Mourn
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18 September 23, 2024
Calling
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 September 24, 2024
Purpose
The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of Your hands. Psalm 138:8 September 25, 2024
This verse reminds me that the Lord is the Potter and I am the clay, being molded from a useless clump of dirt into a beautiful thing for His purpose!
Accountable
You must give an account on judgment day for every idle word you speak. They will either acquit you or condemn you. Matthew 12:36-37 September 26, 2024
This really makes me stop and think…I know too many of my words are idle words, thoughtless words, vain words that don’t encourage others and only serve to condemn me. I must do better! Ultimately, I am only accountable to God!
Fathom
Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you probe the limits of the Almighty? They are higher than the heavens above - what can you do? They are deeper than the depths below - what can you know? Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea. Job 11:7-9 September 27, 2024
Faithful
For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then My faithful love for you will remain. My covenant of blessing (referring to the promise of the Messiah, Jesus Christ) will never be broken, says the Lord. Isaiah 54:10 September 28, 2024
I pondered the devastation created by Helene in the mountains in western NC as I read this verse. I pictured the mountains moving and the hills sliding down from the force of the muddy water, taking with it houses, businesses, vehicles…..and human lives. My finite mind cannot even begin to comprehend the workings of our infinite God, nor do I try to. I can only trust that He knows His plan from the beginning to the end and that all things will work out for the good of those who love Him…..according to His good will and pleasure. But my heart goes out to all of those who suffered loss in the storm.
Different
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 September 29, 2024
We are to be different from the world. We are to strive to be more like our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ!
Act
Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Isaiah 1:17 September 30, 2024
Apologize
If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. Go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23-24 October 1, 2024