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Luke 1:39-44 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

4/18–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

4/18–Wisdom Is Gift

Story:

4/18–

A professor entered the classroom with half a glass of water in his hand. Students asked the old common question “Was it half empty or half full?” Hoped but amazed he asked them, “How heavy is this glass of water?”

The answers given by the students were ooze. Up to 25 oz. But the professor replied that the actual weight of the glass with water does not always differ but how long you hold the glass matters.

If you hold the glass for a minute, you will not feel much weight. But if you hold on for 10 minutes, you will feel a little heavier and it will be heavier for you for hours.

If you hold it all day, then your hands get numb and sore. This is the case when you have stress. If you think about it for a while and leave it, there is no problem but if you think about it for hours, it starts to become a problem and it gets worse if you sleep with it.

Moral

You need to learn to deal with stress and never sleep with it. If you can do something about it, just do it. In another case, skip it and work towards your goal or else it will kill your productivity.

Scripture:

Hebrews 12:1

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Humor:

4/18–Billy Graham And The Chauffeur 

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You can’t find five minutes can you spare one or two?

In a world where everyone is trying to be seen, heard, and applauded, there is something rare—and powerful—about a person who chooses not to brag.

Bragging often comes from a desire to prove something—to show others our worth, our success, or our importance. But true strength doesn’t need a spotlight. It doesn’t need constant recognition. It simply speaks through the life that is lived.

The Bible gives us clear wisdom in Proverbs 27:2:
“Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.”

That verse reminds us that honor carries more weight when it comes from others, not from ourselves.

Think about it—when someone constantly talks about their accomplishments, it can push people away. But when someone walks in humility, works faithfully, and lets their actions speak… people take notice. Respect grows naturally.

Humility doesn’t make you less—it makes you stronger.

Jesus Himself showed us the perfect example. Though He had all power, He lived with gentleness, humility, and purpose. He didn’t boast. He served.

When you choose not to brag:

• You create space for others to shine
• You build genuine respect instead of forced attention
• You reflect a spirit that honors God

There’s a quiet confidence in knowing who you are without having to announce it. You don’t have to prove your value—your life will reveal it in time.

And here’s something important to remember:
What God blesses, He can also promote—without your help.

You don’t have to advertise your goodness, your talents, or your success. If you stay faithful, God has a way of bringing the right recognition at the right time.

So today, choose humility:

• Let your work speak
• Let your character shine
• Let others tell your story

Final Thought:
Bragging seeks attention, but humility earns respect. When you walk humbly, you don’t lower yourself—you lift your influence.

Walk quietly. Live faithfully. And let your life do the talking.

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God wants 100%

Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

4/17–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

4/17–Your impact on others is the only proof of your existence

Story:

4/17–

In a remote village, there lives a hardworking farmer who owns a farm. Over the years his grapery yields rich crops, and the farmer is very successful. He has three sons, who are young and energetic but never worry about working. 

As the farmer grows older, he begins to worry about his sons’ future.

Then he becomes very ill and feels that his death is coming soon. He calls his sons and says,

Dear sons, I see my death approaching, but I want to share a secret before you all leave. These areas have treasure hidden inside. Dig the whole area after my death, to find it. ”

The old farmer died. The sons start digging for money without leaving any part of the field but nothing is found. In any case, digging their fields leads to healthier crops and results in higher incomes. These earnings make the sons realize what their father means.

Moral

Hard work always pays off. The fruits of hard work are always sweet.

Scripture:

Matthew 25:14-15

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

Humor:

4/17–A man and his ever-nagging wife went on vacation in Jerusalem . While they were there, the wife passed away . The undertaker told the husband, “You can have her buried here in the Holy Land for $150 or we can have her shipped back home for $5,000 .The husband thought about it and told the undertaker he would have her shipped back home .The undertaker asked him, “why would you spend $5,000 to have her shipped home when you could have a beautiful burial here, and it would only cost $150????”The husband replied, “Long ago, a man died here, was buried here, and three days later, rose from the dead . I just can’t take that chance!”

If you can’t find five minutes, can you spare one or two?

4/17–Can You Spare A Minute?

Let The Silence Settle 

Perspective–seasoned by experience, you begin to understand what not to worry about. So that you can put your efforts into that which is productive and not in that which will energize your enemies by focusing on them and what they are trying to do. 

If you start speaking to them you give life to them and make them bigger by focusing on them. You need to ignore what they are doing, and keep on doing what you are called to do. Because whatever you put your attention on you give life to. You make something or somebody important the moment you give it or them attention. 

Whatever you give attention to you make important. If you want to kill something, ignore it. A lot of time Jesus answered them not a word. Let the silence settle.

#A-Y-T-Shorts

In a world that constantly measures success by comparison, it’s easy to fall into the trap of competing with others. We scroll through accomplishments, hear about promotions, and see others seemingly “ahead” of us—and before long, we begin to question our own progress.

But here’s a truth worth holding onto: your journey was never meant to be compared to someone else’s.

No two lives are the same. God has given each of us different gifts, different callings, and different paths. When we spend our time competing, we often lose sight of the unique purpose set before us. Instead of growing, we become distracted. Instead of being fulfilled, we become frustrated.

The Apostle Paul reminds us in Galatians 6:4: “But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.” That means our focus should be on doing our best—not doing better than someone else.

Competition can breed envy, and envy quietly steals joy. It causes us to overlook our blessings and undervalue our progress. But when we shift our focus inward—on growth, faithfulness, and purpose—we find peace. We begin to celebrate others instead of comparing ourselves to them.

Remember, life is not a race against others—it’s a race toward becoming who God created you to be.

So today, take a step back from comparison. Appreciate how far you’ve come. Be thankful for what you have. And commit to improving yourself—not to outshine someone else, but to honor the calling on your life.

You don’t have to compete—you just have to be faithful.

✨ Start Your Day Off Right Challenge:
Encourage someone today instead of comparing yourself to them. Speak life, not rivalry. You’ll be surprised how much joy it brings—not only to them, but to you as well.

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The one that lacks one thing and the one that lacks 1000 are both lacking!

Luke 18:22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

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Here is some food for your Daily Bread!

4/16–Start Your Day Off Right Series 

Quote:

4/16–Speak & Listen Correctly 

Story:

4/16–

During the gold rush, a man who had worked in the Colorado mine for several months quit his job, as he hadn’t hit the gold yet and the job was getting boring. He sold his equipment to another man who resumed mining where it left off. The new engineer was informed by his engineer that there was gold only three meters from where the first miner stopped digging.

The engineer was right, which means that the first miner was only a meter away from hitting the gold before he stopped.

Moral

When things start to get tough, try to persevere in adversity. Many people give up following their dreams because the job becomes too difficult, or boring, but you are often closer to the finish than you think, and if you push just a little harder, you will be successful.

Scripture:

Matthew 6:31-34

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Humor:

4/16–SPELLING ONE Board Chair:    Pastor, why did you fire your secretary?

Pastor:             She couldn’t spell. She kept asking me how to spell about every other word while she took dictation. Board Chair:    I suppose you couldn’t stand the interruptions. Pastor:             No, it wasn’t that. I just didn’t have time to look up all those words. Thank