CLEAR THE TEMPLE!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE’S: “When they arrived back in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple and began to drive out the merchants and their customers.” Mark 11:15 —– “He taught them, Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple will be called a place of prayer for all the nations, but you have turned it into a den of thieves.’ ” Mark 11:17

TODAY’S MESSAGE: When we accept Jesus into our lives, we accept great responsibility. God sends the Holy Spirit to come to reside within us. Our bodies become the temple of the living God. Our bodies are no different than the temple that Jesus visited in Jerusalem on that day with his disciples. It is to be a place of prayer and goodness and not of worldly ideas floating around in our heads. Our hearts are to be made clean, and our lives changed. Many years ago, when I accepted Jesus, I came into the relationship as a heavy smoker. The Holy Spirit began to convict me of that bad habit beginning on day one. I pondered the idea that my body was the temple of God and that my bad habit was doing nothing short of destroying his temple. However, the habit was hard to break. But as I went on and continued to develop my relationship with Jesus, the conviction of my smoking habit began to overwhelm me, and I took my cigarettes to the burn barrel and threw them away. Was that an easy thing to do? No, it was not! But my relationship with the Lord was stronger than my habit. My prayer time each day was filled with the guilt that I was not doing everything to make my life different. Each time I would take a smoke I would wonder whether those around me were seeing me as a good representative of Jesus or seeing me as a hypocrite. Smoking and Jesus just didn’t go together. I had begun to clear God’s temple of the rubbish in my life, but I had not yet thrown out that particular bad habit. We are all tempted in life. We all have things that try to drive us away from the Lord. But as we continue to grow in Christ, we become more sensitive to what he wants of us. He understands that our relationship with him takes time. But over time, we will begin reflecting his characteristics and not our own. There is always time each day to do a little cleaning in the temple. JESUS IS LORD! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

JESUS BECAME MAN!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: ” Because God’ children are human beings – made of flesh and blood – the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil who had the power of death.” Hebrews 2:14 ——– “Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing; he is able to help us when we are being tested.” Hebrews 2:18

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Jesus the Son of God was asked to perform the most difficult task possible. It was by being born human and dying as a human, that Jesus would be able to save you and me from the power of death and destruction. God was the creator of all good in this universe. The devil was the creator of sin and evil. The devil and his sinful ways use death as a cruel weapon in this world and it always wins. In order for the power of sin to be broken, Jesus entered this world as a human being, having all the characteristics of humanness just as you and I. He had to be made human in order to die as a sacrifice for us. Because Jesus came into this world and walked the steps that we walk, and then died on our behalf, sin was broken. By sacrificing his human life here on earth, he offered us the forgiveness of sin just by trusting and believing in him. There was no other way. Had Jesus decided that this was too much and had told God that he would rather not go to hell and back for us, our lives here on earth would be so much different today. Due to his walk through his earthly struggles, problems, persecution and death, he is able to help each of us with our problems. It is necessary that we recognize the magnitude of this sacrifice. It saved us! All we have to do is accept Jesus as our Lord and Savio, trust him and continue to believe. Yes, we will all die, and our spirits will live for eternity. However, it is our choice as to whether we will live in the eternal presence of God in heaven or in the eternal presence of the devil in hell. We should thank and praise Jesus every day for what he has done for you and me. He sacrificed the fullest so that we can live. JESUS IS LORD! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What is your mission?

GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: ” For many are called but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14 ———- ” You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-39

TODAY’S MESSAGE: There are people in the world today that believe they can do all the things of the world, have fun, drink and be jolly and live lives that are not accounted for, and then at the last-minute, go to God and be forgiven and allowed into his Kingdom. The thoughts of those people are very dangerous. The Lord makes it very clear that it is not that easy to get through the pearly gates. He tells us in Matthew 22:14 that many are called but only a few are chosen. I would certainly not want to put my eternal life on the edge of this cliff and allow myself to be so close to hell. It is important that we train ourselves up in his Holy Word. We must consider what he wants of us and learn how to live our lives in such a way. If we are continually living in the world, it will not be easy to change our ways in a moment’s notice and suddenly be a what God wants us to be. We are to love the Lord with all of heart, mind and soul. We are to love God with every part of our being. This includes our emotions from our heart, our thoughts and understanding from our mind and the very essence of our spirit(soul). Because we are all born sinners it takes time to be able to change our ways. When we meet Christ Jesus on a personal level we invite him into our heart. We are giving up the ways of this world and entering into a contract with our God in heaven, by loving his son with every part of our existence. This does not mean that a person laying on the death bed cannot accept Christ and enter into his eternal Kingdom. This is quite possible. However, not everyone will have that opportunity. After living in the world for so long, many will have hardened hearts and will not be able to change in the last moments of their lives. We must remember the sacrifice Jesus made when he died on the cross. He did so, so that you and I would not have to. His sacrifice is greater than any we are asked to make. It is time today to get your ticket for your admission to the greatest event you will ever attend. It is time to meet Jesus on a personal level and assure yourself of eternal life. Jesus loves you and wants very much to enter your heart. Take the time, learn about his ways and then get as close to Jesus as you can. JESUS IS LORD! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life?

