Family, tonight our scripture passage speaks to not growing weary in well doing. I understand the scripture in a different way.
My body is weary. After pouring into healing today, at physical therapy. I feel it in my spine, my hips, my knees. And if I’m honest, my spirit feels it too.
But this verse doesn’t tell me to ignore my weariness. It speaks to me in it.
“Let us not become weary in doing good…”
That means even in doing what is right—even in healing, even in obedience—we can get tired.
“…for at the proper time we will reap a harvest…”
Not always in the moment. Not always when we want it. But God has not forgotten what we’ve sown.
“…if we do not give up.”
And tonight, not giving up simply looks like this: showing up anyway.
Not with perfection. Not with strength. But with honesty.
Scripture Passage of the Day
Galatians 6:9 New International Version
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, You see my body and You see my heart. You know where I am weary. Help me not to give up—not by striving harder, but by staying close to You. Remind me that even in my weakness, I am still sowing something that You will bring to life in due time. Let tonight be enough. In Jesus holy name. Lord in your mercy, hear my prayer.
And I let it be…And so it is…
Amen, Amen, and Amen
Video of the Day
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Family, many of you here in the United States have heard of the book The Color Purple by Alice Walker. It was later made into a movie produced by Steven Spielberg, with music produced by Quincy Jones and Andrae Crouch. There are many layers within the story, but one song in particular weaves a message throughout the film: God Is Trying To Tell You Something.
That song becomes a thread of mercy running through the lives of broken people. Each character had to reach a place where they were ready to truly hear what God was saying.
One character, Shug Avery, was a preacher’s daughter with a very checkered past. Time after time she went before her father longing to be accepted, and time after time he turned his back on her. But when Shug finally returned — not just to her father, but to God — she came differently. She came with repentance. She came with worship. She came with surrender.
Standing before her father in the church, she sang her heart out and declared the unforgettable line: “See, Pa, even sinners have souls too.”
Family, what am I getting at?
There is no distance we can travel that God cannot reach. There is no darkness so thick that His voice cannot penetrate it. There is nothing He would not do to bring a lost one home.
In Luke 15:3–7, Jesus tells the parable of the lost sheep. He told that story because religious leaders were criticizing Him for welcoming sinners. They could not understand why He would sit, eat, and commune with those considered unworthy. So Jesus painted a picture: a shepherd with one hundred sheep. When one wanders away, he does not shrug and say, “I still have ninety-nine.” He leaves the ninety-nine and goes after the one — until he finds it.
Until.
Is there someone in your family that others have written off as unredeemable?
Is there someone people whisper about? Avoid? Dismiss?
Family, from my heart to yours — treat every person you meet as if they matter deeply to God. No matter how they look. No matter what they are wearing. No matter the lifestyle they may be living.
Drugs. Gambling. Prostitution. Stealing. Lying. God still loves them.
And when a lost soul cries out to Him, He does not ignore that cry. He pursues. He searches. He restores.
After all… we were them once, weren’t we?
Scripture Passage of the Day
Luke 15:3-7 New International Version
3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? 5 And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ 7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, Thank You for being the Shepherd who searches for the one. Thank You for never writing us off when we wandered far from You. Forgive us for the times we have judged others as unreachable or unworthy. Give us Your heart for the lost, Your patience to love well, and Your humility to remember where You found us. May we reflect Your mercy in a world quick to condemn. We lift this prayer to the Chief Intercessor, Redeemer and Lover of our souls, Christ Jesus. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
And we let it be…And so it is
Amen, Amen, and Amen
Worship Video of the Day
Universal Music Group Maybe God Is Tryin’ To Tell You Somethin’ (From “The Color Purple” Soundtrack) · Quincy Jones The Color Purple ℗ 1986 Qwest Records, Inc. under exclusive license to UMG Recordings, Inc. Released on: 1989-01-01 Chorusconductor, Recordingarranger, Composer Lyricist: Andrae Crouch Composer Lyricist, Recordingarranger, Producer: Quincy Jones Chorusconductor: Sandra Crouch Vocalist: Tata Vega Vocalist: Jacquelyn Farris Choir: Christ Memorial Church Of God In Christ Choir Composer Lyricist: B. Maxwell Composer Lyricist: D. Del Sesto
Family, this evening I was meditating on the Scripture passage where the Apostle Paul asked Christ Jesus to remove the thorn from his flesh. This passage has always intrigued me because nearly every other time someone came to Jesus seeking healing, they received it.
Paul endured persecution, physical ailments, spiritual attacks, and deep personal struggles. We know that Jesus has the power to heal — so why, in this instance, did He not honor Paul’s request?
