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Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

Galatians3:16

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📖 You are an heir according to the promise. 💡That means even in the quiet moments💡when prayers linger unanswered or your heart wrestles between longing and gratitude 💡you are not outside of His care.💡

🎶 Your gifts, 💡your bible,💡 your prayers for others💡 they are living echoes of that promise. 💡Keep sowing seeds of mercy and hope. The harvest is coming.💡

May the covenantal grace that flowed from Abraham to Christ gently rest upon you today, lifting your spirit with the quiet assurance: You are chosen. You are cherished. You are called by name. May the roots of promise anchor you in peace, and the tender fruit of mercy blossom in all you offer. Happy 1st of July!

There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks; The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands; The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.
– Proverbs 30:24-28

🐜 The ants show preparation—they remind us to plan with foresight and diligence, even in times of abundance.

🐜 Feeling small or overlooked? The ant says, you still have purpose. Prepare faithfully, even when no one sees your effort.

🐰 The conies (or rock badgers) embody stability through seeking refuge—they’re vulnerable, but wise enough to hide in the strength of the rocks.

🐰 Feeling vulnerable or fragile? The conies remind us: Find your refuge in something stronger than yourself. Safety doesn’t mean weakness—it means wisdom.

🦗 The locusts march in unity without a ruler—hinting at a divine rhythm of collective purpose and community.

🦗 Feeling isolated or without leadership? The locusts show us that unity and shared purpose can move mountains, even without a single voice in charge.

🕷️ The spider, often overlooked or feared, shows persistence and access—even the smallest hand can reach into places of great significance.

🕷️ Feeling out of place or unimportant? The spider whispers, Your quiet persistence places you in unexpected places of influence—even palaces.

It’s a masterful invitation to notice that wisdom doesn’t shout; it dwells quietly in creation.

And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
– Luke 12:47-48

Sobering passage from these verses speaks deeply to the weight of responsibility and the justice of God. Jesus is speaking about the readiness and faithfulness of His servants those entrusted with His message and mission. The parable describes two types of servants: The other acts wrongly in ignorance but still bears responsibility—albeit less severe. One knows the will of the master and deliberately ignores it, facing greater consequences. Heart of the passage turns with this powerful line: “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much require. “This doesn’t just speak of accountability, it also acknowledges divine trust. When God grants gifts whether wisdom, influence, resources, or revelation. He calls us to steward them with humility and courage.

Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

– John 15:3-5

This verse feels like a deep breath for the soul, doesn’t it? John 15:3–5 holds such quiet strength, an invitation and a reminder. The imagery of the vine and branches offers a beautiful picture of intimacy, dependence, and fruitfulness that can only spring from abiding in Christ. What stands out to me is the quiet authority in those words: “Now ye are clean through the word… abide in me…” It’s not a striving, but a dwelling. Our roots growing deeper in the soil of His love, so the fruit we bear, loving others, whether a poem from the heart, encouragement from a prayer, or even a silent act of compassion, is evidence of that sacred connection.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
– Romans 12:1-2

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
– James 1:2-4🙂

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.🙂
– 2 Timothy 4:18 🙂

🙂Lord, in this world of false accusations and shifting ground, You have been the quiet Deliverer, pulling me from snares I could not name, preserving me when even my own heart lost the rhythm of trust. You, O Lord, are not merely my hope, You are my destination. Not just from harm, but through it, You lead me. My footsteps still ring with grace because Your kingdom calls to me with a voice deeper than fear. To You be glory, forever and ever, for what You do and for who You are. Thank You Amen and Amen.🙂

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
– Genesis 1:26-27

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee : because he trusteth in thee
– Isaiah 26:3

This is a steady, unwavering focus, like a soul that leans into God’s presence even when the world feels uncertain. And the reason for this peace? “Because he trusted in thee.” Trust is the bridge between our restless hearts and God’s calming assurance that peace isn’t something we chase, it’s something we receive when we rest our minds and hearts in the One who holds all things together.

Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
– Psalms 30:4-5