QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION

Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 

Revelation 3:10 (NKJV)

Let’s keep our eyes on the long-term prize. Don’t get caught up with the affairs of life and lose what has been given you. Persevere to the end, and live for Him without compromising your faith. There are many “voices” in this world and Jesus has warned us about them. Stay focused and God will reward you for the work you have done for Him.

[Today's reading was taken from our new devotional, Change Your Story. To purchase a copy, please visit our website: http://www.wordoflifehawaii.com

Daily Bible Reading (Two reading plans are provided below. The “Entire Bible” plan will take you through the entire Bible this year. The “New Testament” plan will take you through just the New Testament this year.)

• Entire Bible: 1 Samuel 29-31; Psalm 112
• New Testament: Contemplation (Use today to catch up on previous chapters, or to read a favorite passage over again.)

LIVING FREE FROM OFFENSE

This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.

Acts 24:16 (NKJV)

Your conscience is one of your greatest assets. Living in right standing with God gives you a clear conscience and the ability to live free of condemnation. It’s also important to have a clear conscience with others. It’s easier to break down relationships than to build them. So keep yourself right with others.

[Today's reading was taken from our new devotional, Change Your Story. To purchase a copy, please visit our website: http://www.wordoflifehawaii.com

Daily Bible Reading (Two reading plans are provided below. The “Entire Bible” plan will take you through the entire Bible this year. The “New Testament” plan will take you through just the New Testament this year.)

• Entire Bible: 1 Samuel 26-28; Psalm 111
• New Testament: Matthew 27

LET GOD MULTIPLY YOUR COMFORT

Comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 

2 Corinthians 1:4 (NKJV)

Some of you have gone through life’s tragedies, difficulties, and sorrows. In the same manner you were comforted by God, He wants to use you to comfort others who are going through similar challenges in life. What the enemy tried to break you with, God will use to bless others. God will turn your sorrows into joy, and He wants to you to help others find the comfort you have found in Him.

[Today's reading was taken from our new devotional, Change Your Story. To purchase a copy, please visit our website: http://www.wordoflifehawaii.com

Daily Bible Reading (Two reading plans are provided below. The “Entire Bible” plan will take you through the entire Bible this year. The “New Testament” plan will take you through just the New Testament this year.)

• Entire Bible: 1 Samuel 23-25; Psalm 110
• New Testament: Matthew 26

SECRETS THAT MATTER

Your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 

Matthew 6:18 (NKJV)

There are people who always want to take the credit for work they didn’t do or for accomplishments they didn’t complete. Everything that you do in secret, your Father sees, and He will reward you openly. It may not be what you expect, but He will make it known, and He will promote you for what  you have done.

[Today's reading was taken from our new devotional, Change Your Story. To purchase a copy, please visit our website: http://www.wordoflifehawaii.com

Daily Bible Reading (Two reading plans are provided below. The “Entire Bible” plan will take you through the entire Bible this year. The “New Testament” plan will take you through just the New Testament this year.)

• Entire Bible: 1 Samuel 20-22; Psalm 109
• New Testament: Matthew 25

TO HAVE THE RIGHT FRIEND, YOU MUST BE THE RIGHT FRIEND

A man who has friends must himself be friendly. 

Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV)

Being friendly has to do with your attitude. We can be in the midst of great people in church and we wonder why we can’t make any friends. The Bible says that if you want to have friends, you need to show yourself friendly. It’s not about your rights and your way. It’s about developing friendships and supporting one another. There are many benefits when two walk together in unity.

[Today's reading was taken from our new devotional, Change Your Story. To purchase a copy, please visit our website: http://www.wordoflifehawaii.com

Daily Bible Reading (Two reading plans are provided below. The “Entire Bible” plan will take you through the entire Bible this year. The “New Testament” plan will take you through just the New Testament this year.)

• Entire Bible: 1 Samuel 16-19; Psalm 108
• New Testament: Matthew 24

GRACE, GOD’S UNMERITED FAVOR

God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

James 4:6 (NKJV)

Grace is God’s unmerited favor. When you depend on Him and not on your own strength and your own ways, you qualify to receive His grace upon your life. Those who choose to live without submitting to God because they are too proud to obey His will, have disqualified themselves from the grace of God. Walk humbly before your God and you will see His unmerited favor at work for you.

[Today's reading was taken from our new devotional, Change Your Story. To purchase a copy, please visit our website: http://www.wordoflifehawaii.com

Daily Bible Reading (Two reading plans are provided below. The “Entire Bible” plan will take you through the entire Bible this year. The “New Testament” plan will take you through just the New Testament this year.)

• Entire Bible: 1 Samuel 13-15; Psalm 107
• New Testament: Matthew 23

PERSISTENT WORK PAYS OFF

Committed and persistent work pays off; get-rich-quick schemes are rip offs.

Proverbs 28:20 (TMB)

How many people have lost money to some type of internet money-making scheme? There is no such thing as easy money in this life. If you want to make a difference in your financial condition or even in ministry, you must be committed and persistent in your work. You may not get instant increase like the frauds claim to do, but in due time, you will reap if you do not faint.

[Today's reading was taken from our new devotional, Change Your Story. To purchase a copy, please visit our website: http://www.wordoflifehawaii.com

Daily Bible Reading (Two reading plans are provided below. The “Entire Bible” plan will take you through the entire Bible this year. The “New Testament” plan will take you through just the New Testament this year.)

• Entire Bible: Contemplation (Use today to catch up on previous chapters, or to read a favorite passage over again.)
• New Testament: Contemplation (Use today to catch up on previous chapters, or to read a favorite passage over again.)