As you read the passage below, pay close attention to Paul’s testimony in verse ten. There is a revelation hidden there — one that shifts our understanding of strength, suffering, and the sufficiency of grace.
Sometimes the miracle is not removal — it is sustaining grace.
Scripture Passage of the Day
2 Corinthians 12:6-10 New English Translation
6 For even if I wish to boast, I will not be a fool, for I would be telling[a] the truth, but I refrain from this so that no one may regard[b] me beyond what he sees in me or what he hears from me, 7 even because of the extraordinary character of the revelations. Therefore,[c] so that I would not become arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to trouble[d] me—so that I would not become arrogant.[e] 8 I asked the Lord three times about this, that it would depart from me. 9 But[f] he said to me, “My grace is enough[g] for you, for my[h] power is made perfect[i] in weakness.” So then, I will boast most gladly[j] about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in[k] me. 10 Therefore I am content with[l] weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties[m] for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, we come before You humbled by the mystery of Your ways. When we ask for relief and You respond with grace instead of removal, help us trust that You see what we cannot.
Teach us what it means to be strong in weakness. Quiet the parts of us that demand immediate deliverance, and awaken in us a deeper dependence on You.
If the thorn remains, let Your grace be louder than our pain. If the struggle lingers, let Your strength be perfected in us.
We surrender our expectations and receive Your sufficiency. We lift this prayer to our Chief Intercessor and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Lord in your mercy hear our prayer.
And we let it be…And so it is…
Amen, Amen, and Amen
Video of the Day
Official Music Video for “Sufficient for today ” featuring Maryanne J. George & Mav City Gospel Choir. “Sufficient for today” is written by Dante Bowe, Maryanne J George, Tiffany Hammer, Pat Barrett & Joe L Barnes. This song is from Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition released on June 18th, 2021. Recorded at a live worship event celebrating Juneteenth.
Family, the weekend is coming to a close, and a new week is filled with fresh opportunities to do great things for the Kingdom and in your everyday life.
May I encourage you to greet each day prepared to face whatever comes your way. Preparation begins in prayer. Before you step into your day, cover yourself in prayer and intentionally put on the FULL armor of God. Every piece matters. Each one protects you. Don’t leave yourself spiritually exposed by neglecting what God has provided for you.
Take one day at a time and remain present in the moment before you. Tomorrow will take care of itself. God’s mercies will be new every single morning, waiting to meet you right where you are.
Please know that I will be praying fervently for you each day. I love you all with the amazing love of Christ Jesus.
Scripture Passage of the Day
Ephesians 6:14-17 New International Version
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, as we prepare to step into a new week, we pause to acknowledge that we cannot do this without You. Thank You for the gift of new mercies that greet us every morning and for the strength You so freely provide.
Lord, help us to be intentional about beginning each day in prayer. Remind us to put on the full armor You have given us—the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Let us not walk into any day uncovered or unprepared.
Guard our minds. Strengthen our hearts. Direct our steps. When challenges arise, anchor us in Your truth. When we feel weary, renew us with Your presence. Teach us to take one day at a time, trusting that You are already in tomorrow.
Cover each reader with Your peace, protection, and power. May this week bring opportunities to glorify You in all that we do. In the mighty and matchless name of our Chief Intercessor and Redeemed, Jesus Christ. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
And we let it be…And so it is…
Amen, Amen, and Amen
Video of the Day
Music video by Bill & Gloria Gaither performing One Day At a Time (feat. Lynda Randle) [Live]. (P) (C) 2012 Spring House Music Group. Manufactured by EMI Christian Music Group,
Family, when you hear the words covenant and promise, what comes to mind?
For me, I immediately think about the weight of those words. A covenant is not casual. A promise is not light. There is trust attached to it. There is expectation attached to it. There is preparation attached to it.
If a covenant is broken, what happens next? Does trust shift? Does opportunity change? Was that commitment preparing me for something greater?
The title of my devotional this evening is “One Day Won’t Matter…”
But the truth is — one day does matter.
Especially when God has given clear instructions and a timeline.
This is not legalism. This is not fear. This is not striving for perfection.
This is the response of someone who has experienced the abundant mercy and unmerited grace of a loving God… and wants to honor Him.
The instruction was clear: 365 devotionals in 2026. No more. No less.
And I have come to understand that before these devotionals are for anyone else — they are for me.
Writing every single day is producing something in me:
Missing one day might seem small. But obedience is built in the small things. Based on how much I have grown in 107 days, I am filled with anticipation for who I will be when I write devotional 365. I believe I will be a better version of myself — not for applause, but for the glory of God.
Thank you for walking this journey with me. I honor you. I pray for you.
And the next time you partake in Holy Communion, remember the covenant Christ made with you — and the covenant you made with Him.
