“I am not ashamed of the gospel,
because it is the power of God for the
salvation
of everyone who believes:
first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.”
(Romans 1:16 NIV)
The world does not want to hear about Jesus, much less see Him. As I move forward into today, I am reminded of the cold darkness out there. If I stay away, how can God’s love move through me to dispel negative forces? I will shine God’s light on the right path. I will proclaim the love of Jesus today. I hope you will, too!
“Do not use your freedom to indulge the
sinful nature;
rather serve one another in love.”
(Galatians 5:13 NIV)
I needed a new laptop computer
before the old one died. I walked into one store and was told they did not have
what I was looking for. I crossed the street to another store and found exactly
what I wanted on sale for a price I could afford. It is not fancy. As I journey
to Christ’s death and resurrection, I will follow the Holy Spirit’s lead to
seek only what I need. I hope you will, too!
“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!
