When we live our lives after the things of the Spirit, we are fully living. Chasing after the things of this world only empties us and causes death. When we desire God and what He wants for us, our lives have meaning and are full.

May we be people who are conscious of how we communicate. May we desire to be peacemakers. Even in conflict or situations that need discipline, may we be intent on soft answers that will turn away anger. God can help us.

Wherever we are, God reveals His glory. As we join together in worship and praise, God shows us who He is and how He is at work. May we continue to worship so that we can see great wonders in our lives.

God is our refuge and our strength in every troubling situation. He is with us. He is not hiding. He is not far away. He is with us. May we experience and the protection we need and the strength to move forward no matter what we face.

Keeping our minds on Jesus, keeps us in peace. He is the answer and gives the answer. We can exchange our troubles for the peace He gives. Today may we think about God and what He can do. He is the power for every situation.

With God, we can do all things He desires in and through our lives, with His strength. He has the power we need to make it through every difficult and challenging situation. He will never leave us alone.

God's love and mercy is never ending and reaches beyond where we have even entered. He moves ahead into generations and already has it waiting there. As we follow Him, we are laying and leaving a legacy of God's mercy to be with those we leave behind. God is forever faithful.

When we have something to celebrate with others, we should do it wholeheartedly. When there is mourning, we join others in this season as well. For both, we pray for one another.

God's Word is good. God's good Word always makes our hearts glad. Let's listen to His Words today and allow them to encourage and strengthen us.

Weary or sorrowful, God gives us what we need in these times. He is with us. He is working in our hearts and lives. He helps us to keep going.