April 4, 2025

Worshipful Work

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3

The best laid plans can leave a worthy goal unrealized if we ignore the worshipful act of its work. For a Christian, the secret of success is in our commitment of those plans to ultimately give glory and witness to the Lord God. We plan, we pray, we proceed as we are able and we give that work as a worship offering to Christ for His glory, leaving the results in His hands.

Don’t be disappointed if your work doesn’t produce the results you were expecting or don’t immediately assume that it was against God’s direction. Sometimes plans need to fail in order for us to be moved to where we are called to be.

Let’s pray today that we would be diligent to work, but worshipful through that process for God.

April 3, 2025

Protector of Widows

“The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.” Proverbs 15:25

The extravagance of a wicked man’s wealth is no match for a Christian widow’s humble abode. A proud man may construct homes of admirable worth, but a widow with simple means has the superior protection of the Lord of Hosts. God has a special caring interest in the widow who looks toward Him as her Provider.

It is easy to assume that all our security has gone to the grave with our deceased spouse, but that is not so. The God of the Heavens is quick to show His protection to the widow and widower who claims this promise by faith.

Let’s pray today for every widow to find comfort in trusting in the Lord God as Provider and Protector.

April 2, 2025

Examples for Children

“Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.” Proverbs 14:26

A man without Christ is easily weakened without resolve, influencing his children to more likely grow up doubting God. Generally speaking, a child grows to mimic his parent’s attitudes toward the things that matter most to them. When dad expresses a healthy and humbling respectful fear of the Lord, it impacts children with an example of lifelong assurance that the Lord is their refuge, too.

As parents and grandparents, let the children in your family see how you go to Calvary for forgiveness of sins or to prayer for solutions to your problems, and let them see you as a disciple of Christ and they will follow that example.

Let’s pray today that we may be good examples of belief in Christ for our children and youth.

April 1, 2025

Thinking Ahead

“The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.” Proverbs 14:18

Short thinking will often lead to ruin because our God expects us to use the brain He gave us. We may live simple lives, but our minds are meant to keep us from the trap of emotional immediate gratification. Biblical Christians think ahead and consider the implications of today’s behaviors and decisions in light of the gospel and the future Kingdom.

Our hearts may be turned toward the Lord, but our minds are still in a battle between the gratification of our flesh and obedience to God’s laws. Even the smartest of us can’t think our lives after God but we can live by His grace.

Let’s pray today that we would think as Jesus did and look ahead toward the glory of God.

March 31, 2024

Backslidden Heart

“The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs.” Proverbs 14:14

Remain involved in Christian fellowship and you will reap the benefits of Christian association. If you hang out with criminals it won’t be long until your opinion of crime softens. You may struggle with perfect attendance or conflicts with schedule, but guard your heart against disloyalty toward the bride of Christ.

Be the church wherever you are, but don’t backslide in your heart by ceasing to gather together with others who desire to grow in grace and in His Word. We will all reap from where we’ve sown so invest in the things of God if that’s what you wish to reap.

Let’s pray today that we would persevere in our loyalty to the fellowship of Christ.

March 30, 2025

Honesty With Self

“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” Proverbs 12:22

One tells a lie because they are unwilling to be honest with themselves, and will not be honest with others. You can not expect loyalty from a liar, for they are not even loyal to themselves, and certainly unfaithful to the Lord God. Without repentance and the blood of Christ, a liar will not see Heaven because an untrustworthy person risks disharmony among the saints.

Christ’s followers will not spend eternity with evil people, which is why the judgement is as much for the saved as for the unsaved. The same books of record that offer proof of faith in Christ’s righteousness, will show evidence of denial of Christ’s grace.

Let’s pray today for forgiveness from lies and untruths and let’s be faithful to claiming the grace of Calvary.

March 29, 2025

Speak Honestly

“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.” Proverbs 12:19

It’s easier to speak honestly and avoid inflated views of ourselves when we know we have eternal life. Having an eternal perspective to the temporal things of earth gives us courage to stay faithful to God in our communication, our behavior, and in the words we use. As saints of the Most High we have reason to respond honestly.

Those without regard of God may resort to lying manipulation in hopes of an immediate gain, but they are merely assuring their own demise. Those who walk with the Lord are mindful of His saving grace and are assuring their eternal life.

Let’s pray today that we may speak truth in honest and considerate ways to encourage others.