Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Week 1 Day 1 This Too Shall Pass Away

Week 1 Day 2 It’s Not Outward Appearances That Count

Week 1 Day 3 On Greed

Week 1 Day 4 Keep Life Simple

Week 1 Day 5 Don’t Settle for Mediocrity

Week 2 Day 1 Judge Not, Lest You Be Judged

Week 2 Day 2 Be Brave

Week 2 Day 3 On Reputation

Week 2 Day 4 Be Cautious with Your Words

Week 2 Day 5 On Making the Right Decisions

Week 3 Day 1 How to Win Over an Enemy

Week 3 Day 2 On Acts of Kindness

Week 3 Day 3 How to Take Criticism

Week 3 Day 4 How to Gain a Loyal Friend

Week 3 Day 5 When to Resign

Week 4 Day 1 Make the Best of It

Week 4 Day 2 Acts of Mercy

Week 4 Day 3 On Humility

Week 4 Day 4 Know God

Week 4 Day 5 Be Hopeful

Week 5 Day 1 Hold No Resentment

Week 5 Day 2 Seek God’s Will

Week 5 Day 3 Do God’s Will

Week 5 Day 4 Promote Reconciliation

Week 5 Day 5 There’s Never Enough to Argue

Week 6 Day 1 Stay Focused

Week 6 Day 2 Be a Good Friend

Week 6 Day 3 Sincerity Persuades

Week 6 Day 4 Deserters Always Lose

Week 6 Day 5 Don’t Take It Personally

Week 7 Day 1 Talk to God

Week 7 Day 2 Give God Credit

Week 7 Day 3 The Problem with Advice

Week 7 Day 4 Be God’s Instrument

Week 7 Day 5 Be Selfless

Week 8 Day 1 Be Selfless

Week 8 Day 2 Never Say Never

Week 8 Day 3 Never Doubt God’s Timing

Week 8 Day 4 Learn from Your Mistakes

Week 8 Day 5 Make People Laugh

Week 9 Day 1 Help Others Grow

Week 9 Day 2 Have Fun While You’re at It

Week 9 Day 3 Choose Your Words Wisely

Week 9 Day 4 Let God Be Sovereign

Week 9 Day 5 Don’t Run with the Crowd

Week 10 Day 1 Ignore Your Critics

Week 10 Day 2 Become a Living Witness

Week 10 Day 3 Prepare for Your Destiny

Week 10 Day 4 Be Impartial

Week 10 Day 5 Admit When You’re Wrong

Week 11 Day 1 If You Can’t Be Honest, Quit

Week 11 Day 2 Don’t Be Deceived

Week 11 Day 3 Make Plain Your Plans

Week 11 Day 4 Advocate the Truth

Week 11 Day 5 Stand for the Truth

Week 12 Day 1 Stick to Your Word

Week 12 Day 2 Happiness Is Action

Week 12 Day 3 Lean on God

Week 12 Day 4 Give a Graceful Way Out

Week 12 Day 5 Do Nothing in Malice

Week 13 Day 1 Be Lenient

Week 13 Day 2 Let God Be Your Judge

Week 13 Day 3 Be Devoted to Your Cause

Week 13 Day 4 Don’t Be Diverted

Week 13 Day 5 Take Your Time

Week 14 Day 1 Keep Every Promise

Week 14 Day 2 What to Do When Ridiculed

Week 14 Day 3 On Blame

Week 14 Day 4 Be Transparent

Week 14 Day 5 Work on Your Character

Week 15 Day 1 Earn Their Respect

Week 15 Day 2 Learn—Don’t Avenge

Week 15 Day 3 Change the World

Week 15 Day 4 Friendships Endure

Week 15 Day 5 Don’t Bask in Your Glory

Week 16 Day 1 Rely on God’s Gifts

Week 16 Day 2 God’s Justice Prevails

Week 16 Day 3 Value Life

Week 16 Day 4 Never Surrender

Week 16 Day 5 Look at a Person’s Heart

Week 17 Day 1 Love Your Enemies

Week 17 Day 2 Hold Your Temper

Week 17 Day 3 Choose Your Battles Wisely

Week 17 Day 4 Be a Peacemaker

Week 17 Day 5 Think It Through

Week 18 Day 1 Finish What You Start

Week 18 Day 2 Value Your Friendships

Week 18 Day 3 Don’t Procrastinate

Week 18 Day 4 What It Means to Be Godly

Week 18 Day 5 Let God Decide

Week 19 Day 1 Be on God’s Side

Week 19 Day 2 With God, Who Can Be Against You?

