Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭21‬ ‭ESV — Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

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‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭31‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.

By welcoming the spies, Rahab saved her own life. I am sure as a prostitute she felt that God couldn’t use her due to her sin and social status or maybe thought she had nothing to lose. Good news, no matter our sin or social status, God can use each of us. 

The next time God nudges us to step out of our comfort zone and have bold faith, let’s welcome it. I pray we’ll all be like Rahab, not living in fear but rather doing bold things for God. 

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Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Rahab, who reminds me that no matter my sin or social status, You can use me to do bold things for Your glory. Help me to welcome Your nudges and give me bold faith. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.

Think about traveling in a circle for seven days. As a runner, I prefer running a route versus a circle track. Otherwise, my mind tends to want to quit. No matter their mental or physical discomfort, by faith Joshua and The Israelites continued to march. In running there is a term called “hitting the wall” where you want to stop mentally and get sudden fatigue physically. I love when my time, mind, and body allow me to run 7 miles. It reminds me of the walls of Jericho. As I run and pray, I can envision walls in my personal life coming down. 

I know you may not be up to walking or running 7 miles but maybe you could do 7 laps of walking, riding your bike, or running. To triumph means a great achievement. I encourage us all to get up and get moving, even if it means getting out of your chair 7 times today. As you move, pray over the walls in your life. May we all have the faith and mindset to persevere.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the example of Joshua and The Israelites who have taught us what it means to persevere. Give me the strength to mentally and physically move and pray for the walls in my life. I desire to triumph for Your glory. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭23‬ ‭NIV — By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.‬‬

It’s not often we talk or read about Moses’ parents. Take a moment to read their brave story in Exodus 2:1-10 NIV. In reading this, I think of my two children and how I would do anything for them. I can’t fathom having to give up either of my children, especially as infants. Now that our twins are in college I am reminded that my husband and I only have them for a season. They were God’s children first. As their earthly parents, we are here to nurture them as they grow and mature into young adults.

Just like Moses, you and I are not ordinary. We are all unique with unique gifts. This is no ordinary Wednesday. God has a specific plan for you and I today. He will work out all things for His glory and our good. What will you do with this No Ordinary Wednesday? Every word you speak, every step you take, and every prayer you make, God is in the details. I encourage us all today to be great and to do little things like they are big. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for my parents, who nurtured me into the Godly person I am today. I pray for all the children of the world, that they will know and follow You. Help me with my words and actions today so that I can be great for Your Glory and my good. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Hebrews‬ 11‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.

In today’s time, we have Google and GPS to guide us where we are going. We know what the weather should be, what clothes to pack, and an idea of where we want to stop along the way. As children we trust that our parents will get us to our destination even though we might ask 50 million times, “are we there yet.” Think about the faith it took for Abraham to go not knowing where he was going. He had to put his trust in God, his Father, to guide him.

Looking back, has there been a time God called you to go? Did you have faith like Abraham? What is God calling you to do today? Are you open to taking the next step of faith? Our Christian journey is just that, a journey filled with many different destinations. We must trust God as our internal navigator. I encourage us today to take the next step in our go, whatever that may look like to each of us.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for being my internal navigator to guide me through this earthly life. Help me to take the next step in Your go plan. I’m Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.