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I ran into a stranger as he passed by,

“Oh excuse me please” was my reply.



He said, “Please excuse me too;

I wasn’t watching for you.”



We were very polite, this stranger and I.

We went on our way and we said goodbye.



But at home a different story is told,

How we treat our loved ones, young and old.



Later that day, cooking the evening meal,

My son stood beside me very still.



When I turned, I nearly knocked him down.

“Move out of the way,” I said with a frown.



He walked away, his little heart broken.

I didn’t realize how harshly I’d spoken.



While I lay awake in bed,

God’s still small voice came to me and said,



“While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use,

but the family you love, you seem to abuse.



Go and look on the kitchen floor,

You’ll find some flowers there by the door.



Those are the flowers he brought for you.

He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.



He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,

you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes.”



By this time, I felt very small,

And now my tears began to fall.



I quietly went and knelt by his bed;

“Wake up, little one, wake up,” I said.



“Are these the flowers you picked for me?”

He smiled, “I found ’em, out by the tree.



I picked ’em because they’re pretty like you.

I knew you’d like ’em, especially the blue.”



I said, “Son, I’m very sorry for the way I acted today;

I shouldn’t have yelled at you that way.”

He said, “Oh, Mom, that’s okay.

I love you anyway.”


I said, “Son, I love you too,

and I do like the flowers, especially the blue.”

Meditation: Then the Lord said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your fathers and to your family, and I will be with you.” – Genesis 31:3

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/the-family-bible/
https://daily-dew.com/essence-of-family/
https://daily-dew.com/meaning-of-family/

A group of 50 people was attending a seminar. Suddenly the speaker stopped and decided to do a group activity.

He started giving each one a balloon, each person was asked to write his/her name on it using a marker pen. Afterwards, all the balloons were collected and put in another room.

Now, these delegates were let into that room and asked to find the balloon which had their name. they all started colliding with each other pushing others around and there was utter chaos.

At the end of five minutes, no one could find their own balloon. Now each one was asked to randomly collect a balloon and give it to the person whose name was written on it. Within minutes everyone had their own balloon.

The speaker said, “This is exactly what is happening in our society. Everyone is frantically looking for happiness all around, not knowing where it is. Our happiness lies in the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness; you will get your own happiness. And this is the purpose of human life.

So make a conscious effort to make someone happy, so that happiness can find you.

Meditation: Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. – Philippians 2:4

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/happiness-is-the-way/
https://daily-dew.com/happiness-is-a-voyage/
https://daily-dew.com/when-to-choose-happiness/

A Different Look at Psalm 23

This is an eye-opener; probably we never thought nor looked at this Psalm in this way, even though we say it over and over again.

The Lord is my Shepherd – That’s Relationship!

I shall not want- That’s Supply!

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures – That’s Rest!

He leadeth me beside the still waters – That’s Refreshment!

He restoreth my soul – That’s Healing!

He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness – That’s Guidance!

For His name sake – That’s Purpose!

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death – That’s Testing!

I will fear no evil – That’s Protection!

For Thou art with me – That’s Faithfulness!

Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me – That’s Discipline!

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies – That’s Hope!

Thou anointest my head with oil – That’s Consecration!

My cup runneth over – That’s Abundance!

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life – That’s Blessing!

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord – That’s Security!

Forever – That’s Eternity!

What is most valuable is not what we have in our lives, but WHO we have in our lives!

Meditation: Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. – Psalm 100:3

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/understanding-purpose-3/
https://daily-dew.com/the-gestation-of-faith-2/
https://daily-dew.com/how-not-to-provoke-god-to-anger-3/

Friends Could Be Angels

One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class was walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books.

I thought to myself, “Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd.”

I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on.

As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him.

He looked up and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes. My heart went out to him. So, I jogged over to him and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, and I saw a tear in his eye.

As I handed him his glasses, I said, “Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives.

He looked at me and said, “Hey thanks!”

There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude. I helped him pick up his books, and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before.

He said he had gone to private school before now. I have never hung out with a private school kid before. We talked all the way home, and I carried some of his books. He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play a little football with my friends.

He said yes.

We hung out all weekend and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him, and my friends thought the same of him. Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again.

I stopped him and said, “Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books every day!”

He just laughed and handed me half the books.

Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.

Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn’t me having to get up there and speak.

Graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than I had and all the girls loved him.

Boy, sometimes I was jealous. Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech. So, I smacked him on the back and said, “Hey, big guy, you’ll be great!”

He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled.

“Thanks,” he said.

As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began.

“Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach…but mostly your friends…I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story.”

I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his Mom wouldn’t have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile.

“Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable.”

I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth.

Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture you can change a person’s life. For better or for worse. God puts us all in each other’s lives to impact one another in some way.

Look for God in others.

Meditation: In the morning sow your seed, And in the evening do not withhold your hand; For you do not know which will prosper, Either this or that, Or whether both alike will be good. – Ecclesiastes 11:6

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

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https://daily-dew.com/forever-friendship/
https://daily-dew.com/the-people-in-your-life/

Take Some Time


Take some time to smell the flowers. As you walk the paths of life.

Take some time to ease the tensions. From the challenges and the strife.


Take some time to hear the birds sing. As they usher in the dawn.

Though the day be just emerging. Too soon it will be gone.



Take some time to watch a sunrise. Now and then a sunset too.

Just be sure that seeking pleasure. Isn’t all you ever do.


Take some time to count your blessings. Though you feel they’re not that great.

You will find they’re more abundant. Than you thought, at any rate.


Take some time to banish hatred. When and where you can.

Just detest man’s evil ways. And not your fellow man.


Take some time to love your children. Every moment you are free.

The benefits sure exceed. A university degree.


Take some time to love your neighbor. And even more important still,

Take some time to love yourself. Or not many others will.


And if you don’t like that image. Of yourself that others see,

Take some time to make some changes. Be the best that you can be.


Take some time to help another. Who you think might need a hand.

You will find the satisfaction. Leaves you feeling sort of grand.


