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DEVOTIONAL
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This devotional blog is a weekday "non-fluffy" devotional in the Word based on the two greatest commandments: "Love the Lord, love your neighbor." Each devotion will answer these three questions: What does the message speak to me (the author) today? What is it saying to you (the reader)? And what are we going to do about it? The Bible will speak to us every day if we will let it. So what is it saying today?
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Grace Upon Grace
Read John 1:16–17 CSB Indeed, we have all received grace upon grace from his fullness. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. What it is saying to me: My wife loves the ocean. I am more of a mountain man myself, but even I have to admit that the ocean is awe-inspiring — the vastness of it, the power of it, the endless horizon, the waves that never stop crashing upon the shore. It is hard not to see God in its majesty. There is some deb
David Ayres
Mar 202 min read
Working
Read 2 Thessalonians 3:9–11 (NKJV)"…not because we do not have authority, but to make ourselves an example of how you should follow us. For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat. For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies." What it is speaking to me I grew up watching my dad work. He worked hard. He worked full time, he worked on the house, he volu
David Ayres
Mar 192 min read
Two Things to Learn
Read 2 Peter 3:15-18 Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction. Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that
David Ayres
Mar 182 min read
Forget Not
Read Psalm 103:1–3 (KJV) Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; What it is speaking to me: Memory is a wonderful thing. If I were to ask you, "What is the best meal experience you have ever had?" a few experiences would likely come to mind. Now that I have asked, I am thinking of one of mine, and I am going to share
David Ayres
Mar 173 min read
A Tale of Two Thoughts
Read 1 Timothy 1:7 NKJV "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." What it is speaking to me: I wake up with a start. It's 3:30 AM. Some thought woke me up and filled me with dread. What have I forgotten? I forgot to do something, but what is it? The devotional. I forgot to publish it. I start racking my brain: why didn't I publish it? What did I do yesterday that made me forget? Did I even WRITE it?! Now I am replaying the even
David Ayres
Mar 162 min read
Small Justices
Read Micah 6:7–9 (NKJV) "Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" What it is speaking to me: If you grew up with siblings, you know exactly what I'm about to describe: Mom pulls a fresh tray of cookies out
David Ayres
Mar 132 min read
Carnal Babes
Read 1 Corinthians 3:1–7 NKJV And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal
David Ayres
Mar 123 min read
Chess-Minded?
Read 1 Corinthians 2:15-16 NKJV "But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. For 'who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?' But we have the mind of Christ." What it is speaking to me: I am a thoroughly average chess player. I learned to play as a kid and occasionally get a few games in during any given year. I have never studied the game. I don't know the names of any official openings or moves. I know what each p
David Ayres
Mar 112 min read
Embracing Discomfort
Read Luke 9:22–24 (KJV) "Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it." What it is speaking to me: There is so much in these verses, b
David Ayres
Mar 102 min read
Superhero Powers
Read: Ezekiel 36:25–27 (KJV) "Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them." What it is speaking to
David Ayres
Mar 92 min read
Gutter Extensions
Read Hebrews 12:14-15 NIV: "Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." Ephesians 4:31-32: "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." What
David Ayres
Mar 62 min read
Hospitality Gifts
Read 1 Peter 4:9–11 (NET) 9- Show hospitality to one another without complaining. 10- Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 11- Whoever speaks, let it be with God's words. Whoever serves, do so with the strength that God supplies, so that in everything God will be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. What it is speaking to me: Isn't it funny when
David Ayres
Mar 52 min read
Mind Sunglasses
Read Philippians 4:8–9 (KJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do; and the God of peace shall be with you. What it is speaking to me: I am not a big sungla
David Ayres
Mar 42 min read
Which Finish Line?
Read Matthew 16:25–27 (KJV) For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. What it is speaking to me: Success is a moving target because success alway
David Ayres
Mar 32 min read
Our Monday Lot
Read Psalm 73:25–27 (KJV) Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. What it is speaking to me: It’s Monday. I don’t know how you feel about Mondays. Perhaps you love them, perhaps you hate them. Maybe you’re coming into your week full of energy, vision, and excitement. Or maybe you’re four cups of coffee in and still trying to open your ey
David Ayres
Mar 22 min read
Unrequited
Read Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. What It Is Speaking to Me Have you ever been a drive-thru angel? I don't know if that is the real term, I might have just made it up. Have you ever paid for the food of the person behind you in a drive-thru line? Have you ever had your food paid for by the person in front of you?
David Ayres
Feb 272 min read
A Little Profit
Read 1 Timothy 4:8 For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. What It Is Speaking to Me Sometime in the last year, I got old. Some of my older readers would scoff at that remark, and I don't blame you. But what I mean is that generally speaking, I can do any kind of regular physical activity — sports, yard work, light construction, etc. — without getting sore or having
David Ayres
Feb 262 min read
Small Surrenders
Read Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” What It Is Speaking to Me I’m reminded of the story of two boys at the breakfast table fighting over the last pancake. Their mom reprimands them, reminding them to do what Jesus would have done. The older boy looks at the younger and says, “I’ll let you be Jesus first.” I think we’re really glad that Je
David Ayres
Feb 252 min read
Everyday I'm Hustling
Read Psalm 62:1–2, 8 “Truly my soul silently waits for God; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah.” What It Is Speaking to Me Hustle is good… most of the time. My first few jobs were in the food service industry—and those jobs are all hustle. On your feet, constantly moving, always working. I loved it.
David Ayres
Feb 242 min read
Sinned Against Who?
Read Psalm 51:3–4, 10 “For I acknowledge my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against You, You only, have I sinned and done this evil in Your sight… Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” What It Is Speaking to Me David penned this psalm shortly after Nathan the prophet called him out for his sinful actions with Bathsheba and her husband, Uriah (you can find the story in 2 Samuel 11–12). David was so twisted in his heart and
David Ayres
Feb 232 min read
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