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Scripture
Hebrews 13:5
Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you.  I will never abandon you.”

Observation
Even back then, people got their security from money. This is not a new problem that we face today. Money should not be our security. God should be because he promises that he will never abandon us.

Application
Even though my money is tight, I should not be consumed with money and worrying about how to get more. God promises that he will not leave me and I can rest in that promise. He has always provided enough for me and he will continue to.  I should fine my security in him instead of money.

Prayer
Lord, thank you for providing for me daily. Thank you for promising that you will never leave me. I am sorry for worrying about money and letting it consume my thoughts. Help me to trust you in everything, even my finances. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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This day and your life will flow according to how you direct it...Here is a hint...Flow with he who is Living Water...JESUS

One song can spark a moment,
One flower can wake the dream.
One tree can start a forest,
One bird can herald spring.

One smile begins a friendship,
One handclasp lifts a soul.
One star can guide a ship at sea,
One word can frame the goal.

One vote can change a nation,
One sunbeam lights a room.
One candle wipes out darkness,
One laugh will conquer gloom.

One step must start each journey,
One word must start each prayer.
One hope will raise our spirits,
One touch can show you care.

One voice can speak with wisdom,
One heart can know what's true.
One life can make the difference,
You see, IT'S UP TO YOU!

This Week DO

There it is. Now it's gone. A chance to do something, say something, make a difference, or make no difference at all except for having the chance and taking it.

I call them the "Shoulda Dones."

I shoulda done this or I shoulda done that.

I often talk about living life fully. Making every moment count. I tell you not to live this day as if it were your last, but to live it like it was the first day. A day so full of surprise and opportunity that the mere thought of having another day, makes you jump out of bed excited.

I love the "stop and smell the roses" people.

I love to read about people who saw a need and decided to fill it.

I rejoice in the stories I read about people who stopped running the rat race and did what they loved to do.

I remind you to always kiss them goodnight, tell them "I love you!," say "thanks" and mean it and smile, really smile a lot.

Today will bring you many chances to...

o Say "I love you" or "Thank you!"

o Stop what you are doing and do something silly

o Buy flowers and give them away to strangers

o Pay for a stranger's breakfast

o Run ahead to hold the door

o Let a driver cut in front of you

o Call a friend you haven't spoken with in a long time

o Check on a neighbor

o Paint, write, or sing out loud

o Dance to the music in the mall

Life was meant to be LIVED...not worried about, stressed over, endured. Hard times come...but they also go. The constant is that for the time we have here...LIVE your life, and make it pleasing to the one who gave HIS life for you...The one who offers you eternal life.

JESUS loves you, wants you to be happy, and most importantly wants to be with you forever...Just choose to accept , follow, live for HIM...don't make that choice a "Shoulda Done"... DO!!! BE Blessed

G.L.U.E. Life Apps...Know this as you begin your week.

People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered;
Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.

If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.

What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis, It is between you and God.
It never was between you and them anyway.

G.L.U.E. Spiritual Practices...Rules to Live By

 Wake Up !!Decide to have a good day. “Today is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 118:242. Dress Up !!The best way to dress up is to put on a smile. A smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at outward appearance; but the Lord looks at the heart.”I Samuel 16:73. Shut Up!!Say nice things and learn to listen.God gave us two ears and one mouth, so He must have meant for us to do twice as much listening as talking. “He who guards his lips guards his soul.”Proverbs 13:34. Stand Up!!…For what you believe in. Stand for something or you will fall for anything.. “Let us not be weary in doing good; for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good…”Galatians 6:9-105. Look Up !!…To the Lord.“I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.”Philippians 4:136. Reach Up !!…For something higher. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.”Proverbs 3:5-67. Lift Up !!…Your Prayers.“Do not worry about anything; instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING.”Philippians 4:6

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