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Bible Verse for Monday June 15 Proverbs 15:2 - The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 😎

And who through the spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead:Jesus Christ our Lord Romans 1:4

Our Prayer June 15 Good morning, it's Monday, an unappreciated day. But another day under Universal Grace, so you've got this. The time and space have aligned, and you are here, under that Grace. It's a protection, a choice and a great feeling to know. It's warm and comfortable, soft and satisfying. Allow that Grace to fill you with your needed energies, to lift and support your life and heart, in this I pray, Amen.

I Peter 4:8 Solomon teaches his son godly wisdom, “Hatred stirs up contention, but love covers all transgressions”. In agreement, Peter reminds us of the power love holds over all creation. Love reveals its power through random acts of kindness, forgiveness…compassion, mercy, and grace. Peter refers to the power in the intensity of Love and its unfailing qualities to not only cover a multitude of sins but to forgive them as well. This gets personal as it includes sins committed against us. Love covers the sin of someone who never acknowledges it, never says “I’m sorry“. This kind of love requires a humility not of this world. This kind of love is sacrificial, selfless, and long suffering. Peter writes “But the end and culmination of all things has now come near; keep sound minded and self restrained and alert, therefore, for the practice of prayer” and above all things love deeply… without fail. There are no exceptions, no special circumstances to which that deep love does not apply. The world will have a different opinion, the temptation to be angry and hate those who hurt us is intense, but not as intense as the love living in us. The world would have us believe love fails, relationships fracture, a spirit of Disappointment is ready to render us helpless, trust is abandoned and walls within our hearts are built. Walls intended to keep the Light, the love from shining through. What a web of deceit our enemy weaves around us, holding us captive from our first Love. Breaking through isn’t easy, but it does take a complete surrender to the One Who’s able to shatter the darkness. The One Who leads us to the Light. Without Him, we can’t love like He does. It’s Him in us…His power and strength is required to experience and show an unfailing, intense love. His love is the catalyst for creation. His love gave birth to mercy and grace, His love caused Him to step down from heaven and be the perfect sacrifice. His love loved us while we were yet sinners, and every day after

Reflecting on the fathers in the Bible, this one cultural detail completely broke me today 😭

Raising kids in this culture is so hard, and when they make terrible choices, the heartbreak is unbearable. I was reflecting on the Prodigal Son today, and I learned a historical detail that had me in tears. When the rebellious son finally came home, the father saw him from a distance and ran to him. In first-century Middle Eastern culture, elderly patriarchs wore long robes and NEVER ran. To run, he had to pull up his robes and expose his bare legs. It was considered deeply shameful and humiliating. Furthermore, the village would have had the right to stone the boy for his extreme disrespect. The father didn't run just because he was excited. He ran to intercept the boy before the angry townspeople could get to him. He took the public shame upon himself to shield his guilty child. That is the exact undignified, protective love our Heavenly Father has for us. #ProdigalSon #ParentingGrace #UnconditionalLove #FathersLove #Scripture

Psalms 127:3 #Bibleverse

Are you hungry for the Word? Feeling hungry can serve as a reminder of the deeper spiritual needs we often overlook. Jesus demonstrates His genuine concern for our well-being, assuring us that He is always ready to fulfill our needs, as highlighted in Matthew 6:26 during the Sermon on the Mount. In this passage, He encourages His followers not to worry about their basic necessities, illustrating that if God cares for the birds, He will undoubtedly care for us even more. In our busy lives, it is common to become so engrossed in our tasks that we neglect to nourish ourselves, similar to misjudging a gas tank that appears full while it is actually empty. This oversight often stems not from a lack of hunger but from an intense focus on our responsibilities, leading us to ignore our basic needs. Similarly, believers can experience spiritual hunger when they neglect to engage with God's word, meditate, pray, or participate in daily devotion. This lack of spiritual nourishment can result in irritability and may manifest as negative emotions such as hatred, malice, and envy, ultimately draining our spirit when we least expect it. To truly address spiritual hunger, it is essential for believers to actively seek the Lord and prioritize their relationship with Him each day. Therefore, when feelings of irritability arise, it is worthwhile to reflect on whether you have dedicated time to immerse yourself in God's teachings, ensuring that both your body and soul are sustained and energized. Have you eaten yet?

More than I can express

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, creating an official symbol for the young United States. The resolution declared that the American flag would have 13 alternating red and white stripes, representing the 13 colonies, and 13 white stars on a blue field, described as “a new constellation.” That phrase is beautiful because it says so much. America was not only creating a flag. It was creating an identity. The stars represented unity, hope, and the idea that something new had appeared in history. The stripes remembered the colonies that had come together to form one nation.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT!!