LIVING IN THE SHADOW!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: ” Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

TODAY’S MESSAGE: When we were born into our earthly families we were born into their households. We became valued members of their lives. Their most valued duty was to keep us, as a newborn child, protected. It was our mom and dad who were always watching over us to protect us from anything evil. We became a member of the family with all the rights and protections they provided. It is the same with God in Heaven. When we come to the Lord Jesus and accepted Him as our Lord and Savior, we began to live under his roof. We were re-born into his household and became shareholders of all the rights and protections he provides. His objective is to protect us and provide for us. It matters not where we go or what we are doing our rightful provider and protector is always with us. We are never out of his sight. As we begin living in his shadow He is at our fingertips whenever we need him. There is no problem too big or any situation that we cannot handle as long as we are living under the shadow of our God in heaven. It is through our acceptance of His Son, Jesus Christ, that we have been introduced to our living God as members of his holy family and are to receive all rights and protections he provides. It is by faith that you and I continue to be strong in our trust. It is by our faith that we are capable of living our lives in the shadow of our Lord God. He loves us so much that he provided us with another avenue to eternal life. It is Jesus our personal Lord and Savior! JESUS IS LORD! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What could you do differently?

REACH OUT AND PRAY!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “You have heard that the law of Moses says, ‘ Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you.’ ” Matthew 5: 43-44

TODAY’S MESSAGE: We have very difficult assignments as displayed by Jesus Christ. We are to love our enemies and to pray for them. It doesn’t matter how badly they have persecuted us we are still to love them and to go the prayer for them. Just as Jesus did when he walked the earth, we are to go into the trenches of life and meet those who differ from us and may even hate us. We are to bring the word to each and make sure they hear the good news of salvation and eternal life. This becomes difficult because our human nature tells us to do just the opposite. It is our worldly nature to hate those who hate us. It is our way to hurt those who hurt us. But that is not the way of Christ. He healed the sick and prayed for his enemies. He never persecuted those who disagreed with him, nor did he talk bad about them behind their backs. He did nothing short of showing love for all and continued to live the life that his Father in heaven sent him to do. If you and I do not carry the Holy Word of God and his Salvation Message to the world around us, then how will they hear it? It is our lives and the way we live them that become the outlet for God to use in this world. Yes, God could do it on his own, but he instead has chosen to use us as his instruments. It is his will that we as his children put ourselves out there and show the unsaved the way to eternal life. Jesus is love. He is not hate and persecution. Our assignment is not an easy one. But it is one of necessity and of extreme urgency. We are to love and not hate and to do good and not persecute. JESUS IS LORD! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say?

DON’T BECOME SO BUSY YOU CANNOT RECEIVE HIS BLESSINGS!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “My cup overflows with blessingsPsalm 23:5

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Is it possible to become so busy with our own lives that we are able to shut out the message and the blessings from our Lord Jesus? Is it possible that we are able to shy away from the most important aspect of our lives and instead put our focus on ourselves and our daily activities? It may seem surprising to many but the answer to these questions is a resounding YES! We do it all of the time. God is rich in blessings. He loves us so much that he is ready, willing and does pour blessings over us each day. However, we become so involved with our earthly lives that we sometimes don’t recognize, nor do we accept what our Lord is doing for us. We are blessed daily with things that we just shrug off because we don’t take the time to focus on what our God has done and is doing in our lives. We are blessed with the food on our tables. We are blessed with our earthly possessions that we would not have without the abilities and opportunities given to us by our Lord God. We are blessed with the children we have received and blessed with the opportunity to raise them. We are blessed to have vehicles we can drive and with the employment we have to provide the best for our families. We are blessed with the houses we live in, and the people we meet and develop relationships with. We are blessed with our families, and we are blessed with the greatest and most generous God we can have. He blessed us by giving his one and only Son to die a most inhumane death on that cross so that you and I could have life. We are blessed every day to be alive with the opportunity to spread the message of salvation through the death of Jesus to others. It is time to take a step back and begin to thank our God in heaven for all of the blessings we entertain every day. It is time to stop taking these blessings for granted and begin to give our God the praise and the glory he so richly deserves. Yes, it is time to give our God our attention and to focus on Him and not the world around us. We must remember that without Him and his blessings our lives would be much different. We are so blessed for what we have, no matter how much. It is he who gives us the opportunities and the blessings in our lives. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

Daily writing prompt
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?

CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE STRENGTH OF GOD IN HEAVEN!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “But the Lord will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.” Psalm 34:22 ———- ” The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.” Psalm 34:19

TODAY’S MESSAGE: The world we live in is full of confusion. Every direction we turn there are things happening that seem to defy the way we have always lived our lives. In many cases we do not know which way to turn or who we should listen to. We seem to never hear the truth. On one hand we are being told what we want to hear but on the other hand what we are being told is not what is being done. Our Lord God has direction for us. He spells out his thoughts and his promises for those who have the faith to believe and receive. He tells us that for those who believe, receive and live their lives in servitude to Him, he will then save us from the existing confusion in our lives. He tells us that a righteous person, one who follows the Lord, and lives according to his ways, will continue have troubles. There are problems for everyone who lives in the world. However, as followers of Christ Jesus we have a safety net that will catch us when we fall. We have a refuge where we can go when we need a place of comfort. Jesus is the answer. It does not matter how large our problem is he is always there to wrap his arms around us and keep us safe. We all have a purpose, and we all have duties to perform for our Lord. If we are still living upon this earth, then we are not finished. It is time to concentrate on the answer to our problems rather than the problems themselves. The devil and the world offer us wonderful and beautiful things but then will pull right from under us. Jesus offers us salvation and eternal life. There is a purpose and a learning experience through everything we encounter. It is time to keep moving forward with our focus on Jesus and the answer rather than the problems which will help to create greater sin in our lives. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What is the greatest gift someone could give you?

