Friday, June 30, 2023

Friday, June 30, 2023
Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.

The seasons change, and so does everything else. The motion of the stars, planets, winds and waters God made keep everything in a perpetual state of change. Winters come and go, oceans rise and fall, and the nations and empires built by people seldom last long. But the Creator doesn’t change, nor can anything change Him: He is the same God yesterday, today, and forever, and His promises stand the test of time. No matter what happens in your life, no matter what change comes into your world, remember the One who never changes, and whose love for you can’t be altered by anything.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Thursday, June 29, 2023
Psalm 96:12
Let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy

If you could fully realize the depth of God’s goodness and grace, the trees of the forest singing for joy would come as no surprise! The Bible reminds us again and again that the Lord is good, and that He cares deeply about the things He has created. He is on your side and wants to rescue you from all pain. So much so that He entered into a world of pain and died for you. No matter how bad things get, and no matter what hardships you’re facing right now, no evil can compare to the ultimate good. God is with you, for you, and over you. Let everyone exult and let creation itself sing for joy!

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Psalm 145:5
On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.

It doesn’t take a keen eye to notice how beautifully detailed and wonderful God’s creation is. Colossal galaxies beyond the scope of our imaginations show off the tremendous power of the Lord, who measured the cosmos with His hand. Yet still, the smallest drops of morning dew on green blades of grass display His gentleness, and attention to the small things. Not even the sparrows are too little for Him to notice, and your life certainly means more to Him than the birds. Meditate on just how BIG God’s universe is, and just how small you are within it… and with that perspective, remember that you are His treasure, worth being born into creation to die for.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Psalm 74:17
You have fixed all the boundaries of the earth; you have made summer and winter.

Summer is here, and with it comes all the fun things we look forward to during the winter. Picnics, cookouts, swimming, and the simple pleasure of sunny skies and good weather. God wove summer into His perfect creation, and He meant for us to enjoy it. Just because the world isn’t perfect anymore doesn’t mean that the good things have stopped being good. Enjoy the simple blessings of the season because God made it, and because what He made is good. All good things come from above, and it would be a shame not to appreciate them!

Monday, June 26, 2023

Monday, June 26, 2023
Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

The first thing God made was light. He called the light “day” and the darkness “night,” and He declared that it was good. Every day that the sun shines down on you is a day that the Lord has given to you, and that is worth rejoicing over! A single day is full of possibilities and potential; treasure all of them because your days on earth won’t last forever, and when God calls me home, I want to look back and see that I spent my days wisely.

Friday, June 23, 2023

Friday, June 23, 2023
Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Your mind is incapable of comprehending just how much God loves you, and how many wonderful things are waiting for you in Heaven. The Lord wants you in His Kingdom; He wants to spend forever with you, and it brings Him joy to make you smile. You may not feel like you deserve it… and the truth is, you don’t, and neither do I. But if you’ve given your life to Christ and asked for your sins to be forgiven, there’s nothing you can do to overcome God’s grace. Your imperfections were crucified with Christ, and none of them will ever again disqualify you from His Kingdom.