Take some time to live by virtue. In the best way that is known,

And respect the rights of others. As equal to your own.


Take some time to just appreciate. The fact that you are here,

And to know the risen Lord. And to trust Him without fear.


If you do these things with diligence. You will eventually be glad.

If you don’t attempt to do them. You may one day wish you had.


Although this no doubt could impose. Upon your time for seeking wealth,

There should be little question. That it could improve your health.


And though you might not be as wealthy. Nor drive so fine a car,

You’ll find you will be richer. In other ways by far.


Your time and mine is in God’s Hands but He has empowered us to use it responsibly.

— by Leon Hansen

Meditation: See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. – Ephesians 5:15-16

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

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https://daily-dew.com/buying-time/
https://daily-dew.com/the-paradox-of-our-time/

The Ant Fable

Every day, a small ant arrives at work very early and starts work immediately. She produces a lot and she was happy.

The Chief, a lion, was surprised to see that the ant was working without supervision. He thought if the ant can produce so much without supervision, wouldn’t she produce even more if she had a supervisor.

So he recruited a cockroach who had extensive experience as a supervisor and who was famous for writing excellent reports. The cockroach’s first decision was to set up a clocking in the attendance system. He also needed a secretary to help him write and type his reports and he recruited a spider, who managed the archives and monitored all phone calls.

The lion was delighted with the cockroach’s reports and asked him to produce graphs to describe production rates and to analyse trends so that he could use them for presentations at Board‘s meetings.

So the cockroach had to buy a new computer and a laser printer and recruited a fly to manage the IT department.

The ant, who had once been so productive and relaxed, hated this new plethora of paperwork and meetings which used up most of her time!

The lion came to the conclusion that it was high time to nominate a person in charge of the department where the ant worked. The position was given to the cicada, whose first decision was to buy a carpet and an ergonomic chair for his office.

The new person in charge, the cicada, also needed a computer and a personal assistant, whom he brought from his previous department, to help him prepare a Work and Budget Control Strategic Optimisation Plan. The Department where the ant works is now a sad place, where nobody laughs anymore and everybody has become upset.

It was at that time that the cicada convinced the boss, the lion, of the absolute necessity to start a climatic study of the environment. Having reviewed the charges for running the ant’s department, the lion found out that the production was far less than before.

So he recruited the owl, a prestigious and renowned consultant to carry out an audit and suggest solutions. The owl spent three months in the department and came up with an enormous report, in several volumes, that concluded: “The department is overstaffed.”

Guess who the lion fires first? The ant, of course, because she “showed a lack of motivation and had a negative attitude”.

Moral: The beauty of life and work is in keeping it simple.

Meditation: Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. – Galatians 5:1

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
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https://daily-dew.com/purpose-sent-to-destroy-the-works-of-the-devil-1/
https://daily-dew.com/special-beatitudes-for-those-who-work-with-special-people/

Lovely Rose

The first day at school, our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder. I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being. She said, “Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I’m 87 years old. Can I give you a hug?”

I laughed and enthusiastically responded, “Of course you may!” and she gave me a giant squeeze.

“Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?” I asked.

She jokingly replied, “I’m here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids…”

“No seriously,” I asked. I was curious what might have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at such age.

“I always dreamed of having a college education and now I’m getting one!” she told me.

After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake. We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this “time machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.

Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she revelled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.

At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I’ll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor. Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, “I’m sorry, I’m so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I’ll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.”

As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humour every day. You’ve got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die. We have so many people walking around who are dead and don’t even know it!

“There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you are 19 years old and lie in bed for one full year and don’t do one productive thing, you will turn 20 years old. If I am 87 years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn 88.

“Anybody can grow older. That doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets. The elderly usually don’t have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets.”

She concluded her speech by courageously singing “The Rose.”

She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the end of the year, Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago.

One week after graduation, Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.

Remember, GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY; GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL. We make a Living by what we get, we make a Life by what we give. God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Meditation: Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. – Ecclesiastes 9:10

You will succeed in Jesus Name!
https://daily-dew.com/the-way-to-go/
https://daily-dew.com/live-a-life-that-matters/
https://daily-dew.com/not-yet/

Sometimes I ask the question, “My Lord, is this your will?” It’s then I hear you answer me, “My Precious Child… be still.”

Sometimes I feel frustrated, ‘cause I think I know what’s best. It’s then I hear you say to me, “My Busy Child… just rest.”

Sometimes I feel so lonely and I think I’d like a mate. Your still small voice gets so clear and says, “My Child… please wait.”

“I know the plans I have for you, the wondrous things you’ll see; if you can just be patient, Child, and put your trust in me. I’ve plans to draw you closer. I’ve plans to help you grow. There’s much I do you cannot see and much you do not know. But know this, child….. I LOVE YOU. You are precious unto Me. Before I formed you in the womb, I planned your destiny.

“I’ve something very special I hope for you to learn. The gifts I wish to give to you are gifts you cannot earn. They come without a price tag, but not without a cost; at Calvary, I gave My Son, so you would not be lost. Rest child, and do not weary of doing what is good. I promise I’ll come back for you just like I said I would.

“Your name is written on my palm, I never could forget; Therefore, do not be discouraged when my answer is… “Not Yet.”

Meditation: and consider that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation – 2 Peter 3:15

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

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https://daily-dew.com/struggles-of-life/
https://daily-dew.com/blessings-we-may-not-recognise/

He is the Great I Am

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!

He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!

He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.

He always was, He always is, and He always will be…

Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!

He was bruised and brought healing!

He was pierced and eased pain!

He was persecuted and brought freedom!

He was dead and brought life!

He is risen and brings power!

He reigns and brings Peace!

The world can’t understand Him,

The armies can’t defeat Him,

The schools can’t explain Him,

and The leaders can’t ignore Him.

Herod couldn’t kill Him,

The Pharisees couldn’t confuse Him,

and The people couldn’t hold Him!

Nero couldn’t crush Him,

Hitler couldn’t silence Him,

The New Age can’t replace Him,

and Donahue can’t explain Him away!

