“Store your treasures in heaven, where they will never become moth-eaten or rusty and where they will be safe from thieves. Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.”
Matthew 6:20-21 (NLT)

NOVEMBER 22 - “Do you think anyone can actually use some of this junk?” Sifting through broken tools, worn filters, flattened tires, and empty cans of oil, their deceased grandfather’s garage was filled to the brim with stuff. “This is where he spent the majority of his time,” one of his grieving grandsons reminisced. Tossing the debris into a heavy-duty garbage bag, “It’s too bad he didn’t start a mentorship program or
something, you know, for guys in trouble. They sure could have profited from our grandpa’s experience, the best auto mechanic this town has ever seen. Now, I guess it’s just too late.”

And the person to whom Jesus refers in Matthew 6 is also one who lives without a purpose. People like these have lives filled with great temporary things, but they do nothing that brings them an eternal return. Since everything around us is going to disappear one day, how foolish it is to live just for the here-and-now. We could call that “life abuse.”

We have a choice to make every morning. Either we use the day to make something out of the life God so graciously gave us, or we squander our hours on fleeting pleasures and aimlessness. God’s grace is available to all who come to Him, unequivocally offering themselves as living sacrifices. That must be the first step. God has the final authority in our life, and we should do whatever we must to make sure our life is used to the fullest, both for our good and for the good of the people around us. Live your life on purpose!

Father, I thank You for giving me the gift of life. I thank You for giving me the grace I need to make each day worthwhile and full of purpose.

Family Scripture Reading

Genesis 45

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“He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known.”
Proverbs 10:9 (NKJV)

NOVEMBER 21 - If you want to know the outcome of your life, closely examine your character. You cannot separate yourself from your character. Character is who a person is. The good thing is, character can be  developed. You are not born a good person; in fact, you are programmed to fail the moment you are born. The Bible says we are all born slaves to sin. But God sent His Son to die and rise again so we can walk as He  walked. Jesus’ destiny was predicted long ago by His unwillingness to compromise. When tempted in the wilderness, He refused to negotiate His integrity for momentary pleasure. When tempted to forsake suffering and death on the cross, He walked in the veracity of His Father.

Your character is a prophecy of your destiny. It is up to you. You can, through God’s Word, cultivate the character of Christ. Heaven and Hell are destinies of a chosen path. Walk according to God’s Word, and Heaven is your final destination. Choose to live according to the desires of your flesh, and Hell awaits you. Today, cross-examine yourself with God’s Word. Ask God to help you live like Christ and pay whatever price you must to ensure you never lower your standard of living.

Father, I thank You that my character is a prophecy of my destiny, therefore I choose to live a life of integrity and honesty before You.

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1 Timothy 5

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