June 7th- Let's Play!

Theme of the Day
Put all knowledge that God gives to work, active in love.

Readings of the Day
Romans 12-Don't conform to the world. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may know the will of God.
1 Samuel 23-24-When God places something in my hands, I need to understand what He wants me to do with it.
Psalm 67-God blesses and makes His face shine on me.
Psalm 50.7-15-Everything is God's. Call on Him when in need.

God's Word of the Day
Everything is mine. Use what I give to you. Understand what I have given to you.

Story of the Day
The Father and the Son were at football practice together. The Father volunteered to help coach the team that his Son was playing with. The Father would give advice to all the children of the team. He would praise what the players did well and teach where he could so that each player could improve. Sometimes there was discipline needed for players that got out of line. He sought to teach each player how to put the skills they possessed individually together to form a play that would bring success. The Father taught and instructed and demonstrated to the best of his ability.

On the rides home from practice, the Son asked the Father for some advice on his stance before blocking. The Son recognized the knowledge and love of the Father and so deeply wanted a relationship with his Father that would be personal. The Father proudly gave his Son all the advice and love that he could. The Father also wanted this personal relationship with his Son. As the season wore on this personal advice became evident in the play of the Son. The Son became one of the best lineman in the league. The Son excelled because of the trust he had in the knowledge of the Father. The Son excelled because of the relationship of love he and his Father had established.

Prayer of the Day
Lord, teach me when to come to You for understanding and knowledge. Give me the will to apply in love all You have taught and shown to me. ---Amen