Month: May 2025

Scripture 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,

Observation: I don’t know why God would choose me for salvation. I chose to live most of my life without Him in the most selfish manner. He knows everything about me, after all He created me and knew that my heart would change and that I would receive Him as my Lord and Savior. I can’t imagine ever doing the things that He has called me to do and the way my heart has changed, but He knew from the beginning.

Application: I have not only been chosen for salvation, but also for a purpose. God still gives me a choice whether I will be obedient or not. How can I not obey my Lord, there is where my joy lies. I love Him so much and I do want Him to be pleased with me. My choice is to follow Him wherever He leads me, but He already knows that.

Prayer My Lord I am yours. Do with me as you desire today and each day that I may glorify your name. Please take away anything that is not of You and that the Holy Spirit will speak to Your servant and guide me on my journey today.

Scripture 2 Thessalonians 1:8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Observation: We need to keep in mind what is waiting for those who don’t receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. There are so many leaders that are doing evil against us and we want justice for the pain they cause, but this punishment is eternal with no relief. We can’t make people follow Jesus, but we can do what God calls us to do whether to pray or set the example of Christ before them. God wants none to perish.

Application: My sphere of influence is small at best, but the power of prayer extends to the ends of the earth. To realize the pain some people are causing for the search of power and greed because Satan has them under his control. To ask God to release this control that Satan has and open their mind to the saving grace of God. To be an example of God’s saving grace and to realize I don’t deserve the blessing of eternal life, but that someone prayed for me and helped me find my Lord.

Prayer My Lord this world is a mess and it seems as if each day it grows further from You. Touch the hearts of those under Satan’s spell and release them and open their eyes to Your grace.

Scripture 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.

Observation: I need to get dressed every morning to be successful in my calling. Without faith, hope and love I’m nothing and of no use. I walk in faith knowing that God will use me this day, loving Him and others as I walk and knowing this is not my home, but God has a special place picked out for me when this is over.

Application: I need to live each day for my Lord, that is why I’m still here. Not to worry about the day, but live it in love knowing that God has a plan for this life. Be aware of the path God has me on and acknowledge the people that I see with a heart of love.

Prayer My Lord I’m desperate to be home with You, but I understand the only reason I’m still here is because you are not finished using me. May I live this day in a way that pleases you and brings a smile to your face.

Scripture 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.

Observation: Each night as I go to bed, I pray that this will be the night I hear the beautiful sound of the trumpet and my Lord calls us home. Obviously, it wasn’t last night so I go about my business as if the Lord could come back at any moment. God still gives us the opportunity to be with Him every day in spirit and my goal is to hear His voice guide me today.

Application: I need to always be prepared for my Master. He has given me a job and I need to be focused on fulfilling my purpose in this life. To be aware of my surroundings and the people my Lord puts in my life and not miss an opportunity He gives me to share my testimony of how God saved me from my sins.

Prayer Good Morning Lord thank you for getting my up today and I ask you to guide me through this day to do your will. Put those you chose to be in my path today and that I would be focused on doing what you have called me to do.

Scripture 1 Thessalonians 3:4 For, in fact, we told you before when we were with you that we would suffer tribulation, just as it happened, and you know.

Observation: Jesus told us ahead of time that we will have trials and tribulation and for us not to expect them is like calling Jesus a liar. Trials and tribulations are not necessarily a bad thing if we trust in God and seek His face during such times that it will strengthen us and make us more dependent on our heavenly Father. These are the times we grow closer to God, which should be our goal to grow closer and increase in our knowledge of our Lord.

Application: I take each day at a time and only worry about the things that I can change, which isn’t much. No matter what happens today God knows about it and I need to look at these moments and say, “What do you want me to learn Lord.” When I lost my job, I was able to say that and ask God what would you like me to do with this time You have given me and He answered and guided me on my journey each day to walk and talk to His children. Something that might have been meant for evil God turned for good.

Prayer My Lord I know that You are always with me and love me the way I am, but love me too much to keep me this way. Use me today and no matter what might happens draw me nearer to You.

Scripture 1 Thessalonians 2:4 But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.

Observation: When I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior, He entrusted me to further the kingdom. I was to use the gifts, abilities and opportunities He gives me to do His will. At times my motives were not true and instead of doing things for God’s glory I use them to glorify me. God is always testing my heart and drawing me closer to Him and even though I fail at times He still has me on the path that He created just for me.

Application: I need to be more aware of why I do things and make sure they are for the glory of God. As I walk along, I need to be in constant contact with the Holy Spirit and make sure I’m doing what honors God. Make sure I pass the test as God sees my heart and motives.

Prayer Dear God I don’t know why you saved this sinner, but please draw me nearer to You and guide me on my journey. May something happen today that honors You and may I grow a little closer to You.

Scripture 1 Thessalonians 1:10 and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

Observation: I can’t wait to see Jesus and go home. However, the key word here is wait and that it is in His timing and not mine. The world has become a terrible place with all the evil surrounding us and we deserve God’s wrath. Our job as Christians is to help others see Jesus as our Savior and that He rose from the dead to bring us home to Him.

Application: I need to be about my Father’s business and shine a light wherever I go. To be the example God has called me to be and to be faithful on waiting for my Lord and to trust in God’s timing and wait.

Prayer My Lord help give me the strength and faith I need to wait on You. Keep me busy and doing what You have called me to do and that I will be doing your will when You return.