August 20

Today's Reading

Esther. God gave Esther and Mordecai great favor with the king. They used to to help protect their people. What do you think of their actions? What about their refusal to plunder those they defeated?

1 Corinthians. We live in a culture that makes heroes out of the rich, the famous, the talented, the gifted. Many of those icons are self-centered, hard to get along with, and mean. If you want true friends, model your life on 1 Corinthians 13.

Psalms. I'm grateful for a rekindled conversation about "life verses." What is your life verse(s)? What verses anchor your souls and help you keep moving in the right direction. Mine are found in this Chapter. I like them in the New American Standard: Trust in the LORD and do good;
Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light
And your judgment as the noonday. (Psalm 37:3, 6 NASB)

Proverbs. "23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble." Someone said, "The abrasive are never persuasive." I like that.

What are your thoughts today?