LIVING BY GOD’S WORD!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “People do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3

TODAY’S MESSAGE: For our physical bodies to continue to live we must nourish them each day. We must be sure to replenish our bodies with the right kind of foods and also with the rest that they require. However, we are more than just our physical bodies. We are spirits and our spirits need as much care as our bodies do. We, as spiritual beings, need nourishment from our God above. We need to be replenished by the Lord’s Word. We need to fill up our tanks with spiritual nourishment just as our human bodies need filling with worldly nourishment. We need more than the physical things of this world to live a full and joyous life. It is vital that we listen and be doers of God’s Word. Before we can be fully engrained within his will, we must know what he wants of us and how we can accomplish his desires. In Matthew 4:4 Jesus tells Satan, during the time Satan was tempting him, that his obedience to God’s Word is most important and that food alone cannot be our livelihood. God wants us to satisfy our spiritual needs through studying his Word and living our lives in accordance with his ways. He wants us to be focused on our spiritual lives and to continue walk toward Him every day. He loves us and never leaves us. He is always guiding us in the right direction. It is important that we, as God’s children look to him for nourishment and not to the world. If we do, our Lord will provide for us in every need we have, whether physical or spiritual. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

Daily writing prompt
What colleges have you attended?

SEPARATE YOURSELF!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Don’t be afraid, just trust me.” Mark 5:36 —– ” And as Christ’s soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in the affairs of this life, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army.” 2 Timothy 2:4

TODAY’S MESSAGE: As we begin our journey with Christ, we may have a hard time committing ourselves to the way Jesus wants us to live. We may continue to have one foot in the world and the other with Jesus. When we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, he wants all of us and not just a part. We are to commit totally to his ways and his words. Fear will attack us and make us wonder what others will think of our new life. Embarrassment will fight against us and try to make us turn our lives back around. Fear and worry will lead us back in the direction from which we came, and we will soon be settled once again in our old ways. A total commitment to the Lord is just that, a total commitment. We are not to allow ourselves to be filled with the doubts of the world. We are not to be unfaithful to the Lord while continuing to be faithful to the ways of the world. However, we must live in the world so just what are we to do? It is important to keep ourselves close to the God’s Holy Word. We must know and try to understand what his ways are and then apply them to our lives. We are to pray and continue to talk with the Lord on a regular basis. Jesus must become our life. Our faith must grow. For it to grow we must continue to water it and feed it with constant study and meditation in his word. For some of us this will be a great difference in our lives. Those around us will take notice rather quickly and may begin to ask questions. Our new ways of living will open doors for others who may be searching for something solid to hang on to. We must become separated from the ways of this world. We must throw away doubts, fears and worries. We must be able to better recognize those around us who are putting obstacles in our ways and are trying to hinder our journey. We have been enlisted in God’s army. It is He that gives us direction, faith and trust. It is He who we are to listen to and not the world. As a part of His team, we are well prepared and well equipped. It is not an easy task to follow Jesus, but it does lead us to a much more joyful and fulfilling life. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
Do you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you?

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THE FULLNESS OF GOD IN HEAVEN!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: For in Christ the fullness of God lives in a human body, and you are complete through your union with Christ. He is the Lord over every ruler and authority in the universe.” Colossians 2:9-10

TODAY’S MESSAGE: There have been questions throughout the history of mankind about the nature and presence of God in heaven. When Jesus came into the world, we were able to see the fullness of our God through Him. The words that came from Jesus and the actions he displayed, as he walked and taught, were all representative of God himself. The love that our God in heaven has for us was completely put on display through Jesus and how he lived. He healed, restored, forgave, saved and died because of his love for each of us. Jesus is a true reflection of his Father who sent him. He believed in his Father and showed that by the sacrifice he made upon the cross. Jesus has the same thoughts, actions, beliefs, love, patience, understanding, wisdom and strength that our God in heaven has. It is through Jesus that we see the wholeness and perfect picture of our God in heaven. It is through the actions of Christ that we are able to understand how our God thinks and how he wants us to live our lives. We are all given a free will. It is up to each of us to decide how our eternity will be spent. The death of Jesus has taken our place on that cross if we just accept and believe. We have been given Jesus to be able to communicate with our God. It is through Jesus that we develop relationships with God and are recognized as his child. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we become complete. JESUS IS LORD! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

BEGINNING WITH TOMORROW’S MESSAGE WE WILL BEGIN TO SEND THEM OUT IN THE EVENING INSTEAD OF THE MORNING. WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU WHO FOLLOW AND READ THESE MESSAGES. THANKYOU! BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES, PTL.

Daily writing prompt
What are your biggest challenges?

WELCOME THE WORD OF GOD WITH OPEN ARMS!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “To those who are open to my teaching, more understanding, will be given. But to those who are not listening, even what they have will be taken away.” Matthew 4:25 —– “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline. So, you must never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord.” 2 Timothy 1:7&8

TODAY’S MESSAGE: We belong to the strongest army ever defined. We have the greatest and strongest leader that there ever has been or ever will be. We belong the army of the Living God in Heaven. When we accept his great offering of Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are taking the oath to stand tall and strong within his army and never look back. As we go through his training, we are taught to better understand his words and thoughts. We are taught how to pray and receive the fruits of his answers. We are taught about the Holy Spirit and just how he functions in our lives and how we are to lean upon him for guidance. Our spirit becomes stronger because God strengthens it with power, love and self-discipline. Fear begins to fade from our thoughts and confidence begins to take over. We put on our uniform consisting of the full armor of God so that we are able to march into battle each day without fear of being harmed. We are given our orders which consists of spreading the salvation message to all the world. We are taught to put Jesus first in our lives and live in such a way that shows the stripes we earn within his army. We are to walk among those of the world with our heads held high and with a love and peace that will begin to flow to those around us. You and I are involved in a spiritual warfare that has been ongoing since the beginning of creation. For those who have not joined God’s army there will be great confusion, much fear and no future. It is up to you and me to do our jobs and make those in our own little worlds aware of what Jesus did for us when going to that cross. He was sacrificed for you and me to be able to live. He had his hands and feet nailed to the cross so that you and I could have a chance at eternal life. The choice is ours. It is time to choose between eternal life with God almighty or death with the devil in hell. JESUS IS LORD! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What are your biggest challenges?

