Day 27 of the Truth Dare

Happy Thanksgiving!
You and I will be as thankful as we choose to be.

Learning to live in Thanks is like one big circle...
Living a life of thanksgiving is a progression that begins with our thoughts, which produce our attitude. Our attitude comes out in what we say. What we say affects how we live. How we live is determined by what we give. Think, Speak, Live, Give.

Thanks Thinking
Be transformed by the renewing of your mind ( Romans 12:2)

We demolish every thought that goes against the knowledge of God ( 2 Cor 10:5)

We bring our thoughts into obedience to Christ ( 2 Cor 10:5)

Whatever is good or praiseworthy...think about such things ( Phil 4:8)

Thanks Speaking
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.(Eph 5:19-20)
Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. ( James 3:10)


Thanks Living
Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus ( 1 Thes 5:16-18)

If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, "Love your neighbor as yourself." you are doing right. (James 2:8)

Rejoice in the Lord always. ( Phil 4:4)

Do not be anxious about anything ( Phil 4:6)

For in him we live and move and have our being. ( Acts 17:28)

Thanks Giving
Be very careful, then, how you live...not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity. ( Eph 5:15)

Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
(Luke 6:38)


Praise Prayer/ Psalm 5:1-3
Give ear to my words, O LORD,
consider my sighing,
Listen to my cry for help,
my King and my God,
for to you I pray.
In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my
requests before you
and wait in expectation.

Truth Dare
James 2:20
"Faith without deeds is useless."

Challenge Steps
Today practice your faith by paying attention to Truth.

• Think on these things: what is true and good.
  
• Speak what is kind: bless others with your mouth
  
• Live in Love: extend yourself beyond yourself...be patient and kind
  
• Give to others: treat others how you wish to be treated

Daily Prayer ( today taken from Tommy Newberry, the 4:8 principle)
Lord protect me from the temptation to complain, condemn or focus on what is wrong with things. Instead elevate my thinking and open my eyes so that I see your presence in all situations. I want to appreciate the abundance that surrounds me and activate the joy that is hidden within me.
In Jesus name,
Amen

4:30 PM...just settling down with some tea, and happened to notice the quote on the tea bag tag:
"The ones that give, get back in kind."
Went hand in hand with today's Truth Dare!

Day 26 of the Truth Dare

Thanks...Giving

D.L. Moody, founder of the Moody Bible Institute, said, " Do all the good you can, to all the people you can, in all the ways you can, as long as you can"

Being generous means keeping your eyes open to opportunities to give to everyone all around you. Life's most persistent request is, "What am I doing for others? How am I living towards others?"
Jesus had his heart towards God, and always had his hand towards man.

The discipline of Generosity ( taken from John Maxell, Make Today Count)

• Value people: This means treating everyone with respect.
• Know what people value: This means listening and seeking to understand others.
• Make myself more valuable: This means growing in order to give, because I cannot give what I don not possess.
• Do things that God values: Since he unconditionally loves people, so must I.

Praise Prayer/ Psalm 145:13-16
The LORD upholds all those who fall
and lifts up all who are bowed down.
The eyes of all look to you,
and you give them their food at the proper time.
You open your hand and satisfy the desire
of every living thing.

Truth Dare
Luke 6:38
Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Challenge Steps
Look for ways to give...

• a kind word
• a helping hand
• a monetary help
• a smile
• a sincere compliment ( catch people doing good and tell them!)
• a hug
• a call
• an email
• a text of thankfulness
• anything that demonstrates giving something "good" to someone else, because PEOPLE have value to God

Daily Prayer
Lord, I thank you for your love for me. I am amazed that even in my weakness, mistakes, and stupid stuff, you still love me. I realize it's because you value those you have made. You valued us enough to die for us that we might be born-again into a spiritual rebirth. I want to remember that you value each person like that. Help me to extend grace, love and giving to everyone this season.