REFERENCE:

The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the LORD of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the LORD of hosts. Haggai 2:9

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to take heart and allow the Lord, who is our builder, to work on your spiritual temple. His ways and thoughts are greater than our own. His promises are proof of the finished product in us.

REFERENCE:

Then the Spirit clothed Amasai, chief of the thirty, and he said,
“We are yours, O David,
and with you, O son of Jesse!
Peace, peace to you,
and peace to your helpers!
For your God helps you.” 1 Chronicles 12:18

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to seek the help of the Holy Spirit for guidance and assistance in all things. The help of the world is uncertain and not guaranteed.

REFERENCE:

These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace; do not devise evil in your hearts against one another, and love no false oath, for all these things I hate, declares the LORD. Zechariah 8:16-17

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to speak the truth to one another and avoid lies and falsehood. There is no gain from either.

REFERENCE:

Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to acknowledge the Lord first and foremost. His pathway is straight and the result of it, is His goodness and mercy.

REFERENCE:

For who has known the mind of the Lord,
or who has been his counselor? Romans 11:34

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to seek the Lord as your guidance counselor. For He knows us far better than we know ourselves.

REFERENCE:

If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations. Colossians 2:20

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to consider, the benefit under the submission to the will of Christ.

REFERENCE:

My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments. Proverbs 3:1

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to keep the teachings of the Lord’s commandment in your heart. For it is nourishment for your soul and well being.

REFERENCE:

Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes,
and let him be filled with insults. Lamentations 3:30

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to turn away from insults and let the calamity of the Lord take over. It is better to walk away and pray than to look exactly like the image the fool.

REFERENCE:

A perverse heart shall be far from me;
I will know nothing of evil. Psalms 101:4

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to maintain a heart of holiness and avoid the paths of the wicked. If we were to align our hearts with destruction, it would only destroy our soul and character.

REFERENCE:

For this I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations, and sing praises to your name. 2 Samuel 22:50

THOUGHTS:

Today, I challenge you to direct your praises and honor to the Lord, where credit is due.