I DO!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:Pursue a goldly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.” 1 Timothey 6:11

TODAY’S MESSAGE: I do believe in my God in heaven! I do trust in all of his ways! I do have a faith that is unwavering. I do understand that the riches I receive from my Lord God are eternal and I am richer than I can ever be on this earth with worldly riches. Believing and trusting are in separatable. It is important to make our Lord real in our lives. We cannot do that unless we are living in this world with a faith that will take us to new heights in our beliefs. We are unable to understand his ways without prayer and thanksgiving. It is impossible to live a life of joy without personally knowing Christ Jesus. It is impossible to live in the love of Christ without knowing him. We are to be able to set down and have conversations with him and trust that he is listening to our every word. We must be able to believe in his power and know without doubt that he is working in our lives. We must take a deep dive into his ways and pursue the godly life he is expecting of us. Our Lord loves us more than we can ever imagine. With a complete trust in him we will never be fearful or doubt him again. Loving our Lord is not a religion but a way of life. When we live it, we become overcomers and can live with joy, peace, and better understanding. No, we will never understand everything our Lord does or the reasons for the ways he does things, but he will help us along the way by supporting us with the tools he provides. He provides to us the Sword of the Spirit, the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the Gospel of Peace, the Shield of Faith, and the Helmet of Salvation. He protects every part of our physical and spiritual being. If you have not accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, it is time to say “I Do! He is standing at the door knocking. It is time to invite him in and begin living a life of eternal salvations. JESUS IS LORD. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What makes you feel nostalgic?

THROW AWAY IMPATIENCE!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Don’t be impatient for the Lord to act! Travel steadily along his path; he will honor you, giving you the land. You will see the wicked destroyed.” Psalm 37:34

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Impatience is not a virtue that is given to us by God. We get into a hurry and often get ourselves into trouble because we feel that we cannot wait. If we let patience go by the wayside, then we will often miss what God is saying to us and will then make unwise decisions. Our Lord tells us to continue to steadily walk along his path and keep our focus on Him. We are not to change our focus to our problems and then find ourselves wandering around in the tall grass of confusion. Instead, we are to pray, meditate and be patient. When we pray it sometimes takes the Lord time to answer us. We then need patience. The reasons for his delay are many, but most often it is because our timing in not right. Our God in heaven has the whole picture set before Him. He knows what we need in life and just when we need it. Lives affect lives. Our life and the way we live it will affect someone else. We must stay patient in receiving answers from God because he knows just the right time to answer. When we focus on our Lord, patience will help us to grow, but when we begin to stray by focusing on the problem, then impatience begins to take over. It is time to throw impatience away, stay on the path the Lord has given us and continue to trust in Him. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What relationships have a positive impact on you?

JESUS DID MORE THAN TALK; HE MADE THINGS HAPPEN!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith and your purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

TODAY’S MESSAGE: As Jesus walked this earth, he did much more than just set down and talk about the scriptures. He lived in such a way that others would follow him. He performed miracles and he lived his life the way he taught and preached. He lived in love and purity. He cared for the sick and those with deformities. He lived a life that could not be denied, even by the Pharisees and the Sadducees. The message he carried with him was full of life. Everywhere he travelled he took away sickness and disease to make the lives of others easier. Through his actions and his life, he was able to obtain the faith of others. The faith of those around him became so strong that they eventually died terrible deaths before they would ever deny him.

The world we live in today is not much different than in Jesus’s time. He is still with us, in Spirit rather than in human form. He still performs miracles and heals people. However, he also allows us to go through temptations, sicknesses and sadness so that we can also develop and grow in a faith that will be unwavering. Our lives, too, are to representative of Jesus. We also are to be loving, kind and generous. We are to be wise in the Lord, know the scripture and be able to live our faith which must be undeniable. We also must be more than just talk. We must be able to make things happen. We must reach out to those who need Christ and offer the living, breathing salvation message he gives us. We must offer Jesus to all, by not only showing and talking the scriptures, but also by living the way the scriptures tell us. Our lives must be a showcase in a culture that is not of faith and trust in God. We must not try to live in the world sometimes and in Jesus when it suits us. We must commit to one and not the other. Which have you chosen? PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

EFFECTIVENESS FOR GOD DEPENDS ON DIVINE POWER AND NOT HUMAN TEMPERAMENT!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline. So, you must never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord.” 2 Timothy 1:7 & 8

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Our Lord has created you and me in separate and unique ways. Some of us have strong personalities and others are more laid back and even sometimes call bashful. However, we all have the same assignment. We are to be great witnesses on behalf of our Lord God in heaven. We have been created in our own special way for our own unique way of presenting Christ Jesus to others. If it were left up to us as humans, some of us would never talk about Jesus for fear of what others would think of us. Others would be fearful of what might be done to them. Still others might believe that they are so perfect that they may not believe in Jesus at all. What must be understood is that God is in control and not you and me. It is He who decides what we say, when we say it and to whom we say it. Our message is not determined by who we are, what our temperament dictates or by our own thoughts and words. It is, however, dictated by our Lord. As we begin to listen to him, we begin to learn from him. Fear and doubt will fall by the wayside and his love and strength begin to flow through us. He builds our confidence and fills us with his mighty words and compassion for talking about his salvation message. It is by his Holy Spirit that we are guided to the right people at the right time and with the right words. It is up to each of us to take the first step. We must first trust in him and begin to put his message first in our own lives. He loves us. He has created us all in his own image. We are who we are for a reason, and he will help us to deliver his message in the way he has planned. let us all stay strong by daily prayer, daily bible readings and continuous praise and glorification of our Lord God in heaven! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

Daily writing prompt
How have your political views changed over time?

