Morning Devotional:
I don’t know if it was because of boredom, poor circulation or that I just needed to do something after eating a big dinner but I had this sudden urge to take a walk. It was too dark to walk outside so I ended up pacing the entire length of my house trying to work off some energy and get to a place where my body wasn’t screaming at me. I needed to calm down, and after about a half hour of this brisk walk, not-quite-a-jog stuff, I finally felt like my legs could rest and I could sit still.
It’s not hard for me to get agitated, and there are times when the littlest things can get me going. Sometimes the simplest of worries can put me over the edge. That’s why the Lord’s word to us in Psalm 46:10 is so important: “Be still and know that I am God.” One translation drives the point home even better. “Cease striving and know that He is God.” I’m pretty good at the striving part. Being still? That’s where God’s grace comes in.
– Beth
Burning Question:
It’s National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. When were you taken by surprise? When did the utterly unexpected happen to you?
Bible Quiz:
Question: What nation’s envoys were taken on a tour of the palace by King Hezekiah?
Answer: Babylon’s 2 Kings 20:16-18
Storytime: Telling Ryan’s Kids about the Wedding!