Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Hebrews 13:16
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

The Lord has given you charge over the things you have in this short life, and He wants you to use your resources to the fullest by being generous. Jesus told us that it is better to give than to receive, and He wasn’t kidding. Generosity goes so much further than self-fulfillment. Generosity could mean anything from making a meal for a neighbor to giving money toward a ministry. Family Life is a ministry that the Lord uses to impact lives, which relies entirely on the support of God’s people. Whether you choose to give to a ministry, or make just one person’s day, do so with a willing heart and a desire to serve the Lord’s people.

Monday, November 28, 2022

Monday, November 28, 2022
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

The beauty of winter snowfall and the warm taste of a hot chocolate are as much a part of everyday life as they are a personal blessing from the Lord. Today, take a second to thank God for the things you might take for granted, like the breakfast you ate this morning, or the fact that your car started. The Lord is just as involved in the everyday blessings of life as He is in miracles. He does, after all, hold the very universe together. Consider it a gift that He holds you together, too, and that He allows good things to happen every day.

Friday, November 25, 2022

Friday, November 25, 2022
Psalms 107:8-9
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

Like the good and loving Father that He is, God delights in blessing His children. Imagining God as a cosmic killjoy is one of the greatest mistakes you can make. He created happiness, gladness, joy and peace, and He is love. His plan is for your good, and though you aren’t guaranteed a life without hardships, you can expect good things from the Lord. Thank Him today for the blessings He has given you, whether that’s family, food, your home, or hope you have in Jesus. Whether in life or in Heaven, God’s gifts to you are innumerable, because His love is immeasurable.

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Thursday, November 24, 2022
Hebrews 12:28
Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.

There’s so much to be thankful for, on earth and in Heaven. God is good, death is defeated, and through Jesus we have been given access to eternal paradise. You’re destined for God’s kingdom, and that wonderful truth is reason enough to praise Him every day. This Thanksgiving, be thankful for the kingdom of Heaven, and for the ways the Lord has blessed you in this world. God has saved the best for last, but His goodness can be found in the people you love, the food that you eat, and the life He has given you. Give thanks for the little pieces of Heaven that the Lord has gifted you on earth, and give Him all the glory.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!

When was the last time something slipped God’s notice? He has His eyes on every living thing, even the ravens. The Lord knows your needs, and He can provide for all of them, even more than you can ask or imagine. In many ways, He already has. In times of need and in times of plenty, no matter the circumstances, there’s still things you can thank Him for, from the air you breathe to your very salvation. Trust in the Lord’s will. Pray for your wants and needs, and whether you’re full or hungry, don’t forget how much you mean to Him. You are His creation, and you’re worth so much more than you know… certainly more than the birds.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Tuesday, November 22, 2022
2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.

In the verses surrounding this one, Paul urges believers to give generously to others, not out of compulsion, but from a genuine desire to love people. God doesn’t want you to give reluctantly just to satisfy a feeling of guilt. He loves a cheerful giver, and however much you decide to give, God is able to provide for you. Whether you choose to bless a friend, your family, or churches and ministries with your time and resources, be grateful for what the Lord has given you. When you realize that everything you have was given to you by God, it’s only natural to begin using the gifts you’ve been given to make someone else’s day.