A Spirit Of...

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (KJV) (2 Timothy 1:7) 

Do you have a lot of worries over circumstances you cannot control?  Dear friend, one ounce of worry doesn't do an ounce of good.  Letting worry creep in means you are giving control of the situation over to a spirit of fear.  If you find yourself worrying about something, stop and occupy your mind in a way that solves the problem.  Better yet, get your hands busy and put on a spirit of love by serving others.

Many Will Say

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? (KJV) (Proverbs 20:6) 

Words are easy to say, it only takes a breath to utter them.  But it's much more difficult to be a reliable friend.  It requires consistent communication, thoughtful awareness of feelings, and opening yourself up in vulnerable times.  Don't be too quick to say you are a loyal friend who is without any reliable friends. Have you been supporting your friends in a way that shows them you are reliable?  If not, do you have a valued friend who needs you right now?

Without Faith

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (KJV) (Hebrews 11:6) 

When something bad happens to you, and you have faith in God, your attitude changes.  You begin to figure out why God wants you to go through tough times and what He wants you to learn from it.  When you see that bad situation happened for a reason, you begin to trust God even more.  Eventually, you want to allow Him into more areas of your life.  Sincerely seek the Lord today in prayer.

A lamp

Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. (KJV) (Matthew 5:15) 

You have a light inside of yourself. You have the capability to spread light to many people. Do you hide your talents, gifts, and abilities? Put your light on a stand and let everyone benefit from the light you give off. You sure can make a difference in the world by lighting up for everyone else.