DEVOTION

Deuteronomy 7:9  “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love…”

PRAYER:

As this Wednesday morning begins, we pause to give You thanks—not only for another day of life, but for the steady and unchanging love You continue to pour into our lives. So much around us changes. Seasons shift, circumstances rise and fall, and life can feel uncertain at times. Yet You remain faithful through it all. Thank You for the warmth of these days we are sharing together. Thank You for the conversations around tables, the laughter that catches us by surprise, the simple joy of sitting outside a little longer, and the gift of people who walk beside us through life. These ordinary moments are holy in ways we often miss.

Help us not rush through them. Teach us to appreciate one another more deeply. To notice the blessing of family, friendship, and church family. To recognize that many of the greatest gifts in life are not things we hold in our hands, but people we hold in our hearts. We lift up those this morning who are struggling quietly—those carrying grief, worry, sickness, or loneliness. Let Your steadfast love surround them in a very real way today. Remind them that they are not forgotten and never alone. And as we move through this day, keep our hearts grounded in gratitude. Even when life is imperfect, you are still good. Even when the road feels uncertain, You are still faithful.

Guide our steps today, Lord. Help us live gently, love deeply, and remain mindful of Your presence in all things. In Jesus’ name, Amen.