Shanelle Ann

Dwell in Possibilities [09-06]

Quote (Sept. 6, 2020): "Dwell in Possibility." (Emily Dickinson)
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matt. 19:26)
"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12)

Excellence. [09-05]

Quote (Sept. 5, 2020): "Excellence is rarely found, more rarely valued." (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe)
Phil. 4:8 -> Whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, if there is ANY EXCELLENCE, worthy of praise, Think on these things.
Phil. 1:9-10 -> ...Approving what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.
2 Cor. 8:7 -> As you EXCEL in everything - in faith, speech, knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you - see that you EXCEL in this act of grace also.
other Excellence bible verses:Dan. 6:3; 5:12; Tit. 2:7
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil,for you are with me;your rod and your staff,they comfort me." (Psa. 23:4)

Questions > Answers [09-04]

Quote (Sept. 4, 2020): "Sometimes questions are more important than answers." (Nancy Willard)
"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (Matt. 7:7)
"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." (Jer. 33:3)

”Never Give Up !” [09-03]

Quote (Sept. 3, 2020): "Never Give Up!"
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." (Matt. 6:33)

Passion || Motivation || Reason || Discipline [09-02]

Quote (Sept. 2, 2020): "If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins." (Benjamin Franklin)
Romans 12v. 6 -> We all have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us...v.9 -> Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Miracle of the Lost Axe-Head [08-31/09-01]

Quote (August 31 / September 1, 2020): "A work of art is above all an adventure of the mind." (Eugene Ionesco)
2 Kings 6:1-7-> Miracle of the Lost Axe-Head. Elisha as Leader.

Success vs Failure: All things work Together for GOOD. [08-30]

Quote (August 30, 2020): "Success doesn't make you and Failure doesn't break you." (Zig Ziglar)
Romans 12v. 1-2 -> Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is a reasonable service. Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.v. 9 -> Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.v. 12 -> Rejoice in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer.

Weakness of Attitude [08-29]

Quote (August 29, 2020): "Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character." (Albert Einstein)
Phil. 2:1-3 -> Agree wholeheartedly, love one another, "work together with one mind and purpose. Don't be selfish; don't try impress others. Be humble, think of others better than yourselves."
Phil. 2:14-15 -> "Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people."

Praying for those with an Anxious Heart [08-28]

Quote (August 28, 2020): "Everything you can imagine is real." (Pablo Picasso)
"Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you." (Isa. 35:4)

Courage and Kindness [08-27]

Quote (August 27, 2020): "Have Courage and be Kind."
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." (Col. 3:12)
Deuteronomy 7:9 “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 “The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”