He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.

He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.

He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.

His ways are right, His word is eternal,

His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.

He is my Redeemer, He is my Savior,

He is my guide, and He is my peace!

He is my Joy, He is my comfort,

He is my Lord, and He rules my life!

I serve Him because His bond is love,

His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.

I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,

the power of the powerful, the ancient of days,

the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders,

the overseer of the overcomers, and the sovereign Lord

of all that was and is and is to come.

And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.

His goal is a relationship with ME!

He will never leave me, never forsake me,

Never mislead me, never forget me, never overlook me,

and never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!

When I fall, He lifts me up!

When I fail, He forgives!

When I am weak, He is strong!

When I am lost, He is the way!

When I am afraid, He is my courage!

When I stumble, He steadies me!

When I am hurt, He heals me!

When I am broken, He mends me!

When I am blind, He leads me!

When I am hungry, He feeds me!

When I face trials, He is with me!

When I face persecution, He shields me!

When I face problems, He comforts me!

When I face loss, He provides for me!

When I face Death, He carries me Home!

He is everything for everybody, everywhere,

every time, and every way.

He is God,

He is faithful.

I am His, and He is mine!

My Father in heaven can whip the father

of this world. So, if you’re wondering why I

feel so secure, understand this…

He said it and that settles it.

God is in control,

I am on His side, and that means all is well with my soul.

Every day is a blessing for GOD Is!

Meditation: one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. – Ephesians 4:6

You will succeed in Jesus Name!
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https://daily-dew.com/happiness-is-a-voyage/

Too Blessed to be Stressed

I refuse to be discouraged, to be sad or to cry.

I refuse to be downhearted and here’s the reason why:

I have a God who is almighty; who is sovereign and supreme;

I have a God who loves me, and I am on His team.

He is all wise and powerful; Jesus is His Name; though everything else is changeable, My God remains the same.

I refuse to be defeated.

My eyes are on my GOD.

He has promised to be with me, as through this life I trod.

I am looking past my circumstances, to heaven’s throne above.

My prayers have reached the heart of God.

I am resting in His love.

I give thanks to Him in everything.

My eyes are on His face.

The battle is His; the victory is mine; He will help me win the race.

I repeat, “I’m too blessed to be stressed!”

You have just taken a dose of encouragement.

God’s love to you.

Meditation: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? – Romans 8:31

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

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https://daily-dew.com/the-stress-of-life/
https://daily-dew.com/you-shall-not-worry/
https://daily-dew.com/christian-ways-to-reduce-stress/

Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you feel like doing something nice for someone you care for? That’s God talking to you through the Holy Spirit.

Have you ever been down and out and nobody seems to be around for you to talk to? That’s God wanting you to talk to Him.

Have you ever been thinking about somebody that you haven’t seen in a long time and then next thing you know you see them or receive a phone call from them? That’s God. There is no such thing as coincidence.

Have you ever received something wonderful that you didn’t even ask for, like money in the mail, a debt that had mysteriously been cleared, or a coupon to a department store where you had just seen something you needed, but couldn’t afford? That’s God knowing the desires of your heart.

Have you ever been in a situation and you had no clue how it was going to get better, how the hurting would stop, how the pain would ease, but now you look back on it. That’s God passing us through tribulation to see a brighter day.

Meditation: We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near. – Psalm 75:1

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/meeting-god/
https://daily-dew.com/gods-embroidery/
https://daily-dew.com/god-is-always-near-2/

Have you ever been just sitting there and all of a sudden you feel like doing something nice for someone you care for? That’s God talking to you through the Holy Spirit.

Have you ever been down and out and nobody seems to be around for you to talk to? That’s God wanting you to talk to Him.

Have you ever been thinking about somebody that you haven’t seen in a long time and then next thing you know you see them or receive a phone call from them? That’s God. There is no such thing as coincidence.

Have you ever received something wonderful that you didn’t even ask for, like money in the mail, a debt that had mysteriously been cleared, or a coupon to a department store where you had just seen something you needed, but couldn’t afford? That’s God knowing the desires of your heart.

Have you ever been in a situation and you had no clue how it was going to get better, how the hurting would stop, how the pain would ease, but now you look back on it. That’s God passing us through tribulation to see a brighter day.

Meditation: We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near. – Psalm 75:1

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/meeting-god/
https://daily-dew.com/gods-embroidery/
https://daily-dew.com/god-is-always-near-2/

Soul’s Vitamins

Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. A sharp tongue can cut your own throat.

If you want your dreams to come true, you mustn’t oversleep.

Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.

The best vitamin for making friends… B1 (be one).

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.

The heaviest thing you can carry is a grudge.

One thing you can give and still keep….is your word.

You lie the loudest when you lie to yourself.

If you lack the courage to start, you have already finished.

One thing you can’t recycle is wasted time.

Ideas won’t work unless ‘You’ do.

Your mind is like a parachute…it functions only when open.

The 10 commandments are not a multiple choice.

The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime! It is never too late to become what you might have been.

Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about the ones who don’t.

Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.

Friends are like balloons; once you let them go, you might not get them back. Sometimes we get so busy with our own lives and problems that we may not even notice that we’ve let them fly away.

Sometimes we are so caught up in who’s right and who’s wrong that we forget what’s right and wrong.

Sometimes we just don’t realize what real friendship means until it is too late.

Meditation: For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept, Line upon line, line upon line, Here a little, there a little. – Isaiah 28:10

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
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https://daily-dew.com/kindness-is-contagious/
https://daily-dew.com/random-acts-of-kindness/

Handbook for the Year

Health:

1. Drink plenty of water.

2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.

3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy

5. Make time to pray.

6. Play more games

7. Read more books than you did in the last year.

8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day

9. Sleep for 7 hours.

10. Take 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:

11. Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

12. Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present Moment.

13. Don’t overdo. Keep your limits.

14. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

15. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.

16. Dream more while you are awake

17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

18. Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.

20. Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.

