Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.

I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at least you have revived your concern for me, indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it. Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:8-13

Most people own a calendar or a day book to tell them where they are supposed to be. Try using it a different way. At the end of the day, write down all the things you were able to do because God enabled you to do them. In that way you give God all the glory. Rely constantly on God’s strength, and you will realize how much strength He truly gives you each day.

As you enter each new day, ask God to strengthen and use you. You can be sure that as you look back on your day, you will praise and glorify the Lord as you realize what He has enabled you to do.

God always gives enough strength for the next step.

Our Daily Bread – March 1, 2004