Posts Categorized: Devotional

Just Relationships

Posted July 24, 2023 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Proverbs 28:5 NIV

Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully.

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From this simple proverb, we may infer three truths about relationships.

  1. Justice (“what is right”) is a relationship issue. When we are unjust, our selfish choices cause harm and suffering in others.
  2. We choose whether to approach our relationships as people with selfish intent (evildoers) or surrendered to God’s purpose (those who seek the LORD).
  3. Those who seek God understand fully what evildoers cannot understand.

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When God Seems Gone

Posted July 17, 2023 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

2 Samuel 24:13-14, 25 NLT

So Gad came to David and asked him, “Will you choose three years of famine throughout your land, three months of fleeing from your enemies, or three days of severe plague throughout your land? Think this over and decide what answer I should give the LORD who sent me.” “I’m in a desperate situation!” David replied to Gad. “But let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great. Do not let me fall into human hands.”

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Walking Above the Turmoil

Posted July 10, 2023 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Matthew 14:28-32 NLT

Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped.

Consider

Conflict in a relationship can sometimes consume us.

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Pray for America

Posted July 3, 2023 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Daniel 9:18-19 NLT

“O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair. See how your city—the city that bears your name—lies in ruins. We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy. “O Lord, hear. O Lord, forgive. O Lord, listen and act! For your own sake, do not delay, O my God, for your people and your city bear your name.”

Consider

This passage is part of a prayer that the Old Testament prophet Daniel prayed on behalf of the ruined city of Jerusalem.

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Whom Shall I Fear?

Posted June 26, 2023 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Psalm 27:1,3 ESV

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?…Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.

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Fear occupies the space in our hearts that God designed for peace. Peace and fear are as incompatible as light and darkness; when we are filled with one, the other disappears.

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