Solomon McCrary jr's Comments

You did not ..  have regard for the One who planned it long ago. Isaiah 22:11

What ordinary threats do you face today? What do you need to face them?

 Today, loving God, I turn to You first with all my challenges, large and small.

                                  THINKING DIFFERENTLY

Do not conform to the pattern of this World. Romans 12:2

How would you describe the values and assumptions that surround you? What would it look like for you to not conform to the world's ways and to instead follow Jesus' ways?

God. I don't even recognize my assumptions and values most of the time. Help me to live out Your trust and Your mind in it all.

                                          SPITTING IMAGE

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Colossians 1:15

What character trait of Jesus have you seen cultivated in your life over the last year? What trait would you like to cultivate in the coming year?

Jesus, please help me know You more as You make me more like You!

I Sought the LORD, and he answered me. Psalm 34:4

When have you felt peace after crying out to God? When has He rescued you from a desperate situation?

 Loving Father, thank You for hearing my prayers and bringing comfort peace-whatever I need most. And thank You especially for rescuing me from my sin.

God Bless

                                  SOMETHING NEW

See, I am doing a new thing! ... I am making ... streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19

 What new thing is God doing in your life? How is He using you to touch others' lives and help make the world a better place?

 Dear God, I praise You as the living One who constantly does new thing. Help me to trust You to meet my changing needs.

                                 A    JOYFUL CELEBRATION

The wedding of the Lamb has come. Revelation 19:7

 What does Jesus' invitation to come to Him for forgiveness and eternal life mean to you? Who could you tell your story to?

 I look forward to that day of celebration and seeing You, Jesus, Come quickly.               

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him. Psalm 37:7

  How can you be still before God each day? What will help you stay silent and listen?

 Loving  God, grant me the patience and discipline to stay still for a while each day, that I mignt hear your gentie whisper in in my life. 

                                   WAITING IN HOPE

 Simeon... was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of  Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him . Luke 2:25

When have you become weary as you waited for God? What encouraged you to endure during that challenging season?

Jesus, I will wait for You. Through pain, tears, and uncertainty, help me to not become weary but to rest in Your provision.