Dear Ones,
Hope you have a blessed day. This morning I plan to bake bars and try a new dish and it is also Donut Day. This afternoon we have Bible study and then going to shop and get the car washed.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
How many of us have been wondering if the Lord isn’t coming soon as we see so much darkness in our world. We have only to watch the news, or read the paper to see how evil seems to be so rampant. People don’t seem to care for there seems to be no fear of God. I remember when I was a young girl my grandma thought that people should no longer have children as the world was too evil then. What would she think now?!

But as believers how are we to live? I read what Peter said in I Peter 4:7-8, “The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober -minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” The Message translation says it even plainer, “Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all love each other as your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.”  He goes on to say we should show hospitality and use our gifts and serve one another with cheerfulness and generosity.  As we do that we are bringing His presence to others.

Peter also goes on to say that when life gets really difficult for us we are to rejoice for God will do His spiritual refining process in our lives.  We are to stand firm and be courageous knowing that we are sharing suffering that other believers are experiencing. Let us encourage one another and share the Lord wherever we are until our time on this earth is over and we get to go Home!

Challenge for today: Use every opportunity the Lord gives you to love and serve others and share the hope we have in Christ.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy