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As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, it’s fitting to reflect on the biblical perspective of leadership. Daniel 2:21 reminds us that God “changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.” Every president, past and present, serves under God’s sovereign hand. Recognizing their achievements, especially those guided by faith, is a way to honor God’s provision for our nation.

Intersecting Faith & Life


How can we honor God by recognizing the positive impact of leaders He places in office?


In what ways can you personally pray for national leaders and their decisions?


Reflect on moments in American history where prayer and faith intersected with leadership—how can this inspire your own spiritual practice?

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Honoring Our Nation's Presidents

By Lynette Kittle

Bible Reading:

“He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.”  - Daniel 2:21

What does it take to be President of the United States of America? As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, we probably have a wide variety of thoughts and answers to this question.

Still, throughout history, many men of various backgrounds, political leanings, religious beliefs, and stature have served as the President of the United States. 

Although we hold elections in the United States, we don’t want to ignore what Daniel explains: that God has a hand in who comes into leadership in our nation and that we really are not the ones in control.

As we commemorate yet another President’s Day, it’s biblical to set time aside to honor the many men who have held the office, regardless of our political leanings.

Being the President of the United States of America takes bravery and fortitude, as it comes with serious caution and risks to both the sitting president’s life and career. In Prayersand Presidents, author and historian William J. Federer presents statistics on the danger that being President holds:

“Not every United States President left the White House on his own accord, with some dying in office and others murdered while serving. Four Presidents left office due to assassination, with the most famous and well-known account being that of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, and the 35th President, John F. Kennedy.

Along with them, lesser-recognized presidents were murdered while in office, including 20th President, James A. Garfield, and 25th President, William McKinley.  

As well, 40th President Ronald Reagan and soon-to-be re-elected Donald J. Trump survived assassination attempts on their lives. Reagan, while in office, and Trum,p while on the presidential campaign trail before taking office in his second nonconsecutive term as our 47th President at 78 years old.”

Regardless of the risks, from the very beginning of our nation’s birth, prayer has been recognized and encouraged by many of our Presidents, including our very first President, George Washington, who carried a well-worn pocket-sized edition of the Anglican Book of Common Prayer.

Providence Forum executive director Dr. Jerry Newcombe describes how General Washington, during the Revolutionary War, felt the odds of winning were too great against us, so on July 4th, 1775—a year before independence—he sent the following order to his troops: “He requires and expects of all officers and soldiers, not engaged in actual duty, a punctual attendance on Divine service, to implore the blessing of Heaven upon the means used for our safety and defense.’" 

Some doubt God’s hand in America’s history and on America’s leaders. But Proverbs 21:1 reveals that, “In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that He channels toward all who please Him.”

As well, Proverbs 8:15 reassures us that God has a hand in who reigns and rules on earth: “By Me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just.” 

God receives glory for directing ways presidents have honored Him, such as the 33rd President, Harry S. Truman, who initiated the National Day of Prayer as an annual observance in 1952, stating: “In times of national crisis when we are striving to strengthen the foundations of peace… we stand in special need of Divine support.”

In April 1970, President Richard M. Nixon urged Americans to pray for the Apollo 13 astronauts who were in crisis. As well, after their safe return, he set aside Sunday, April 19, 1970, as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.

President Ronald Reagan established the National Day of Prayer on May 5, 1988, to be commemorated each year on the first Thursday in May, saying: “Americans in every generation have turned to their Maker in prayer… We have acknowledged… our dependence on Almighty God.”

Following the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina, our 43rd President, George W. Bush, declared Days of Prayer.

Intersecting Faith & Life:

We are honoring God when we honor His accomplishments achieved through the leaders He places into office as our presidents. By recognizing their godly accomplishments, we are expressing gratitude and glorifying God for His just decrees.

Further Reading:

Seeing God’s Hand in America’s Freedom

As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, it&rsquo;s fitting to reflect on the biblical perspective of leadership. Daniel 2:21 reminds us that God &ldquo;changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.&rdquo; Every president, past and present, serves under God&rsquo;s sovereign hand. Recognizing their achievements, especially those guided by faith, is a way to honor God&rsquo;s provision for our nation.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life
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How can we honor God by recognizing the positive impact of leaders He places in office?
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In what ways can you personally pray for national leaders and their decisions?
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Reflect on moments in American history where prayer and faith intersected with leadership&mdash;how can this inspire your own spiritual practice?
</li>
</ul>
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Full Transcript Below:
Honoring Our Nation's Presidents
By Lynette Kittle
Bible Reading:
&ldquo;He changes times and seasons; He deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.&rdquo;&nbsp; - Daniel 2:21
What does it take to be President of the United States of America? As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, we probably have a wide variety of thoughts and answers to this question.
Still, throughout history, many men of various backgrounds, political leanings, religious beliefs, and stature have served as the President of the United States.&nbsp;
Although we hold elections in the United States, we don&rsquo;t want to ignore what Daniel explains: that God has a hand in who comes into leadership in our nation and that we really are not the ones in control.
As we commemorate yet another President&rsquo;s Day, it&rsquo;s biblical to set time aside to honor the many men who have held the office, regardless of our political leanings.
Being the President of the United States of America takes bravery and fortitude, as it comes with serious caution and risks to both the sitting president&rsquo;s life and career. In <a href="https://americanminute.com/products/copy-of-prayers-presidents-inspiring-faith-from-leaders-of-the-past">Prayers</a> and Presidents, author and historian William J. Federer presents statistics on the danger that being President holds:
&ldquo;Not every United States President left the White House on his own accord, with some dying in office and others murdered while serving. Four Presidents left office due to assassination, with the most famous and well-known account being that of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, and the 35th President, John F. Kennedy.
Along with them, lesser-recognized presidents were murdered while in office, including 20th President, James A. Garfield, and 25th President, William McKinley.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As well, 40th President Ronald Reagan and soon-to-be re-elected Donald J. Trump survived assassination attempts on their lives. Reagan, while in office, and Trum,p while on the presidential campaign trail before taking office in his second nonconsecutive term as our 47th President at 78 years old.&rdquo;
Regardless of the risks, from the very beginning of our nation&rsquo;s birth, prayer has been recognized and encouraged by many of our Presidents, including our very first President, George Washington, who carried a well-worn pocket-sized edition of the Anglican Book of Common Prayer.
<a href="https://providenceforum.org/">Providence Forum</a> executive director Dr. Jerry Newcombe describes how General Washington, during the Revolutionary War, felt the odds of winning were too great against us, so on July 4th, 1775&mdash;a year before independence&mdash;he sent the following order to his troops: &ldquo;He requires and expects of all officers and soldiers, not engaged in actual duty, a punctual attendance on Divine service, to implore the blessing of Heaven upon the means used for our safety and defense.&rsquo;"&nbsp;
Some doubt God&rsquo;s hand in America&rsquo;s history and on America&rsquo;s leaders. But Proverbs 21:1 reveals that, &ldquo;In the Lord&rsquo;s hand the king&rsquo;s heart is a stream of water that He channels toward all who please Him.&rdquo;
As well, Proverbs 8:15 reassures us that God has a hand in who reigns and rules on earth: &ldquo;By Me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just.&rdquo;&nbsp;
God receives glory for directing ways presidents have honored Him, such as the 33rd President, Harry S. Truman, who initiated the National Day of Prayer as an annual observance in 1952, stating: &ldquo;In times of national crisis when we are striving to strengthen the foundations of peace&hellip; we stand in special need of Divine support.&rdquo;
In April 1970, President Richard M. Nixon urged Americans to pray for the Apollo 13 astronauts who were in crisis. As well, after their safe return, he set aside Sunday, April 19, 1970, as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving.
President Ronald Reagan established the National Day of Prayer on May 5, 1988, to be commemorated each year on the first Thursday in May, saying:&nbsp;&ldquo;Americans in every generation have turned to their Maker in prayer&hellip; We have acknowledged&hellip; our dependence on Almighty God.&rdquo; Following the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina, our 43rd President, George W. Bush, declared Days of Prayer.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
We are honoring God when we honor His accomplishments achieved through the leaders He places into office as our presidents. By recognizing their godly accomplishments, we are expressing gratitude and glorifying God for His just decrees.
Further Reading:
<a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/america/seeing-gods-hand-in-americas-freedom.html">Seeing God&rsquo;s Hand in America&rsquo;s Freedom</a>

