Mid-week Devotional:
Week of March 24, 2025
Scripture for this week’s devotional comes from the Old Testament book of Psalms, Psalm 111:1a
Hear the word of God.
“1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart...”
This is God’s Word for God’s people. Thanks be to God. AMEN.
This week has been an interesting week to say the least. There has not been a minute wasted for we have been busy beyond busy. Gardens have been weeded, watered, and mulched. Edgings have been placed around numerous flower beds and trees trimmed. A new furnace and air conditioner have been installed. The attic has been cleaned out and the treasures we stored there given to Good Will. My husband had a routine physical completed due to his age with good results. And last but not least on Friday I had dental work done on my upper jaw that lasted 4 hours.
As I sat at my desk paging through the Bible seeking guidance as to what I should write about in this week’s devotional I came to the realization that I never felt lost and alone during this crazy week. There was peace.
There was peace because during all that has occurred this week God was always there;
in the gardens,
in our home,
when we were driving from one place to another,
and in the doctor and dentist offices.
We never would have been able to complete all that we did without God’s presence beside us, encouraging us to remain calm, to not worry, to not be anxious, and to not lose hope.
It is in times such as these when I take the time to pause, to take a deep calming breath, that I am reminded of God’s eternal presence beside us each step of our journey of faith.
It is my prayer that in the days ahead when you too find yourself feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the worries and cares of life that you make the choice to stop... and reach out your hands to God.
For when you do; you will feel a warm sensation of peace come over you.
And that my friend is God’s presence enfolding you in His loving and gracious arms.
Peace be with you.
AMEN.