21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

23. Smile and laugh more.

24. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Society:

25. Call your family often.

26. Each day give something good to others.

27. Forgive everyone for everything.

28. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

30. What other people think of you is none of your business.

31. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:

32. Do the right thing!

33. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.

34. GOD heals everything.

35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

37. The best is yet to come.

38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.

39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Meditation: Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; Keep her, for she is your life. – Proverbs 4:13

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read
https://daily-dew.com/more-tips-for-living/
https://daily-dew.com/20-truths-to-remember-2/
https://daily-dew.com/benefits-of-wisdom-20-instruction/

Freddy and the Lord stood by to observe a baseball game. The Lord’s team was playing Satan’s team.

The Lord’s team was at bat, the score was tied zero to zero, and it was the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs. They continued to watch as a batter stepped up to the plate named ‘Love.’

Love swung at the first pitch and hit a single, because ‘Love never fails.’

The next batter was named Faith, who also got a single because Faith works with Love.

The next batter up was named Godly Wisdom. Satan wound up and threw the first pitch.

Godly Wisdom looked it over and let it pass: Ball one. Three more pitches and Godly Wisdom walked because he never swings at what Satan throws.

The bases were now loaded. The Lord then turned to Freddy and told him He was now going to bring in His star player.

Up to the plate stepped Grace. Freddy said, ‘He sure doesn’t look like much!’

Satan’s whole team relaxed when they saw Grace. Thinking he had won the game, Satan wound up and fired his first pitch. To the shock of everyone, Grace hit the ball harder than anyone had ever seen! But Satan was not worried; his centre fielder let very few get by.

He went up for the ball, but it went right through his glove, hit him on the head and sent him crashing on the ground; the roaring crowds went wild as the ball continued over the fence for a home run!

The Lord’s team won!

The Lord then asked Freddy if he knew why Love, Faith and Godly Wisdom could get on base but couldn’t win the game. Freddy answered that he didn’t know why.

The Lord then explained, “If your love, faith and wisdom had won the game, you would think you had done it by yourself. Love, Faith and Wisdom will get you on base, but only My Grace can get you Home.”

Meditation: For by Grace are you saved, it is a gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast. – Ephesians 2:8-9

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/experience-grace/
https://daily-dew.com/shaved-by-grace/
https://daily-dew.com/true-meaning-of-grace/

May you find serenity and tranquillity in a world you may not always understand.

May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with optimism and courage.

May you always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone.

May you discover enough goodness in others to believe in a world of peace.

May a kind word, a reassuring touch, a warm smile be yours every day of your life, and may you give these gifts as well as receive them.

May you remember the sunshine when the storm seems unending.

May you teach love to those who know hate, and let that love embrace you as you go into the world.

May the teaching of those you admire become part of you, so that you may call upon them.

Remember, those whose lives you have touched and who have touched yours are always a part of you, even if the encounters were less than you would have wished.

May you not become too concerned with material matters, but instead place immeasurable value on the goodness in your heart.

May you find time in each day to see the beauty and love in the world around you.

May you realize that each person has limitless abilities, but each of us is different in our own way.

What you may feel you lack in one regard may be more than compensated for in another.

What you feel you lack in the present may become one of your strengths in the future.

May you see your future as one filled with promise and possibility.

May you learn to view everything as a worthwhile experience.

May you find enough inner strength to determine your own worth by yourself, and not be dependent on an other’s judgments of your accomplishments.

May you always feel loved.

Meditation: The Lord bless you out of Zion, And may you see the good of Jerusalem All the days of your life. – Psalm 128:5

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/pearls/
https://daily-dew.com/2746/
https://daily-dew.com/standing-in-my-stadium/

Imagine praying and hearing this:

“Thank you for calling My Father’s House. Please select one of the following four options:

* Press 1 for requests.

* Press 2 for thanksgiving.

* Press 3 for complaints.

* For all other inquiries, Press 4.”

What if God used the familiar excuse:

“All of the angels are helping other customers right now. Please stay on the line. Your call will be answered in the order it was received.”

Can you imagine getting these kinds of responses as you call on God in prayer?

* “If you’d like to speak with Gabriel, press 1.

* For Michael, press 2.

* For any other angel, press 3.”

* “If you want King David to sing you a psalm, press 6.”

“For reservations at My Father’s House, simply press the letters J-O-H-N on the keypad, followed by the number 3-1-6.”

“For answers to nagging questions about dinosaurs, the age of the earth and where Noah’s ark is, wait until you get here!”

“Our computers show that you have called once today already. Please hang up immediately.”

“This office is closed for the weekend. Please call again Monday.”

End of message.

Thank God, you can’t call Him too often! You only need to ring once and God hears you. Because of Jesus, you never get a busy signal. God takes each call and knows each caller personally. When you call and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help and He will say: “Here am I.”

And when you call: Emergency Phone Numbers

* When in sorrow, call John 14

* When men fail you, call Psalm 27

* If you want to be fruitful, call John 15

* When you have sinned, call Psalm 51

* When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34

* When you are in danger, call Psalm 91

* When God seems far away, call Psalm 139

* When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11

* When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23

* When you grow bitter and critical, call 1 Cor. 13

* For Paul’s secret to happiness, call Col. 3:12-17

* For idea of Christianity, call 1 Cor. 5:15-19

* When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31-39

* When you want peace and rest, call Matt. 11:25-30

* When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90

* When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30

* When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121

* When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67

* For a great invention/opportunity, call Isaiah 55

* When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1

* How to get along with fellowmen, call Romans 12

* When you think of investments/returns, call Mark 10

* If you are depressed, call Psalm 27

* If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37

* If you’re losing confidence in people, call 1 Cor. 13

* If people seem unkind, call John 15

* If discouraged about your work, call Psalm 126

* If you find the world growing small, and yourself great, call Psalm 19

Emergency numbers may be dialled direct. No operator assistance is necessary. All lines are open to Heaven 24 hours a day!

The best form of spiritual exercise is to touch the floor regularly with your knees.

