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“If you aren’t getting better, you’re getting worse.” Have you ever heard this saying? While it may not hold true for every situation, it definitely applies to spending time with Jesus and reading the Word. It can be so easy to fall out of the routine of reading the Bible, praying, and spending time with God. However, if we aren’t doing this daily—or even multiple times a day—we risk losing that vital connection.

Create in me a clean heart, OGod and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

Yesterday we looked at our role in celebrating those that return. But what if you're the one that's lost and wondering where to go?

I’m not a great gardener; I usually kill plants much easier than manage to keep them alive. My track record with all things green is not good. However, my nieces are great at growing green things and also suggesting green things that will be easy enough for even me to keep alive. Bless them and their green thumbs.

I recently heard an interesting correlation of how our souls are like stained glass. We are broken shards of glass, from all the hurts and pains brought on by this sinful world. Healing is achieved by union with Jesus.

Isaiah 6:8

We never want to be hypocritical. Whether we like it or not, It can be easy to be hypocritical in our faith without even knowing it. We can talk the talk about how we go to church, how our kids are part of the youth group at church, how we believe in Jesus, etc. However, if we aren’t showing love to those around us and truly striving to grow closer to God, then the things we say are pretty meaningless.

Most of us have probably heard that the scripture, although written by around forty different people, is totally God-breathed and inspired. It’s important to trust and know that this is true. Paul writes in 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Love in Action 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:9-13

One passage that convicted me recently is the story of Miriam & Aaron speaking against Moses found in Numbers 12.

This weekend I was blessed with the opportunity to spend the weekend with my parents. Most people when they meet my parents can quickly identify the personality traits, physical features, and facial expressions I received from my mom. In fact, a common response I get before even introducing my parents is “This MUST be your mom, you look just like her.” This got me thinking about how we are called Children of the King. Scripture tells us in Genesis 1:29 we are “Made in the Image of God”.

Helping Hand