The Burning Question:
What is a life lesson you wish you had learned as a Kid?
Morning Devotional:
It’s been a frustrating few months, trying to get our basement back to normal after the flooding in June. Our finished basement became an unfinished mess almost overnight. It was our living room, filled with books, the TV, and countless Legos. All of that had to be relocated—bookshelves crowding our upstairs hallway, toys and Legos stored in the garage where they couldn’t really be used. The process has dragged on, with endless tasks like replacing carpet, installing sump pumps, and repainting. But now, finally, we’re starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel.
As I reflect on this whole experience, I can’t help but wonder if God was teaching us a lesson in patience. It’s easy to get caught up in the inconvenience and frustration of waiting, especially when things are out of our control. But patience is more than just waiting; it’s trusting that God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t align with our own.
In James 1:3-4, we’re reminded, “because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
God often uses difficult situations to develop our character. Through this basement ordeal, I’ve been learning that patience isn’t just about enduring delays; it’s about trusting that God is at work in the midst of them. Even when the process is slow, and the outcome isn’t clear, we can trust that He is using every moment to shape us into who He wants us to be.
So, as we finally near the end of this journey, I’m thankful—not just for a repaired basement, but for the patience God has been cultivating in me along the way. Whatever challenges you’re facing today, remember that God is using them to grow your faith and perseverance. And in the end, His timing will always prove to be perfect.
–Ryan
Bible Quiz:
Question:
In the Covenant Between God and Israel at Mount Sinai, the agreement was broken almost immediately afterward by the Israelites. What is the main thing they did that was an infringement of the covenant?
Answer:
They built and worshiped a graven image, the golden calf Exodus 32
Storytime: We are Loud!