Week of September 25, 2022
Monday, September 26, 2022
Morning Scripture
“So the servants of the owner came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?’ He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The servants said to him, ‘Do you want us then to go and gather them up?’ But he said, ‘No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, “First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.” ’ ””
Matthew 13:27-30 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.13.27-30.NKJV
““The farmer’s workers went to him and said, ‘Sir, the field where you planted that good seed is full of weeds! Where did they come from?’ “‘An enemy has done this!’ the farmer exclaimed. “‘Should we pull out the weeds?’ they asked. “‘No,’ he replied, ‘you’ll uproot the wheat if you do. Let both grow together until the harvest. Then I will tell the harvesters to sort out the weeds, tie them into bundles, and burn them, and to put the wheat in the barn.’””
Matthew 13:27-30 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.13.27-30.NLT
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, thank you for granting us good friends who recognize when our lives are out of balance. Thank you for giving them the love and friendship to speak up on our behalf. Also, Father, thank you for teaching us patience. Sometimes we have to see a situation to the end, before we can resolve it, so that we do jot ruin all of it. Father, help me to see you in the midst of all things - even when they look the same. In Jesus’ name we pray - for wisdom and discernment. Amen.
The scripture explanation states that wheat and the weeds can look similar and the roots can become entangled. To pull one up could uproot the other. But at harvest time when everything is uprooted, the separation can occur much better. Sometimes we have to wait until a situation plays out. Sometimes we have to be careful not to uproot something or someone from our lives so quickly to avoid further damage. Sometimes we have to watch our children struggle until they can be separated without undo trauma. This is why I continue to not only ask God for discernment, but I should ask him more often WHEN to launch or let go. Amen.
“So the servants of the owner came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have tares?’ He said to them, ‘An enemy has done this.’ The servants said to him, ‘Do you want us then to go and gather them up?’ But he said, ‘No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest, and at the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, “First gather together the tares and bind them in bundles to burn them, but gather the wheat into my barn.” ’ ””
Matthew 13:27-30 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.13.27-30.NKJV
““The farmer’s workers went to him and said, ‘Sir, the field where you planted that good seed is full of weeds! Where did they come from?’ “‘An enemy has done this!’ the farmer exclaimed. “‘Should we pull out the weeds?’ they asked. “‘No,’ he replied, ‘you’ll uproot the wheat if you do. Let both grow together until the harvest. Then I will tell the harvesters to sort out the weeds, tie them into bundles, and burn them, and to put the wheat in the barn.’””
Matthew 13:27-30 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.13.27-30.NLT
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, thank you for granting us good friends who recognize when our lives are out of balance. Thank you for giving them the love and friendship to speak up on our behalf. Also, Father, thank you for teaching us patience. Sometimes we have to see a situation to the end, before we can resolve it, so that we do jot ruin all of it. Father, help me to see you in the midst of all things - even when they look the same. In Jesus’ name we pray - for wisdom and discernment. Amen.
The scripture explanation states that wheat and the weeds can look similar and the roots can become entangled. To pull one up could uproot the other. But at harvest time when everything is uprooted, the separation can occur much better. Sometimes we have to wait until a situation plays out. Sometimes we have to be careful not to uproot something or someone from our lives so quickly to avoid further damage. Sometimes we have to watch our children struggle until they can be separated without undo trauma. This is why I continue to not only ask God for discernment, but I should ask him more often WHEN to launch or let go. Amen.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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Morning Scripture
Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”” Matthew 13:31-32 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.13.31-32.NKJV “Here is another illustration Jesus used: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed planted in a field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but it becomes the largest of garden plants; it grows into a tree, and birds come and make nests in its branches.”” Matthew 13:31-32 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.13.31-32.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, thank you for teaching us and reminding us that the Kingdom of Heaven and the teachings of Christ began small and grew to become the glorious truth of salvation and love that we desire. Father, remind us that our relationship with you must also grow and be nurtured like a seed, until it matures, thrives, and is able to sustain us. Father, as we plant ourselves and our hearts in your hands, help us to grow to become who you want us to be - strength and example of your love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. MORNING!! The prayer may seem a little disjointed, but it was a struggle this morning. I expected to pray about mustard seed faith, except this scripture is not about faith. So I read it again. LOL. This scripture is about growth and expansion. Are we growing and expanding? Are our small dreams being tended to and given Christ-like nourishment so they can thrive? Hmm and Amen. |
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Morning Scripture
“Another parable He spoke to them: “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.”” Matthew 13:33 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.13.33.NKJV “Jesus also used this illustration: “The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough.”” Matthew 13:33 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.13.33.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Thank you for a small measure. Father, thank you for your message that began with a few and is now permeating throughout the world. Thank you for kingdom work that often begins small, yet makes huge imprints. Father, remind us that every beginning is small, but when nurtured, it can be immensely blessed. Father, please continue to guide us and pour your grace into the visions that you have blessed us with, so that we may eventually see them rise and flourish. In Jesus’ name we pray and praise. Amen. |
Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Morning Scripture
“All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.”” Matthew 13:34-35 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.13.34-35.NKJV “Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables. This fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet: “I will speak to you in parables. I will explain things hidden since the creation of the world.”” Matthew 13:34-35 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.13.35.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Jesus, thank you for fulfilling the prophecy and being our teacher. Thank you for each explanation that demonstrates your grace, mercy, and love toward us. And, thank you for wanting us to know the path to the Kingdom and salvation. In Jesus’ name we pray and seek to know more. Amen. |
Friday, September 30, 2022
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Morning Scripture
“Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, “Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.”” Matthew 13:36 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.13.36.NKJV “Then, leaving the crowds outside, Jesus went into the house. His disciples said, “Please explain to us the story of the weeds in the field.”” Matthew 13:36 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.13.36.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, thank you for making time for me. Time to sit with you and listen with my heart. Thank you for allowing me to ask questions and seek understanding, knowing that you will answer. Glory to your name, Jesus, for being my friend. In Jesus’ name we pray and praise. Amen and Amen. |
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