DEFEATING THE GREAT SEPARATION!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, shouting your name in glorious songs.” Psalm 66:4 ————– ” This is good and pleases God our Savior, for he wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth, for there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and people. He is the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone.” 1 Timothy 2: 3-6

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Just what is the Great Separation? It is the great divide between our God in heaven and his children upon this earth. It is God’s desire that not one person be left behind to burn in hell. It is his desire that all will accept Jesus and have eternal life. This, however, will not be the case. We know by the scriptures the fate of this world, and that there will be those who reject his offer of eternal life. There are people who will go about their daily routines never giving thought to the one who offered his life in order to purchase them with his blood. They will go about their lives with the idea they are in charge and that nothing can stop them. After all, they are totally in charge of their own lives. What can possibly go wrong? They first need to understand that they are no match for the devil of this world. He will crush them with the slight of his hand and take them to hell with him. He is the great deceiver and will deceive as many as possible. The bible tells us that even some of the elect will be deceived in the end days. God has given us each a free will. He did this so that you and I would come to him voluntarily, making our own decision to do so, and not because he is demanding us to make that choice. Just as you and I go to the store to purchase items, Jesus went to the cross to purchase you and me. His death gives us a chance to close the great separation in our own lives and follow him. It is our responsibility, while we continue to be a part of this world, to present to others the message of Jesus. We are not to push his message down their throats but instead present it in the way God wants the message presented. We are to live our lives that show his tenderness, love and patience for others. We are to be prepared to answer questions when asked about our faith. We should be prayerful and praise our God every day in order to be prepared to take on the devil and the world in general. The desire of our Lord God is to save as many in this world as possible. There is no evil too large that God will not forgive, if a person will just commit to Jesus. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like?

JOYOUS OPPORTUNITIES!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith is tested your endurance has a chance to grow.” James 1:2-3

TODAY’S MESSAGE: We are told to be joyful in our troubled times. We are to love those who hate us and be patient with those who oppose us. Just what does it mean when the bible tells us that troubled times are opportunities for joy. Just what does it mean to be joyful? Joy is a condition of life. It does not come and go as happiness does. Instead, we live in joy. Joy has a way of transcending us. There is no happiness in troubles, but joy can share the same space with troubled times. Joy is a way of life. It is a way that we conduct ourselves at all times. When we are attacked by evil our joy can be what helps us to overcome. Joy has nothing to do with happiness but instead can be described as a sacrifice in our lives. Joy leads us into the fight with problems and helps us to overcome. Every time troubles appear in our lives; we have a chance to show case our joy and how we live our lives. Jesus wasn’t happy all of the time. However, he lived in joy. He was loving toward all; he was patient with the those who were not patient and he cared for the needs of all. He may have been unhappy about the way others were persecuting him, but joy gave him the ability to still love them and pray to God for them. You and I are no different. Joy will always be with us. It becomes a part of us and becomes our way of living among others. It allows us to at times be dissatisfied with others and at the same time continue to love them and pray for them. As happiness comes and goes, joy is with us always. Let us all have joy, live joy and provide joy to others. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What is your all time favorite automobile?

SEE OTHERS THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5 ——-“never get tired of doing good.” 2 Thessalonians 3:13

TODAY’S MESSAGE: It is sometimes very difficult to maneuver through this world with a kind heart and a message of love and peace. The world itself does not allow for that and therefore, makes it difficult to live our lives with the kindness of our Lord and Savior Jesus. As we travel through God’s word, we begin see and we can reflect upon the ways of Christ. We can see the way his journey took place and just how he walked and maneuvered his way through the world during his 33 years on this earth. We are able to see the compassion he had for others. We can see the spirit of love he had for those around him. We can see the power of the peace he generated to others when he was around. We can make our travels on this earth much like those of Jesus, if we just remember to put into action his ways when we deal with things of this world. We must be willing to stand out and be noticed, as his ways are a direct opposite of the ways of the world. We must be willing to be compassionate to those who need it even if it means harm to us. We must be able to love others when their love toward us is hatred. When we live our lives through the eyes of Jesus we see things differently. We begin to have compassion and begin to understand how he loved even those who were putting him to death. We can begin to see how he showed compassion to the sick and gave out love to all with whom he came in contact. If we remember how Jesus lived his life and begin to see things through his eyes, then our lives will begin to evolve into the way our God in heaven wants us to represent him. We must dive into his Holy Word each day and soak up as many of his ways as we can. When we do, we are given the opportunity live our lives as Jesus lived his. JESUS IS LORD! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

THERE WILL NOT BE A MESSAGE TOMORROW AS I WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.

Daily writing prompt
Who are the biggest influences in your life?

