40 Days in the Word - Day 27!

Today our theme word is Poor - as in Blessed are you poor, or blessed are the poor in spirit.  There were all kinds of poor people around Jesus, which caused the disciples some consternation because they wanted Jesus to be more Royal!  But Jesus kept the poor around him because they were ready to receive what He wanted to give.  That's such an important point - when we're poor and needy and helpless, we are ready to receive what Jesus wants to give.  So - may we be poor.  And may we receive!

Here's another great song that I know you'll enjoy - so sing along! 

 40 Days in the Word - Day 26!

Today our theme is Blind Eye - as in the blind eye that the Pharisees turned when there was a man with a withered hand - they turned a blind eye.  Seeing that, Jesus chose to heal the man's hand, and give him his life and vitality back again.  It's so easy to turn a blind eye when we see need around us, and today's devotion is a good reminder to see those in need around us!

I hope you enjoy this song - What have I done to deserve love like this - by  Lauren Daigle.

 40 Days in the Word - Day 25!

Today our theme word is Rise - as in Rise, take up your pallet and walk.  It's a great devotion about the healing of the paralytic man who was lowered through the roof to see Jesus, when the crowds kept him away.  Jesus forgave his sins, and then healed him to show the power of his love.  Power, love, and grace, all in one!

And here's just an amazing version of Amazing Grace that I know you'll enjoy!

 40 Days of Prayer - Day 24!

Today our theme word is Trust - and it's the wrenching story of Jesus healing the leper.  It's a well written and fairly graphically descriptive devotion about how devastating it must have been to live with leprosy.  And still, Jesus touched - touched - the leper.  Wonderful devotion today - I hope you enjoy it!

And here's a wonderful song - He Already Sees the Rainbow.  Trust Jesus - because he already sees the rainbow.

 40 Days in the Word - Day 23!

Today our emphasis is on Relationship - as in God wants a relationship with you that's real and personal and is willing to go to the ends of the earth to search for you until you're found.  And that should cause us - like the one leper who returned to give thanks - to live lives of gratitude for all God has done for us.  This day, just begin and end the day with a prayer of gratitude for that relationship with our living and loving God!

And here's a wonderful version of You Raise Me Up by the Celtic Woman group.  Enjoy!

 40 Days in the Word - Day 22! 

Today our theme is "All Y'All" and talks about Jesus at a dinner party where the Pharisees challenged the disciples of Jesus about who he was eating with - the scoundrels of society.  They thought it was beneath Jesus' dignity to eat with such riff-raff.  Jesus rebukes them, of course, and says that reaching out to the riff-raff was why he came - he came for all y'all!  And that's good news for us!

Here's a beautiful choral arrangement of the classic Pie Jesu by the Bel Canto Choir.  Enjoy the soprano voices in this beautiful song!

 40 Days in the Word - Day 21!

Today our theme is Useful - as in being useful to God by being filled with God.  And it's an important reminder that what God is looking for is not our ability, but for our availability - being available to be fill with God to share God.  We are vessels that are designed and created for the purpose of containing God!

And since I took this video in the Sunday School room with the "I Am A Child of God" theme behind me, this is a great song that also reminds us that "I Am A Child of God!"