I encourage you to read the context from which the pictured scripture comes 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. In this scripture generosity is encouraged. Today look around for those who have been gracious and generous and be thankful. Then look down the road of life and find opportunities for generosity. How can you show your thankfulness by being generous to others? Where can you share your gifts? On this Thankful Thursday I am looking down the road of life and thanking God for the beauty ahead. I look ahead with hope and faith trusting that God will continue to bring goodness and mercy. I too will seek ways to be generous in my thanksgiving. And may we all give glory to God for the indescribable gifts ahead.

The school where I work is undergoing a transformation this summer. In order for the floors to be replaced in the classrooms and offices everything had to be packed up and all of the furniture had to be moved out. Then the old flooring must be removed prior to new flooring being installed. All of this is hard work. However the result will be worth all the work. Do you have some hard work you need to do this Transformation Tip Tuesday? Examine any areas of your life that may need transformation. Choose one area to focus on today. Start the process of packing up and moving anything that needs to be moved out before the new can be moved in. Read the scripture for today and replace the words to personalize it. Then roll up your sleeves and get to work!

“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on me; establish the work of my hands for me— yes, establish the work of my hands.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭90:17‬ ‭

As we begin this week we do not know what the path ahead holds. We could be filled with fear, worry and anxiety about what lies ahead but instead let’s choose to follow the advice of the song by Cody Carnes, “Run To The Father.” Let’s trust God’s plan and when worry creeps in let’s pre-decide to run to Him instead.

How can anyone look at the beauty of the earth and not believe in God? What intricate handiwork! On this Spiritual Sunday, reflect on this scripture.

“On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.””
‭‭John‬ ‭7:37-38‬ ‭NIV‬‬

What do you think Jesus meant when he said, “rivers of living water will flow from them”? Turn to the scripture and read on for His meaning. Then spend some time reflecting. Do you have rivers of living water flowing from you? Do others see that in you? Today, go to the Source to drink and be refilled and rejuvenated so you will continue to have living water flowing from you.

Who else finds themselves running on empty this morning? Who needs to refill and be renewed? Isaiah 40:31 is my life verse but sometimes I have to be reminded to turn to God instead of relying on my own strength. Praise God for Godwinks and reminders like this empty tank. Let’s Finish this Friday by refueling and refilling with Scripture and devotion. Then face the day with a full tank and shine for Him!

Today is the last day of the 2020-2021 school year in Georgetown County! Hallelujah and praise the Lord! We made it through the most difficult school year most of us have ever seen. Recently I have been enjoying delicious vegetables but those veggies were grown as a result of hard work and labor. Likewise, it was a hard year but hopefully we all learned and grew from it. One day we will enjoy the fruit of our labor. Today I am thankful for opportunities to grow, even when it’s hard. Take some time today to ponder ways God has helped you grow over the last year. Have you already begun to see the fruit of your labor or will it take more time? Today reflect on the blessings that come from hard work and thank God.