Meditation: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” – Psalm 50:15

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/god-can-use-you/t
https://daily-dew.com/are-you-waiting-for-calling/
https://daily-dew.com/purpose-sent-to-declare-god/

More Tips for Living:

1. The best way to get even is to forget…

2. Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death…

3. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts…

4. Some folks wear their halos much too tightly…

5. Some marriages are made in heaven, but they ALL have to be maintained on earth…

6. Unless you can create the whole universe in 6 days, then perhaps giving “advice” to God isn’t such a good idea!

7. Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up…

8. Standing in the middle of the road is dangerous. You can get knocked down by the traffic from both ways.

9. Words are windows to the heart.

10. A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it’s a forgery.

11. It isn’t difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill just add a little dirt.

12. A successful marriage isn’t finding the right person-it’s being the right person.

13. The mighty oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground.

14. Too many people offer God prayers, with claw marks all over them.

15. The tongue must be heavy indeed, because so few people can hold it.

16. To forgive is to set the prisoner free, and then discover the prisoner was you.

17. You have to wonder about humans, they think God is dead and Elvis is alive!

18. It’s all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are done.

19. You’ll notice that a turtle only makes progress when it sticks out its neck…

20. If the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, you can bet the water bill is higher.

“The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything.”

You are richer today if you have laughed, given or forgiven.

Meditation: For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life. – Proverbs 6:23

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/be-wise/
https://daily-dew.com/wise-ideas/
https://daily-dew.com/are-you-happy/

“It’s quiet. It’s early. My coffee is hot. The sky is still black. The world is still asleep. The day is coming. In a few moments the day will arrive. It will roar down the track with the rising of the sun. The stillness of the dawn will be exchanged for the noise of the day. The calm of solitude will be invaded by decisions to be made and deadlines to be met.

For the next twelve hours I will be exposed to the day’s demands. It is now that I must make choices. Because of Calvary, I’m free to choose. And so I choose…

I CHOOSE LOVE…

No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves.

I CHOOSE JOY…

I will invite my God to be the God of circumstances. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical…the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God.

I CHOOSE PEACE…

I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live.

I CHOOSE PATIENCE…

I will overlook the inconveniences of the world. Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I’ll invite him to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clenching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage.

I CHOOSE KINDNESS…

I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone. Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind to the unkind, for such is how God has treated me.

I CHOOSE GOODNESS…

I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will confess before I will accuse.

I CHOOSE FAITHFULNESS…

Today I will keep my promises. My debtors will not regret their trust. My associates will not question my word. My wife will not question my love. And my children will never fear that their father will not come home.

I CHOOSE GENTLENESS…

Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself.

I CHOOSE SELF-CONTROL…

I am a spiritual being. After this body is dead, my spirit will soar. I refuse to let what will not, rule the eternal. I will be drunk only by joy. I will be impassioned only by my faith. I will be influenced only by God. I will be taught only by Christ.

Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control (Galatians 5:22-23). To these I commit my day. If I succeed, I will give thanks. If I fail, I will seek His grace.

And then, when this day is done, I will place my head on my pillow and rest with the “peace that passes all understanding.”


Meditation: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. – Galatians 5:22-23

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/trust-your-needs/
https://daily-dew.com/how-to-pray-for-your-child/
https://daily-dew.com/psalm-23-for-the-workplace/

The Law of the Garbage Truck

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches!

The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. I mean, he was really friendly. So I asked, ‘Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!’

This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, ‘The Law of the Garbage Truck’.

He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they’ll dump it on you. Don’t take it personally, just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don’t take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.

Meditation: Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, For anger rests in the bosom of fools. –Ecclesiastes 7:9

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/puppy-size/
https://daily-dew.com/you-shall-not-worry/
https://daily-dew.com/the-11th-20th-commandments/

On a certain occasion, during an elegant welcoming reception for the new Director of Marketing of an important London company, some of the wives of the other directors, who wanted to get acquainted with the new spouse, asked her with some hesitation: “Does your spouse make you happy, truly happy?”

The husband, who at the moment was not at her side, but was sufficiently near to hear the question, paid attention to the conversation, sitting up slightly, feeling secure, even filling his chest lightly in pride, knowing that his spouse would answer affirmatively, since she had always been there for him during their marriage.

Nevertheless, to both his and the others’ surprise, she replied simply, “No, no he doesn’t make me happy.”

The room became uncomfortably silent as if everyone were listening to the spouse’s response. The husband was petrified. He couldn’t believe what his wife was saying, especially at such an important occasion for him.

To the amazement of her husband and of everyone, she simply placed enigmatically on her head an elegant black silk scarf and continued:

“No, he doesn’t make me happy… I AM HAPPY. The fact that I am happy or not, doesn’t depend on him, but on me.

“I am the only person upon which my happiness depends. I make the choice to be happy in each situation and in each moment of my life. If my happiness were to depend on other people, on other things or circumstances on the face of this earth, I would be in serious trouble!

“Everything that exists in this life changes continually: humans, wealth, my body, the climate, pleasures, etc. I could enumerate an infinite list.

“Over my life I have learned a couple of things:

“I decide to be happy and the rest is a matter of experiences or circumstances; like helping, and understanding, accepting, listening, consoling; and with my spouse, I have lived and practised this many times.

“Happiness will always be found in forgiveness and in loving yourself and others. It’s not the responsibility of my spouse to make me happy. He also has his experiences or circumstances. I love him and he loves me, often despite his circumstances and of mine.

“He changes, I change, the environment changes, everything changes. Having forgiveness and true love, and observing these changes that can be, big or little, but always happen, we must face them with the love that exists in each one of us. If the two of us love and forgive each other, the changes will only be “experiences or circumstances” that enrich us and give us strength. Otherwise, we would only be “living together.”

For some, divorce is the only solution; in reality, it is the easiest. To truly love is difficult; it means to forgive unconditionally, to live, to take the “experiences or circumstances” as they are, Facing them together and being happy with conviction.

There are some who say:

“I cannot be happy because I am sick, because I have no money, because it’s too cold, because they insulted me, because someone stopped loving me, because someone didn’t appreciate me!”

