Monday, May 27, 2024

Monday, May 27, 2024
Ephesians 1:16
I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.

In the Bible, God established many days of remembrance. And the focus of those days was to recall all that God did in the past. How He freed His people from slavery, fed them in the wilderness, and how brought them into the Promised Land. He knew without those days Israel would ultimately forget their God. And in America, we have days of remembrance too because we never want to forget the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in order to give freedom to all.

Friday, May 24, 2024

Friday, May 24, 2024
Psalm 119:105-106
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules.

Lamps aren’t very bright. In fact, they only let you see the next step in front of you on the path. And that path, if you could see all of it, might look a little more adventurous than you expected it to. But when you keep your eyes on the Lord, He knows what it looks like up ahead, so you can trust Him as He gently encourages you to take that next step into the unknown. Keep your lamp lit by staying in the Word of God.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Thursday, May 23, 2024
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

There’s a crown waiting just for you. Can you believe it? A crown made by God that He wants to set on your head, but you won’t get it until you finish the race. And that race is filled with tests and trials, things that will make you want to give up. But remember, God loves you, and believes that you can accomplish the task He’s given you, which is why He has already made your crown and is ready to set it on your head. So, keep your head faced forward, your feet moving, and your heart steadfast so you can finish the race.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.

Somedays you don’t feel like rejoicing. You were fired, you got a flat tire, the kids broke a window…not things you would deem praiseworthy. Or are they? What if losing that job led you to a better one, that flat tire kept you from getting into an accident, the window breaking was a part of your child becoming a believer? The truth is, you don’t know if a bad thing will turn into a good thing, but what you do know is that God is always good. And since that truth will never change, you can rejoice in all things.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

Labor, toil, service…words that explain the work you put your hands to every single day. You could dig ditches, fix computers, sell things, or raise children, but all of it is work. And if you do that work to be seen by others, you’ll inevitably be met with disappointment and discouragement. No one sees all the effort you truly give, except God. So, if God is the One that sees all the work you do, then do all that work for Him.

Monday, May 20, 2024

Monday, May 20, 2024
Deuteronomy 31:8
It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.

It was time. Time for Israel to stop wandering the desert and time to claim their promised land. The time of punishment for their unbelief was over and now, God was ready to use their new leader, Joshua, to guide them into the land of milk and honey. But it would require them to truly trust in the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. And it’s the same today. God wants to lead you into a place that will be just what you need, but it will also require you to place your trust in Him.