Mid-week Devotional:
Week of August 30, 2026
Scripture for this Mid-week Devotional comes from the Old Testament book of Isaiah 41:10a
Hear the Word of God,
“10a do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God...”
This is God’s word for God’s people. Thanks be to God. AMEN.
My husband and I have been busy this week. It has been one of those weeks when there just hasn’t been enough time to complete the items on my “to-do” list for each day. Our “to-do” list for yesterday was to walk at the Mineola Nature Preserve and pick up groceries at Walmart. When we arrived at the Preserve it was closed due to an upcoming concert. After picking up groceries at Walmart we headed home and along the way a light came on my dashboard telling me that the air pressure in our front left tire was low. That was not the first time it had happened over these past several months. When we arrived home my husband took a close look at the tire and removed the little rocks between the treads, he discovered a very small nail. So off we went to Discount Tire in Tyler and there they removed the nail and put a plug in the tire. When they called our name and we went to pay for their service, they said with a huge smile that there was no charge.
After we arrived home, we walked a short distance along our country road to get some exercise. No one passed by while we walked. A few minutes later after our walk a neighbor called and asked me to call the fire department. They had seen smoke coming from the woods along our country road. It didn’t take long for neighbors to arrive at the area where the smoke was coming from. They came with water, wet towels, and a willingness to help. Everyone began beating out the flames. When the fire department came shortly after they took over extinguishing the fire. There were smiles on everyone’s faces as they watched the fire department make sure that there were no more live embers.
My husband and I have lived in lots of different places, and we have been reminded again and again that God is present through the words and actions of the people around us.
Yesterday we were reminded that God was present through the words and actions of the workers at Discount Tire, our neighbors, and the fire department.
God reminds us again and again that we are never alone.
There may have been times in your daily life when it felt that no one cared about you. There may have been times when it felt as if no one noticed that you were present.
It is in those times may you remember that you are God’s creation as are all those living around you.
You are never alone.
God created you.
God loves you.
Today and in the days ahead it is my prayer that you take time each day to stop and spend time with God.
May you share with God openly your hopes and your worries.
God is waiting for you to reach out…
I will be praying for you.
Peace be with you.
AMEN.