We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed. ~ Proverbs 16:1-3    

When I was in grade school, I often received letters from other kids I made friends with during summer vacation. My brother made a comment one day that none of them ever wrote to him. I responded with, "To have a penpal, you have to be a penpal." Years later, I nodded with understanding the first time I heard, "To have friends, you have to be a friend." Reach out today! "Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep." Romans…

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done. Sing to him; yes, sing his praises. Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds. ~Psalm 105:1-2  

The life of the godly is full of light and joy, but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out. Proverbs 13:9 Don't be a but!!! How has God blessed you? Share below!  

No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us. And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. ~ 1 John 4:12-13  

Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. ~ Matthew 5:15  

If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals of shame on  their heads, and the Lord will reward you. ~ Proverbs 25:21-22  

The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.    ~ Psalm 34:17  

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. Reverence for the Lord is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb. They are a warning to your servant, a great…