This week’s theme is fishing. I have found some oldies but goodies to share with you. Take some time to listen and pray about our week ahead.

Pray For the Fish by Randy Travis

Down To the River To Pray by Alison Krauss

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.

I have found so much joy this summer with friends and family sharing their gardens and their catch with my family and I. This past week my husband and I visited with some friends and we were able to talk about God’s word together. They also gifted us with catfish that had been freshly caught and cleaned. It was such a blessing that I could then savor the catfish with my family. I was reminded that to stay salty, we must nurture the friendships that sharpen us.

We pray that you all have savored the week by staying salty. 

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‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

This week I have been sharing the salt and light of the Earth. Let’s look at signs of summer in comparison with our walk with Christ Jesus. They say home is where the heart is. I love to be wherever my family is. It is important to me that we share lots of meals and laughter together, especially in the summer, when our son is home from college. It is also important to me that my children see and hear me glorifying God both in and out of my home. 

How can we practice glorifying God both in and out of our homes? One way to glorify God is practicing humility in everything we do. I like to change my mindset to “I get to” rather than “I have to.” Some days are filled with cooking, cleaning, laundry, and running errands for my family. I can let God’s light shine by serving happily and humbly or I can grumble. Over the coming weeks as school begins, I challenge us to examine how and when we bring Glory to God. Let’s let His light shine.

Let’s meditate on ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭31‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Let’s pray. Dear God, I desire to shine Your light and bring You glory in everything I do and say. Help me maintain an “I get to” mindset. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

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