Greetings, Precious Family:

May the Peace of the Lord be with you.

Family, whenever I prepare to write the devotional for the evening, I take a few seconds to get very quiet. Once all of me is still and listening, I will either get a word, phrase, or a song that Holy Spirit will put on my heart.

This evening, after my moment of stillness, I heard the chorus from the song “How I Got Over” sung by Mahalia Jackson. In that moment, I felt a warm hug surrounding me. I know I have not walked this earthly journey alone. I have carried with me the wisdom of those who have already passed on, but their love still lives in my heart. I also know that it is the Spirit of the Living God that leads and guides me at every turn.

Today, I honor both my heritage and my faith by sharing this powerful song of faith.

Scripture Passage of the Day

Psalm 100
A psalm. For giving grateful praise.

1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with joyful songs.
3 Know that the Lord is God.
It is he who made us, and we are his[a];
we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
5 For the Lord is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Let Us Pray

Spirit of the Living God, thank you for bringing me this far by faith. I grew up forming a relationship with you through music. Thank you for continually being my heart song. Please allow me the opportunity to continue to share who you are through music and worship. In Jesus name I pray.

And we let it be…And so it is…

Amen, Amen, and Amen

Video of the Day

Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA

Covington, GA