OUR BODY BUT GOD’S INSTRUMENT

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to Him.” Psalm 24:1

TODAY’S MESSAGE: The Lord our God is the creator and the ruler of the universe. There is nothing that is not his and nothing that anything or anyone can take control over without his permission. Our God created the sky, the clouds, the oceans and the seas. He is the controller over the animals of the desert and the fish of the sea. He made the mountains, the birds, the grass and all the animals of the world. He is the creator, the Savior and the Lord over you and me. We are made in the image of our God. We are to be like him and live as he does. However, there was an uprising in the heavens at which point the devil was thrown to the earth and became overseer and deceiver of the world we live in. He can, however, do nothing to us without our consent. It is when we live in weakness that the devil and his army rule us and take over our thoughts and deeds. It is when we neglect our Lord God in heaven or even pay no attention to him at all, that we allow the evil one to access our bodies and use them against us and our God in heaven. However, we truly belong to our saving God. We are his instruments and are to follow his ways and not ours or those of the devil himself. Through the death of Jesus on that cross, we are able to know our Lord on a personal level and are able to walk and talk with him at will. It is through the sacrifice of God’s Son that you and I have a chance to live a life deserving of eternal life in heaven. We must remember that when we follow the ways of Jesus, we are instruments of our God and belong to him and not ourselves. It is his choices, his desires and his ways that we are to follow and not any other. It is he, through the Holy Spirit, that directs our ways and our words. It is through prayer, faith, trust and repentance of our sins that we are able to follow him in his ways. We must focus on our faith and not on the world. We must continue our trip down his pathway and not our own. This world belongs to our God in heaven, and he will one day retake possession and make it even better than when he first created it. We are instruments of our God and must work hard to follow his commands for our lives. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

Daily writing prompt
Share what you know about the year you were born.

DON’T STOP. INSTEAD KEEP ON MOVING!

TODAYS SCRIPTURE: “So, we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11

TODAY’S MESSAGE: The message in the hearts of many today is that our Lord is returning soon. I too believe that our time is short on this earth. However, just because we believe the time is short should not give us a sense of relaxation. Instead, we should be instilled with the idea that our ministries must begin to move with great force and that we must begin to run and not walk. Time is of the essence. The eternal lives of those around us may depend on how fast you and I run. How quickly can we get the message of Jesus Christ to others is the most important event that can take place in our lives. Our goal each day should be to live our lives as though this were the last opportunity we have to spread the gospel of Jesus. The reality is that it may be the last chance! When the Lord does return to take home his children the opportunity of grace is over. The chance to accept the deal that our God has given to us is no longer available to those who are lost. It is so vital that we should not waste time but that we keep moving and not be deterred by anything or anyone. We are to keep on moving and not stop! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
Are you a good judge of character?

THE GREAT RENEWAL!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: “Though our bodies are dying our spirits are being renewed every day.” 2 Corinthians 4:16

TODAY’S MESSAGE: As we get older, we begin to see changes in our physical bodies. We see wrinkles begin to show, alertness begins to wane, energy levels begin to slow down, and we become less alert as we get to certain ages. We begin to notice commercials about vitamins and other products that are on sale to make us healthier, more energetic, and even some that will make our wrinkles to go away. It is truly beyond our control that our bodies change as we get older. That is the way our Lord created us. There is no fountain of youth. There is no surgery that can help us to become young again. The reality is that our bodies die a little each day and there is nothing we can do about it. However, the good news is that we are spirits that have been given this body. Because we are spirit beings the Lord tells us that our spirits are renewed every day. Each day that we live, our spirits are given new life and renewed with greater spiritual growth. We are given opportunities to become closer to our Lord in the ways that we live and the things we do. We are given more opportunities to affect others in the way only Christ Jesus would desire of us. We are given the opportunity to practice forgiving others. We are to allow the Holy Spirit to direct us in our ways and we must continue to learn how to follow Him. We are to patient, loving and caring to those around us. Because our spirits are renewed each day, we can rejoice in our daily lives knowing that when our time is finished on this earth we will be going to our eternal home in heaven. Our life here on this earth is just the beginning and not the end. The renewing of our spirits is important so that we can continue to function no matter what our earthly bodies look like. We belong to our King in heaven! We must rejoice and be glad for everything he has provided to us! We are Spirit Beings and our Lord renews our spirits daily! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
When are you most happy?

YES, WE ARE QUALIFIED!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “Our qualifications come from God.” 2 Corinthians 3:5 —– “Because of your faith it will happen.” Matthew 9:29

TODAY’S MESSAGE: ” In a time when strange things are happening, and our minds are tested, we must continue to keep on the narrow path. There are things in this world that are twisting our minds in one direction and then another. It is sometimes difficult to determine what is right from wrong and what is real and from unreal. The world is filled, with not only what is evil, but also is filled with what looks like Sugar plums and Lolly pops. We see things in tempting manners and want to follow them because they look so good. It is important that we look back at the history of our world and see that it is a complete failure. It is going to change soon and we as Christians want to be a part of that change. As humans it is very easy to struggle along our journey. We fail, we fall, and we do things that we should not. We sometimes become complacent in our journeys with Jesus. We let down by slacking off of our bible studies, not reading the Word as often as we should and not living our lives with faith and the strength of God. However, our God has made us higher than the average sinner. We are followers of our one and only Christ Jesus. It is our God in heaven who qualifies us for the job he has given us. It is He who gives us strength. It is He who gives us hope in our times of need. It is He who gives us joy when we are in a state of sadness. It is He who picks us up when we fall, and it is He who has given us the pathway to salvation. It is He who forgives our sins when we repent and ask for forgiveness and then wipes them out of existence. We cannot allow the world to dictate our ways, our direction and our beliefs. It is Jesus we must trust in. It is Jesus we must continue to have faith in. Yes, we are qualified to be a follower of Jesus. God has given us that opportunity. We can never let the devil steal that away from us. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

I AM TRUSTING HIM!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “Human plans, no matter how wise or well advised, cannot stand against the Lord.” Proverbs 21:30 —– ” But, of course, you know that such troubles are going to happen to us Christians.” 1 Thessalonians 3:3 —– ” I was afraid the tempter had gotten the best of you and that our work had been useless.” 1 Thessalonians 3:5

