Shanelle Ann

Turning Wounds into Wisdom || Children of Israel [07-13/14]

Quote (July 13/14, 2020): "Turn your wounds into wisdom." (Oprah Winfrey)
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." (Deut. 31:6)

POSITIVE Thinking [07-12]

Quote (July 12, 2020): "Put on your Positive Pants."
Phil. 4:8 -> Think on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy.
Prov. 17:22 -> A Cheerful heart is a good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
1 Thess. 5:16-19 -> Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit.

Reward of DOING [07-11]

Quote (July 11, 2020): "I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more." (Jonas Salk)
"Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled." (Heb 12:13-15)

Motivation Fuel [07-10]

Quote (July 10, 2020): "Motivation is the fuel necessary to keep the human engine running." (Zig Ziglar)
"Be followers of God, as dear children; walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifie to God for a sweetsmelling savour." (Eph. 5:1-2)

COURAGE: Knowing what Not to Fear [07-09]

Quote (July 9, 2020): "Courage is knowing what not to fear." (Plato)
"Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." (Psa. 119:11)

Spiritual Expectations for Yourself [07-08]

Quote (July 8, 2020): "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." (Michael Jordan)
"..walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh..." (Gal. 5:16-17)

Be The Sunshine || Friendships [07-06/07]

Quote (July 6/7, 2020): "Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." (Anthony J. D'angelo)
1 Sam. 18:1-4 -> Jonathan and David's relationship centred around sacrifice and genuine love. Lights in one anothers' lives.

Having A Vision [07-05]

Quote (July 5, 2020): "If you can dream it, you can do it." (Walt Disney)
Phil. 2:1-6 -> Encouragement from being united with Christ and the Ecclesia.. Make His Joy complete by being like-minded.

Life is a Great Big Canvas [07-04]

Quote (July 4, 2020): "Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can." (Danny Kaye)
Psa. 27:11-14 -> Teach me thy ways oh Lord. Lead me in a straight path. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart.

Differences vs. Unity [07-03]

Quote (July 3, 2020): "Differences can be a strength."
John 13:34-35 -> "Love one another as I have loved you... By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."
1 Peter 3:8 -> "Be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble."
Gal. 3:26-28 -> "In Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nore free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus."
1 Cor. 1:10 -> "In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."