God’s Greatest Gift

 “For God so loved the world that

he gave his one and only Son.

that whoever believes in him shall not 

perish but have eternal life.”

John 3:16

“In the flurry of all this shopping for the Ultimate Gift, we tend to lose sight of God’s Ultimate Gift to us — his one and only Son, sent to us to free us from our sins and bring us everlasting life. This gift is perfect and priceless.It’s reassuring to know that God never gave up on us. He is our constant saving grace. This gift can never fully be repaid, but we can show our appreciation with prayers of thanks and good deeds done with joy and gratitude to our Father in heaven.This Christmas, in the midst of the busyness, take a moment to remember God’s Ultimate Gift to you. May it fill you with wonder and delight.”

Sing For Joy

 “Sing for joy to God our strength.”

Psalm 81:1

It communicates to God our joy in him and his works, and it communicates the same to each other. This is why our singing is simultaneously an act of responsive joy, a declaration of all the ways that God is great and for which we rejoice (i.e. 'praise'), and an exercise in mutual teaching and encouragement.

Also…

“There’s an increasing amount of evidence that singing releases endorphins, serotonin and dopamine – the ‘happy’ chemicals that boost your mood and make you feel good about yourself. Scientists believe that’s one of the reasons why people report being on a high during choir sessions and continuing to feel positive, uplifted and motivated afterwards.”

A Time For Everything

 “There is a time for everything, and a season

for activity under the heaven’s.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Ecclesiastes 3:8

“Timing is important.  All the experiences listed in those verses are appropriate at certain times.  The secret to peace with God is to discover, accept, and appreciate God’s perfect timing.  This can lead to despair, rebellion, or moving ahead without his advice.  Without God, life’s problems have no lasting solutions.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

Silence Is Golden

 “Be still and know that I am God.”

Psalm 46:10

"Silence is golden, hearing God's voice" means that by creating quietness and stillness in one's life, you can better listen to and perceive God's guidance, as the absence of external noise allows for a deeper connection to the divine; essentially, the most valuable moments for spiritual insight can be found in quiet reflection. 

Key points about this phrase: 

• Spiritual practice:

  Many religious traditions emphasize the importance of silence in meditation or prayer to access a deeper level of spiritual awareness. 
• Distinguishing thoughts:

  When you are quiet, you can better discern your own thoughts and feelings, allowing you to identify where God might be speaking to you. “

  
  

Lord of Peace

 “Now may the Lord of peace himself 

give you peace at all times and in every way.

The Lord be with all of you.”

2 Thessalonians 3:16

 “Reminds us that true peace comes from God, the Lord of Peace. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and lost in a world filled with chaos, anxiety, and turmoil. But by turning to God, we can find the peace that surpasses all understanding.”

The Spirit of God

 “And I will ask the Father,

and he will give you another advocate to

help you and will be with you forever”

John 14:16

Loneliness will creep into most lives at some point. However, as believers, we are never truly alone because God has given us an unfailing companion—the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit is our companion who “walks beside.” If we hold Him at arm’s length, we distance ourselves from the Father as well. But if we ask the Spirit to guide our steps and open our mind to God’s plans, He will support and encourage us in ways we never imagined.

~ In Touch Ministries - Charles Stanley

Breathe

 “Take a deep breath and let it all   go.” 

“Reminds us of the power of taking a deep breath to release stress and tension. This quote suggests that by pausing and taking a deep breath, we can calm our minds and improve our decision-making abilities. Applying this learning in daily life means that when faced with high-stress situations, taking a moment to breathe deeply can help us regain.”

~ Opra Winfrey