Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - Reading.
God calmed the storm for Moses. Pharaoh’s army thundered behind him. The Red Sea churned in front. The Israelites panicked all around. Moses had nowhere to turn – but up. Whether he shook his staff at God in anger or raised it in desperation, only Moses knows. But whatever the reason, he called out to heaven.
When he did that, the sea opened… The people crossed… And Egypt faded into the rearview
mirror.
In today’s world, we may sometimes wonder where God is! When we return to the bible and focus
on His word, His plans for our lives, and His directions instead of what the world tells us we should do,
we are reminded to place the future in God’s hands, to follow His directions, and to trust Him! God
loves each and every one of us and wants the best for us! Have a blest day!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 – “Daylight Savings” by PW
Daylight savings… how do they think
we can “save” daylight. Maybe put
it in a dark room or lock it up in
an underground place… God really
controls this….
Can’t save daylight. We can move
the clocks… but don’t be deceived
the daylight is in the exact same place.
Only the hands of God could
really move daylight.
The sun moves and we get less and
hours of sunlight in the
winter months. Therefore, we are
not saving daylight but we do have
to get used to less hours of daylight…
no matter what time the hands
of the clock says.
I set my clocks back an hour… Fall
back… so, in the morning when my
alarm goes off at 5:00 o’clock will it
really be 4:00??? Ask a dairy
farmer… Bet his cows know!
The dairy farmer leaves his
clocks and watches on standard
time twelve months a year.
I think He knows a secret… that
God is in charge.
Have a wonderful day! Amen
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – Reading from Psalm 24:1-10
Reading from The Living Bible… 1 The earth belongs to God! Everything in all the
world is his! 2 He is the one who pushed the oceans back to let dry land appear.”
3 Who may climb the mountain of the Lord and enter where he lives? Who may
stand before the Lord? 4 Only those with pure hands and hearts, who do not prac-
tice dishonesty and lying. 5 They will receive God’s own goodness which is right
standing with God as their blessing from Him, planted in their lives by God himself,
their Savior. 6 These are the ones who are allowed to stand before the Lord and
worship the God of Jacob.
Wednesday, October 21, 2025 – Devotion
One evening, while scrolling aimlessly through my Bible app, I stumbled upon Psalm 100:4 —
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!’’ I paused. Could gratitude be
the key to finding peace during chaos?
I grabbed a notebook and listed three things I was thankful for that day: my comfortable bed,
the nice weather, and my morning coffee. Though not groundbreaking, it was a start.
One day, I was frustrated and close to tears. I turned on some worship music and started singing
along. The chorus of one song struck me deeply: “You are never going to let me down.” At that
moment, I remembered all the times God had been faithful, and my frustration vanished. The more
I practiced thanksgiving, the more natural it became. I started thanking God for bigger blessings:
supportive friends, greater joy in my family, and more confidence in God.
When we praise God, we are acknowledging God’s goodness, faithfulness, and unchanging love.
Psalm 100:4 gives a beautiful vision of how thanksgiving and praise usher us into God’s gates and
lead us to deeper relationship with God. Living out this verse changed my outlook, revived my
relationships and prayer life, and changed how I handle stress. Gratitude became a habit, and
praise became my default response to challenges.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 – Excerpt from Daily Devotions “Almost Persuaded”
(The author writes) Despite years of telling people about Jesus and taking family and friends
to church with me, I didn’t think I had ever been responsible for a new church member,
never created a joyful Christian awakening in anyone’s heart, never brought anyone into the
fold. What was I doing wrong?
Then a thought occurred to me. My part could be a small one, or it could be one of many.
I may never know when someone will be persuaded to believe in Jesus. With the next nudge
that man might be persuaded. I resolved not to be frustrated and to plant seeds of faith and
then trust that someone else will come along and water them. I may never know the impact
of my witness, but God will.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 – Reading from “Streams in the Desert”
Matthew 17:20 – Nothing will be impossible for you.
It is possible for believers who are completely willing to trust the power of the Lord for their safe-
keeping and victory to lead a life of readily taking His promises exactly as they are and
finding them to be true.
It is possible to daily “cast all your anxiety on him” and experience deep peace in the process.
It is possible to have our thoughts and the desires of our hearts purified In the deepest sense of
the word.
It is possible to see God’s will in every circumstance and to accept it with singing instead of com-
plaining.
It is possible to become strong through and through by completely taking refuge in the power of
God and by realizing that our greatest weakness and the things that upset our determination to be
patient, pure, or humble provide an opportunity to make sin powerless over us. This opportunity comes
through Him who loves us and who works to bring us into agreement with His will, and thereby supplies
a blessed sense of His presence and His power.
September 30, 2026 “This Is My Father’s World” (UMH hymnal #144)
This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears
all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world; I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, or skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought.
This is my Father’s world, the birds their carols raise,
the morning light, the lily white, declare their maker’s praise.
This is my Father’s world; he shines in all that’s fair;
in the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere.
Matthew that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world: why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad!
This hymn was composed in the 1800s by a minister names Davenport Babcock. It is widely
known that Mr. Babcock would go for a walk every morning. As he went, he told his wife that
he was “going out to see my Father’s world.”
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – “Near the Cross” Cokesbury Hymnal
Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain
Free to all – a healing stream, Flows from Calvary’s mountain.
Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love an mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning star sheds its beams around me.
In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.
Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day, With its shadows o’er me.
Near the cross I’ll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I read the golden strand, Just beyond the river.
In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever;
Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.
Wednesday, 9/16/2026 - "I Found You” from "Just Pray!
Lord Jesus Christ,
I found you yesterday
as I read your Word
I found you yesterday
in a cat’s paw on my cheek.
I found you yesterday
in clouds bringing life-giving rain.
I found you yesterday
in a nest of baby birds.
I found you yesterday
in a hug from a friend.
I found you yesterday
in… oh, so many ways.
Lord Jesus Christ,
Open my eyes and my heart
to the ways I will find you today.
Wednesday, 9/9/2026 - Ephesians 4:2-3
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to
keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
Lord Jesus Christ,
Your Word guides my path;
Help me share your light,
Your light renews my heart;
Help me share your love.
Your love heals my spirit;
Help me share your peace.
Your peace gives rest to my soul;
Help me share your joy.
Saturday, 9/5/2026 - by P. Williams
... and I orchestrate the events of your life
with that purpose in mind.
When things go well and you are blessed,
you can feel me smiling on you.
When you encounter rough patches along your life journeys,
trust that my light is still shining on you.
My reasons for allowing these adversities may be
shrowded in a mystery but
My continual presence with you is an absolute promise.
Seek me in Good times.
Seek me in Hard times.
You will find me watching over you all the time.
God bless each one of you.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 “Greatest Calling” from Daily Devotions
2 Corinthians 3:18 - We all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory,
are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from
the Lord, who is the Spirit.
The author writes: I paused along the edge of the pond during my morning walk to
take a picture of the blue heron that stood motionless among the reeds and grasses.
A perfect mirror image of the heron was reflected on the surface of the water. The
reflection was radiant in the early morning light and reminded me of how we are called
to reflect the image of Christ to the world.
When I was a new Christian, I thought I needed a special talent or ability to be able to
make Christ known to others. However, as I studied the Bible, I learned that it is the
Holy Spirit who makes Christ known by transforming us to be more like him in holiness,
grace, and love (see Rom. 8:29). As we cooperate with the Spirit’s work, we mirror
Christ through our words and actions, reflecting the character of Christ and shining His
light to the world around us.
