DAILY, WEEKEND, AND HOLIDAY INTERNET EVANGELIZE TO THE WORLD MINISTRY

There are many belief systems that are influencing our children. TV shows, movies, music, teachers, friends, the media—each of these carry assumptions (either obvious or under the radar) about faith that exert real influence. May we choose not to be silent. The beauty and grace we’ve experienced compel us to guide our children toward God . By:   Winn Collier Reflect & Pray Reflect on the myriad influences and messages children (or all of us) receive [on] a given day. How do these forces shape you and those you love? Dear Father , thank You for the joy and privilege to gracefully nurture children’s hearts toward You .

Whether we see it or not, God still watches over His people today. May we worship in gratitude and awe the One who calls us blessed . By:   Remi Oyedele __________________________________________________ Reflect & Pray How often do you stop to consider the daily protection God extend s over you? What does the knowledge that He saves you from unseen dangers mean to you? Father in heaven , forgive us for the many times we take Your care and protection for granted. Give us eyes to see how much You bless us.

The quality of our voices isn’t the point, but our response to God’s sustaining goodness — a lifestyle of praise . As the old hymn puts it: “There’s within my heart a melody.” By:   John Blase Reflect & Pray How can you make singing praises to God a regular part of your day? What’s your favorite song of praise ? Tell us why on our Facebook page. Maker of heaven and earth , when I pause and reflect, Your provision for and protection of me is overwhelming. May my life be a continuous song of praise to You for as long as I live.

God calls us to the conversation. Take a chance, rely on the Spirit , and try turning your small talk toward something deeper. God will bless our communities as we talk about His words and practice them . By:   Amy Peterson Reflect & Pray What challenges have come to you as a result of spiritual conversations with friends? What blessings ? There’s so much about You , God , that can be shared with others in my life. Lead me as I interact with them. To learn more about why the Bible endures, visit  https://ourdailybreadfilms.org/film/the-bible-why-does-it-endure/.

Jesus is the only one who can free us from pervasive sin in our lives. May we learn to fix our eyes on Him , our Savior ( 12:2 ). Because the Son of God became “fully human in every way,” He knows what it’s like to be tempted—yet not sin ( 2:17–18; 4:15 ). Alone, we may be desperately entwined by our own sin, but God wants us to overcome temptation. It’s not through our own strength, but His , that we can “throw off” entangling sin and run after  His righteousness ( 1 Corinthians 10:13 ). By:   Cindy Hess Kasper Reflect & Pray What sin or sins have a strong hold on you? What can you do to gain freedom from the struggle you’re experiencing? Jesus , give me Your strength to overcome the sin in my life. Help me to trust in Your power rather than my own and lead me in the right path.

Hebrews 12 recalls a mountain “burning with fire,” where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments . That mountain terrified everyone ( vv. 18–21 ). But the writer contrasts that scene with this: “You have come to . . . Jesus the mediator of a new covenant ” ( vv. 22–24 ). Jesus — God’s very Son —made the way for us to draw near to His untamable yet loving Father . By:   Tim Gustafson Reflect & Pray How often am I tempted to think of God’s love without considering His power ? Why is His power a crucial aspect of His character ? How great to know that our all-powerful God also loves us with infinite love !

In a world of ethnic and cultural division, this is good news. Through Jesus , God is forming new humanity from every nation, tribe, and tongue ( Revelation 7:9 ). As I stood at Tate Modern, I imagined all those radios suddenly tuning to a new signal and playing the same song to all in the room: “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound.” By:   Sheridan Voysey Reflect & Pray How does your shared faith with believers of other nationalities bring you together despite your differences? How can you help create harmony? God is breaking down barriers to form new humanity.

When we realize that we’re all “sick” and in need of a doctor ( Romans 3:10 ), we can better appreciate Jesus’s willingness to eat with the “sinners and tax collectors” —us. In turn, like the health care workers in San Francisco, Jesus appointed us as His “street team” to take His saving message to others in need. By:    Kirsten Holmberg Reflect & Pray How did Jesus seek you out? To whom can you take the medicine of Jesus ? Thank You , Jesus , for meeting me in my condition.

Many of us feel that we’re too ordinary to be leaders in the church. But the truth is that each of us has gifts that can be used to serve and help others. In  God’s strength , let’s use our gifts to  His honor ! By:    Peter Chin Reflect & Pray As a member of the body of Christ , why should you never feel like you’re unimportant? What are some ways you can serve the people in your church? Jesus , help me to remember that I am an important part of the body of Christ !