February 28 - Never Give Up

 

“Let us not become weary in doing good,

for at the proper time we will reap a harvest

if we do not give up.”

(Galatians 6:9 NIV)

 

Phrases of encouragement circled around in my brain: Endeavor to Persevere, Keep on Keeping on. They pop in and out of my mind when I am faced with difficult situations. Now is the time to pay attention to what is ahead and forget what is behind. One day, one step at a time on the path with Jesus. I will march on into today and not be afraid. I hope you will, too!

 

February 27 - Not Ashamed

  

“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!

February 26 - Not Fancy

  

“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!

February 25 - God's Word

 

“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!

Chasing Numbers

 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.

February 24 - Fruit Trees

  

“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! 

February 23 - Protect Your Blessings

 

“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!