Hey You Good Devotional

We live in a world that celebrates the solo story. The self-made person. The need for individualism. We have been quietly taught that needing other people is a weakness and that the strongest faith is the one that stands completely alone. Because all we need is us and God, right?

But when the Holy Spirit showed up on Pentecost, God didn't send a memo to one person. God filled a space. The detail that anchors everything in Acts 2 is easy to overlook: they were all together. Before there was wind and fire. Before anyone spoke in a language they hadn't learned, they were there in community. Laughing, smiling, telling stories, greeting one another and just waiting.

Scripture: "And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge... but have not love, I am nothing." — 1 Corinthians 13:2

Beloved, can I sit with you for a minute?

I need us to talk about something we don't say out loud, especially not in church. Because we have a habit, and most of us have been on both sides of it at some point. We have learned how to say something that cuts a person deep, wrap it up in a smile and a scripture, and call it kindness.

It is not kindness. That's nice-nasty. And it's time we learned the difference.

Remember Jesus will Stay with you.

"As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. But they urged him strongly, 'Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.' So he went in to stay with them. When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him." — Luke 24:28–31 (NIV)

Song: Jordan G. Welch How Much More- Live

It is Wednesday of Holy Week and one of the hardest question to ask yourself. during Holy Week is what did you sell out Jesus for? When were the times that you consciously and unconsciously chose to go another way?

Song: Pray & Quiet Time by DappyT Keys

How do you handle your dead end situations? Paul shows us that people are always watching how we handle our delays, detours, and dead ends. They are consistently looking to see if we move in hope or hopelessness. Paul shows us even when you no longer have words...Have a song.

Song: Watch Ye Saints: By C. Anthony Bryant

How long will you waver? Elijah's question echoes at every crossroad.

THIS WEEK ON OUR LENTEN JOURNEY WE RECOGNIZE, WE NEED REST!! . 1 Kings Elijah tells God, I have had enough. It is in this moment that Elijah gets a snack and a nap! This is the moment when God can whisper. Are you ready to rest so God can speak to you.

Ruth 1:16 says acknowledges that Journey partnership is not convenient. It is an intentional commitment to stand in someone else's valley. Is there someone in your circle of influence that you know if you just took the time to valley travel with them...Generational transformation can happen?

What is God telling you to do?

Song: Rely on you by Callie Day and Issac Caree

This is like New Year all over again. Ash Wednesday is a reminder that we are but dust. Dust. Dust that doesn't carry baggage. Dust that doesn't worry. We are lumps of complicated dust and at the end of this world. We return back to it. So will you allow your Dust to be used for the purposes of God?

Song: Magnificent and Holy - Israel & New Breed

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16 "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth."

You know that feeling when you're driving home and suddenly realize you don't remember the last ten minutes of the drive? Your body went through all the motions—turning the wheel, checking mirrors, stopping at lights—but your mind was somewhere else entirely. That's what you call autopilot. And, can I tell you something? We do the same thing with our faith.

Song: LA Mass Choir That's When You Bless Me