Ponder: Those who ENJOY life most do what they love and love what they do. Practice: There is nothing better for a person than to ENJOY their work. (Ecclesiastes 3:22 – NIV)
Ponder: Circumstances cannot suppress the joy of those who REJOICE in the Lord. Practice: REJOICE in the Lord always; again I will say, REJOICE! (Philippians 4:4 – NASB)
Ponder: Only a FOOL can be fooled by a FOOL. Practice: Do not answer a FOOL according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. (Proverbs 26:4 – NIV)
Ponder: God will not guide your steps unless you GUARD your heart. Practice: GUARD your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. (Proverbs 4:23 – NLT)
Ponder: For those who love God DUTY is an opportunity, not an obligation. Practice: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s DUTY. (Ecclesiastes 12:13 – NLT)
Ponder: You can be CONTENT only as much as your faith allows. Practice: I have learned to be CONTENT whatever the circumstances. (Philippians 4:11 – NIV)
Ponder: God will transform your life from OLD to new, but not without permission. Practice: Put off your OLD nature which belongs to your former manner of life. (Ephesians 4:22 – RSV)
Ponder: To FORGIVE is conditional for God; He gives it only if you give it. Practice: If you FORGIVE others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also FORGIVE you. (Matthew 6:14 – ESV)
Ponder: VANITY happens when what you own owns you. Practice: The lover of money will not be satisfied with money; nor the lover of wealth, with gain. This also is VANITY. (Ecclesiastes 5:10 – NRSV)