Monday, June 5, 2023

Monday, June 5, 2023
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

You and all other human beings are inherently sinful, tending toward selfishness and deserving of death. You are a broken creation, true… but at the same time, you’re His creation. You were made in the image of the Almighty King of the Universe; a God so far outside of time, space, and everything we call familiar that to even try to imagine Him is impossible. You were made to look like Him, and to walk with Him. The Lord of heaven and earth cares for you like His own child, enough to die for. And He did. So no matter how lowly, insignificant, or unlovable you may feel at times, see through the lies the enemy tries to tell you, and remember this truth: you are the Creators masterpiece, and you were worth dying for.

Friday, June 2, 2023

Friday, June 2, 2023
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Responsibility is not only taking care of the things God has given you but accepting your shortcomings and fighting against them. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Sin haunts us on a daily basis, and we will stumble… but that’s no reason not to watch where you’re walking. Accept that you’ve made mistakes, even big mistakes, and learn from them. Confess your sins, ask God’s forgiveness, and pray that He would help you defend yourself against temptations and struggles. The more wrong you purge from your life, the more you’ll begin to look like the image of Jesus, and that’s exactly the kind of person the Father wants you to be.

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Thursday, June 1, 2023
James 4:17
So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.

“Doing the right thing” doesn’t always mean taking the shopping cart back to the store, or rounding up your total to give to the children’s hospital. Those small acts are wonderful gestures of kindness, and you should take advantage of them whenever you can… but there’s a lot more to doing the right thing. When the Lord gives clear signs that you’re supposed to do something, it might push you out of your comfort zone. His missions aren’t easy, and like Jonah, you can run in the opposite direction. But when God opens a door, you’ll feel the Holy Spirit’s tug. When that happens, don’t waste the opportunity to do what you know is right.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Wednesday, May 31, 2023
1 Corinthians 12:12
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.

Remove one part of the body, and suddenly you’re in trouble. Without eyes, you can’t see. Without ears, you can’t hear. Take away any single one of your fingers, and suddenly even the simplest tasks become a whole lot harder. The Bible describes the Christian community as the “body of Christ” for that exact reason: each person has their own role to play based on the talents, gifts and abilities God has given them. Some are eyes, some are ears, and some are fingers, but all are equally important. You may not know for sure what part of the body you are, but if you’re willing to be brave and give Him the wheel, rest assured that the Lord can and will use you to tremendous effect.

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Luke 16:10
One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

God often presents His children with challenges that are too big for them to handle. He does this so that His power to help you conquer the unconquerable will be made apparent. But whether the Lord entrusts you with the small task of showing kindness to your neighbor, or with a responsibility far bigger than you imagined, He makes no mistakes when assigning duties. If you are responsible with the little things, God will entrust you with greater and greater things. Start small, and from there, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

Monday, May 29, 2023

Monday, May 29, 2023
1 Thessalonians 4:14
For if we believe that Jesus died and rose from the dead, so also God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep through Jesus.

It is appointed to every person once to die, the Bible tells us, because the wages of sin is death. Everyone will have their life taken from them at some point, but many have given their lives fighting to protect the freedom that we enjoy in this country. They valued the future of their nation, friends, and family more than their own, and chose to sacrifice their life for the good of others. On Memorial Day we remember them, honoring their sacrifice and the price that was paid. But we can also smile with hope, knowing that the ultimate price has been paid by Christ, and that those who passed on with their souls in the Saviors hands will be reunited with us in the presence of God.