August 1, 2026

Just For Today – Part 2 — Day 8 - Put On Humility by SGLY Ministry

Just for Today I will put on…HUMILITY
Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5:5 (NKJV)

Today’s Action:
Just for Today let’s be submissive to one another and put on Humility, a modest covering.
Sometimes this can be hard to put on, because it involves stripping ourselves of everything else we might be wearing.
But, Just for Today let’s take a look in the mirror and if we see pride or self will, let’s remove it and put on our humble clothes.
Let’s do our best to walk humbly before the Lord, bowing to Him in all things.
For His word says: Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. Colossians 3:12-13

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Recall God's Past Care for You.

Make a mental list of times in your life when you have been conscious of God's watchful care and recall how, when you were worried and anxious, He brought things out right and took care of you. Then recite aloud this line from an old hymn, "So long Thy power hath kept me, sure it still will lead me on."

No. 14 in a series of 100 Power Thoughts from The Power of Positive Thinking, the All-Time inspirational Best-Selling Book by Norman Vincent Peale

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Stand Out Rose

This is what the Lord says, he who created you, he who formed you: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1

On the side of our house, my husband has a rose garden. He plants, prunes, fertilizes, and sprays the small bushes. We so enjoy the beauty of the blooms, as well as their wonderful fragrance.

A few months ago, he set 2 or 3 of the rose bushes, still in plastic pots, aside. They were nearly dead and he planned to throw them away, but he forgot. So they stayed there, and they became overgrown with tall grass and weeds.

Today when I opened the mini-blinds, I immediately noticed this tiny rose bud outside the window. It stood out because of the bright color, in contrast to the dark shades of green all around it. The stem was about a foot high, and the little flower a beautiful pinkish-orange hue.

There it was, rising out of the midst of the stubble and weeds. It's amazing what God can grow out of an overgrown cast-off pot. HE is the One who can grow something beautiful out of anything, and in everyone. In fact, He is just waiting for the chance for us to let Him.

That's good news!

--Daily Wisdom

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The Joy of His Presence Author Unknown

"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11)

God is near me...

Am I tired?
He is strength.

Am I upset?
He is peace.

Am I weak-willed?
He is a stay.

Am I worried?
He is assurance.

Am I aimless?
He is purpose.

He is present.
He is joy.
He makes me glad
with the joy of His presence.

May these thoughts fill my mind today!!!.

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Has Your Get-Up-and-Go Got Up and Gone? by Joyce Meyer

Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. — Romans 12:11

I have times when I get tired of doing what I am doing. We all do. No matter what your position is in life, there will be days when you will not feel like doing it. You might even go through a longer season in which you feel listless and uninterested in almost everything.

There may be underlying reasons that you will need to prayerfully search out, but often we just need to stir ourselves up and get going again. We need to do it purposely instead of waiting for a feeling to show up and motivate us to action again.

Gratitude helps me do that. When I recount all of my blessings, I am amazed at the goodness of God in my life. It makes me thankful, and that always stirs me up and makes life look brighter. Having great expectations also energizes and motivates me.

We don’t have to wait and see if something good happens in our lives; we can aggressively expect something good to happen. David indicated that if he failed to believe he would see the Lord’s goodness, it would affect him in a detrimental way. He said, [What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord’s goodness... (Psalm 27:13 AMPC).

The third thing that energizes me is getting my mind off how I feel and on something I can do to be a blessing to someone else. When I do, it works every time. Before long, I find myself enthusiastic about life and excited to resume my service to the Lord.

Prayer Starter: Father, I want to live life to the fullest. I want to live with passion, zeal, and appreciation for every opportunity that You give me. Help me approach this day with enthusiasm and do everything as unto You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Has Your Get-Up-and-Go Got Up and Gone? by Joyce Meyer

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When Things Don't Go Rite!?!

Down the Path to the Well--a thought to remember along the way

Now, of course, I know how to spell...rite is RIGHT....but there are days when things don't go right no matter HOW you spell it! You wind up the cat and put out the clock. You reach for the chocolate and somebody ELSE ate the last piece! You can't even find a tissue when it's time to blow your nose! Granted, minor irritations can annoy--but life is full of major blows and burdens, way bigger than cats and clocks, chocolate and Kleenex! So what to do?

Before I could figure life out this morning, into my early-morning brain began playing a tune.....I reached with my memory powers, whatever's left of them, and discovered an old song serenading within my soul--"Great Is Thy Faithfulness." Now if you reach far enough down in your soul today, you'll find a song He's put there for you too. That's how He is--He's faithful! Whatever your problem! Whatever your mood! You may be up or down, in or out, high or low, yet HE remains faithful.

Remember that as YOU go looking for the cat, the clock, the chocolate, the Kleenex--and whatever else is going wrong for YOU today...HE is faithful ALL the time! Now go find that song in YOUR heart and have a great day!

Delight in a Word from the Well--a refreshing in the Water of His Word

"...his compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness
(Lamentations 3:22,23)."

Draw from the Well--a prayer for renewing strength for this day

"Lord, there are days when nothing goes right--inside me, around me, beyond me--and You know it well. You know my highs and my lows--and You're there, always, within my heart, with a song, a word, a nudge. You're faithful--and I love You. May I be deeply aware of Your awesome faithfulness and presence in my life this day, Lord. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
--Peggie Bohanon

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Bible Verses

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

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Proverbs 16:9 “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.”

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Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1

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COLOSSIANS 3:12 NIV 12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

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Matthew 17:20 "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

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Psalm 31:1 – In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.

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Always be joyful. Never stop praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

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Prayers

Father, in the name of Jesus, I repent of and renounce selfishness, and take responsibility in my generations for the sin of rebellion. I ask for forgiveness and break the curse of stubbornness. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. I desire to follow the Lord my God with my whole heart. In the name of Jesus, I decree that I have an excellent spirit, which enables me to do courageous feats in God’s Kingdom according to the grace you have given to me. Amen

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Dear Lord, remind me that if I am to call myself a truly committed Christian, then I must not leave my Christianity on the church doorstep when I leave the Sunday service. Help me to see that I must stand for You in all of my daily dealings -- secular, political and personal. If I don't stand on Your Word, how will others see You in me? ... However, there is more, isn't there, Lord? You want me to go and tell others about You. Otherwise, even though I may live a kind and caring life, no one will know that it is because of You and Your help. You are the "good news," You are the message that God the Father sent. ... Help me, Lord, to be open to Your leading. Give me the wisdom, and the words, and the courage to know what to say and when to say it, so that others may desire to know You.

In Your holy name I pray.

Amen.

© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted for noncommercial use.

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Dear heavenly Father, thank you for giving us Your Word in the Bible. Help me to read and study it more. Lord, I not only want to hear what You have to say, but I also want to do the things You have instructed us to do in the Word of God. Give me Your grace to be obedient to the Word. Lord, I also ask You to help me not to listen to things that I should not hear. Lord, give me grace to turn my eyes away from those things that hinder my growth in You. I know if I see and listen to Your Words, then I will be able to speak the things I need to say. I ask this is the name of Jesus. Amen.