Scripture: Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? – Luke 12:25-26 (NIV) Has worrying about a future situation ever improved the outcome? Has worrying about something ruined your day? Worry takes our focus off […]
Scripture: Seek the Lord and His strength. Seek His face continually. – I Chronicles 16:11 Seeking the Lord requires hard mental work and if we give up too early, we will only know about God, without ever connecting to Him. Try quieting your mind and heart before Him. Take some deep breaths and sit in […]
Scripture: Sing to Him, sing praises to Him. Speak of all His wonders. Glory in His Holy Name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be glad. – I Chronicles 18:9-10 Everyone likes hearing authentic praise from those we love. It reminds us that we are valued, and helps us feel connected to […]
Scripture: Oh, give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples. – I Chronicles 16:8 We may count ourselves lucky or, just in the right place at the right time, when it is God who deserves thanks. He does wonderful things every day. Why wouldn’t we tell others […]
Scripture: Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. – Ecclesiastes 12:13 Seeking happiness, King Solomon explored everything under the sun. He already had power, riches, and prestige, yet he wasn’t content. In the end, after all […]
Scripture: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) We can become focused on negative things happening in our lives, but there is always something for which to rejoice and be thankful. How better to keep a constant connection […]
Scripture: Courage and Fear Not.. He will save you. – Psalm 35:3-4 People are exhausted these trying days. Our friends in Myanmar must always be on guard against military aggression. Our Methodist conference leaders are laboring over the divide between us. Others of us feel feeble due to illness, age, or fatigue. And yet, the […]
Scripture: The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. – Psalm 51:17 (NIV) Throughout Scripture, we see that one attribute which the Lord detests is pride. Ask the Lord to break your spirit of independence and give you a spirit of humility. Ask […]
Scripture: “You have seen many things, but you pay no attention; your ears are open, but you do not listen.” – Isaiah 42:29 As you read the verse, ask the Holy Spirit to help you/us identify the areas where you/we have become blind and deaf to God’s work and voice. Prayer: Father, we are easily […]
Scripture: The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. – Exodus 14:14 Why is it so difficult for us to be still? Do we believe that God will move on our behalf, or do we think He is taking too long and needs our help? Let’s get out of the way. […]
