“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives… It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

NOVEMBER 23 - Groping to the window to open the blinds, the young executive glared at the barren tree. Oh how I despise these cold dark months, trees without leaves, the smell of death everywhere. On the opposite side of the vastly wide yard, a middle-aged accountant peered at the same tree. He had never noticed it before, but the tree was formulated into the letter “V”, two sturdy trunks reaching high into the air. Ah, yes. “V” is for victory. That’s what is coming at me today. The same tree—but two dramatically disparate attitudes! Each day we wake up and explicitly choose with what kind of attitude we are going to.

We may erroneously think that others have the power to decide our attitude, but when it comes down to it, we make the decision of how we respond. By continually grafting the Word of God into who we are, we see instant results in all areas of life.

We must rely on God’s Word to lead the way toward the success we desire. If God’s Word does not direct our steps, our destination is not pleasant. I have come across many people who are unhappy with the way life seems to presently be for them. They desire a great future but refuse to follow the guidelines established in God’s eternal Word to make it happen.

We must take His Word and lay it down before our lives and live in accordance to the instructions given to us if we ever desire to see great things happen. The Word of God transforms us when we begin to get our daily dosage of God’s success plan.

Father, I thank You that Your Word fully equips me for every good work You have for me to do.

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1 Timothy 6

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