Shanelle Ann

Be Healthy: Run with Persistence [16]

Quote (Jan. 18, 2020): "Energy and persistence conquer all things." (Benjamin Franklin)"And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut." (Matt. 25:10)

Persevere: Society Falsely Defines Failure [15]

Quote (Jan. 17, 2020): "It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success." (David Feherty)( Psa. 43:1-3 )

”Keep Riding”, especially after a Fall (Mark McMorris) [14]

Quote (Jan. 16, 2020): "Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall." (Confucious)"Fret not thyself because of evil doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity... (v.4) Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass..." (Psa. 37:1)Don't be envious of those who appear to only succeed in the world's eyes. When we fall, it's an opportunity to rise and it glorifies God's name when we persevere because he is the one who gives us the strength to overcome. Let us not be afraid to rise, with faith in God of all mercy, who can be against us?

Destiny vs. Free Will (David was unsure of his Destiny) [13]

Quote (Jan. 15, 2020): "Control your destiny or someone else will." (Noel M. Tichy)"Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you." (Psa. 25:4-5)Let us be intentional to follow after God's plan and purpose for us so we don't conform to this temporary world and its temporary vanities.

Wake Up. Go Out. Be the Light. [12]

Quote (Jan. 14, 2020): "Be the Energy you want to Attract""Take the shield of faith, to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." (Eph. 6:16)Let's take our shield of faith in the spirit, and go out and create a positive, content, joyful energy for others to see.

Should We Be Bold? Was Christ? [11]

Quote (Jan. 13, 2020): "We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us." (Christian Nestell Bovee)"If anyone wants to follow after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me." (Luke 9:23)Let us make way for Christ who is bold in the truth. He is bold in the truth yet will never push past us like he is any better than us. Let us walk humbly while gaining strength and confidence in the Lord.

How to Predict YOUR Future [10]

Quote (Jan. 11, 2020): "The best way to predict the future is to create it." (Abraham Lincoln)"For God is not unrighteous; he remembers each labour of love shown toward his name." (Heb. 6:10)Let's make the most of every moment, stepping each foot into a decision of love. For only then can we have a future of true Love and Joy in our lives.

Pay Attention: God Placed you there for a Reason [9]

Quote (Jan. 10, 2020): "I think the one lesson I have learned is that there is no substitute for paying attention." (Diane Sawyer)"The fowls of the air sow not, reap not, nor gather into barns; yet our heavenly father feeds them. Are ye not much better than they?" (Mt. 6:26)We are valuable in God's eyes because he gave you a breath this morning. Pay attention to where he has you in life and be attentive to what you might need to be learning or what might you purpose be to glorify His name and the greater good.

Choices: Choose a Positive Attitude [8]

Quote (Jan. 9, 2020): "I discovered I always have choices and sometimes it's only a choice of attitude." (Judith M. Knowlton)"Humble yourselves, then, under God's mighty hand, so that he will lift you up in His own good time. Leave all your worries with him because he cares for you." (1 Pet. 5:6-7)Humble yourselves for when life brings you a trial of some sort. Give Glory to God and MAKE A CHOICE to choose Joy and be at peace knowing God has got it under control as long as we keep serving the spirit (Gal. 5: love, joy, peace, self-control, etc.).

Every Success Story Involves Failure [7]

Quote (Jan. 8, 2020): "Failure is a Detour, Not a Dead-End Street." (Zig Ziglar)"Be very careful, how you live, not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." (Eph. 5:5)Let's make the most of ever opportunity God has blessed us with and DON'T BE AFRAID of failure because failure is only a detour and God has it under control. Sometimes failure might be a key ingredient for him to put us where we need to be. Let us go out and be lights, glorifying his name, allowing failures to shape us rather than bring us down.