Honoring Our Nation's Presidents

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Around Valentine’s Day, the world celebrates romantic love—but it can’t satisfy our deepest hearts. 1 John 4:19 reminds us that true love begins with God: “We love because He first loved us.” When we make romantic relationships the ultimate priority, we risk putting God on the back burner. The Bible calls us to love God above all else, cultivating a heart that reflects His love first—because only then can we truly love others.

Intersecting Faith & Life


What is your focus this Valentine’s Day—God’s love or romantic pursuit?


How can you cultivate your love for God first, so that all other relationships are strengthened?


Take time today to ask God to center your heart on Him, letting His love overflow into your interactions with others.

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God Is All We Need

By Alexis A. Goring 

Bible Reading:
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:19 (NIV)

Earlier this year, I saw an illustration on Instagram of two women shopping in a store. One woman had overloaded her shopping cart with everything from cosmetics to jewelry. These were in the form of large, white boxes with the labels of worldly possessions on each box. She was looking at a woman walking beside her, carrying just one medium-sized box in her hands and walking with ease. The label on the box only had three letters that said, “God.”

The woman with all the boxes in her cart labeled with words that symbolized every material possession we can chase after in this life on Earth, asked the other woman, “Is that all you need?” The woman smiled sweetly and said simply, “Yes.”

This illustration reminded me of a real-life story that happened to me many years ago. A ministry leader at a church I attended gave everyone there a free, new Bible and told us to give it away to someone who needs it. I kept the Bible in my car and prayed for the perfect opportunity to share it with someone. One day, God answered my prayer as I sat in the driver’s seat of my car at a stoplight.

I noticed a woman dressed in plain clothes who was standing on the median in the road by the stoplight, begging for money. I didn’t have any cash to give her, but I remembered I had a Bible. What better gift? So, I rolled down my window and waved until she saw me and walked over to my car.

When I gave the Bible to her, she flipped through the pages with a wide smile, then looked at me and said with great enthusiasm, “If we have Jesus, we have everything! If we don’t have Jesus, we have nothing!” I said, “Amen!” Then drove away because the traffic light had turned green.

Years later, I reflected on that memory and the truth of her simple yet profound statement. This caused me to reflect on my personal values and outlook on life. What was I chasing after? Worldly wealth so I could afford all my material needs, stability in the workforce with a job that’s fulfilling and purposeful, relationships, friendships…the list goes on. This reminds me of a quote I saw online that said something like, “If we chase Jesus as much as we chase people, then maybe He would give us people we don’t need to chase.” I found the same to be true when it comes to seeking Jesus Christ instead of worldly desires. 

The Bible says in Matthew 6:33 (NLT), “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” I’m learning to apply this verse to my daily living. It’s important to not just read the Bible and study it but to apply the advice written within it. When it comes to seeking God and His Kingdom first, I am doing that by starting my day with Him in Bible study and prayer, then continuing the conversation with God as I move through my day. You don’t have to pray to Him out loud. You can whisper a prayer or stay silent as you converse with God privately in your head. You don’t have to literally pray every second, 24/7, 365, but the point is for us to involve God in our day and make time for Him, just like we would for a best friend or family member whom we love.

The older I become, the more I see how true it is that when we have Jesus, we have everything we need, but without Him, we have nothing. Think about it: There are people who have great financial wealth but are dying on the inside. They need a Savior because no amount of money can save you. There are popular people who are influential and famous yet feel empty because they’ve found that fame can never satisfy this deep hunger in their souls. Whether they know it or not, only Jesus Christ can quench their thirst and satisfy their hunger. 

