This week we will remember and reflect on our Vacation Bible School memories. VBS will begin occurring across the country within the next month. Music is an integral part of VBS. Click here to listen to a group of songs that have become my granddaughter’s favorite to listen to and reminds me of songs I learned in VBS. As you listen, may you recall your VBS experiences and may God lay on your heart a desire to reconnect with VBS this summer.
This week we have shared short bible verses we can easily recall and develop a daily bible reading habit. In today’s key verse, what caused Jesus to weep? I encourage you to take time to read the passage in John 11:1-44 NIV, titled “The Death of Lazarus.”
When Lazarus, the brother to Mary and Martha dies, Jesus travels to the town of Bethany, where Lazarus lived. As Mary approached Jesus’ feet and wept, mourning the death of her brother, Jesus wept with her. Jesus then raised Lazarus from the dead with the intention that all would believe in Him. This was His final miracle before His crucifixion. We can walk this earth knowing that Jesus weeps with us in our sorrows and rejoices with us in our joys. Take a moment to fully surrender to God as you worship with “Jesus Cries” by Riley Clemmons.
Let’s pray. Dear God, I desire to run to Your feet when I experience both joys and sorrows. As I study Your word this week, help me to be able to recall and recite Your word in times of need. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
This week we are sharing short bible verses we can easily recall and develop a daily bible reading habit. As we have moved through our week, I pray you have experienced the fruit of God’s word. We can also gain much fruit through our prayer lives. Have you given up on your prayer life? Have you prayed for someone or something for a long time? It is easier to give up than to continue praying. Stop to think about the Apostle Paul writing to the Thessalonians. He instructed them to pray continually. This puts things into perspective for me.
In the song, “Don’t Give Up On Me” by Brandon Lake, God doesn’t want us to give up on Him. When we think God is silent, He is really developing our character. Take time to read Romans 5: 3-4 NIV as the Apostle Paul encourages us not to give up. Will you join me in resolving to pray continually?
Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for never giving up on me. Help me to persevere and not give up on You. As I move forward through 2026, I resolve to pray continually. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
