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September
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Diligence: visualizing each task as a special assignment from God and using all my energies to accomplish it
Whatever you do work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord not for men
Colossians 3:23
Alertness: Being aware and ready to respond as needed to the physical and spiritual needs of others
Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach.
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October
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Accountability: Honestly reporting to God and to one another
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
Availability: Setting God’s priorities above my own
For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake
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November
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Contentment: Realizing- in a spirit of gratitude- that God has provided everything I need
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing we will be content with that.
1 Timothy 6:6
Stewardship: Realizing that everything I have belongs to God and to use them for His glory
God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”
Genesis 1:28 |
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December
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Dependence: Living my life in complete reliance upon God
For by Him (Jesus) all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether throne ore posers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him.
Colossians 1:16
Generosity: Sharing what I have with a joyful spirit
For God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7 |
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January
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Discipline: Training myself in all areas of life to live in a manner that pleases God
...encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good.
Titus 2:6
Attentiveness: Watching and listening carefully measuring all things against the Word of God
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best..
Philippians 1:9-10 |
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February
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Compassion: Seeing others through the eyes of God and sensing their pain with the heart of God
The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
Psalm 116:5
Truthfulness: Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor…
Ephesians 4:25
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March
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Wisdom: Learning to see and respond to life from God’s perspective
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Thoroughness: Completing every task to the best of my ability, heartily as unto the Lord
Let us run the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfectter of our faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2 |
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April
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Endurance: Depending upon the Lord for inward strength to withstand stress and manage what occurs in my life
… pursue righteousness, godliness, faith , love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith.
1 Timothy 6:11-12
Creativity: Making the most of what God has given me to serve Him
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, bu the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.
1 Corinthians 12:4-6 |
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May
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Courageous: Fulfilling my responsibilities in spite of being afraid
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Conscientiousness: Constant obedience to God in even the tiniest choices between right and wrong
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 5:48 |
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June
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Submissiveness: Yielding my will to God and those He has placed in authority over me with a joyful heart.
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.
Romans 13:1
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