Daily Got a Minute Message with John Ed
In each episode of “Got a Minute,” retired Methodist minister John Ed Mathison will share a small piece of wisdom to help you through your day.
Episodes
“Whatever we may have to go through now is less than nothing compared with the magnificent future God has planned for us. The whole creation is on tiptoe to see the wonderful site of the sons of God coming into their own.”
I hope all of us use our money for something that’s really valuable in the sense of what it can do to help make life better for everybody in the world. Ask God to help you create a Godly value system.
Remember this and repeat it when you first wake up—fear anticipates bad problems—faith affirms good possibilities. Which one will you choose today?
He always knows what is best, and always gives what is best. Learn to trust God as a Father and learn to be a Godly father.
What goal do you have today that you will pursue and not get discouraged? It will mean more if it’s a goal that involves something you are doing for somebody else.
‘Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, good will among men.’” That is what Christmas is all about.
Christmas is about God’s overcoming the world and silencing the worldly influence. Be sure you know that.
The One who has the best answers to any problem is God, and He not only has the answers but wants to work with you in solving the problem. He’s a great partner.
The best criteria for being a good neighbor is to treat everybody just like you would like to be treated. That will not only avoid lawsuits but will create healthy relationships.
You can ride through life on His coattail if you fully desire to follow Him and you will have many more victories than you can ever imagine. He will love you, not sue you for copying Him.
One day, He will say to all of His people who have elected to follow Him, “Because of My Son, you are not guilty. Come let me show you what I have prepared for you.”
Use your time and energy to look for something good in every situation. It will not only help you face it, but will give you a much better attitude.
Solomon also wrote, “Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards.” (Proverbs 12:14)
Relationships are precious. Don’t wait for an emergency to help make one.
More people might remember the bad sportsmanship more than actually who won that particular Ryder Cup. Winning at sportsmanship is very important.
I suggest that the people you trust with important decisions are really people and are people of integrity and people who would do what you expect.
Does the way you present yourself represent who you really are? Does the nice wrapping on the outside fool people by what’s on the inside? Be real.
Being selective about thanking God for only good things can lead to pride. Thanking God for all things can lead to a proper attitude about life.
What do you have today that is extremely important to God, to you, and to other people?
If you break the rules, you will be “caught” and every choice that we make will have a consequence. Always play by God’s rules.
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