"Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."
Isaiah 41:10
As this semester ends, a new chapter begins. For some of us, it's a new job, a new city, graduation, even all three. For others, it is a new semester, a summer far from friends, a new schedule, and adjustments.
But do not fear the future, be confident that God is in your corner, rooting for you. Your proverbial corner is so strong, and with your sisters only a phone call, text, email, or facebook chat away, you have so much strength to draw from.
Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
As this stressful week comes to an end, let us be reminded that the future is certain. Not to us, but to you. Help us to take confidence in this thought & remember that you are with us! Thank you for allowing us to gather again today, keep us safe & give us motivation, determination, and focus as finals come closer.
Amen
(Chapter Devotion)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Troubled Times
"I am the one who creates the light & the darkness. I am the one who sends the good times and the bad times. I, the Lord, am the one who does these things."
Isaiah 45:7
We don't always have good days. No one does, the Lord sends us good and bad days. Although the bad days tend to be especially heinous these days, it is important to know that it is here to strengthen you. About 80% of the time, maybe more (of course more), I forget that. I complain, I stress, I breakdown, I cry... I mainly stress, let's be honest. However, "you cannot appreciate the rainbow without first experiencing the rain". As cliche-d as it is, like yin and yang, the light and darkness go hand in hand. To experience the wondrous aspects of the light, we must travel through darkness.
Do NOT be discouraged! Trust in God to help you through today and the next.
Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you for another week, whether it has been good or bad, we are thankful to be here. Be with us, we pray, as these school days come to an end. Gift us with focus, determination, productivity, and strength. Watch over our loved ones and continue to keep us safe.
Amen.
"If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God."
Isaiah 50:10
(Chapter Devotion)
Isaiah 45:7
We don't always have good days. No one does, the Lord sends us good and bad days. Although the bad days tend to be especially heinous these days, it is important to know that it is here to strengthen you. About 80% of the time, maybe more (of course more), I forget that. I complain, I stress, I breakdown, I cry... I mainly stress, let's be honest. However, "you cannot appreciate the rainbow without first experiencing the rain". As cliche-d as it is, like yin and yang, the light and darkness go hand in hand. To experience the wondrous aspects of the light, we must travel through darkness.
Do NOT be discouraged! Trust in God to help you through today and the next.
Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you for another week, whether it has been good or bad, we are thankful to be here. Be with us, we pray, as these school days come to an end. Gift us with focus, determination, productivity, and strength. Watch over our loved ones and continue to keep us safe.
Amen.
"If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the Lord and rely on your God."
Isaiah 50:10
(Chapter Devotion)
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Working Together
"Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love."
Ephesians 4:16
Often, we believe we can do it all on our own, that we are capable of doing everything. We are wrong. This verse points out that we each have specific, unique talents, and we need to lean on one another in order to help the entire body to grow.
Our sorority is similar to a body, or a church; we grow and are healthy when each of us recognizes their own talent and how they can use it to help improve Kappa. In order to grow as a sorority, we need to recognize our own personal talents and attempt to help each other as we undertake tasks. With mutual respect and assistance, love is more likely to grow exponentially between us.
"This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other equally. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad."
1 Corinthians 12: 25 - 26
(Chapter Devotion)
Ephesians 4:16
Often, we believe we can do it all on our own, that we are capable of doing everything. We are wrong. This verse points out that we each have specific, unique talents, and we need to lean on one another in order to help the entire body to grow.
Our sorority is similar to a body, or a church; we grow and are healthy when each of us recognizes their own talent and how they can use it to help improve Kappa. In order to grow as a sorority, we need to recognize our own personal talents and attempt to help each other as we undertake tasks. With mutual respect and assistance, love is more likely to grow exponentially between us.
"This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other equally. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad."
1 Corinthians 12: 25 - 26
(Chapter Devotion)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Pride
"Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
Proverbs 11:2
This is a hard one to wrap your mind around. Society tells us we should be proud of what we do, we should "flaunt it" or "shake what your momma gave ya". However, we need to remember that while society says one thing, God has our best interest at heart and says another.
Too much pride can lead to your downfall, and it is also a sin. It's easy to be proud of something we have accomplished, we put hard work into completing activities and reaching goals we have set -- "but with humility comes wisdom." The humble gain wisdom from being so after they have climbed their personal mountain.
(Chapter Devotion)
Proverbs 11:2
This is a hard one to wrap your mind around. Society tells us we should be proud of what we do, we should "flaunt it" or "shake what your momma gave ya". However, we need to remember that while society says one thing, God has our best interest at heart and says another.
Too much pride can lead to your downfall, and it is also a sin. It's easy to be proud of something we have accomplished, we put hard work into completing activities and reaching goals we have set -- "but with humility comes wisdom." The humble gain wisdom from being so after they have climbed their personal mountain.
(Chapter Devotion)
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