Month: September 2025

Scripture: Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them to do you.

Observation: I have this scripture on my desk and I believe if people would obey it we would have no more strife. All of us want to be treated well and with love and respect, but it’s so much harder giving it. We treat others the way they treat us instead of how we want to be treated. If I would just take a moment and instead of reacting to what is done to me and ask myself how would I want to be treated and treat that person in that way.

Application: To look at people and in any situation treat them how I would like to be treated instead of how I think they should be treated.

Prayer: My Lord may I see each person as your child and treat them with the love you show me.

Scripture: Luke 5:6 Simon answered,” Master we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.

Observation: I want to be like Peter when God tells me to do something I do it. No matter how impossible it seems to me I need to be obedient and just do it. Too many times, God puts on my heart to do something, but I try to reason it out instead of just doing it.

Application: When I know there is an opportunity to do something that honors God, I need to just do it. No excuses simply give it to God and let him direct my path. I need to learn that my job is to obey and God’s is to get it done.

Prayer: Lord may this servant listen and obey each command you give me without question.

Scripture: Luke 4:8 Jesus answered, “It is written; worship the Lord your God and serve him only.”

Observation: When Satan tempted Jesus these are the words he used. I found in my life when Satan tempts me and my mind strays and begins to listen to him. I stop and say what Jesus said, “Satan away from me has it is written worship the Lord your God and serve him only.” By being taken in by Satan we are serving him and putting our desires before God’s.

Application: Whenever I stray from what I know God wants of me I need to stop and worship my Lord and remind myself who I serve.

Prayer: My Lord I belong to you and will worship you only and serve you each day.

Scripture: Luke 3:9 The ax is already at the root of the tree and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

Observation: Sometimes I can stop and think of things I’ve done that produced good fruit. Unfortunately, they are few and far between. There are more times that my thoughts are negative, my actions not Godly, my truth less than truthful. What is God going to do with a tree that has a little good fruit, but more bad. I pray he does what was said in the parable and dig around me, fertilize and watch to see if I produce more good fruit.

Application: Work on producing good fruit. Think of my actions thoughts and deeds and make sure good things come from it. Serve more, help and love others.

Prayer: My Lord care for me that I will bear a harvest of good fruit for you.

Scripture: Luke 2:49 “Why were you searching for me? He asked, “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”

Observation: That’s where I need to be in my Father’s house. No matter what I’m doing I should be doing what my Father wants me to do. I believe my Father’s house means to be mentally with God. Doing God’s will, listening to him and being in his presence.

Application: Wherever I am I need to picture myself in my Father’s house showing respect and honor to God in everything I do. Knowing my Father is there watching and listening to me.

Prayer: My Lord welcome me into your house, may I honor You with how I act, think and what I say.

Scripture: Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant, “ Mary answered, “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.

Observation: These should be my words. I am the Lord’s servant. He deserves my complete obedience and loyalty. Yet most of the time I serve myself, focusing on what is going on in my life instead of using this life to have others focus on God. I need to be doing the things He asks of me and start becoming the man He wants me to be.

Application: I need to remind myself each day by saying I’m the Lord’s servant. Lord what do You desire of me today. Then I need to start acting like it. Serving him whenever possible.

Prayer: My Lord and my master what can your servant do for you today.

Scripture: Mark 16:14 Later Jesus appeared to the eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe.

Observation: How many times as Jesus rebuked me for my lack of faith? I must break his heart each day. It seems no matter what he does for me I still lack faith. Each day I’m worried, afraid and refuse to believe He is always with me. I deserve to be rebuked.

Application: No matter what happens today I believe by faith that He is in control. I will not fear or be anxious but trust in Him.

Prayer: My Lord I give this day to you. I know You are with me please guide me to do your will.