Week 19 Day 3 Acknowledge God’s Wisdom

Week 19 Day 4 God Sustains

Week 19 Day 5 Pray for God’s Favor

Week 20 Day 1 In Victory, Don’t Forget God

Week 20 Day 2 Read the Bible

Week 20 Day 3 Let God Lift Your Burden

Week 20 Day 4 Sustained by God’s People

Week 20 Day 5 The Body of Christ Unites

Week 21 Day 1 Position Yourself for the Future

Week 21 Day 2 Be Prepared to Sacrifice for God

Week 21 Day 3 Strive to Finish

Week 21 Day 4 Do Not Despair

Week 21 Day 5 Believe in Your Destiny

Week 22 Day 1 Make Honesty Your Goal

Week 22 Day 2 The Value of Action

Week 22 Day 3 Extol Virtues

Week 22 Day 4 On Rank and Title

Week 22 Day 5 Don’t Betray Your Friends

Week 23 Day 1 Surround Yourself with Integrity

Week 23 Day 2 Be Organized

Week 23 Day 3 Be Prudent

Week 23 Day 4 Make Oaths You Can Keep

Week 23 Day 5 Promote Compromise

Week 24 Day 1 Be Consistent

Week 24 Day 2 There’s Hope in Eternity

Week 24 Day 3 Be Bold

Week 24 Day 4 Give a Second Chance

Week 24 Day 5 Worship God

Week 25 Day 1 What to Do with Worry

Week 25 Day 2 Pray through Your Battles

Week 25 Day 3 Be Determined

Week 25 Day 4 Finish What You Start

Week 25 Day 5 The Value of Determined Associates

Week 26 Day 1 Praying for Others

Week 26 Day 2 I Will

Week 26 Day 3 Faith Makes Might

Week 26 Day 4 The Great Counselor

Week 26 Day 5 An Honest Man Comes Clean

Week 27 Day 1 Thank God for Your Blessings

Week 27 Day 2 A Must Attitude

Week 27 Day 3 Look at All Your Alternatives

Week 27 Day 4 Don’t Be Discouraged

Week 27 Day 5 Use God’s Word

Week 28 Day 1 The Hard Path of Duty

Week 28 Day 2 Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Week 28 Day 3 Be Responsible

Week 28 Day 4 Ask for God’s Favor First

Week 28 Day 5 Strive for Perfection

Week 29 Day 1 Admit Your Mistakes

Week 29 Day 2 Do unto Others, Even Adversaries

Week 29 Day 3 Get Your Facts Straight

Week 29 Day 4 How to Find Evil

Week 29 Day 5 Remember Your Mortality

Week 30 Day 1 The Bible Is Relevant

Week 30 Day 2 Morality Secures Your Future

Week 30 Day 3 Judge Not

Week 30 Day 4 On Greed

Week 30 Day 5 Too Proud to Pray

Week 31 Day 1 Pray for God’s Mercy

Week 31 Day 2 On Intolerance

Week 31 Day 3 Don’t Be Afraid to Fail

Week 31 Day 4 Failure Is the Best Teacher

Week 31 Day 5 Have Faith in Yourself

Week 32 Day 1 Stand Firm

Week 32 Day 2 Let God Set Things Right

Week 32 Day 3 Respect the Opinions of Older Generations

Week 32 Day 4 Don’t Neglect Your Friends

Week 32 Day 5 Be an Entrepreneur

Week 33 Day 1 Take Refuge in God

Week 33 Day 2 Call upon the Name of the Lord

Week 33 Day 3 Encourage

Week 33 Day 4 Happiness Is a Choice

Week 33 Day 5 Make Haste

Week 34 Day 1 Gather Intelligence, Then Decide

Week 34 Day 2 On Anxiety and Impatience

Week 34 Day 3 Be Consistent

Week 34 Day 4 To Be Fair

Week 34 Day 5 Where to Find Bad Advice

Week 35 Day 1 Be Useful

Week 35 Day 2 When You’re Down and Out, Don’t Tear Down Others

Week 35 Day 3 Be Diligent

Week 35 Day 4 Read, Read, Read

Week 35 Day 5 Be Single-Minded

Week 36 Day 1 The Value of Work

Week 36 Day 2 What Other People Say (Doesn’t Always Matter)

