Thursday, June 20, 2024
Psalm 86:15
But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.
God is full, but you need to be filled. That’s just a truth that will never change. The great thing is, whatever you need from Him, He has it in abundance. So, if you need patience, He’s got it. Compassion, He’s full of it. Mercy, it’s new every morning. The only thing you need to learn to do, is to ask!
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Romans 2:4
Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
If you have a relationship with God today, the Bible says it’s because, at some point, you experienced the overwhelming kindness of God. Somehow, in some way, you encountered the incredible, generous loving-kindness of the all-powerful, omnipotent, omnipresent God, who said that even when you were His enemy, He still loved you. And thankfully, that love continues to transform you into His image until the day of Christ Jesus.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Ephesians 4:1-3
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
When Paul used the word beseech, he was almost begging believers to learn to behave in a way that is different than the world. Instead of showing pride, be lowly, instead of anger, be gentle, instead of impatience, show patience, and instead of fighting, be unified. By living in this manner, you’re engaging others in a way that reflects your calling as a follower of Christ. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.
Monday, June 17, 2024
1 Corinthians 13:4
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up
If you’ve lived on the earth long enough, you know that love isn’t really an ooey-gooey feeling, it’s an action. And that action chooses to continue whether it is reciprocated by another person or not. In this passage, God’s given us a powerful yet simple list of words that reveal the actions behind the word love. And they’re counter-intuitive to human nature. Which means, it’s something we must learn to do. Take some time today and practice truly loving someone through your actions.
Friday, June 14, 2024
Proverbs 4:1
Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
As parents, we have a great calling to help our children learn, not just more information, but learn wisdom. Unfortunately, because parents aren’t perfect, we don’t often choose to follow our own advice, and our actions end up speaking louder than our words. So, make sure today that your mouth and your hands speak the same language.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
1 Corinthians 8:6
Yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.
Fathers hold a significant role in our lives. And, whether they know it or not, they set the stage for how you respond to your Heavenly Father. Thankfully, your earthly father’s imperfections won’t hinder your Heavenly Father’s profound connection to you. Afterall, He is the ultimate model of fatherhood whose love knows no bounds and whose wisdom surpasses all understanding.