In today’s devotional we consider the tension between knowing that God is in control and taking responsibility for our work. And we realize that it is in this tension that we find our identity and peace.

In today’s devotional we consider how farmers in biblical times had to do this every spring with the seeds they had kept. And we realize that, in our lives, sometimes we have to be faithful, even if it means sacrifices of time, energy, and resources.

In today’s devotional, we consider the safe places in our lives. And we realize that it is only under the Lord’s protection that we find a trustworthy guardian.

In today’s devotional we question where our help really comes from. And we realize that whenever we look inward to answer this question we find finite, limited answers. But when we look to God, we find an infinite divine compassionate power.

In today’s devotional we think about the comparison game will all play--or it played against us by other people--and we realize that all people need the same thing: the grace and mercy of Jesus Christ.

In today’s devotional we think about the city of God: Jerusalem. And we realize that it is a city, a real city, but that it also represents that state of our hearts, and when we pray for peace, we pray for it in both places.

In today’s devotional we consider this question. And we realize that there is a tension in claiming God as our helper and the reality that terrible things still happen to believers.

In today’s devotional we consider the power of words. And we realize that Jesus calls us to use the power of words to offer other people both kindness and mercy.

In today’s devotional we consider what it means to prepare ourselves for worship. And we realize that, as Christians we place where we go to meet God is not a specific, geographical place, but in the person of Jesus Christ.

In today’s devotional we contemplate the fact that we sometimes need to be honest and vulnerable with ourselves about the mess of our lives. And we realize that the truth is that, even as Christians, we all need help, we all need support, and we all must be courageous and vulnerable.