Month: April 2025

Scripture 2 Corinthians 9:7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Observation: Before Jesus entered my life I didn’t give anyone anything. I was very selfish with my money and time. That was one of the first things the Holy Spirit did in me was to give me a giving heart. Since then, I’ve been faithful to give and that giving has brought me joy and no matter what I go through God makes sure my needs are met.

Application: I need to seek the needs of others besides my own. Even though I’m retired and living on Social Security I need to find a way to help others. I’m using the extra time God has given me to bless others each day and when I can I give with a cheerful heart.

Prayer My Lord show me how to use all that you have given me to help others in your name. Bless me today as I walk along to be there for someone who needs you.

Scripture 2 Corinthians 8:4 imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.

Observation: We as Christians are the saints described in the bible. The gifts that were given was to help fellow Christians who made up the church. Paul went through the cities and the people gave freely so that their fellow Christians would not be in need. Giving our money to others is one of the greatest acts of faith we can do since it is so hard for us to let go.

Application: God has provided for all of my needs and then some. I need to be able to part with some of my money to help others. Currently I give to an organization called Hidden Treasures that help stop child trafficking and the San Diego Rescue mission that help those in need in the area. I must still be able to freely give to those I see as I walk along and give them a hand up and be the light God has called me to be.

Prayer Dear Lord thank you for taking care of me and my family. Show me how I can use what You have already given me to help others in need. I’m not here to only take care of my needs but the needs of others as well.

Scripture 2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.

Observation: Most of my life I dealt with the sorrows of this world living in self-pity. My thoughts were full of gloom and doom and I wasn’t able to shake the misery. Now if I feel sorrowful it’s because I’ve done something wrong towards God and when I realize it, I can repent, learn and start anew. I need direction in my life and God is willing to direct me.

Application: I need to stay focused on my Lord and what He desires for me. If I get off track and do something against Him, I need that reminder to ask forgiveness and turn from that way to get back where God wants to lead me. I’ll never be perfect or even close but each day is a day to be better.

Prayer My Lord thank you for your continuous grace and guidance in my life. Guide me this day to stay on the course you have chosen for me and that I will be obedient to all you call me to do. I love you and want to be the best for you.

Scripture 2 Corinthians 6:10 as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

Observation: Most of my life I searched for happiness and was seeking how I could buy it. When I received Jesus, my perspective drastically changed and I realized I had everything I could possibly want. He gave me a joy I would never have expected and opened my eyes to the only thing I needed and it was His love. He took away the desires of earthly wealth and gave me a desire for heavenly treasures.

Application: I need not only build up my treasures in heaven, but help those that the Lord surrounds me with see the wealth that is available to them. God has given me a job and my salary is beyond measure and I need to do the work set before me out of the love of the One who gave me everything I need and more.

Prayer Thank you Lord for all that you give me. May I always cherish your love and share it with those you surround me with. May others enjoy the wealth of your love as I have.

Scripture 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Observation: Before Jesus entered my life, I was a terrible person, only thinking of my own needs and not others, not even my family. My Life has changed so drastically since I gave my heart to my Lord. He took that heart of stone and replaced it with a heart of flesh. My focus is now to fulfill the purpose God has given me out of love for Him.

Application: I live a day at a time and always with the Holy Spirit. I want to be the man that will please and honor my Lord. I love being around people and I need to share my faith with others. God has given me the gift of praying with others and I need to use that gift each day.

Prayer My Lord thank you for making me a new creation and not leaving me to be the wretched man I was. Use me as you desire and be with me each day as I journey through this place. Continue to change me to be more like your Son.

Scripture 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

Observation: I’m getting older day by day and I’m coming to the finish line of my race, but daily God enlightens me about Him. I may grow weaker in my body, but I’m becoming stronger in my faith. As God continues to give me more responsibilities and meet more people on my walks I grow closer to Him and others and see them more like He sees them.

Application: I need to keep close to God, because if I don’t it will allow Satan to get between me and my Father. I can’t get distracted on the mission God has me on but be focused on what He is calling me to do and not lose focus. Stay in the word and do what it says to do and to be obedient to my calling.

Prayer My Lord I need the Holy Spirit in my life to teach me. May I always be obedient and not fail to please you each day. Please give me strength, knowledge and wisdom to accomplish this.

Scripture 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Observation: If we allow the Holy Spirit to do His work we will be transformed more each day to God’s glory. Depending on our walk with our Lord will determine how much we will be changed to be more like Christ. The closer you get to anyone and spend time with them the more you’ll know and be able to relate with that person and the same is with Jesus. If we spend time with Him through the Holy Spirit we’ll get to know Him and what He has in store for us.

Application: I really enjoy my daily walks on the beach with the Holy Spirit. He introduces me to so many of God’s children and uses me to speak to them. The more I hear the prayers He uses to speak to his children the more I understand about my God and the love He has for us. I need to spend as much time as I can with him and to allow the Holy Spirit to transform me to my Lord’s likeness.

Prayer My Lord use me again today to do your will in my life. Speak with me as we walk and open my eyes and heart to what you want to teach me. Thank you for spending so much time with me, I really enjoy these moments.