TODAY’S MESSAGE: As we continue to work hard at living a life representing Jesus, there are forces that will continue to come against us because of our efforts as followers of Christ. These forces will throw problems and unexpected troubles our way and expect us to fall at their command. However, we are to follow our Lord Jesus. There is no greater force than our Lord. There is nothing that comes against us that we cannot handle if we are following Jesus. It doesn’t matter the size of the problem or even how well planned it is; we have been totally prepared for every circumstance by our Lord God in heaven. We have been trained to live a life of faith. When our faith stands up the evil runs away. When we use our faith in the name of Jesus there is no thing that will be able to resist us. However, as humans we are sometime very vulnerable to the enemy. We, at times, will forget that we have a great reviver in God. We forget that He is able to resist all the enemy can and will throw our way. When troubles come, we wilt and allow the devil to spread his fears upon us. We go about our days living in sadness or fear of what could be next. Our lives are no longer representing the strength of Jesus but instead the weakness of our own humanness. We are living outside the will of God. We must keep ourselves protected by His great insurance policy that we have received from the death of our Lord Jesus on that cross. He has given us his Holy Word to read and digest daily. He has given us the name of Jesus for prayer and communication with our Lord God in heaven. He has given us faith to believe all of the actions our God will take on our behalf when we find ourselves in worldly situations. We must keep up the faith and never allow ourselves to become susceptible to the world around us. If we trust in Him, we will be able to live strong and happy lives even through the toughest of times. I am trusting Him! I hope you are doing the same! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
List your top 5 grocery store items.

DON’T BECOME FOOLED, AS WE ARE ALL IMPERFECT!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “PETER DECLARED,’ EVEN IF EVERYONE ELSE DESERTS YOU, I NEVER WILL.’ ” MATTHEW 26:23 —– ” KEEP ALERT AND PRAY. OTHERWISE, TEMPTATION WILL OVERPOWER YOU. FOR THOUGH THE SPIRIT IS WILLING ENOUGH, THE BODY IS WEAK.” MATTHEW 26:41

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Sometimes when we follow Jesus, we try to become too perfect in our walk. We try to do things that we are unable to do as humans. We believe ourselves to be perfect when in reality we are not and never will be perfect while we live on this earth. I have found myself in this boat. While I am to strive to be the perfect follower, I must recognize that I am a human who was born a sinner, and just because I have accepted Jesus, doesn’t mean that I will not occasionally fall flat on my face by making mistakes in my life. I sometimes forget, but must always remember, that is why Jesus died on the cross. He took the sins that I commit, the mistakes that occur in my life, to the cross with him and died for each. All I must do is remember to go directly to him to repent and ask for forgiveness. We must all be cautious as the devil tries to use the goodness of our God and turn it around for his benefit. We have to continue to watch and pray as we are instructed to do and be careful in our actions as we continue to follow God’s ways. It is our duty to strive to be perfect in our lives. We are to do our best in our efforts to do good and live our lives with love, forgiveness and compassion for others. But we must also remember that we will falter at times. However, our Lord thoroughly understands our humanness, and because of our earthly tendencies to sin, he gave his son Jesus Christ to die for all of our missteps and failures. We must not feel that if we make a mistake in our life that we are not going to get to heaven. We instead, must remember that when we fall, Jesus is there to pick us up and make us right. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
Describe a man who has positively impacted your life.

A WORLD FILLED WITH FEAR!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor fear the dangers of the day, nor dread the plague that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.” Psalm 91:5-6 —– ” No evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your dwelling. For He orders his angels to protect you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:10-11

TODAY’S MESSAGE: We live in a world filled with fear. The devil himself is running rampant doing as much evil as he can. He understands full well that his time is short, and his time for doing what he pleases on this earth is quickly running out. At every turn he is throwing fear in our paths as we try to live our lives. There is fear of death, fear of sickness and disease, fear of accidents and fear of lies that don’t really exist. At every corner he is doing something different to make us fear even more. There are wars and rumors of war that make the human heart faint away. There is fear of the night skies that now have unidentifiable flying objects called drones flying around in the dozens. There is fear of failure at our jobs and fear of failing our families. We live in a world of fear. Even though there are many things happening in our world that we cannot explain we have a God in heaven who has it all under control. We have a God who tells us that if we go to him in prayer with full confidence, he will protect us. He is our refuge in these times of need. We live in times where our faith in Jesus must be strong. There is no place for wavering in our faith. If we do, we a susceptible to being overcome with the fear that surrounds us. There is no place for surrounding ourselves with the things of this world, for they will fail us. Our hope is in our faith in the Lord! We should surround ourselves with the things of God. We should be reading his word, praying constantly and believing that we receive what we ask for in prayer. We should be putting our faith into action by living it and not just talking about it. If we step out in faith, our Lord will prop us up along the way and provide us the assistance we need in our faith walk. We must, however, take the first step forward. Psalm 91:11 tells us that God will order his angels to protect us wherever we go. Do you believe him? If so, begin to act and live like it. There is no danger in this world that we cannot overcome! All we need is a strong faith in Jesus and our own actions that support our faith! PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
Is your life today what you pictured a year ago?

