Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – Reading from “Uncovering the Love of Jesus” by A. Ciuciu
O Jesus, You are the Giver of Life. You speak, and the universe obeys. And yet You see and care
about the smallest details of my life. Nothing escapes Your notice. Though You have every right to
be aloof from Your kingdom, instead You choose to be present with Your people and sensitive to our
pain. Thank You for placing Your Spirit within me, to see, to know, and to care. Help me do the same
for the people around me today. Help me enter their suffering, carry their burdens, and bring the hope
of Your presence. Amen
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Excerpt from Daily Devotions
Like our own homes, our houses of worship come in many styles and sizes — from grand cathedrals to one-room
chapels. They are all created as a gathering place for those who love God, where we can enjoy the fellowship of
the faithful, praise God, and gain strength and solace in times of trial. Jesus asked us to serve everyone with gen-
erous love, hope, forgiveness, and grace as members of the family of God. When we do, our own faith is recharged,
preparing us for sharing God’s love when we leave.
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - "Snow Day" by P. Williams
I once built a huge Snowman
I worked and worked "I think I can"
But snow did not cooperate
My snowman could not be bilt on this date.
So how about I go to walk... OK
Out I go but wait, "No way" Super Cold today.
I want to be outside... but I think NOT
The temps are out the bottom - Minus even I got
So what can I do today that is OK
How about drive my vacuum I may
I could dust or re-organize a drawer
Then my house would be clean... what a bore
Nothing exciting will happen today.
The snow will start, and that's what I say
So I will clean a little but not a lot
Then read a book... those I got.
Find something fun to do today
While we wait for the snow-ma-gedon... OK!
Thursday, January 29, 2026 - note from a friend
"Good Morning! This is God.
I will be handling all of your problems today.
I will not need your help.
So, relax, and have a great day!
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - Quote from Francis Cardinal Spellman
"Pray as if everything depended upon God and work as if
everything depended upon man."
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - from "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young
Come to Me with a grateful heart so
that you can enjoy My Presence.
This is the day that I have made.
I want you to rejoice today
refusing to worry about tomorrow.
Search for all that I have prepared
for you, anticipating abundant
blessings and accepting difficulties
as they come.
I can weave miracles into the
most mundane day if you keep
your focus on Me.
Come to Me with all of your needs, Knowing
that My glorious riches are
more than an adequate supply.
Stay in continual communication with Me
so that you can live above your
circumstances even while you are
in the midst of them.
Present your requests to Me with
thanksgiving and My Peace, which
surpasses all comprehension will
guard your heart and mind.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – Poem from Joretta Klepfer’s “Just Pray”
Psalm 139: 23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and
know my thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead
me in the way everlasting.
Lord, I need your gift of listening today,
of listening to you through others’ voices.
Lord, I need your gift of discernment today,
of knowing the path you would have me take.
Lord, I need your gift of faith today,
of faith in your voice,
of faith in following the path where you lead.
Lord, I praise you today for your steadfast presence
within me.
Lord, I thank you today
for your love which never leaves me,
for your peace which steadies me
for the joy of being with you in Christ.
Amen
Saturday, January 10, 2026 – “Magic” by P. Williams
What is “magic”? AND
Who gets to decide what goes on that list?
I think my telephone is magic… Here is this “thing” on my
counter and it goes “ring ring”…. I pick it up and it is my
sister who is 200 miles away! That’s magic to me… Don’t
wear yourself out explaining to me the actual way it works…
It is magic… It’s magic…
There are lots of examples…
I can put the key in my car! Magic
I can turn on my TV and see “live” what is happening all
over the world. Magic again.
I can open the door on this big thing in my kitchen and
get COLD milk or ice! Magic
When I open the curtains and the sun is shining or it’s
raining or it’s dreary… Magic
When I mix hot water in a bowl and mix Jello crystals…
refrigerate and it turns into a solid! Magic
How did I find my sweet husband out of all the men in
the world? Magic again!
See… I believe God makes magic. Every day in every way…
He makes magic and sprinkles it on each of us!
God is magic.
God Bless Each of You! Amen
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – “Holding on to God” from Daily Devotions
Isaiah 41:13 I am the Lord your God, who grasps your strong hand,
who says to you, Don’t fear; I will help you.
My granddaughter is just over one year old. She is standing and
taking tentative steps but has not yet tried to walk on her own.
When she wants to move from one spot to another, instead
crawling she will look around for someone she trusts and hold
out her hand. If one of us responds to her, offering our hand,
she will use it to steady herself as she stands and then will walk
with us to where she wants to go. She doesn’t walk anywhere
without holding on to the hand of someone stronger and steadier
than herself.
It is a wonderful thing to know that we don’t have to walk through
life alone. Whether we feel confident or unsure, brave or fearful,
joyful or sorrowful, God is always with us, strong and steady for
us to hold on to.
