July 19th - Let's Play!

Theme of the Day
Persevere

Readings of the Day
1 Corinthians 7.1-24-Lead the life that God assigned to you when God called you.
1 Kings 20-Fight all battles with God beside you. Seek His guidance in battle.
Amos 4.4-13-Heed the call and persuasion of God and turn to Him.
Psalm 86.11-17-Ask God to turn to you; for He is gracious and merciful and abounding with steadfast love.

God's Word of the Day
You will make it through this life with Me at your side.

Story of the Day
The trail was long and uphill most of the time. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it. But on I kept going. Then we finally arrived at the summit. The view was fantastic. It seemed as if you could see the entire surface of the earth while laying on a flat smooth rock. The party I was hiking with had decided to stop for lunch now and enjoy the view and conversation. We were amazed at the stark beauty of creation. With the gentle breeze in our ears and a panoramic view we realized how small we were in regards to all we were seeing. Yet our closeness to one another at this point in life seemed closer than ever before. We had done it. We had persevered the trials of the trail and were rewarded with his moment and the trip back. How awesome this experience had been.

Prayer of the Day
Lord, I hang in there in this life. I travel the trail that at times seems to be unbearable. But You have always pulled me through. You give me peeks of Your greatness in those mountain top times. You give me rest and a return trip downhill to reality on the ground. You call me where I am to do Your work each day. I give You all thanks and glory for taking me where You take me. To the mountain top or to work in the city; You are my God and Savior. I dedicate and proudly live my life for and in and with You. ---Amen