Pastor Stephen Dedman

“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.

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.
‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭12‬

Question
Are you allowing the Spirit to shape your thinking, or are you letting the world set your perspective today?

Context
Paul reminds the Corinthian believers that spiritual truth cannot be understood through human wisdom alone. God has given His Spirit to believers so they can understand His grace, His purposes, and the life He calls them to live.

Application
The world constantly shapes how we think about success, identity, and purpose. But as believers, we have the Holy Spirit to help us see life from God’s perspective. When confusion or pressure comes, we can ask the Spirit for wisdom and clarity, trusting Him to guide our decisions and attitudes.

Truth For The Day
The Holy Spirit helps you understand and live in God’s truth.

Pray
Lord, thank You for giving me Your Spirit so I can understand the life and grace You have freely given. Help me not to think like the world, but to see my life through Your truth. Guide my decisions, calm my fears, and shape my heart today. Let Your Spirit lead my words and actions so that I live in a way that honors You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.