Dear Ones,
Hope you had a great weekend! We had a congregational meeting after church yesterday and are going to be open to call an intern to assist our pastor. This morning, I plan to bake Al cookies and go to Aldi’s and my exercise class.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
There is a lot of turmoil in our nation during this election time which shows up in hateful words and even violence. We need discernment and to listen to one another and learn from one another and to pray for wisdom from above. I would like to share the 3rd prayer by Whitney Hopler as she writes a prayer for wisdom and discernment.

“Dear God, we need your wisdom and discernment as we face critical decisions in this election season. Guide us to make choices that honor you and reflect your will for our nation. Help us to discern truth from falsehood, integrity from deceit, and justice from injustice. Show us the moral character of the candidates for all the positions on our ballots during this election season. Help us set aside political positions and look directly at the level of holiness in the lives of each candidate. Help us understand who is truly walking with you faithfully and who is not. Reveal those who are motivated by service and living in love versus those who are motivated by power and living in sin.

Your Word promises in James 1:5, ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be give to you.’ We ask for your generous gift of wisdom God. Illuminate our paths and lead us in the way we should go when we vote. Help us to elect people who genuinely care about the well-being of all Americans, and who will govern with compassionate hearts as servant leaders. Grant us the courage to stand for what is right and the humility to admit when we are wrong. Let our actions be guided by your Spirit, and may your wisdom prevail in our nation.

We believe the words of Daniel 2:20-21,’Praise be to the name of God forever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.’ Thank you, our wise Father. Amen.”

Challenge for today: Pray this prayer morning and evening.
Blessings on your week and prayers and love, Judy