Elevate Your Day with Andi and Brian Hale

Not Afraid - Day 1 of 5

From Not Afraid by Pastor Craig Groeschel on Youversion
As Christians, how do we respond in the face of a crisis? 
When a crisis happens in our world, it’s easy to question our faith, and it’s hard to replace the panic we face with the peace we’re promised as Jesus-followers. 
So, what can we do as Christians in response to natural disasters, pandemics, or any other scary unknowns we face? 

Benefits of the Holy Spirit - Day 1 of 5

He Is a Gift to All Who Believe in Jesus
Acts 2:38 ESV: And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Don't Look Back - Day 5 of 5; Limiting The Future

We can never give one hundred percent of ourselves in the present if we keep dwelling on the past.
Don’t Look Back by Lori Singh
It is heartbreaking to see so many people live their lives camping out in the past that cannot be changed and turning their backs on a grand future. We all know it is impossible to be effective in two places simultaneously and the only person who could accomplish that is God. We can never give one hundred percent of ourselves in the present if we keep dwelling on the past. Our potential will never reach its maximum capacity; future goals get delayed, insecurity and fear will dominate, the flesh will rule and life will become one heap of complaining. There is a lot at stake to remain, and truthfully your life will be unhappy.

Don't Look Back - Day 4 of 5; LONGING FOR SUPPLIES

It is a dangerous thing to live desiring for what was and making light of what is.
Don’t Look Back by Lori Singh
‬‬And the whole congregation of the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, and the people of Israel said to them, “Would that we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the meat pots and ate bread to the full, for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”
‭‭EXODUS‬ ‭16:2‭-‬3‬ ‭ESV

Don't Look Back - Day 3 of 5; FALSE SECURITY

If only we could come to place in our lives where we believe God’s plan is better than ours.
Don’t Look Back by Lisa Singh
When we look back and constantly dwell on the past, it seems to offer us a sense of safety even if the situation we were in was a dangerous one physically, emotionally or mentally. This is because as humans, change and newness always bring with it a sense of challenge, stretching and the unknown. But in the past we find comfort because we know all that we were dealing with, it was familiar even though it was difficult. Sounds strange, I know but I have seen time and time again in ministry where people will go back to abusive homes, manipulative relationships and immoral lifestyles just because it’s familiar and provides a false sense of security. 
I grew up in an abusive home, and it seemed easier to deal with the abuse than to open up to someone in authority for help; again it was the unknown of the future that kept me bound to that situation. Today I am writing about moving from the past and looking forward to the future because the life that God has for his children is always better than what we will leave behind.

Don't Look Back - Day 2 of 5; A HEART CONDITION

Our heart was made to follow the ultimate treasure which is God himself.
Don’t Look Back by Lori Singh
The scriptures teach us that as a man thinks in his heart so is he (Proverbs 23:7 NIV).
If we examined this closer, we could see that most of what we act out in life find its origins in our thoughts. Day after day whatever we ponder on, meditate on and dwell on becomes a reality sooner or later. Our thoughts are powerful and will eventually determine the future we will experience. Have you ever heard the saying “Follow your heart?” Well, there is so much truth wrapped up in that saying, and even the Bible talks about our heart following our treasure. 
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
‭‭LUKE‬ ‭12:34‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Don't Look Back - Day 1 of 5; A NEW START

Join us every day as we attempt to elevate your day!
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/4258-dont-look-back

Pride and Shame - Day 5 of 5; HOW

Join us as we wrap up this 5 day study on PRIDE and SHAME!

Pride and Shame - Day 4 of 5; SPIRIT

from Pride and Shame on Youversion
What truths to do we need to take hold of in order to live a life of humility?
First and foremost, we need to take to heart the opening line of Rick Warren’s, The Purpose-Driven Life: “It’s not about you.”
This may seem a little, um . . . obvious, but so often in our culture we lose sight of this. Our lives tend to revolve around a planet of one, and anything not within that tiny orbit has a tendency to get neglected. But we can’t pin this all on our society; our flesh is wired for exactly the same thing. The flesh is concerned for only one thing – itself – and will go to great lengths to promote and indulge it.
And this is where Christ steps in and sets us free from a life of fleshly indulgence. He came not only as an example of someone who lived a godly life but to also provide us with the power to do it.

Pride and Shame - Day 3 of 5; HUMILITY

from Pride and Shame on Youversion
What is the radical solution to pride and shame?
Humility.
Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
‭‭PROVERBS‬ ‭11:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬
If that doesn’t sound very radical . . . it really is. To be humble in this day and age is to defy all cultural norms. Our society (like most societies in history) holds up performance and public opinion as the two great defining bastions of self-worth. Those who perform get applauded and rewarded, while those who fail to do so largely get ignored.