Psalm 68:4-5
Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds — his name is the Lord — and rejoice before him. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.
What of Today’s Verse…
I can’t help but think of what James, Jesus’ brothers said: "Pure religion, undefiled before God the Father is this: keep oneself undefiled and care for orphans and widows in their distress." Jesus showed clearly this was the Father’s heart in his ministry. Now it is up to us to continue it!
Let us Pray:
Father, may my life, my compassion, and my ministry reflect your heart for those who need care and protection and love. Give me eyes to see this need more clearly and a heart to respond more certainly so that your love may be demonstrated through me. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Planting Seeds…
Farmers can cause an abundance of food to literally spring out of the ground. First, however, they must plant the seeds.
Our society has become accustomed to instant gratification. Television brings us instant entertainment, delivery services move our stuff overnight, the Internet gives us instant mail, the telephone gives us instant conferences, pagers let us find people instantly, microwave ovens and fast food restaurants provide instant food. The list goes on and on.
The quickening pace of life increasingly hides one important truth: that some of the best things in life take time. Things like relationships, experience, education, skills and wealth. When you expect to get these things overnight, you end up spinning your wheels.
You must learn to plant seeds, and then nurture them while they take root and grow. How do you know what seeds to plant? That’s where your long-term goals come in to play. If you know where you want to be a couple of years from now, it’s important to start laying the groundwork today.
Live your life today, enjoying all the excitement of this fast-paced world. And remember to plan for tomorrow, planting seeds along the way.
