Mantras for Motivation All Year

1/3/2022

Happy New Year!

It's the first Monday of 2022 and we could all use a Mantra or two or TEN that will keep us motivated to continue working toward our New Year resolutions.
Let us know which ones speak to you or share your own in the comment section!
You never know who might need to hear exactly what you have to say.

What Makes a Good Mantra?

If you Want to be Forgiven You are Required to Forgive

9/27/2021

Today's Bible VErse

"Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends."

Proverbs 17:9

Reflection

Matthew 5:9

9/20/2021

Today's Bible Verse

God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:9

Reflection

What does it mean to be called a child of God?
Think about your own children or what it means to be your parent's child.
Is there any greater comparison for us to understand the love of Christ?
There is nothing like the love of a parent for their child.

A Message for the Mourning

9/13/2021

Today's Bible Verse

"Blessed are those who mourn
for they shall be comforted."

Matthew 5:4

Reflection

What does the Bible Say about Working Hard?

9/6/2021

Labor Day Dad Joke:

A father said to his son, "You know, most people don't have to work today,
because it's Labor Day."

His son replied, "Then shouldn't it be called No-Labor Day?"

Happy Labor Day!

If you are working today, we at Your Praying Friend want to say a special thank you!
Thank you to our healthcare workers, law enforcement, military, retail employees, and so many more!
We need more hard working, dedicated employees, especially in today's society, when the government would prefer to incentivize you to stay home.
Nothing in life is free.
Thank you!

Difficult Roads lead to beautiful destinations

Today's Bible Verse

"No matter how much you want something, laziness won't help you achieve it,
but hard work will reward you with more than enough."

Proverbs 13:4

Reflection

2 Peter 1:8

8/29/2021

Today's Bible Verse

"You should grow as believers in all these ways, more and more. When you live in that way, it will show that you really know our Lord Jesus Christ. People will see that your life has good results."

2 Peter 1:8

Reflection

What are the ways in which Simon Peter is telling us we should grow?
If we read all of chapter one, which is a very short chapter, we will see that he tells us to add faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, patience, devotion to God, kindness, and love.

Psalms 68:19

8/23/2021

Today's Bible Verse

"Praise the Lord! Every day he helps us with the loads we must carry. He is the God who saves us. Selah." -Psalms 68:19

Reflection

Aren't you grateful that God doesn't just tell us to figure life out on our own?
Unlike any other religion, Christians have a personal relationship with a loving and helpful Father. One who is intrinsically interested in the innermost desires of his creation.
He is invested in us.

Psalms 56:3

8/16/2021

Today's Bible Verse

When I am afraid I will trust in Jesus

Reflection

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

8/9/2021

Today's Bible Verse

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away."

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Reflection

Romans 8:38-39

7/18/2021

Verse of the Day

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."