Burning Question:
What is your best advice for a fresh high school Graduate?
Morning Devotional:
The Award I Didn’t Expect
My son Malachi had a lot of “lasts” during his final week of high school. One of them was his final choir concert.
Now, Malachi had only been in choir for the last two years. He was not on the choir committee. He did not earn a varsity-style music letter. So when the choir director said, “I have two special awards to give,” I honestly did not think much of it.
One award for a female student. One for a male student.
Then they called Malachi’s name.
I was shocked. Proud too. My wife called it the “Choir MVP” award, though I am not even sure what the official title was. But honestly, the part I loved the most was not even the award itself.
It was watching his brothers and sisters explode with excitement for him. Cheering. Smiling. Genuinely thrilled.
There is something beautiful about celebrating someone else’s success.
The Bible says in Romans 12:15, “Rejoice with those who rejoice.”
That sounds simple, but it is not always easy. Sometimes jealousy sneaks in. Comparison creeps in. But love celebrates when others succeed.
And that is one of the best parts of being part of a family, and especially part of the family of God. We are meant to cheer each other on.
So today, look for a reason to celebrate someone else. Encourage them. Cheer loudly for them.
Because sometimes the greatest sign of God’s love in us is not how we handle our own victories, but how we respond to someone else’s.
-Ryan
Bible Quiz:
Question: Who sat at Jesus feet while her sister kept House?
Answer: Mary Luke 10:39-42
Storytime: I need more instructions!!