Daily Bible Reading - Monday August 17th

I was outside with the dogs when I got up this morning and I watched a couple kids with their backpacks head up the street to wait for the school bus and it dawned on me, summer is OVER.  Where in the world did this summer go?  Time seems to be flying by like the concord used to fly, wow!  That just really puts an urgency in my spirit all the more reason to get busy with the things has for us to do, time stands still for no one.  A lot lately have had their surgeverseries this month,  1 year, 2 years, 3 years, mine will be 3 years in a couple months, its really hard to believe, seems like a month or so ago I was preparing for surgery, seems like yesterday Susan was having hers and she’s just over 5 months out now, my goodness.  God has a plan for each and every one of us and its really time to get to work on His plans before He gets someone else to work them out and we miss out on His blessings.  God is so good, so very good to us.

Today’s Reading

Nehemiah 12:27-13:31
1 Corinthians 11:1-16
Psalm 35:1-16
Proverbs 21:17-18

Daily Devotional

Proverbs 22:1

"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches……"

What do people think when they hear your name? Do they think, "Oh, that person is always so trustworthy and faithful; they always do the right thing?" Or do they think, "Watch out for that person. You never know what they're going to do?"

You might say, "Oh, I'm a pretty good person. I do the right thing most of the time." But understand it's the little foxes that spoil the vine. You can veer off course just a little bit, and before you know it, you're miles away from your destination. Don't allow the little things to keep you from your destiny; choose integrity–even when no one is looking. For instance, you might need some paper at home, but you shouldn't take supplies from the office. Or, you might be running into a store for just a minute, but don't park in the handicap parking spot unless you're supposed to. Sure, you might need a few extra bucks this week, but if the checkout clerk makes a mistake and gives you back too much money, that's not God's provision; that's a test of integrity. If you'll be faithful and choose integrity in the little things, it will be a great treasure in your life. God will pour out His blessing on you as you honor Him all the days of your life.

A Prayer For Today:

"Father God, today I commit to live a life of integrity. I choose a life of excellence and ask for Your hand of favor. Show me any area that is not pleasing to You so that I can continue to grow and increase in You. In Jesus' Name. Amen. "