Weekly Devotional 

September 24 – 30

Seeing Is Not Believing

Scripture: “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,” –I Peter 1:8

Devotional: When I was a child, I would anticipate looking forward to certain events each year, in particular the Fall, the beginning of a new school year, Thanksgiving, and of course, my favorite holiday, Christmas!  I would get so excited and so enthused as these days on the calendar approached.  My level of excitement was not based on what I knew or what I could see, but it was based on knowing that my parents would ensure that we, as a family, would have a wonderful experience, regardless of the struggles that we were having financially.   Now, if I had that kind of excitement about the anticipation of those events, shouldn’t my level of joy be even more for my God, who is the creator and sustainer of all things?   No wonder Jesus said to his disciple, Thomas, “blessed is those who have not seen but yet they believed.”

Prayer: My Father, who art in Heaven, Holy is thy name!  We bless you and we adore you for being the only true and living God; thank you for being everything to us!  Now Lord, remind us to just think about your goodness and exercise our faith in you, and let us know that this joy that we have can only come from thee, in your darling Son, Jesus’ name we pray Amen!

Weekly Devotional 

September 17 – 23

Sweet Rest in My Worship

Scripture: “For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.”  –Exodus 20:11

Devotional: Many of us grew up in homes where there was no option in terms of going to church; you were going to the church for Sunday School and Morning Worship, period.  In fact, we had to prepare for going to church on Sunday on that Saturday before in regard to what we would wear and what we would be giving in the offerings.  Sunday meals were prepared on that Saturday.  In other words, we were raised that nothing would interfere with our Sunday as we made our way to the church.    Looking back on those days, when stores and businesses were closed, the focus, whether you went to church or not, believer or nonbeliever, was keeping Sunday less hectic and allowing one to rest.  Though we no longer live in a time where those days exist, as Christians, we must find time daily to rest and find refuge in our appreciation of our God and you will discover” how sweet it is” to worship the life-giver King, Jesus Christ!  

Prayer: Sovereign Lord, you are so worthy of our worship and praise!  Father, we thank you for choosing us in such a time as this and giving us the ability to participate in ministry in being light to a dark world.  Now Mighty God, enable us to never neglect true authentic worship to you even when the business of ministry gets in the way; bring to our memory how great you are and remind us that our lives can be so much sweeter as we love you, in the name of Jesus, we pray, Amen and Amen!!!

Weekly Devotional 

September 10-16

No Competition In Winning Souls

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for choosing us as your children and being a part of your family!  Let us never take that for granted and fill our hearts with joy and excitement when someone gives their life to Jesus Christ and encourages us to be bold witnesses as we share the goodness and graciousness of Him with those who will come our way in His name we pray, Amen and Amen!!!   

Reflection Question: Are you more excited about the NFL season starting or someone coming down the aisle this Sunday?

Weekly Devotional 

September 3-9

On The Lord’s Witness Stand

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we are your chosen vessels!  Thank you for loving us enough to allow us to be your hands and your feet to those that we may encounter today and let us be bold witnesses to share your saving grace, through your son and our savior Jesus Christ we pray,  Amen and Amen!!!

Reflection Question: What topics are you spending the majority of your time sharing with others about?

Weekly Devotional 

August 27 – September 2

Being Saturated By His Love

Prayer: Eternal and Majestic Father, we worship you and give you glory, honor, and praise for being our Rock in a weary land. Thank you for your protection and your provision during these extremely hot days physically but also for being our shield and covering us emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Now Lord, remind us to never give up or never give in and put us in a place where we can feel your presence falling fresh on us each day; for you are a God who never fails, In the name of Jesus, we pray, Amen and Amen! 

Reflection Question: Can you describe feeling God’s presence when the heat is on in your personal life?

Weekly Devotional 

August 20 – 26

Just For Me

Prayer: Holy and Righteous God, we adore you and we appreciate all that you have done for us; for You have brought us back into right relationship with you through your darling son, Jesus Christ, our Lord!   Thank you for loving us and redeeming us!  Now Father, remind us that aside from You, we cannot do anything but with You all things are possible!   We give glory and honor for who You are, in that wonderful name of Jesus, Amen! 

Reflection Question: Do you recognize how valuable you are to God?

Weekly Devotional 

August 13 – 19

Being Happy In Him Alone

Prayer: Father, You are awesome, you are majestic; we thank you for being our Joy!  Now Lord, give us the willingness and realization to see what we have in You and in You alone.  We worship and we adore You for who You are; we cannot thank You enough and through our gratitude, enable us to experience You and find true delight and pleasure in knowing You!  We give You praise through Jesus Christ, who died and resurrected for us, in Him we pray, Amen and Amen! 

Reflection Question: What brings a smile to your face when you think about the Lord? 

Weekly Devotional 

August 6 – 12

From Fear to Faith

Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for being an Ever-Present help for us during days of difficulty.  We know that the enemy comes against us day by day, but we thank you for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit who lives, and reigns in us.  Thank you for not giving us a spirit of fear but one of faith; we give you glory and honor in Christ Jesus we pray, Amen and Amen! 

Reflection Question: What are you using today to fight the bullies in your life?

Weekly Devotional 

July 30 – August 5

To Do or Not to Do?

Prayer: Lord, we love You and we praise your Holy name!  Help us to prepare our hearts and minds to be active and willing participants for your Kingdom.  Heavenly Father, allow us to be devoted to discipling ourselves to carry out the power of your Holy Word which you have given to us, in order that we be your witnesses to those that we may encounter, in Jesus Christ we pray, Amen and Amen! 

Reflection Question: What will you do when you encounter someone who needs encouragement?

Weekly Devotional 

July 23 – 29

Are You Ready For Your Encounter?

Prayer: My Father and My God, we thank You for Your Grace and Your Mercy; for You, alone, are worthy of our Praise!  Thank you for consecrated hearts and minds to do what You have called us to do; we give You Glory and Honor for being your vessels in the world today.  We pray that You will remind us to be ready, all at times, to be used in Your service for Kingdom building, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Rock and our Redeemer we pray, Amen!!!

Reflection Question: What will you do when you encounter someone who needs encouragement?