1 Corinthians 1:4 NIV — I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.

This week you have been encouraged to examine your mission and ministry. On this Thankful Thursday, show appreciation for others who have influenced your ministry. Who has joined with you, encouraged you, or supported you in your mission to spread the word of God? Reach out to those who have shaped your walk by their ministry. Use today to intentionally be thankful and share your appreciation with others.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for sending others to shape my ministry for You. Help me to show my appreciation today. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Psalm 91 NKJV

One Sunday in 2021, as we arrived for worship, our church family was greeted by the words of Psalm 91 written on the sidewalk leading to the sanctuary. What a beautiful surprise! Although no one came forward as the person who took such time and patience to write out the scripture, I am in awe of the courage it took to undertake this task. This person didn’t choose to write a short scripture, but one that included 16 verses. I wonder how this person would have responded if someone happened to come to the church as he/she was writing? Was he/she nervous while writing or confident in his/her purpose? Was this act a mission or ministry carried out with deliberate purpose? One thing is certain. The person who took such time did so for no attention or self glory.

Now examine your daily walk. Do you have a mission or ministry that you do quietly or without others knowing? It could be leaving encouraging notes or messages. Perhaps you randomly pay the order for the people behind you in the drive-thru. Maybe when you go to Aldi you leave the quarter in the cart so the next person doesn’t have to put in a quarter to borrow the cart.

On this Water Walking Wednesday I encourage you to step out of your boat on a mission to “secretly” show the love of Christ. Sometimes it’s hard for us to do secret acts because we will likely not see how the act is received. However choose your mission prayerfully and allow God to do the rest. As you pray about what your secret mission will be, take some time to read the entire chapter of Psalm 91 that was so beautifully written on our church sidewalk.

Let’s pray. Dear God, reveal to me a “secret” mission I can carry out today to minister to others. May my words and actions show others Your love. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Mark 16:15 MSG — Then he said, “Go into the world. Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all.”

Testify Tuesday has become a weekly title on Tuesdays for our blog. What does that mean to you? The definition of testify in Merriam-Webster dictionary is to make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief; bear witness. You and I are called to share the good news in our daily walk. How do you bear witness to others about your relationship with Christ? What is a ministry that you use to carry out your mission to share Christ with others?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for sending Your son Jesus to die on a cross for my sins. Open my eyes to moments each day that I can share Your message with others. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Spend some time today reading and meditating on the scriptures that will be focused this week.

Mark 16:15 MSG — Then he said, “Go into the world. Go everywhere and announce the Message of God’s good news to one and all.”

Psalm 91 NKJV

1 Corinthians 1:4 NIV — I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:20-21‬ ‭MSG‬ — In a well-furnished kitchen there are not only crystal goblets and silver platters, but waste cans and compost buckets—some containers used to serve fine meals, others to take out the garbage. Become the kind of container God can use to present any and every kind of gift to his guests for their blessing.

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Mark 5:25-34 NIV

Let’s finish this week by watching some videos from the Godwink Youtube channel. I have linked a few stories but you can spend as much or as little time learning more about Godwinks. 

Delightful Godwink Fluke

Godwinks and the Bible-Nicole and Jess

Godwinks on a Boy with a Dream

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John 4:48 NIV — Unless you people see signs and wonders, Jesus told him, you will never believe.

Do you believe God still sends us signs and wonders? I believe Godwinks are one way God sends us signs and wonders in today’s world. Below are two more signs God sent me this week. 

Godwink #1

Julie and I recorded a video this morning and talked about music being a source of strength. Later today, a meme on my Facebook memories said “Music is the strongest form of magic.” WOW!

Godwink #2

The weather is predicted to be bad in our area as there is a tropical system off the coast. In my human nature I begin to worry some about the impending effects we may feel. My daughter arrives at home and calls to tell me to hurry outside. A rainbow has appeared in the sky and appears to be perfectly placed above my house. God has reminded me to not worry. 

Have you been open to Godwinks this week? Where have you seen God? What messages has He sent you? Are you looking, listening, and open to receiving? Are you thankful for the Godwinks sent your way?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the Godwinks You send my way. Your winks give me assurance, guidance, peace and comfort. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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