“My mother and brothers are those
who hear God’s word and put it into
practice.”
(Luke 8:21 NIV)
I thank Jesus for giving me Himself.
He is God’s Word, the only Way, Truth, Life, and the only Path to the Father. I
thank Him for including me in His kingdom and eternal family. I will trust the
Holy Spirit to lead me to diligently study God’s word and walk more closely
with Him. I will put His words into practice today. I hope you will, too!
by Macy Johnson
“But everything should be done
in a fitting and orderly way.”
(1 Corinthians 14:40 NIV)
The
monthly church payroll journal entry frustrated me. I was not comfortable with
the process. A more direct method, in an effort to skip a step, seemed more effective.
Yet, I could not get a grasp on where the numbers came from for certain
accounts. This struggle kept me up at night.
“When you enter the land
and plant any kind of fruit tree,
regard its fruits as forbidden.
For three years you are to consider it
forbidden;
it must not be eaten.”
(Leviticus 19:23 NIV)
God instructs me to slow down and not rush into anything. Growth takes time. The plans and projects He has given require thoughtful deliberation before action. I must give the fruit to Him first, then I can enjoy its bounty. I will plant and wait on my heavenly Father to produce fruit in me today. I hope you will, too!
“The thief comes only to steal and kill
and destroy;
I have come that they may have life,
and have it to the full.”
(John 10:10 NIV)
Blessings can come at any time and in
many different ways. The enemy wants to destroy life and all the wonderful
blessings that come in good and bad times. They are God’s gifts and must be
protected. With the Bible, God’s Word, in my hands, heart, and mind I will
fight all the battles to keep faith in the struggles today. I hope you will,
too!
“So don’t be afraid;
you are worth more than many sparrows.”
(Matthew 10:31 NIV)
I watch birds flock to the feeder on my balcony. They come in pairs and sometimes alone to peck at the wild bird feed my husband put there for them. They do not worry whether they will find food or not. When the feeder is empty they stare at me through the glass as if to ask how I could forget about them. I trust my heavenly Father to not forget about me, either. I hope you will, too!
“The Lord came and stood there,
calling as at the other times, ‘Samuel!
Samuel!’
Then Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your
servant is listening.’”
(1 Samuel 3:10 NIV)
I want to be like Samuel. I want
to listen to God speak to me. I want to hear His voice. Am I too distracted,
too worried about my life to hear Him? His voice never stops vying for my
attention. What am I paying attention to? I will stop and listen to my Lord and
Savior today. I hope you will, too!
“Do you not know that your body
is a temple of the Holy Spirit,
who is in you,
whom you have received from God?”
(1 Corinthians 6:19 NIV)
Jason White reminded me, “God didn’t rescue you from your sin and come to dwell in you just to be involved in a small portion of your life. He came to be involved in all of it.” There is no secular vs sacred in God’s kingdom. All I am and do is covered with His presence and power. I will welcome balance in my life today. I hope you will, too!