A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “And you know that the way we lived among you was further proof of the truth of our message.” 1 Thessalonians 1:5 —– ” Our purpose is to please God and not people.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Have you ever heard of the old saying “you are just a chip off the old block”? Have you ever considered just what this means? It means that you are just like someone else. It usually pertains to being similar to your mom or dad. You may have the same values as they or you may have the same characteristics as they do. As we continue to grow in Christ, we are to be chips off the old block. We are to develop the same values and characteristics as Jesus. We are to grow into the love he displayed while on this earth. We are to search for and develop the values he displayed. When we live our lives, we are to live them in the same manner as Jesus. We must be able to display his same actions and his same attitude. As humans we will fail at times. We will falter and do things we shouldn’t. But we should immediately fall down before our Lord and repent and ask for his forgiveness. It is because he lives in us that our hearts know just when we do something wrong. We begin to feel guilty because we are going against the values that our Lord has instilled in us. We will not be able to understand all things or be able to see things through the eyes of Jesus until we get to heaven, but we are to strive for his ways, thoughts and vision in our own lives. When we accept him, he accepts us. He accepts us just as we are and begins to teach from whatever point in life we have obtained. If we have hit rock bottom, then he accepts us at rock bottom. It doesn’t matter to him where we are he comes to us to begin his tutorial. Our lives in Jesus are a work in progress. It is continually being molded into what the Lord wants us to be. We, however, must have faith and trust in our Lord and allow him to take our lives into his hands and help us along the way. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What skills or lessons have you learned recently?

BE PRUDENT IN THE WAY YOU LIVE!

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who are unfaithful, even what little they have will be taken away.” Matthew 25:29 —–“Live wisely among those who are not Christians and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.” Colossians 4: 5-6

TODAY’S MESSAGE: A prudent person is one who is characterized by being thoughtful, careful about their choices, considering long-term consequences, planning ahead, making calculated decisions, and generally avoiding unnecessary risks. As we look back at how Jesus lived his life upon this earth, we see just how a prudent person should live. Jesus was fully aware of impending danger, but instead of avoiding it, he embraced the consequences on the cross. He used parables to encourage active listening and deliberation, which showed prudence. Jesus would prioritize his actions so that little time was wasted. He was always showing humility, submission to the Father’s will, and perfect obedience. It is important that you and I understand how being prudent should be a major part of how we live our lives. We should be exercising our wisdom and good judgement in everything we do. Just as Jesus, we should show our ability to have a clear plan for our life, to know who we are and what our purpose is. As we read through the Old Testament, we see examples of prudence displayed by David, Solomon, and Daniel. Having prudence in our life is the way we should live. It is the way Jesus lived his life and that in itself shows us the importance of being prudent. We should pray, praise and study his word as a priority to all of our other activities. We must put Jesus first in our lives and depend upon him for help us be prudent in the rest of our day. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
What cities do you want to visit?

THE SALVATION ROAD

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: “So don’t get tired of doing what is good. Don’ t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessings at the appropriate time. Galatians 6:9 —– “How can we understand the road we travel? It is the Lord who directs our steps.” Proverbs 20:24

TODAY’S MESSAGE: The road we travel as a Christian is long and hard. Many have the idea that once we are saved there is no more road to travel. Our Lord clearly tells us there is more, much more. We are just beginning the journey when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Our growth as a spiritual being is just beginning. There are many experiences along the way some good and some with much anxiety and frustration. It matters not what or who we meet on our path we are to stay strong, build our strength and faith, and stay the course. We are to keep our focus directly ahead and not wander off the path to try something new or something that looks shiny and bright. We are not to get tired or discouraged. We are to pray constantly and praise our Lord for what he has done in our lives and for what is to come. I know there are times when I have wondered where I am going and wish my journey had already ended but then I am reminded that my God is not done with me. I still have things to do, a mission to complete and a journey that still offers opportunity for others to receive Christ as Lord and Savior. I am also reminded that I am not to worry about my steps along the way. If I fall the Lord will pick me up. It is He who is directing my steps and not me alone. We can all learn as we travel the Salvation Road. We are to understand that we all have a work to complete in this life. We have been chosen and should be a proud member of the army of our God in heaven. The road to salvation is one journey but the road after salvation is another. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL THINGS!

Daily writing prompt
Tell us one thing you hope people say about you.

BE PREPARED FOR THE HYPOCRITES

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES: ” And many false prophets will appear and will lead many people astray.” Matthew 24:11 —— ” So be prepared, because you don’t know what day your Lord in coming.” Matthew 24:42 —– “You must be ready all the time. For the Son of Man will come when least expected.” Matthew 24:44

TODAY’S MESSAGE: Hypocrites have been in the world since the beginning. People try to deceive other people in any way they can. The definition of a hypocrite is a person who pretends to have virtues or qualities that he or she does not have. Hypocrites are people whose actions contradict their stand, beliefs or feelings. Today we live in a world where lying and cheating are beginning to become common place. We are commonly associated with these ways and in some cases become accustomed to and even accept them in our lives and display them in the actions we present to others. Whether we believe Jesus is coming soon or not we must understand that each day brings us closer to the day of his return. He tells us that we must stay prepared, we must be alert and not let anything deter us from our faith and our stance with Jesus. The Bible tells us his return will be much like what happened in the time of Noah. People were eating and drinking, getting married and pretty much living their everyday lives when the rain began, and the great flood occurred. By the time they realized what was happening it was too late. We do not want to be late for the return of Jesus. We do not want to be led down a path that will eliminate our journey with Him when he returns. He warns of the hypocrites. He tells us how to discern their motives and know where they stand. Often, we find people who will listen to the message but will not take the time to observe the actions. We must take the time to not only hear the message others bring but we must watch their actions, how they live and how they treat others. We must take their words and compare them to what the Holy Bible tells us. We must stay in touch with our Lord and know his thoughts well. If we don’t, we leave ourselves open to the false prophets of the times. We must be prepared with our attitudes on the straight and narrow and our actions in tune with Jesus! We must turn away from those who do not bring the right message and the right actions. PRAISE THE LORD IN ALL SITUATIONS!

Daily writing prompt
Tell us about your first day at something — school, work, as a parent, etc.