But what you don’t know is that you can be happy even though you are sick, whether it is too hot, whether you have money or not, Whether someone has insulted you, Or someone didn’t love you, or hasn’t valued you.

BEING HAPPY is an attitude about life and each one of us must decide. BEING HAPPY depends on you!

Meditation: You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. – Psalm 16:11

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/who-is-happy/
https://daily-dew.com/making-others-happy/
https://daily-dew.com/five-rules-to-be-happy/

1. 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 118:24

2. 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 16:7

3 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 13:3

4. 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 6:9-10

5. Look Up!

To the Lord.

‘I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.’ – Philippians 4:13

6. 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 3:5-6

7. Lift Up!

Your Prayers.

‘Do not worry about anything; Instead PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING.’ – Philippians 4:6

— Author Unknown

Meditation: And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. – 2 Timothy 2:5

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/rules-for-happiness/
https://daily-dew.com/10-rules-for-a-blessed-day/
https://daily-dew.com/10-rules-to-post-on-the-fridge/

We live in a pathologically dissatisfied world. And I’m going to tell you why. Because we love to compare. Go around the world and discover that people aren’t happy with their bodies. Filipinos want to be fair-complexioned like Westerners, and so buy bleaching stuff. Westerners want to own bronzed bodies like ours, and so purchase tanning lotions.

Those with moles have them removed, while those who don’t strategically implant beauty spots.

Some people want to shed a few pounds to look like Ally McBeal, while others want to gain some baby fat to look like Drew Barrymore.

When are we ever going to stop and simply be happy with how we look? We live in a sick world, I tell you. And that sickness is comparisonitis. Take a look at wealth. When we drive our old Toyota, it really suits us fine. We feel blessed in fact when the rain pours outside and we feel snug and cozy on its faded upholstered seats. But the moment we see our own officemate (or neighbor, or buddy, or cousin, or brother) drive his sleek sky-blue, four-door, four-wheel-drive Rav4, we automatically feel like third class children of God. Next time we drive our bumpy, noisy, rusted, dilapidated Toyota (notice how all the defects come out all of a sudden?), we feel deprived, dispossessed, pariah, debased, and only a little higher than the insects of the earth.

Listen carefully. Bill Gates’ total assets are worth $60 billion. That’s more than the GNP of some small countries. Tiger Woods earns $80 million simply by smiling on TV in a Nike shirt. And the stars of the sitcom Friends are paid $50,000 per episode! My point? No matter how hard you work, there’ll still be some people who will be richer than you are.

And there’ll be some people who will be more beautiful, have more sex appeal, have more boyfriends/girlfriends, and have more problems.

Try it for once. Stop looking around. Don’t compare!

Don’t compare her nose with your nose.

Don’t compare his wife with your wife.

Don’t compare his salary with your salary.

Don’t compare her breast size with your breast size.

Don’t compare her kid’s report card with your kid’s report card.

Don’t compare his prayer group with your prayer group.

Don’t compare her/his cellulite deposits with your cellulite deposits.

Stop comparing and start living and you’ll be happier with your life.

This is crucial: The most difficult thing in the world is to be who you are not. Pretending and trying to be someone else is the official pastime of the human race. (I don’t think dogs and cats and cows and horses have this problem).

And the easiest thing in the world is to be yourself. Be happy. Live!

There must be a reason why God made you tall or short or fat or thin or bumpy all over.

Love who you are!

— By Bo Sanchez

Meditation: Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. – Hebrews 13:5

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/shoes-in-church/
https://daily-dew.com/let-go-of-the-past/
https://daily-dew.com/the-danger-of-comparison/

The Holy Alphabets –

Although things are not perfect

Because of trial or pain

Continue in thanksgiving

Do not begin to blame

Even when the times are hard

Fierce winds are bound to blow

God is forever able

Hold on to what you know

Imagine life without His love

Joy would cease to be

Keep thanking Him for all the things

Love imparts to thee

Move out of “Camp Complaining”

No weapon that is known

On earth can yield the power

Praise can do alone

Quit looking at the future

Redeem the time at hand

Start every day with worship

To “thank” is a command

Until we see Him coming

Victorious in the sky

We’ll run the race with gratitude

eXalting God most high

Yes, there’ll be good times and yes some will be bad, But…

Zion waits in glory…where none are ever sad!

Meditation: Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. – Revelation 3:10

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/the-miracle-of-a-song/
https://daily-dew.com/spiritual-vitamins-a-to-z/
https://daily-dew.com/the-blessings-of-thorns/

You shall not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities.

You shall not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass.

You shall not carry grudges, for they are the heaviest of all life’s burdens.

You shall face each problem as it comes. You can only handle one at a time anyway.

You shall not take problems to bed with you, for they make very poor bedfellows.

You shall not borrow other people’s problems. They can better care for them than you.

You shall not try to relive yesterday for good or ill, it is forever gone. Concentrate on what is happening in your life and be happy now!

You shall be a good listener, for only when you listen do you hear ideas different from your own.

You shall not become “bogged down” by frustration, for 90% of it is rooted in self-pity and will only interfere with positive action.

You shall count your blessings, never overlooking the small ones, for a lot of small blessings add up to a big one.

Meditation: Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God. – Psalm 50:23

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/the-waste-in-worry/
https://daily-dew.com/two-days-we-should-not-worry/
https://daily-dew.com/christian-ways-to-reduce-stress/

Here are some blessings we may be taking for granted:

1. If you own a Bible, you are abundantly blessed – about 1/3 of the world does not have access to one.

2. If you wake up each morning with more health than illness, you are blessed to rise and shine, to live and to serve in a new day.

