Tradition

November 21st – Deuteronomy 8:10

Deuteronomy 8:10

At Thanksgiving the meal feels like the main event, with the turkey being the star of the show. And it is wonderful to have a full table, the house warm, and seeing everyone gathered around the food we worked so hard to prepare. But when we step back, we’re reminded that the real beauty isn’t in the menu at all. It’s in remembering the God who provides for us day after day. He’s the One who gives strength when we’re drained, peace when our minds are racing, and blessings we don’t even realize we need. It’s easy to save our gratitude for special occasions. But God deserves that same thankfulness on an ordinary Tuesday just as much as He does on a holiday. The praise we offer today shouldn’t be a once-a-year moment. It’s meant to spill into the simple, quiet places of our everyday lives. Because every breath, every meal, and every bit of goodness comes from His hand. And when we choose to thank God for the good the bad, and everything in between, gratitude becomes more than a tradition. It becomes the rhythm of our hearts.

Prayer Prompt:
Lord, help to recognize and thank You for every blessing You’ve given me, both big and small, and to remember you use all things for my good.

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April 9th – Matthew 21:12-13

Matthew 21:12-13

When Jesus entered the temple and overturned the tables, He wasn’t just making a statement about a building. He was revealing His zeal for holiness in the hearts of His people. Our hearts are His temple now. A sacred space meant for worship, not cluttered with distractions, selfish desires, or hidden sins. As we walk the road to Easter, we’re invited to let Him in. And not just as a guest, but as Lord.

What needs cleansing in your heart today? What tables need overturning? Are there habits, attitudes, or fears crowding out the presence of the One who gave everything for you? Sometimes the most loving thing Jesus does is confront what we’ve allowed to stay too long. His cleansing is never to shame, but to restore. He wants to make room for joy, peace, purpose, and deep communion with Him. Don’t fear His refining touch.  Because it comes with healing in His hands. Let this Easter be more than tradition, let it be transformation. Invite Him to do a holy work within you, and trust that He’s faithful to finish it.

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