He spoke of faith, of steady grace, Of seeking God in every place, A call to trust, to rise and say, “I’ll never cease; I’ll always pray.”
When storms descend and shadows grow, When answers hide and doubts may show, Hold firm, press on, lift voices high— Our prayers are heard beyond the sky.
For in each word, in whispered plea, He sees the heart, He meets the need, No cry too small, no tear unknown, Our faith in Him is seed well-sown.
So seek, don’t faint; pursue the light, Pray through the day, pray through the night, For God is near, His love enough— Keep faith alive; don’t give up.
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Luk 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows Best By Mark Waldrop
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Reflection: These verses, known as the Great Commission, are Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples. They emphasize the importance of spreading the Gospel and making disciples of all nations. This mission reflects our Father’s perfect wisdom and His desire for all people to come to know Him.
Our Father knows that the message of Jesus Christ is the hope of the world. He calls us to share this message, to baptize, and to teach others about the life and teachings of Jesus. This commission is not just for the original disciples but for all believers. It’s a divine mandate that transcends time and place, underscoring the importance of evangelism and discipleship in the Christian faith.
Jesus reassures us with the promise, "I am with you always, to the end of the age." This assurance of His presence gives us the courage and strength to fulfill this great mission. We are not alone in this task; the Holy Spirit empowers and guides us as we share the Gospel and make disciples.
Trusting in God’s wisdom means embracing this calling with confidence. Our Father knows best how to reach the hearts of people, and He uses us as His instruments. As we go forth to make disciples, we can trust that He is with us, guiding our steps and giving us the words to speak.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the Great Commission and the calling to make disciples of all nations. Help us to embrace this mission with courage and faith, knowing that You are with us always. Empower us through Your Holy Spirit to share the Gospel effectively and to teach others to follow Your commands. May our lives reflect Your love and truth, drawing others to You. Amen.
Thought for the Day: Embrace the Great Commission with confidence, knowing that our Father knows best. Trust in His guidance and presence as you share the Gospel and make disciples, knowing that He is with you always.
1. Love Your Neighbor as Yourself “Love your neighbor,” Jesus said, In this path of kindness, we are led. Treat others with a gentle grace, In every heart, a sacred place.
2. The Golden Rule “Do unto others as you’d wish for you,” A call to kindness, strong and true. In each small act, let kindness live, For what we hope to get, we give.
3. Blessed Are the Merciful “Blessed are the merciful,” for they find grace, In compassion’s warmth, a holy space. Forgiveness shines, like morning’s light, A heart in mercy, pure and right.
4. Love Your Enemies “Love your enemies,” hard yet bright, A love that stretches beyond our sight. In every soul, a chance to see How kindness grows in humility.
5. The Good Samaritan’s Way In mercy’s path, the Good Samaritan stood, Lifting the fallen, doing good. Kindness knows no boundary, no end, To every stranger, we’re a friend.
From Jesus’ words, a truth unfolds, A kindness deep, as love foretold. In mercy, love, and selfless grace, We find in others God’s embrace.
Words from our mouths are threads we weave, From the depths of our heart, in hopes they’ll believe Each syllable born from feelings we hold, A glimpse of the soul in stories told.
For language may falter, stumble, and break, Yet from truth within, true words take shape. What lives in our hearts finds voice, finds breath, In whispers of love, or promises kept.
So may what we speak be honest and clear, Words shaped by the heart, unshadowed by fear. For truth, when spoken, lets light impart, A bridge from our soul—a map of the heart.
The fruit you bear, so bold and bright, Is nurtured by roots out of sight. They dive down deep, unseen and still, Drawing life from earth’s rich will.
Each blossom fed by roots below, Where silent seeds of virtue grow. The soil of love, the rain of grace, Lend sweetness to the fruits you trace.
In every harvest, stem to leaf, Is bound the root’s quiet belief. For what we show, we cannot feign; The roots we hide are what sustain.
From soil to stem, from root to bloom, The fruits find life, escaping doom. So tend those roots with care and trust, For in their strength, we rise from dust.
Daily Devotional: Our Father Knows By Mark Waldrop
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15 "The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost."
Reflection: In 1 Timothy 1:15, Paul emphasizes a fundamental truth of the Christian faith: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. This statement is not only trustworthy but also deserving of full acceptance. Paul humbly acknowledges his own sinfulness, referring to himself as the foremost of sinners, highlighting the depth of God's grace and mercy.
Our Father knows our weaknesses, our failings, and our sins. Yet, in His infinite love and wisdom, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to save us. This act of salvation is a testament to God's incredible love for us and His desire to restore our relationship with Him. No matter how great our sins may seem, God's grace is greater.
This verse serves as a powerful reminder that salvation is available to everyone, regardless of their past. It encourages us to embrace God's forgiveness and to live in the freedom that comes from being saved by His grace. Paul's acknowledgment of his own sinfulness and the mercy he received from God inspires us to approach God with humility and gratitude.
Understanding that Jesus came to save sinners helps us to trust in God's perfect plan for our lives. Our Father knows us intimately and loves us deeply, offering us a path to redemption and new life through Jesus Christ. This truth should fill us with hope and motivate us to share the good news of God's love and salvation with others.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your incredible grace and mercy. Thank You for sending Jesus Christ into the world to save sinners. Help us to humbly acknowledge our own need for Your forgiveness and to embrace the salvation You offer. Strengthen our faith and fill us with gratitude for Your unfailing love. Guide us to share the good news of Your salvation with others, knowing that You desire to save everyone. Amen.
Thought for the Day: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. Embrace God's grace and forgiveness, knowing that our Father knows us completely and loves us unconditionally. Let this truth inspire you to live in the freedom of His salvation and share His love with others.
God’s creation brings peace, so deep and so true, With skies painted softly in dawn’s gentle hue. The calm, the rest, like a tender embrace, Draws us near to His quiet, sacred place.
Our worries, our sorrows, they drift far away, In the warmth of His light, in the birth of each day. A symphony rises in rivers and trees, A whisper of grace carried soft on the breeze.
For here in His world, so perfect, so still, We find our hearts bending to His loving will. In the peace He has woven through earth, sky, and sea, We’re cradled in harmony, whole and free.