3. If you have anyone on the planet, just one person that loves you and listens to you; count this as a blessing.

4. If you can freely attend a church meeting without fear, then you are more blessed than over 1/3 of the world.

5. If you have a yearning in your heart to parent a child, you are blessed because you still desire what you cannot see.

6. If you pray today or any day, you are blessed because you believe in God’s willingness to hear your prayer.

7. If you pray for someone else, you are blessed because you want to help others also.

8. If you have food in your refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof over your head, and a place to sleep; all at the same time; you are rich in this world;

9. If you have a brother or sister in Christ that will pray with you and for you, you benefit from a spiritual unity, bond and agreement, which the gates of hell cannot stand against.

10. If you have any earthly family that even halfway loves you and supports you, you are blessed beyond measure.

11. If you attend a church with a church family that offers you one word of encouragement, you are blessed with some form of fellowship.

12. If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, or some spare change in a dish someplace you are among the world’s wealthy.

13. If you can go to bed each night, knowing that God loves you, you are blessed beyond measure.

14. If you try each day to imitate our Lord Jesus Christ for even a minute, you are blessed because you show a willingness to grow up in Him.

15. If you can read this message, you are more blessed than about 1/3 of the world who cannot read at all.

16. If you have never had to endure the hardship and agony battle, imprisonment, or torture, you are blessed in indescribable measure.

17. If you have a voice to sing His praises, a voice to witness God’s love, and a voice to share the gospel, you are blessed. About 1/3 of the world do not even know who the one true God is.

18. If you can hold someone’s hand, hug another person, touch someone on the shoulder, you are blessed because you can offer God’s healing touch.

19. If you can share a word of encouragement with someone else, and do it with His love in your heart, you are blessed because you have learned how to give.

20. If you have the conviction to stand fast upon His Word and His promises, no matter what, you are blessed because you are learning patience, endurance, and tenacity.

21. If you hold up your head with a smile on your face and are truly thankful, you are blessed because most people can, but many will not.

May God Bless You And Keep You Safe.

Meditation: But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. – Philippians 3:7

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/expressing-gratitude/
https://daily-dew.com/the-power-of-gratitude/
https://daily-dew.com/gratitude-for-gods-timing/

After living what I felt was a “decent” life, my time on earth came to the end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a courthouse. The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defence table.

As I looked around I saw the “prosecutor.” He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the evilest person I have ever seen. I sat down and looked to my left and there sat My Attorney, a kind and gentle looking man whose appearance seemed so familiar to me, I felt I knew Him.

The corner door flew open and there appeared the Judge in full flowing robes. He commanded an awesome presence as He moved across the room. I couldn’t take my eyes off Him. As He took His seat behind the bench, He said, “Let us begin.”

The prosecutor rose and said, “My name is Satan and I am here to show you why this man belongs in hell.” He proceeded to tell of lies I told, things I stole, and in the past when I cheated others. Satan told of other horrible perversions once in my life and the more he spoke, the further down in my seat I sank.

I was so embarrassed, I couldn’t look at anyone, even my own Attorney; as the Devil told of sins even I had completely forgotten about. As upset as I was at Satan for telling all these things about me, I was equally upset at My Attorney who sat there silently not offering any form of defence at all. I know I was guilty of those things, but I did some good in my life – couldn’t that at least equal out part of the harm I’d done?

Satan finished with a fury and said, “This man belongs in hell. He is guilty of all I have charged and there is not a person who can prove otherwise.”

When it was His turn, My Attorney first asked if He might approach the bench. The Judge allowed this despite the strong objection of Satan and beckoned Him to come forward. As He got up and started walking, I was able to see Him in His full splendour. I realized why He seemed so familiar; this was Jesus representing me, my Lord and my Saviour.

He stopped at the bench and softly said to the Judge, “Hi, Dad,” then He turned to address the court. “Satan was correct in saying this man sinned. I won’t deny any of these allegations. And, yes, the wage of sin is death; and this man deserves to be punished.”

Jesus took a deep breath and turned to His Father with outstretched arms and proclaimed, “However, I died on the cross so this person might have eternal life and he has accepted Me as his Saviour, so he is Mine.”

My Lord continued with, “His name is written in the Book of Life and no one can snatch him from Me. Satan still does not understand yet. This man is not to be given justice, but rather mercy.”

As Jesus sat down, He quietly paused, looked at His Father and said, “There is nothing else that needs to be done. I’ve done it all.”

The Judge lifted His mighty hand and slammed the gavel down. The following words bellowed from His lips… “This man is free. The penalty for him was already paid in full. Case dismissed”

As my Lord led me away, I could hear Satan ranting and raving, “I won’t give up, I will win the next one.”

I asked Jesus as He gave me my instructions where to go next, “Have you ever lost a case?” Christ lovingly smiled and said, “Everyone that comes to Me and asked Me to represent them, received the same verdict as you, “FORGIVEN ALL.”

Meditation: Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. – John 8:36

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/judge-gently-2/
https://daily-dew.com/delay-judgement/
https://daily-dew.com/be-gentle-in-judgement/

The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup perfectly applied, even though she is legally blind, moved to a nursing home today. Her husband of 70 years recently passed away, making the move necessary.

After many hours of waiting patiently in the lobby of the nursing home, she smiled sweetly when told her room was ready.

As she manoeuvred her walker to the elevator, I provided a visual description of her tiny room, including the eyelet sheets that had been hung on her window. “I love it,” she stated with the enthusiasm of an eight-year-old having just been presented with a new puppy.

“Mrs Jones, you haven’t seen the room …. just wait.”

“That doesn’t have anything to do with it,” she replied. “Happiness is something you decide on ahead of time. Whether I like my room or not doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged… it’s how I arrange my mind.

I already decided to love it. It’s a decision I make every morning when I wake up. I have a choice; I can spend the day in bed recounting the difficulty I have with the parts of my body that no longer work, or get out of bed and be thankful for the ones that do. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes open I’ll focus on the new day and all the happy memories I’ve stored away… just for this time in my life.

Old age is like a bank account … you withdraw from what you’ve put in… So, the advice to you would be to deposit a lot of happiness in the bank account of memories.

-Author Unknown

Meditation: He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. – Ecclesiastes 3:11

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/abc-of-happiness/
https://daily-dew.com/rules-for-happiness/
https://daily-dew.com/happiness-is-the-way/

One day, a small opening appeared in a cocoon; a man sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole.

