Author - Clay Corvin

Spiritual Growth & Mindset

1. Start Your Day with Prayer & Gratitude – Thank God for life, blessings, and His presence before doing anything else.
2. Read Scripture Daily – Even a few verses help ground your thoughts in God’s wisdom.
3. Practice Mindfulness & Presence – Focus on the present moment instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
4. Let Go of Resentment & Forgive – Holding onto grudges only weighs you down. Release bitterness and free your heart.
5. Be Intentional About Your Thoughts – Replace negativity with truth and faith-based thinking.

Health & Well-Being

• Drink More Water – Proper hydration improves your energy, focus, and overall well-being.
• Move Your Body Daily – Take a walk, stretch, or do a workout—physical movement is essential for health.
• Get Enough Rest – Prioritize sleep to rejuvenate your mind and body for the day ahead.
• Eat More Whole Foods – Reduce processed foods and nourish your body with nutrient-rich meals.
• Practice Deep Breathing & Relaxation – Stress management starts with calming your nervous system.

Relationships & Community

1. Reach Out to Someone You Love – Send a message, call, or spend time with someone who matters.
2. Listen More Than You Speak – Engage with people fully, seeking to understand rather than just respond.
3. Serve Others Daily – Small acts of kindness—holding a door, giving a compliment, or helping someone—can change lives.
4. Invest in Quality Friendships – Nurture relationships with people who uplift, challenge, and encourage you in faith and life.
5. Set Healthy Boundaries – Protect your time, energy, and peace by saying no when needed.

Personal Growth & Productivity

1. Start Journaling – Write down your thoughts, prayers, and reflections to gain clarity and track growth.
2. Commit to Lifelong Learning – Read, listen to podcasts, or take courses to expand your knowledge and skills.
3. Simplify & Declutter – Remove unnecessary physical, mental, and emotional clutter to focus on what truly matters.
4. Make a Daily To-Do List – Set realistic goals for each day and celebrate small accomplishments.
5. Step Out of Your Comfort Zone – Take on challenges that stretch your abilities and help you grow.

Start Today! Small changes lead to big transformations.

Verse 1:
No wisdom of man, no eloquent speech,
No power in words, no lessons to teach,
Only the cross, where mercy is found,
Only His love, where grace abounds.

Chorus:
Nothing but the cross, nothing but His name,
Jesus is my answer, forever He reigns.
No wisdom, no striving, no power of man,
Only the cross—salvation’s plan.

Verse 2:
The world seeks reason, the scholars debate,
But faith stands firm, it will not wait.
Jesus has spoken, the work is complete,
The cross is enough, my soul is at peace.

Chorus:
Nothing but the cross, nothing but His name,
Jesus is my answer, forever He reigns.
No wisdom, no striving, no power of man,
Only the cross—salvation’s plan.

Verse 3:
Lay down your striving, surrender your pride,
Come to the Savior, arms open wide.
No need for wisdom, no need for gain,
Just trust in Jesus, the Lamb who was slain.

Chorus (Repeat):
Nothing but the cross, nothing but His name,
Jesus is my answer, forever He reigns.
No wisdom, no striving, no power of man,
Only the cross—salvation’s plan.

Verse 4:
Now I will preach, now I will go,
Not in my strength, but Christ alone.
No words can save, no wisdom can win,
Only the cross—where life begins.

Don is a man of great character.
He is a humble man of good repute,
Always thinking of others first.
His lifelong focus is on helping others. 
 
Don loves his wife and is devoted to her and his family. 
All of them are precious to him. 
 
God is first. 
Don’s focus is on the call of Christ in service. 
He is a prayer warrior.
He loves Jesus and spends significant time with Him. 
 
His steps are ordered by the Lord. 
Only Jesus has control of his life. 
 
Don never acts out of selfish ambition.
Every person is important to him.
The needs of the individual count with him.
Praise the Lord for Don’s faithful life. 
 
Gratitude is the attitude of Don’s heart.
He is grateful for everything the Lord does for him. 
 
He is a kind and generous man,
Sensitive to the need to treat others with dignity. 
 
Every day is important. 
His gifts and skills are at the service of the Lord.
Don is surrendered to glorifying the Lord with his life. 
He is a man after God’s own heart!
 
 
Clay Corvin
October 22, 2024

Everything can and will change.
Cast your burden on the Lord.
Hard times will not destroy you.
God provides refuge and strength in times of trouble.
 
You’ve overcome challenges before.
Reframe it as a learning experience.
Often these rough patches provide just the training we need to succeed. 
Not getting what you want can be a blessing.
 
Being kind to yourself is the best medicine.
Trust the Lord to see you through and
Allow yourself to have some fun.
Other people’s negativity isn’t worth worrying about.
 
You have lots of strengths as a person.
The Lord Jesus is your stronghold.
He knows suffering.
He will walk with you. 
 
Develop a gratitude mindset.
Identify things that bless you.
Make a list and write it down.
Read the list at least once a day. 
 
