The Skies Proclaim the Work of His Hands

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. —  Psalm 19:1-2

God's glory shines in the world around us.

The heavens declare His greatness.

The skies show us His creation.

The work of His hands.

Day after day, the world around us shouts His name.

Night after night, the each reveals His wisdom and knowledge.

The Lord God is amazing!

Let Us Love in Truth

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. — 1 John 3:18 

As children of the living God, we are called to love others.

But our words are meaningless if we don't match them with our actions.

God calls us to love with our actions and in truth.

Without love, we are clanging gongs.

All noice and no action.

In Christ You have Been Enriched

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge. — 1 Corinthians 1:4-5

There are certain people who I remember to thank God for each day - Kirk, Abby.

And for our beautiful creation - the world God has created for us.

There are other things I forget to thank Him for.

But He still provides everything I need and then some.

We are blessed beyond measure.

The Skies Proclaim the Work of God's Hands

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. — Psalm 19:1-23

The heavens declare God's glory.

And the skies proclaim His handiwork.

Day after day the heavens pour forth speech.

They resound with the voice of our Creator.

Night after night they reveal the knowledge of the Lord.

And proclaim His glory.

Giving Thanks for Brothers

I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge. — 1 Corinthians 1:4-5

Yesterday was National Adoption Day.

I'm so glad my brothers were adopted into our family as little babies.

They have enriched our lives.

During this time of Thanksgiving,  I thank God for our family members.

We are blessed!

Speech Must Be With Grace

Your speech must always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. — Colossians 4:6

My speech is not always seasoned with grace.

At times it gets downright salty.

But not in a good way.

God tells us that when I speak with grace, I will know how to respond to each person.

And He encourages me to always speak with grace.

Seasoned with  enough salt to taste good.

To leave a good taste in the mouths of others.

Help, me, Lord!

Love With Actions

 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. — 1 John 3:18

God's love surrounds us.

He compels us to love others.

God calls us His children.

He commands us to love others.

Not just with words and speech, but with our actions.

He tells us to love in truth.

Be An Example

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.— 1 Timothy 4:12

Sometimes a child expresses God's Word best.

They keep it simple and get right to the point.

And they point us back to God's expectation for us to come to Him with a childlike openness. 

Help to be open and honest with you today, Lord.

Give me a child-like spirit ready to trust You.

 

Love with Actions

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. — 1 John 3:18

This is another photo of my view from the top of Cowles Mountain on Saturday.

You can see the storm clouds starting to form in the distance.

The hike up and down was beautiful.

And the rain wasn't bad either.

Let us love with actions and in truth.

Words and speech are much easier than actions.

Especially when I'm not feeling very loving.