You didn't have enough faith, he told them. I assure you, even if you had faith as small as a mustard seed you could say to this mountain, 'move from here to there,' and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.
Matthew 17:20-21
We always say to ourselves: I don't know if I can do it. But, as we're reminded in this passage, nothing is impossible with God and faith.
Today's Prayer
Dear God,
Thank you for bringing us here today safely. Help us to remember that anything is possible with faith. Keep our loved ones safe and help us finish our week out strong.
Amen.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Un-Selfish
Do not be selfish, don't live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Don't think only about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and what they are doing.
Philippians 2:3-4
It is so easy these days to be selfish, to think only about ourselves. Yet having successful friendships is about compromise. When you put the other person first, it shows that you care about them and you value their opinion.
Social media capitalizes on our selfishness and our pride, and I will not say that I am not a victim. It is hard to live in a society that is as judgmental as ours is, that looks at you for what you have and not who you are.
Our lives are characterized by a multitude of moments, and I would rather spend it with people who accept me for who I am and those who I care about than those who do not know the real me. First impressions are so important today, but a life full of first impression moments seems tiring to me.
Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you for seeing us to another week, we are so thankful to be here today with people who value our friendships. Help us to be humble and to help others and ask about what is going on in their lives. Remind us that in order to make relationships work we have to listen as well as share. God, I ask that you keep our families and loved ones safe, and help us to end this week on a positive note.
Amen.
Philippians 2:3-4
It is so easy these days to be selfish, to think only about ourselves. Yet having successful friendships is about compromise. When you put the other person first, it shows that you care about them and you value their opinion.
Social media capitalizes on our selfishness and our pride, and I will not say that I am not a victim. It is hard to live in a society that is as judgmental as ours is, that looks at you for what you have and not who you are.
Our lives are characterized by a multitude of moments, and I would rather spend it with people who accept me for who I am and those who I care about than those who do not know the real me. First impressions are so important today, but a life full of first impression moments seems tiring to me.
Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you for seeing us to another week, we are so thankful to be here today with people who value our friendships. Help us to be humble and to help others and ask about what is going on in their lives. Remind us that in order to make relationships work we have to listen as well as share. God, I ask that you keep our families and loved ones safe, and help us to end this week on a positive note.
Amen.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Decisions, Decisions!
There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
The new school year inspires me, and frustrates others. As classes starts and we realize summer is coming to an end, we are faced with the same decision repeatedly: should we be social or studious? This verse reminds us that there is a time for everything. Don't be afraid to study on a Wednesday night instead of going out. First and foremost, we are students, we are here to get an education.
At the same time, there are definitely days where we need our friends, we need to relax and forget about the stress brought on by classes and assignments. The days where everything seems to be going wrong, there is NOTHING I love more than coming home to the hall, sitting on a couch, and hashing my day out with my sisters. Or grabbing a girlfriend and hitting the elliptical for 30 minutes.
Time management is so difficult, but extremely necessary, both in college and in the "real world", the working world.
Dreaming all the time instead of working is foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you for allowing us to start a new semester at school, help us remember how lucky we are to have this opportunity. Be with us as we make decisions and attempt to manage our time. Guide us on our paths and assist us in our decision making. Above all, continue to watch over us and our loved ones daily.
Amen.
(Chapter Devotion)
Ecclesiastes 3:1
The new school year inspires me, and frustrates others. As classes starts and we realize summer is coming to an end, we are faced with the same decision repeatedly: should we be social or studious? This verse reminds us that there is a time for everything. Don't be afraid to study on a Wednesday night instead of going out. First and foremost, we are students, we are here to get an education.
At the same time, there are definitely days where we need our friends, we need to relax and forget about the stress brought on by classes and assignments. The days where everything seems to be going wrong, there is NOTHING I love more than coming home to the hall, sitting on a couch, and hashing my day out with my sisters. Or grabbing a girlfriend and hitting the elliptical for 30 minutes.
Time management is so difficult, but extremely necessary, both in college and in the "real world", the working world.
Dreaming all the time instead of working is foolishness.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Thank you for allowing us to start a new semester at school, help us remember how lucky we are to have this opportunity. Be with us as we make decisions and attempt to manage our time. Guide us on our paths and assist us in our decision making. Above all, continue to watch over us and our loved ones daily.
Amen.
(Chapter Devotion)
Sunday, August 7, 2011
They Will Know We Are Sisters By Our Love
"Dear children, let us stop just saying we love each other; let us really show it by our actions."
1 John 3:18
Recruitment is extremely stressful. We are making decisions that shape futures, and although it is hard, we need to remember above all, that we are a support group for each other. It is easy to say, "I love Kappa with all my heart" or "I love my sisters" but we really show that love through the vocal & silent support, as well as respect that we give each other. We may not always agree with one another, but as in Proverbs 18:24, "a real friend sticks closer than a brother."
Dear God,
Please give us strength this week as we meet all these wonderful girls from different places. Please give us patience with one another when stress is high, give us energy when the day drags on, and give us clarity as we add to our Kappa family. Please help us to make these girls feel welcome to Auburn and especially Kappa, and when it is time to rest, let sleep come swiftly.
Amen
1 John 3:18
Recruitment is extremely stressful. We are making decisions that shape futures, and although it is hard, we need to remember above all, that we are a support group for each other. It is easy to say, "I love Kappa with all my heart" or "I love my sisters" but we really show that love through the vocal & silent support, as well as respect that we give each other. We may not always agree with one another, but as in Proverbs 18:24, "a real friend sticks closer than a brother."
Dear God,
Please give us strength this week as we meet all these wonderful girls from different places. Please give us patience with one another when stress is high, give us energy when the day drags on, and give us clarity as we add to our Kappa family. Please help us to make these girls feel welcome to Auburn and especially Kappa, and when it is time to rest, let sleep come swiftly.
Amen
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