Posts Categorized: Devotional

Sometimes We Stumble

Posted July 26, 2021 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Psalm 37:23-24 NRSV

Our steps are made firm by the Lord, when he delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.

Consider

No matter how much we love God and want to do what pleases him, we will at times act foolishly, make mistakes, and hurt other people. Although we want to act rightly, sometimes we say or do things so blatantly selfish, mean, or destructive that we shock even ourselves. “That’s not me,” we say. “I’m not really like that.”

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Don’t Forget to Do Good

Posted July 19, 2021 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Hebrews 13:16 NLT

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

Consider

It’s an interesting statement: Don’t forget to do good. In other words, remind yourself to follow God’s ways. Don’t get caught up in your own agenda, but consider what good and right and helpful action you might take in every situation and relationship. This advice can be difficult to heed, especially when others treat us badly. How easy it is to “forget” to do good to those who have betrayed us, offended us, or cheated us.

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Caring for Family

Posted July 12, 2021 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

Matthew 25:37-40 NRSV

Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”

Consider

This passage has long served as a commissioning creed for Christian missionaries around the globe.

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A Prayer for America

Posted July 5, 2021 | Judith Ingram

Almighty God, Lord of all that is created, Ruler of the nations,

we appeal to you on behalf of our beloved country. We honor and thank you for all the blessings our nation has enjoyed since its founding. We thank you for this great inheritance conceived by your Spirit in the hearts of our forbearers, who conceptualized a nation founded on your timeless principles of mercy, justice, and liberty under your supreme authority. In the bounty of your provision for us, however, we became arrogant and forgot our utter dependence upon you for our very survival.

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Thankful No Matter What

Posted June 28, 2021 | Judith Ingram

Scripture

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Consider

When life hits us hard, it’s difficult to be thankful. How much easier it is to throw up our hands and cry out to God, “Why me? Why this?”

In the short passage above, notice that the apostle Paul does not counsel us to begin with thanksgiving. Rather, he encourages us to be joyful, then prayerful, and in the end, thankful.

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