Scripture Passage of the Day
Ephesians 3:14-21 New King James Version Appreciation of the Mystery
14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father [a]of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Prayer of the Day
Spirit of the Living God, Thank You for being a covenant-keeping God. Thank You for never breaking Your promises, never wavering in Your faithfulness, and never withdrawing Your love. Lord, if You have given us instructions, let us not treat them lightly. Give us hearts that honor what You speak. Teach us that obedience in the small things prepares us for greater glory ahead. Forgive us for the times we have said, “One day won’t matter.” Remind us that every day is an opportunity to grow, to mature, and to reflect You more clearly. Strengthen our discipline. Deepen our consistency. Refine our obedience. And anchor us in faithfulness. As we remember the covenant made through Christ, may we never forget the cost… and may we respond with gratitude and commitment. Shape us through every assignment You give us. Let our growth bring You glory. We lift this prayer to our Chief Intercessor, Christ Jesus. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
And we let it be…And So it is…
Amen, Amen, and Amen.
Song of the Day
The Orchard Enterprises Hymns:”The Blood” Medley · Tamela Mann Best Days ℗ 2012 Tillymann Inc. Released on: 2012-08-12 Music Publisher: Eppiefly Music Music Publisher: Armogene Music Publishing EMI/CMG Music Publisher: Mana Music
Family, this evening I am a little tired, but I wanted to still send my love and encouragement in the faith. Have a wonderful and restful evening. If it be God’s will, we will meet again tomorrow.
Hebrews 13:20-21
New International Version
Benediction and Final Greetings
20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
This lyric video was made for the song, “Benediction (As You Go)” by Selah.
Family, the Apostle Paul paints such a clear and beautiful picture for us in these verses. One body. Many members. Different functions. One purpose.
God, in His infinite wisdom, did not design us to all think the same, speak the same, lead the same, or serve the same. He intentionally placed different gifts, personalities, callings, and assignments within the Body of Christ. Some encourage. Some teach. Some pray. Some serve quietly behind the scenes. Some lead boldly from the front. None are more important than the other — they are simply different.
The problem begins when we compare instead of celebrate.
Competition was never meant to exist in the Church. There is no need to compete when we understand that what God has for you is for you. When one member wins, the whole Body wins. When one member suffers, the whole Body feels it. We are interconnected, not independent.
Unity does not mean uniformity. It means harmony.
A choir is most powerful not when everyone sings the same note, but when different notes come together under one direction. In Christ, we are called to move as a unified front — lifting one another, covering one another, praying for one another, and working together with one mission: to make Christ known.
Family, let us refuse division. Let us reject jealousy. Let us silence comparison. Let us celebrate the gifts in others as passionately as we value our own.
Because in Christ, we belong to each other. And a united Body is a powerful witness to the world.
Scripture Passage of the Day
Romans 12:4-5 New International Version 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, Thank You for placing us in the Body of Christ with purpose and intention. Teach us to celebrate the gifts in others without comparison or competition. Remove pride, jealousy, and division from among us. Help us to function in unity, love, and humility so that the world may see You through us. Make us a unified front for Your glory.
Video of the Day
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Family, I’m going to get right to the point this evening.
As Christians, most of us are familiar with the Ten Commandments. They are what many Christian families know and reference most often. But for those who study a little deeper, we understand that under the Mosaic Law there were not just ten commandments — there were 613.
In the Old Testament, there were detailed laws and instructions for nearly every aspect of life — from how to properly sacrifice an animal to everyday lifestyle practices. The Law was comprehensive and precise.
What I find most interesting is when Jesus was asked by a Pharisee which commandment was the greatest (Matthew 22:36–40). Without hesitation, Jesus answered: first, to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind; and second, to love your neighbor as yourself. Out of 613 laws, Jesus narrowed it down to love.
We were created in the image and likeness of God for the purpose of having an intimate, worshipful relationship with Him. Because humanity could not perfectly uphold the law, God, in His great love, humbled Himself and came in human form as the ultimate sacrifice — removing every barrier that could hinder a relationship with Him.
What an amazing and precious love this is, family.
Don’t take it for granted. Don’t allow anyone, any politics, or anything to take the place of God in your life. When everything else is stripped away, what remains is a Savior who simply wants to be close to you.
And that has always been His heart.
Scripture Passage of the Day
Matthew 22:34-40 New International Version The Greatest Commandment
34 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[a] 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b] 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, Thank You for desiring to be close to us. Thank You that beyond every command and instruction, Your heart has always been about love and relationship.
Lord, teach us to love You with all of our heart, all of our soul, and all of our mind. Remove anything within us that competes for Your place. Strip away distractions, pride, fear, and anything that tries to take priority over intimacy with You.
