TUESDAY July 8

Lesson 1

I Have Purpose!

Bible Reading: Genesis 1:26–31

Teachers:

Sis. Deborah Joseph

TUESDAY DEVOTIONAL

God has called each of His children to a specific purpose. Examples of this truth are seen again and again  in the Word of God. Many men and women accomplished great things for God. However, they started  out in roles as farmers, shepherds, tent makers, and countless other positions that were anything but no table. As they chose to take care of everything that God entrusted to them, He led them to positions that  were greater than anything they could have imagined. 

We should follow their examples. Many believers in Christ want to accomplish greater things for the  Lord, but we don’t want to get bogged down with the small seemingly unimportant tasks. The key to understanding the purpose for which we were created is being wise stewards of all that is entrusted to us. 

Reflection: Have you been looking for purpose somewhere else instead of stewarding what God has  already given you? Purpose comes from faithfully caring for what God has already entrusted to us as he  did with Adam and Eve. Ask God how you can embrace your purpose more in everyday life.  

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, thank you for creating me with a purpose. Help me to walk in purpose as your child every day so that Your name will be glorified. In Jesus’ name, amen. 

WEDNESDAY July 9

Lesson 2

I Have Integrity!

Bible Reading: Daniel 1:8–15

Teachers:

Sis. Deborah Joseph

WEDNESDAY DEVOTIONAL

God has a plan for our lives and sometimes it means we have to say no to things that are outside of His will. Daniel was given the option to go with the world and everything it offers or go with God regardless of the situation.

We will have options to turn towards God or away from Him all our lives. Walking in our integrity means that we choose Him and His ways even if we choose it alone. Integrity helps us to sleep better at night.

Reflection: Are there areas of your life where you haven’t been walking in integrity? If so, turn to the Lord for help. Confess your sin and seek His forgiveness. Start a renewed faith walk today.

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, I choose You and I choose Your ways. Help me to walk in integrity every day so that Your name will be glorified. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

THURSDAY July 10 

Lesson 3

I Can Pray!

Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 14:8-13

Teachers:

Sis. Deborah Joseph

THURSDAY DEVOTIONAL

Many Christians do a great deal of unnecessary worrying and stressing when they come up against difficult and trying times. It would be in our best interest to follow King Asa’s example. Although we don’t know how long the process took, it appears that the moment he realized he was outnumbered, he turned to the only One who could solve his problem. He prayed to the Lord his God.

Reflection: What should you do when facing a difficult or challenging circumstance? Worry too much? Scroll social media? Spend too much money? Overthink? Call friends? The answer is that we need to turn to Christ.

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, I am grateful that You hear me when I pray. When problems arise, it is so easy for me to get distracted and try to figure things out on my own. Help me to remember that it is Your responsibility to take care of me. In Jesus’ name, amen.