A Daily Dose of Sunshine: Breaking Down God's Word to Apply to Daily Living

By Sandy N. Ward M.ED

I grew up in church but sometimes I would get loss with the translation of what God’s word really meant and how it applied to my life. The stronger I grew in the word and in my prayer life I learned how to break down the scriptures and have them make meaning in helping me learn the will of God and how to be an encouragement to others. In some of the most difficult times I faced I knew God would not leave me nor forsake me so my faith and my praise got me through. I lost a lot of things but I never lost my praise. When life knocked the wind out of me and I couldn’t go any further I learned to crawl my way through. Today I want to encourage you to do the same. Allow me to help you navigate through God’s word while being encouraged and blessed.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Apr 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781728360294

Sandy N. Ward M.ED

Life has not always been easy but she knew with prayer, praise, and her faith in God she could face even the toughest situations. Sandy Ward is a native of Houston, Texas. Growing up she had no choice but to be strong because she was the only girl with three brothers. Sandy’s parents worked in the field of education which helped prompt her love for children and passion to become an educator. Her grandfather and uncle were pastors and she grew up in a faith based house. Praying quickly became a part of her daily routine. She grew up not just in church but in the church’s choir and endulged in God’s word. She learned to push through some of life’s toughest challenges by trusting God and standing on his word. When Sandy is not writing you can find her cherishing life with her children, friends, and family while offering encouragement to those around her.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/30/2020

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Contents

Opening Prayer

A Safe Hiding Place

Psalm 37:40 NIV

Living Your Best Life

Jeremiah 5: 7 NIV

Actions speak louder than words

Matthew 5:16 NIV

Obedience Brings Blessings

Duet. 30:16 NIV

Sit Down Somewhere

Psalm 46:10 NIV

It’s Not the Time to Doubt

Proverbs 3:5 NIV

Stress will kill you

Phil. 4:6 NIV

Dust your shoulders off

Matthew 10:14 NIV

It’s Part of the Plan

Romans 8:28 NIV

Change Your Thoughts

Ephesians 3:20 NKJV

Why panic just pray?

Psalm 91:7 NIV

Encourage Yourself

Samuel 30:6 NIV

Stop Rushing Things

James 5:7 NIV

Just Trust God

Matthew 8: 24 NIV

Forgive

Eph. 4:31 NIV

God’s Plans

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

Count It All Joy

Phil 4:11 NIV

Watch How You Respond

Phil. 1:27 NIV

Fear Not

Isaiah 41:10 NKJV

What about your friends?

Mark 2:3 NIV

Hard times will come

Psalm 34:18 NIV

You are too close to give up

2 Chronicles 15:7 NIV

You have a reason to be thankful

1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV

I Won’t Complain

Numbers 11:1 NLV

Don’t Look Back

Isaiah 46: 9 NIV

Everybody Is Not Your Friend

Isaiah 29:13 NIV

It’s Time to Grow Up

1 Corinthians 13:11 NIV

Count It All Joy

James 1:2-3 NKJV

Get To Work

James 2:26 NIV

This too shall pass

John 16:33 NIV

Sometimes You Have to Change Locations

Psalm 18:19 NIV

Stay Connected

James 4:8 NIV

Your Best Is Yet To Come

1 Corinthians 2:9 NKJV

God Is With You

Duet. 31: 6 NIV

We Need Your Peace

Phil 4:7 NIV

So much to be thankful for

1 Thess. 5:16 NIV

Separate Yourself

Isaiah 26:20 NIV

God is going to do it again

Mark 8:17 NIV

People are always watching

1 Thess. 3:7 NIV

God is still good

Psalm 34:8 NIV

God is Bigger Than Your Problems

Psalm 3:3 NIV

It will work out

Matthew 6:34 NIV

How bad do you want it?

John 5:6 NIV

We are not the same

John 15:18 NIV

I Already Told You

Joshua 1:9 NIV

Do you believe?

Matt. 17:19 NIV

Just stand

Ephesians 6:13 NIV

Positive Vibes Only

Phil.4:8 NIV

Tell of his goodness

1 Peter 3:15 NIV

It’s Not Time to Quit

1 Corinthians 15:57 NIV

He paid the price

Isaiah 53: 5 NIV

It’s Only Temporary - Be Encouraged

Romans 8:18 NIV

Love

1 Corinthians 13:4 NIV

That’s how strong my love is

Isaiah 54:10 NIV

Worship outweighs worry

Psalm 118:1 NIV

Do you believe?

Mark 9:24 NIV

What About Your Friends?

Proverbs 17:17 NIV

Do Not Get Tired Yet

Isaiah 40:29NIV

It Does Not Matter

Romans 8:31 NIV

Encourage Someone

1 Thess. 5:11 NIV

He Loves Us

Lamentations 3:22