Jesus, thank You for humbling Yourself and becoming the ultimate sacrifice so that nothing could stand between us and the Father. Help us never to take that gift for granted.
Draw us closer. Soften our hearts. Align our lives with Your greatest commandment — to love You fully and to love others well.
We want to be near You, Lord, just as You desire to be near us. We lift this prayer to you. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer.
And we let it be…And do it is…
Amen, Amen, and Amen
Video of the Day
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Family, as we continue talking about becoming more like Christ, we must consider what truly attracts joy, hope, and peace into our lives.
Throughout Scripture, Jesus Christ showed us that love will always outweigh legalism. He consistently chose compassion over performance. He reminded us that no matter how rigid religion may become, we are called to reflect the heart of God.
Jesus was hated by many religious leaders of His time — not because He did wrong, but because He did right in ways they did not expect. They were upset that He spent time with a tax collector (Matthew 9:12–13). They were offended that He showed mercy to a woman caught in sin (John 8). They were uncomfortable when He asked questions that exposed their pride (Luke 14:5).
Jesus loved the ordinary person. He saw beyond labels. He valued people over position. And He proved that when all else fails, love still wins.
Family, the Apostle Paul tells us in Epistle to the Philippians 4:8 to think on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and admirable. What we choose to dwell on shapes how we live and how we love.
So today, look for joy. Find one reason to smile. Watch a butterfly dance in the wind. Smile at someone you don’t know.
Share hope. Share love. Share joy. Share Jesus.
Because when we choose love, we reflect Him.
Scripture Passage of the Day
Philippians 4:8 New International Version 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, Thank You for showing us what real love looks like through Jesus. Thank You that He did not walk past the broken, the overlooked, or the ordinary — but embraced them with compassion and truth.
Renew our minds, Lord. Help us to think on what is pure, lovely, and hopeful. Remove any pride, judgment, or hardness that tries to take root in our hearts. Teach us to value people over position and mercy over appearance.
May our lives reflect Your heart. May our words carry hope. May our actions demonstrate love. And when we are unsure of what to do, remind us that love still wins.
Video of the Day
Written by: Nicole Charles A Voices from the Fortress Production Theme Verse: Matthew 25:40 Mission: To awaken hearts to see Jesus in “the least of these” and bring revival through love in action. #Fortress29Ministries #VoicesFromTheFortress #UntoThee #Matthew2540 #PropheticWorship #ChristianMusic #JusticeAndMercy #JesusInTheStreets #TheLeastOfThese
Family, many of us have heard about the importance of being mindful of our mental health. Our mental health affects every aspect of our lives. The way we navigate the world is deeply connected to how we see ourselves and how we process our thoughts.
As Christians, our thinking must be rooted in the truth of Christ Jesus. The mind is powerful, and what we allow to dwell there shapes our words, actions, and responses. Throughout Scripture, we see Jesus correcting and rebuking religious leaders—not from a place of harshness, but from a place of truth, love, and a desire to heal and restore. He saw every person—and even creation itself—through the lens of compassion, hope, and redemption.
In the Epistle to the Romans 12:2, Paul urges us not to conform to the pattern of this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This renewal is ongoing. It requires us to filter our thoughts through the mind of Christ—asking ourselves daily: Does this thought align with God’s truth? Does it reflect His love? Does it lead to life and peace?
May we intentionally align our thoughts with the will of God each day, just as Jesus taught us to pray in the Lord’s Prayer: “Your will be done.” When we allow Christ to filter our thinking, our minds become places of peace rather than turmoil, clarity rather than confusion, and faith rather than fear.
Scripture Passage of the Day
Romans 12:2 New International Version 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Let Us Pray
Spirit of the Living God, we thank You for caring about every part of us—including our minds. You know every thought we think, every worry we carry, and every silent battle we fight. Thank You for inviting us into transformation through the renewing of our minds.
Father, help us to have the mind of Christ. Teach us to recognize thoughts that are not rooted in Your truth. Give us the discipline and discernment to filter our thinking through Your Word. When fear tries to speak louder than faith, remind us of who You are. When insecurity tries to distort our identity, remind us that we are Yours.
Spirit of the Living God, renew our minds daily. Replace anxiety with peace, lies with truth, bitterness with forgiveness, and confusion with clarity. Let our thoughts reflect Your love, Your wisdom, and Your will. May our minds be aligned with heaven, and may our lives be evidence of Your transforming power. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayer as we lift then to you.
And we let it be…And so it is…
Amen, Amen, and Amen
Video of the Day
This is the official lyric video for Natalia Chase’s single “Mind of Christ” from her album #More. Download or stream the entire album here: https://tr.ee/RwilGFUtsh
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