Follow Jesus. 
Spend time with Him.
Pray for deliverance. 
Watch the Lord work out your suffering and set you free. 
 
Clay Corvin
September 12, 2024

NEVER – ISA. 51:6 “MY SALVATION WILL LAST FOREVER”

God speaking: “My salvation will never fail!
It will last forever!”

Are you discouraged?
The world, the flesh and the devil got you down?
Failure has you blue!
Or maybe the government and the people that run it!
Your life is hard and chaos is winning the day!

Stop!  Listen to what Jesus has to say:
Look up at the sky, at the sun, the moon, and the stars!
They operate seemingly without end.
Look at the earth around you, the mountains, rivers and oceans.
They appear to be unchanging.

They are not eternal.
Jesus is coming back.
All that will disappear.
We are here today and gone tomorrow.
All this stuff is temporary.

Jesus says that our salvation will last forever.
That His righteousness will never fail.
We can trust that Jesus will do the right thing,
When no one else does. 
Jesus is faithful and HIS salvation will never end. 

Clay Corvin

September 7, 2024 – Saturday

LOVE THE LORD

Love the Lord your God with all your heart.
Daily focus.
Pray without ceasing.
Know His Word.
All required to maintain control of our deceitful heart.
My way generally tends to not be God’s way.
I will let the Holy Spirit control me, so that I will walk God’s path. 

Love the Lord your God with all your soul.
Be filled with the Holy Spirit.
He knows what you are facing, and you don’t.
Whatever the pain, or gain, the Holy Spirit controls you.
Good or bad are passing in the wind.
The only forever good thing is Jesus.
Serve the Lord with gladness and He will fill your soul.

Love the Lord with all your mind.
Get the focus off material things, they are passing away.
Only God’s people will last.
Study God’s word.
Serve everyone, enemy and friend alike. 
Be usable, train your hands and feet.
Do the next right thing. 

The Jesus way will cost you dearly.
He demands first place,
Because He is the only way.
Seek Him, with all of your heart,
And He will add all you need to your life. 
Following Jesus is the eternal way.
Plan on spending forever with Him. 

Clay Corvin – September 2, 2024

WILL YOU SERVE JESUS EVEN IF YOU LOSE?

Life is never what it seems.
Dreams unfulfilled.
Evil always afoot.
Especially in the life of a child-evil adults destroying them. 

We never shake that evil.
It mocks us.
Always in our minds eye.
Most of us are grown up, abused, children. 

Jesus says you don’t have to live like that.
Come follow me and I will take you to the real Father.
He loves you.
Every thought that the Father has towards you is a thought for good. 

Now you have come to Jesus.
He says stay and grow.
You need some time to heal.
It’s not heaven but it’s the best situation you’ve had.

Then that old snake Satan whispers in your ear.
Look how nice it is over there. 
Come with me, these folks don’t treat you right. 
I mean the reality of life at Bethel is hard. 

The evil one says you are stronger now.
It’s much better back there. 
Nobody appreciates you here.
Let’s go, you’ve had enough. 

The Lord says, “Follow me and you will have great peace and will not stumble.”
I’m shaping you into a new creature. 
Your sins have been washed away and you are learning how valuable you are. 
You are precious to me and I will make all things new. 

It’s always your choice.
Will you stay and become more like Jesus? 
Will you follow Jesus even if you lose?
Jesus loves you – follow Christ. 

Clay Corvin – Lacombe, LA – my new home!
Praise the Lord Jesus – King of the Universe
August 25, 2024

ONLY LOVE

History wings its way,

Through endless spirals.

Mankind only changed,

By the interruption of Jesus!

He, Himself stepping into our world,

Shedding His blood, giving His life.

He paid a ransom for us,

None of whom cared, we nailed Him to the cross to die. 

The power of God,

Raised Him from the grave.

Jesus has the only scars in heaven,

Seated at the right hand of the Father. 

Today and every day until He comes back,

He intercedes for us, for things we do not know. 

What a Savior! 

What a change!

We live by faith,

The victor’s life.

The power of God protecting us,

As we keep our eyes and mind focused on the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Clay Corvin

8/13/2024

Praise the Lord-He is my revelation.
Jesus brings the light, giving us life.
Our hearts flooded by His gift of understanding. 
All we see is God’s gift to us. 
 
Praise the Lord-He is thinking of me.
His Holy Spirit resides in me.
Bringing the presence of the Holy One here.
Never leaving me, carrying me through the rough times. 
 
Praise the Lord-He brings spiritual wisdom.
So that we can know by faith His blessings.
The ability to pray over there with Him. 
His throne room my spiritual appointment. 
 
Praise the Lord-guidance for today.
Taking care of tomorrow. 
His watch word for me is do not fear.
Jesus our Lord and Savior changes life for me. 
 
Praise the Lord-one day soon I will be with Him.
Seeing Jesus face to face.
Reconnecting with loved ones.
Knowing God, our wonderful gracious God, forever. 
 
CLAY CORVIN
Nov. 9, 2023