Week 36 Day 3 Those Who Say Little, Say Much

Week 36 Day 4 Admit Your Mistake

Week 36 Day 5 You Control Less Than You Think

Week 37 Day 1 Be Loyal

Week 37 Day 2 The Value of Repentance

Week 37 Day 3 Admit It When You’re Down

Week 37 Day 4 Be Teachable

Week 37 Day 5 Haste Makes Waste

Week 38 Day 1 When to Toot Your Own Horn

Week 38 Day 2 Be Grateful

Week 38 Day 3 Owe No Debts

Week 38 Day 4 Acknowledge Evil

Week 38 Day 5 Actions Are Based on Motives

Week 39 Day 1 Be Careful When Taking a Compliment

Week 39 Day 2 Respect Your Authorities

Week 39 Day 3 Promote Peace

Week 39 Day 4 Respect Your Enemies

Week 39 Day 5 On Quitting When You’re Ahead

Week 40 Day 1 Remember Your Purpose

Week 40 Day 2 On the Art of Persuasion

Week 40 Day 3 On Planning

Week 40 Day 4 Be Forthright with Your Enemies

Week 40 Day 5 Willpower

Week 41 Day 1 Pray Harder

Week 41 Day 2 Stand Watch

Week 41 Day 3 Inspire Confidence

Week 41 Day 4 Don’t Fear Failure

Week 41 Day 5 Morality Unites

Week 42 Day 1 On Core Beliefs

Week 42 Day 2 Principles Aren’t Elastic

Week 42 Day 3 Be Relentless

Week 42 Day 4 On Kindness

Week 42 Day 5 On Fair Trades

Week 43 Day 1 See Past Your Problems

Week 43 Day 2 Principle, Not Spectacle

Week 43 Day 3 Giving Responsibility

Week 43 Day 4 Taking Responsibility

Week 43 Day 5 Be Flexible

Week 44 Day 1 Healing a Wound

Week 44 Day 2 Say What You Mean

Week 44 Day 3 Share Your Sorrows

Week 44 Day 4 Sorrow Brings Maturity

Week 44 Day 5 Be Resolute

Week 45 Day 1 Watch Out for Disloyalties

Week 45 Day 2 Don’t Give Dishonesty a Chance

Week 45 Day 3 Plant Yourself in the Truth

Week 45 Day 4 Go to God with Your Big Problems

Week 45 Day 5 The Bible Applies to Your Life

Week 46 Day 1 Faith in God Is Essential

Week 46 Day 2 God’s Word Gives Wisdom

Week 46 Day 3 God Never Forsakes

Week 46 Day 4 God Gives Safety

Week 46 Day 5 Stay Calm

Week 47 Day 1 God Gives Strength

Week 47 Day 2 Be Guided by Your Principles

Week 47 Day 3 Look at the Heart

Week 47 Day 4 God Gives Confidence

Week 47 Day 5 God Compensates for Lack

Week 48 Day 1 Don’t Straddle the Fence

Week 48 Day 2 Don’t Take Them for Granted

Week 48 Day 3 Use Sound Reasoning

Week 48 Day 4 Lean Not on Your Own Understanding

Week 48 Day 5 God Takes Away Fear

Week 49 Day 1 God Is Sovereign

Week 49 Day 2 God Gives Sustenance

Week 49 Day 3 Meditate on God’s Word

Week 49 Day 4 God Gives a Way

Week 49 Day 5 A Vessel of the Almighty

Week 50 Day 1 God as a Source of Strength

Week 50 Day 2 When You Feel Inadequate

Week 50 Day 3 Spiritual Reflection

Week 50 Day 4 Contending for the Faith

Week 50 Day 5 The Body of Christ

Week 51 Day 1 Salt of the Earth

Week 51 Day 2 Be a Light

Week 51 Day 3 The Reality of God

Week 51 Day 4 God’s Gift of Scripture

Week 51 Day 5 Last Words

Week 52 Day 1 The Evidences of Christianity

Week 52 Day 2 Be Born Again

Week 52 Day 3 God as a Last Resort

Week 52 Day 4 The Fear of the Lord

Week 52 Day 5 You Can’t Please Everyone

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