bless others. Love you Jesus! ❤️💛🧡💜

Robert McFaddin

on 05/20/2023 at 02:52 PM

@Eliot, what is an “encounter” and how would someone find it?

Elliott

on 05/20/2023 at 02:13 PM

Good morning brothers, I am at an encounter this weekend. Yesterday I confessed a little bit about how being diagnosed at such a young age with MS caused me to act in a way that hurt a lot of people. This last year has been amazing, I found the strength that only God can give me. Brothers I have been really depressed lately. Like not taking care of myself, doing things that I know is not right. In James chapter 4 it tells us if we know the difference between right and wrong and still do the wrong things that is a Sin. The power of Jesus is so powerful today. my eyes are open and my head is clear today, just being at the encounter for 3 hours. Today is going to be amazing day judging by how I feel this morning! I love you guys and if you have never been to an encounter find one and go to an encounter. I'm blessed to wake up and enjoy this weekend. Have a very blessed day brothers!

Brandon Pembleton

on 05/20/2023 at 01:39 PM

I try to always give credit to God very openly. I’ve been asked how did I make it through some of those moments over the past couple of years by family and friends. I answer the same. God helped me. I asked and began to look for God in life in people in random things I read and so on. I started seeing and hearing Him come through and became amazed at how clearly He was speaking to me. I postulated was He always doing this? The more I thought back the more I saw the little rays of light coming through even before giving my life to God. He was always there. Maybe issuing a fair bit of corrections and disciplinary action to get me to change course but once I changed course it was open arms love that would have been there at anytime as soon as I turned towards Him. He just needed to make things uncomfortable enough to get me to a place I was willing to surrender. So I try to emulate that with my youngest daughter. Where when she is in the dark doing things she’s not supposed to do I’m creating a sort of pain and discomfort (she thirteen I can’t exactly kick her out into the world and have her experience the full gambit yet but I can sure do my best to provide simulations) then when she shows willingness to be ready with open arms to team up and guide her. Thank you God for all your lessons and disciplining times. Without those I’d never have turned towards you. I love you God amen 🙏

Scott Beebe

on 05/20/2023 at 01:27 PM

I woke up another day in sobriety, married, and have regained the relationships of loved ones, praise God!

michael f vinning

on 05/20/2023 at 12:34 PM

Morning men. Heck, God gets credit for every good thing I do bc without him, I am a selfish arse, incapable of doing any good for anyone, even myself. Thank you Holy Spirit for moving me to do good for others… no surprise that it’s really the only times I’m truly happy-when being of service to others…so why do I still fight it half the time?? Strength and courage brothers!

randy swopes

on 05/20/2023 at 12:27 PM

I pray to be counted worthy every day to be a servant to my lord, one thing I do with every one I meet daily is to tell them to have a blessed day when we part, thank you Jesus for guiding me every day.

Tommy Williamson

on 05/20/2023 at 12:08 PM

How bright and in what ways is your light shining? It doesn’t take much to get your light shining out to those we come in contact with. Sometimes it is as simple a smile and greeting of hello how are you today or telling some one that God loves them. Another is to help a neighbor with some simple chore around their house that they can’t get to. My any times it is the little simple things that our light shine brightest.

140/365: Expect A Blessing, Be a Blessing

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