The Last Wednesday of July 2025

Greetings dear and precious sisters-in-Christ, This is the last Wednesday of July 2025. The month has gone by so quickly and loudly! Yes, it seems that every day there is another storm or multiple storms and it is hard to know from day to day which state or even country that isn't going through castrophies. Today's scripture, "Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." The NIV states, "Be still..." (Psalm 46:10) How is it possible to "be still" in the midst of the disasters that befall us at every turn of our daily walk with Him. Even if it isn't a natural disaster that causes havoc it is something else. This past week I have heard from family members who have just been told they have stage 2 cancer and another has been told that his son is getting a divorce. These situations are as harmful and devastating as the natural disasters. As I listen to their cries for prayers I ask the heavenly Father to give me the words that will bring comfort and hope to them and as I hear about the various natural disasters I also lift up my hands to Him. He is a Good God and He is a God who loves. Yes, His love covers a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8) In today's devotional reading this verse seemed to speak to me, "Seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God." (Col. 3:1) And I say, "Yes, Lord I will seek those things which are above where Christ is... this verse brings me peace. The Lord is in control and since He is a Good God and it is His Love that covers a multitude of sins I need not be burdened with how and why BUT trust in Him and when I pray He will give me the words to speak. His Love is steadfast and everlasting and so much more than I can ever think or ask. Let us pray - Abba Father, we exalt You, we give You the glory, we cling to You alone. I pray for each dear and precious sister-in-Christ that as she walks through her day and whatever challenges or victories she encounters that her first response would "be still and know that You are God" and "seek those things which are above..." Lord, You are the God who restores, renews, delivers, heals, provides, and most of all gives peace beyond understanding. Cover them today with Your love. In Jesus Name, Amen. Trying to "Be Still"

LyndiaSue