Theme of the Day
Sometimes the fine details in life are the most difficult to handle.
Readings of the Day
Mark 7.1-13-Jesus talks to the Pharisees about their rules on being clean on the outside, yet their neglect of being clean on the inside.
2 Samuel 17-David pays attention to the details and strategies of battle.
Daniel 11.2-20-Daniel details in his vision various battles.
Luke 1.57-80-The birth of John the Baptist.
God's Word of the Day
Be careful not to miss the point while being wrapped up in the details.
Story of the Day
The tournament rules were posted and reviewed prior to the beginning of any of the games. In fact the rules were sent to the team managers prior to any fees being sent in for participation. The softball games began on time and the tournament progressed as scheduled. Then it happened. There was a dispute of how the teams would be arranged in the elimination brackets upon the completion of the round robin portion of the tournament. The umpires came to the tournament manager for instruction. This was a grey area and a decision had to be made. No matter how the decision was made someone would be unhappy with the decision. So there was a decision. Some thought it to be fair while others didn't. But the decision was made with the main purpose of fellowship for the tournament in mind. The games continued and eventually the tournament came to an end. In the end all the teams agreed with the decision. All of the teams appreciated the chief purpose. All of the teams had a good time of fellowship. All because the main purpose of the tournament was kept in focus.
Prayer of the Day
Lord, keep me focused on You. Keep me focused on the cross and the power of all You have done for this world. Keep me focused on Jesus and not get too wrapped up in the details that I miss the main point. You are God. You alone are the Savior. You are the main point of all I am and do. Unwrap me from the details that I can get bound up with, to love and serve in Your Kingdom this day; while I keep my focus on You. ---Amen
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