Spiritual Vitamin: "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Reflect: Today is a new day! Look around and make a list in your head (or on paper) of all the things you can be grateful for. God's goodness is everywhere. Give thanks!
Spiritual Vitamin: "To You I call, O LORD my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hand toward your Most Holy Place." Psalm 28:1-2
Reflect? We all know what it feels like to not be heard. Listening makes us feel loved. God loves you so much and he listens to everything You say to Him. He will not turn a deaf ear to you. What do you need to tell Him today?
Spiritual Vitamin: "But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope; The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:21-23
Reflect: What gives Jeremiah hope? Grasp the enormity of God's steadfast love and never-failing compassion. May You enjoy this same hope today!
Spiritual Vitamin: "My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken." Psalm 62:1-2
Reflect: So often, we want to find relief in our crummy circumstances by just wanting everything to be the way we want it to be. True relief does not come when circumstances are perfect. Relief comes when we find rest in God alone. Will you find rest in Him alone, today?
Spiritual Vitamin: "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matthew 7:1-2
Reflect: Reflect about last week. Consider how judging others may have been part of your life, whether verbally or even in your mind. Ask God to soften your heart and look for ways to love when you want to judge.
Spiritual Vitamin: "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galations 6:2
Reflect: Ask God to show you how you can encourage those that need encouragement.
Spiritual Vitamin: "His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man, but the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love." Psalm 147:10-11
Reflect: What does God take delight in? What doesn't He take delight in? What does He take pleasure in?
Spiritual Vitamin: "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.'" 1 Corinthians 12:9
Reflect: Consider that in your weakness, God's power is made perfect in you! What's on your plate that feels overwhelming? Will you trust that God can meet you in your weakness?
Spiritual Vitamin: "Let your gentleness be evident to all." Philippians 4:5
Reflect: Jesus is gentle. What can I learn about gentleness from Jesus? Allow Jesus to live in your heart and teach you to be a gentle person.
Spiritual Vitamin: "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." 2 Timothy 1:7
Reflect: There are a lot of reasons for fear in our world today. News about COVID, political divisions, and social upheaval concern us all. Instead of fear, the Spirit of God gives us power. Will you trust the Spirit of God to help you walk in power, love and self-control?
Spiritual Vitamin: "Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." Psalm 27:14
Reflect: What are you waiting on? When do you find it difficult to wait? Take a moment and pray about all those things you're waiting on. Ask God to help you be strong and take heart and wait for Him.
Spiritual Vitamin: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Reflect: In the midst of another COVID surge, take a moment and pray for our community and for all those who are sick. May we all find such hope and encouragement in this verse!
Spiritual Vitamin: "I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall, I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: the steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning, great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:19-23
Reflect: Today is a new day and a new week. Will you call to mind the love of the LORD? Will you call to mind his mercies that never come to an end? Rejoice! His hope, love, and mercies are new every morning!
Spiritual Vitamin: "How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings." Psalm 36:7
Reflect: Take in the unfailing love that God has for you! He loves you perfectly. And He welcomes you in the shadow of his wings to take refuge. Ask God to draw you closer to Him. Enjoy his love!
Spiritual Vitamin: "Do not be anxious about anything but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present our requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7
Reflect: What are you anxious about today? Would you take a moment and pray to God. Give Him your anxieties. Thank Him. May His peace transcend all your understanding today!
Spiritual Vitamin: "We are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10
Reflect: As you begin 2022, remember that you are God's masterpiece, his handiwork and have been created in Christ to do good works. What do you sense God has for you to do in 2022? How would you like to trust Him to serve well?
Spiritual Vitamin: "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live. Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them." Proverbs 4:5-6
Reflect: As you begin 2022, pray for wisdom! Ask God for understanding and help with all your decisions. He will guide and help you!
Spiritual Vitamin: "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
Reflect: Why not start reading the Bible as you start the new year? God's word is like a lamp, lightening the way, guiding your path.