Then, it seems to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could not go any further.

So the man decided to help the butterfly: he took a pair of scissors and opened the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a withered body, it was tiny and shrivelled wings.

The man continued to watch because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would open, enlarge and expand, to be able to support the butterfly’s body, and become firm.

Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a withered body and shrivelled wings. It never was able to fly.

What the man, in his kindness, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were nature’s way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings, so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon. But by depriving it of that natural course of struggles, he had incapacitated the butterfly for life.

Sometimes, struggles are exactly what we need. If we were allowed to go through life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as we could have been. We would never be able to fly.

I asked for strength…

but I was given difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for wisdom…

but I was given problems to solve.

I asked for prosperity…

but I was given a brain and brawn to work.

I asked for courage…..

but I was given obstacles to overcome.

I asked for love…

and I was given troubled people to help.

I asked for favours…

But I was given opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted…

But I got everything I needed.

Live life without fear; confront all obstacles knowing you can overcome them.

Meditation: Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/the-quilt/
https://daily-dew.com/struggles-of-life/
https://daily-dew.com/dead-ducks-dont-flutter/

Christian Ways To Reduce Stress

An Angel says, “Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.”

1. Pray

2. Go to bed on time.

3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.

4. Say No to projects that won’t fit into your time schedule or that will compromise your mental health.

5. Delegate tasks to capable others.

6. Simplify and unclutter your life.

7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)

8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.

9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don’t lump the hard things all together.

10. Take one day at a time.

11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety. If you can’t do anything about a situation, forget it.

12. Live within your budget; don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases.

13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.

14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.

15. Do something for the Kid in You every day.

16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.

17. Get enough rest.

18. Eat right.

19 Get organized so everything has its place.

20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.

21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.

22. Every day, find time to be alone.

23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don’t wait until it’s time to go to bed to try and pray.

24. Make friends with Godly people.

25. Keep a folder of favourite scriptures on hand.

26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good “Thank you Jesus.”

27. Laugh.

28. Laugh some more!

29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.

30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).

31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).

32. Sit on your ego.

33 Talk less; listen more.

34. Slow down.

35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.

36. Every night before bed, think of one thing you’re grateful for that you’ve never been grateful for before. God has a way of turning things around for you.

Meditation: Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble. – 2 Peter 1:10

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/the-stress-of-life/
https://daily-dew.com/ways-to-reduce-stress-2/
https://daily-dew.com/too-blessed-to-be-stressed/

10 Rules for a Blessed Day

1. TODAY I WILL NOT STRIKE BACK

If someone is rude, if someone is impatient, if someone is unkind, I will not respond in a like manner.

2. TODAY I WILL ASK GOD TO BLESS MY ‘ENEMY’

If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. I understand “enemy” could be a family member, neighbour, co-worker or stranger.

3. TODAY I WILL BE CAREFUL ABOUT WHAT I SAY

I will carefully choose and guard my words being certain that I do not spread gossip.

4. TODAY I WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE

I will find ways to help share the burden of another person.

5. TODAY I WILL FORGIVE . . .

I will forgive any hurts or injuries that come my way.

6. TODAY I WILL DO SOMETHING KIND FOR SOMEONE, (BUT I WILL DO IT IN SECRET)

I will reach out anonymously and bless the life of another.

7. TODAY I WILL TREAT OTHERS THE WAY I WISH TO BE TREATED

I will practice the golden rule. “Do Unto others as I would have them do unto me” – with EVERYONE I encounter.

8. TODAY I WILL RAISE THE SPIRITS OF SOMEONE WHO IS DISCOURAGED

My smile, my words, my expression of support, can make the difference to someone who is wrestling with life.

9. TODAY I WILL NURTURE MY BODY

I will eat less. I will eat only healthy foods. I will thank God for my body.

10. TODAY I WILL GROW SPIRITUALLY

I will spend a little more time in prayer today. I will begin reading something spiritual or inspirational; I will find a quiet place (at some point during this day) and listen to God’s voice.

We learn three principles about loving our neighbour: (1) lack of love is often easy to justify, even though it is never right; (2) our neighbour is anyone of any race, creed, or social background who is in need; and (3) love means acting to meet the person’s needs. Wherever you live, there are needy people close by. There is no good reason for refusing to help.

Remember, today is a gift from God so treat it preciously.

Meditation: He answered: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ – Luke 10:27

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also read:
https://daily-dew.com/no-excuse-sunday/
https://daily-dew.com/every-day-is-christmas/
https://daily-dew.com/good-way-to-start-the-day/

I was but a youth and thoughtless,

As all youths are apt to be;

Though I had a Christian mother

Who had taught me carefully.



There came a time when pleasure

Of the world came to allure,

And I no more sought the guidance

Of her love so good and pure.



Her tender admonitions fell

But lightly on my ear,

And for the gentle warnings

I felt an inward sneer.



But Mother would not yield her boy

To Satan’s sinful sway,

And though I spurned her counsel

She knew a better way.



She made my room an altar,

A place of secret prayer,

And there she took her burden

And left it in His care.



And morning, noon and evening

By that humble bedside low,

She sought the aid of Him who

Understands a mother’s woe.



And I went my way unheeding,

Careless of the life I led,

Until one day I noticed

Prints of elbows on my bed.



Then I saw that she had been there

Praying for her wayward boy,

Who for love of worldly pleasure

Would her peace of mind destroy.



Long the conflict raged within me,

Sin against my Mother’s prayers,

Sin must yield – for Mother never

While she daily met Him there.



And her constant love and patience

Were like coals upon my head,

Together with the imprints

Of her elbows on my bed.



And so at last the fight was won,

And I to Christ was led,

And Mother’s prayers were answered

By her elbows on my bed.

Meditation: if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14

You will succeed in Jesus Name!

Also Read;
https://daily-dew.com/good-way-to-start-the-day/
https://daily-dew.com/10-rules-for-a-blessed-day/