Author: rstores
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Day 5 Gentleness that Shines
A 7-day devotional “Ambitious for a Quiet Life” Day 5: Gentleness that Shines Key Thought: Quiet character speaks louder than loud words.Scripture: “Let your gentleness be evident to all.” — Philippians 4:5Reflection: In a harsh world, gentleness is power under control. It reveals a heart ruled by grace, not ego.Call to Action: Respond gently to someone who frustrates you today.Prayer:Lord…
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Day 4 Peace over Pressure
A 7-day devotional “Ambitious for a Quiet Life” Day 4: Peace over Pressure Key Thought: True success is peace with God, not productivity.Scripture: “In quietness and trust shall be your strength.” — Isaiah 30:15Reflection: When we measure worth by busyness, we lose the calm that gives us strength. Peace grows when we trust God to handle what we cannot.Call…
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Day 3 Work with your Hands
A 7-day devotional “Ambitious for a Quiet Life” Day 3: Work with your Hands Key Thought: Ordinary work can honor an extraordinary God.Scripture: “…mind your own affairs and work with your hands.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:11Reflection: Diligence in everyday tasks is worship when done unto the Lord. Faithfulness in small things shapes our witness.Call to Action: Perform today’s routine task…
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Day 2 Aspire to Quiet
A 7-day devotional “Ambitious for a Quiet Life” Day 2: Aspire to Quiet Key Thought: God values peace over performance.Scripture: “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:11Reflection: In a world that rewards noise, God honors quiet strength. A tranquil heart reflects deep trust in Him.Call to Action: Choose one daily moment to be still…
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Day 1 Holy Ambition
A 7-day devotional “Ambitious for a Quiet Life” Day 1: Holy Ambition Key Thought: God’s greatest goal for us is not success, but sanctification.Scripture: “This is the will of God—your sanctification.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:3Reflection: Ambition itself is not wrong; it depends on what we’re aiming for. Paul redirects our ambition from achievement to holiness. Growth in Christ is…
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Are You Ambitious?
Over the past two months, I’ve been riveted by the Apostle Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians 4. In verse 3, he says that “this is the will of God—your sanctification.” As Paul unpacks this chapter and explains the “how,” he tucks in a phrase that almost sneaks up on us: “Make it your ambition to lead…
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Day 7 Living in True Freedom
From Labor to Life: A 7-day journey to Freedom and Faithfulness Day 7: Living in True Freedom Scripture: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” — John 8:36 Reflection:The world’s system binds us with pressure and performance, but Jesus offers a better way — freedom in faithfulness. When we find our…
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Day 6 Organizing Work Around Life
From Labor to Life: A 7-day journey to Freedom and Faithfulness Day 6: Organizing Work Around Life Scripture: “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” — Psalm 127:1 Reflection:We often build our lives around our jobs, but God calls us to build our work around His purposes. He’s not impressed by…
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Day 5 Escaping the Trap of Overwork
From Labor to Life: A 7-day journey to Freedom and Faithfulness Day 5: Escaping the Trap of Overwork Scripture: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Reflection:When rest becomes guilt-inducing, something’s out of order. Jesus invites us not to burnout, but to rest —…
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Day 4 Restoring God’s Design for Work
From Labor to Life: A 7-day journey to Freedom and Faithfulness Day 4: Restoring God’s Design for Work Scripture: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” — Colossians 3:23 Reflection:Work was never meant to enslave us — it’s a calling to serve God through our talents. When we work for…
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