Pastor Stephen Dedman

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬

Question
Where might God be calling you to remain faithful even when results aren’t immediate?

Context
Paul writes to believers who were growing tired under pressure and opposition. He reminds them that faithful living sometimes feels slow and unnoticed, but God sees every act of obedience and promises a future harvest.

Application
Today, choose faithfulness even in small, unseen moments. Continue to show kindness, patience, and integrity, trusting God is producing results you cannot yet see. Doing the right thing doesn’t always bring immediate results. Sometimes faithfulness feels exhausting. Yet God works behind the scenes, and His timing never fails.

Truth For The Day
Persistence in obedience always matters.

Pray
Lord, strengthen me when I grow weary. Help me remain faithful in doing good, trusting that You are working beyond what I can see. Renew my courage and perseverance today. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭1‬:‭8‬

Question
Who might God place in your path today so you can quietly and faithfully reflect Christ to them?

Context
Just before His ascension, Jesus reminded His disciples that the mission was not ending, it was beginning. They would carry the message of Christ to the world, but only through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Application
As you begin your normal routine, remember you don’t face the day alone. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your words, actions, and attitudes so your life naturally points others to Christ. Be the light of Jesus this world needs to see.

Truth For The Day
God never calls us to live the Christian life in our own strength.

Pray
Lord, thank You for giving me Your Spirit to guide and strengthen me. Help my life point others to You today. Give me courage and sensitivity to follow Your leading. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Oh, satisfy us early with Your mercy,
that we may rejoice and be glad all our days!
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭90‬:‭14‬

Question
What are you looking to for satisfaction and joy each day?

Context
Psalm 90, written by Moses, speaks of how frail human life is compared to the eternal nature of God. Surrounded with hardships and uncertainties, Moses prays that God would meet His people each day with faithful love so their lives would be filled with lasting joy rather than discouragement. Moses reminds us that before we face the demands of the day, we need our hearts filled with God’s love.

Application
Many people wake up burdened by responsibilities, worries, and unfinished concerns from the day before. When God satisfies our souls first, joy is no longer dependent on how smooth or difficult the day becomes. His love becomes our steady foundation.

Before you rush into your daily responsibilities, take a moment to ask God to fill your heart with His presence. Let His love set the tone for your day instead of stress or pressure.

Truth For The Day
God’s faithful love is foundational to everything we do.

Pray
Lord, satisfy my heart with Your faithful love as this new day begins. Let Your presence bring joy and steadiness to everything I face today. Help me rest in You and carry Your peace throughout the day. In Jesus’ name, Amen.