Scripture: “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” —1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)

There’s something powerful about someone who refuses to fold.

Not the person who always looks strong. But the one who gets hit—hard—and still shows up. The one who cries, questions, doubts, and still says, “But I’m not quitting on God.”

This is our prayer...

God of every generation, Thank You for not putting an expiration date on purpose. Thank You that time does not diminish calling. Let me be like Caleb strong in spirit, bold in faith, and unafraid to ask for what’s mine. Don’t let me shrink when You’re still calling me to stand.Don’t let me retire from the work of liberation, healing, and love.Make me a witness that age is not a barrier; It'’s a blessing.

In Jesus’ name,Amen.

Matthew 5:4 – “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

When is the last time you have considered the things you lost and mourned. There is something about mourning and not just when someone dies, but whenever life disappoints us, shifts beneath us, or asks us to let go before we feel ready, we are still suppose to mourn. Many times we just keep going without acknowledging that something you once had is gone.

What does Salvation really mean? It is more than a belief in Jesus and a hope to heaven. We have been given a mission by Jesus Christ in Luke 4: 18.

Leviticus 19:33–34 (NRSV)

“When the alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.”

During these times it is important that we hold our memory as divine and not defensive. But that as Christians we remember what is it like for oppression and nationalism to cause unwanted harm. It is our job to not just remember, but to pray and remember to love your neighbor as you love yourself.

John 20: 27 reminds us that Jesus showed up still carrying his wounds. That is an important word for us to understand that we can carry wounds, we can still be healing and we can still be amazing.

Focus on Act 1: 1-11 and ask yourself these questions:

Questions for Reflection:

· Am I standing still in places where God has already called me to move?

· What have I seen or experienced in my faith journey that I have yet to respond to?

· What keeps me looking up, rather than looking around?

Today is a reminder that Great is God's faithfulness.

Sometimes we just have to remind ourselves that we are still standing

This morning Proverbs 30:8-9 reminds us that we are called to have balance