Daily Planner | May 14th

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord."

Jeremiah29:11

Everyone has plans. Some plans are short-term in purpose, while others are for the future. We organize a daily routine intentionally, and other moments are spontaneous. Some of our plans include others, and some are for private endeavors. We experience failure, success, lessons, and mistakes through our plans.

It is hard to imagine that the God of creation has a plan for us. He created us with a purpose and knows every detail of our lives. If we understand that the exalted end of our life is to live for God and to enjoy our eternal fellowship with the Lord, then we must seek His plan for us.

Why would we not want God's plan for us? He is Omnipotent, Omniscient, steadfast in love, faithful, merciful, and good. Beloved, with all your planning today, pause for a moment and quiet yourself before God. Seek His face and ask the Lord to fulfill His will in your life today. There is no guarantee that things will turn out as you want them, but there is the promise that God will be with you in all things as you follow Him.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Still Waters | May 13th

"He leads me besides still waters."

Psalm 23:2

With early Spring comes the fishing season. The streams are generally full this time of year. They are cool and dark. Running swiftly but without much noise or disturbance. As a child, it was one of my favorite times of the fishing season. The tranquility has a refreshing quality.

The Holy Spirit leads us daily. The Spirit of God brings peace to our hearts. He helps our minds to be at peace. We are not always aware of the Spirit's abiding presence, but He lives within us. The Holy Spirit is at work within this world and constantly refreshes the weary child of God. He restores our soul and brings the word of God alive. Illuminating the scripture unto us, so that we might grow in the grace of God.

The Holy Spirit is with you today. Let Him lead you and refresh your heart.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight

Strength in Trials | May 12th

"Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength. "

Habakkuk 3:17-19

There is hardship and uncertainty in life, but God is with us. He will help you today. The Spirit of God will give you peace as you look to Him. It may not be easy, and you may have many questions, but He will never leave you.

The circumstances of life seem to have their plans outside of ours and beyond our control. God is always working through His providence. He has good thoughts toward you, and His plans are filled with His amazing love.

You can trust that the goodness of God is at work and He will be faithful to you. The Lord will strengthen you today. Let us find our rest in Him.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight