As Christians, we are called a family for a reason. We aren't called to guilt or shame others, but to come alongside them and encourage them in love and good deeds.

We are called to accept others. Those in the Church. Those outside of the Church. When will the Church get serious about this command?

The disciples ask Jesus for a sign that they should follow Him. (BTW, this was AFTER Jesus fed the 5,000 and walked on water!) They "remind" Jesus that God sent Moses bread from heaven as a sign. Jesus uses their own illustration and teaches us an important lesson: He is the Bread of Life and the closer we grow to Him, the more fulfilled we will be.

A prayer for your week: "Show me your ways, Lord. Teach me your paths." -Psalm 25:4

Is life weighing you down? When we feel weary and burdened, Jesus invites us to come to Him and He promises to give us rest.

Even in the midst of storms in our lives, even when we don't understand or can't explain the storm, nothing is too hard for God.

Do we grasp how wide and long and high and deep God's love is for us?

Through His Spirit, God will give us power to live out our purpose in this world and to love others.

My prayer for you is that you would be strengthened today with the power of God through His Spirit.

Through God's glorious riches, He will strengthen us and give us His power. It is so easy to get caught up in the small details of life and forget that we serve a God who needs nothing. He has everything. And from those riches, He blesses us and provides for us! Through His Spirit, God will comfort us and give us power to live out our purpose in this world and to love others. I pray this for you today. May you be strengthened by His Spirit!

In the Old Testament, only the High Priest could come into the Presence of God, and it was just one time per year. Now, God allows us to encounter His presence whenever we choose. Do NOT take prayer for granted. It is one of the greatest gifts that God has given us.