Father, periodic rain over the last few days reminds me of one of its many benefits – it cleans the area of pollen, which affects so many with allergies. With the naked eye, we can’t see it in the air, but the rain saves so many from suffering. And remembering that makes me think of something so much greater – the sacrifice You made by giving Your one and only Son to save me! His blood raining down on me cleanses me from all sin when I repent and turn to You for forgiveness. I cannot see the act, but I give You praise that the shedding of His blood saves so many from suffering eternal separation from You. All praise and Glory to You!
1 Timothy 4:11-13 (<<click here to read the passage)
Lord, reading this passage affirms the fact that service in Your kingdom has nothing to do with age. Young or old, infants in the faith or seasoned saints, we are called to “be an example to all believers in what [we] say, in the way [we] live, in [our] love, [our] faith, and [our] purity.” I realize Paul was encouraging Timothy here in his ministry, but I think he would agree that loving this way is not just an example to believers but also a great example to everyone! Reflecting Christ’s example of living each day changes lives.
Lord, over time and in many different situations, I have interacted with a very diverse group of people of many ages, races, and creeds. Help me to continue to live such a transparent life that all they see is You! And not just their preconceived notions of who You are but the reality of who You are. I pray that I will always speak, live, and love in such a way that You will shine forth!
(Sept 12th, 2015, Sat, 7:36 am)
Sept 1st, 2024, Sun, 1:37 pm
