‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NIV — For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.‬

I recently dedicated a space in my closet to retreat and pray. It is still a work in progress just like I am a work in progress. How can we love others well? Spending time in prayer and devotion to God. The most important commandment is to love our neighbors as ourselves. Before we can be a light for others, we must first ignite our fire within. In the song Temple by Jeremy Riddle, he sings we should have a desire to fill our temple and have a burning desire for God’s Glory.

Will you choose to be a light for God today? Will you choose to love yourself so that you can love others well? Will you love your neighbor as yourself? We can show others we love them by praying for them. Do you currently have a space that you can retreat to for devotion time and prayer? If not, I encourage you to create a space.  

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for commanding us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Give me the burning desire to be a light for You. May I bring You glory, honor, and praise as I shine Your light. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen. 

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Take some time today to meditate on this week’s bible verses.

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NIV — For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.‬

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

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Psalms‬ ‭113‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the Lord is to be praised.

Join us as we finish up our week on Godwinks!

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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