While he was living on Earth, Blaise Pascal said, “There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of every man, which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God the Creator, made known through Jesus Christ.” As we go through this new year and the rest of our lives, let’s seek God first before everything and everyone else, then experience how He completes us. 

Before you go, please listen to these four songs for reflection:

Song of Reflection #1: “You’re All I Need” by Hezekiah Walker. Listen to it HERE.

Song of Reflection #2: “God Is” by Rev. James Cleveland. Listen to it HERE.

Song of Reflection #3: “First Things First” by Consumed by Fire. Listen to it HERE.

Song of Reflection #4: “You’ll Never Thirst” by Anointed. Listen to it HERE.

Intersecting Faith & Life:

How does it feel to know God is all you need?

Further Reading: 
Psalm 16:5
Psalm 20:6-7
2 Peter 1:3
2 Corinthians 9:8
Jeremiah 17:7-8

Around Valentine&rsquo;s Day, the world celebrates romantic love&mdash;but it can&rsquo;t satisfy our deepest hearts. 1 John 4:19 reminds us that true love begins with God: &ldquo;We love because He first loved us.&rdquo; When we make romantic relationships the ultimate priority, we risk putting God on the back burner. The Bible calls us to love God above all else, cultivating a heart that reflects His love first&mdash;because only then can we truly love others.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life
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What is your focus this Valentine&rsquo;s Day&mdash;God&rsquo;s love or romantic pursuit?
</li>
<li data-start="1546" data-end="1646">
How can you cultivate your love for God first, so that all other relationships are strengthened?
</li>
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Take time today to ask God to center your heart on Him, letting His love overflow into your interactions with others.
</li>
</ul>
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Full Transcript Below:
God Is All We Need
By Alexis A. Goring&nbsp;
Bible Reading: &ldquo;And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.&rdquo; - Philippians 4:19 (NIV)
Earlier this year, I saw an illustration on Instagram of two women shopping in a store. One woman had overloaded her shopping cart with everything from cosmetics to jewelry. These were in the form of large, white boxes with the labels of worldly possessions on each box. She was looking at a woman walking beside her, carrying just one medium-sized box in her hands and walking with ease. The label on the box only had three letters that said, &ldquo;God.&rdquo;
The woman with all the boxes in her cart labeled with words that symbolized every material possession we can chase after in this life on Earth, asked the other woman, &ldquo;Is that all you need?&rdquo; The woman smiled sweetly and said simply, &ldquo;Yes.&rdquo;
This illustration reminded me of a real-life story that happened to me many years ago. A ministry leader at a church I attended gave everyone there a free, new Bible and told us to give it away to someone who needs it. I kept the Bible in my car and prayed for the perfect opportunity to share it with someone. One day, God answered my prayer as I sat in the driver&rsquo;s seat of my car at a stoplight.
I noticed a woman dressed in plain clothes who was standing on the median in the road by the stoplight, begging for money. I didn&rsquo;t have any cash to give her, but I remembered I had a Bible. What better gift? So, I rolled down my window and waved until she saw me and walked over to my car.
When I gave the Bible to her, she flipped through the pages with a wide smile, then looked at me and said with great enthusiasm, &ldquo;If we have Jesus, we have everything! If we don&rsquo;t have Jesus, we have nothing!&rdquo; I said, &ldquo;Amen!&rdquo; Then drove away because the traffic light had turned green.
Years later, I reflected on that memory and the truth of her simple yet profound statement. This caused me to reflect on my personal values and outlook on life. What was I chasing after? Worldly wealth so I could afford all my material needs, stability in the workforce with a job that&rsquo;s fulfilling and purposeful, relationships, friendships&hellip;the list goes on. This reminds me of a quote I saw online that said something like, &ldquo;If we chase Jesus as much as we chase people, then maybe He would give us people we don&rsquo;t need to chase.&rdquo; I found the same to be true when it comes to seeking Jesus Christ instead of worldly desires.&nbsp;
The Bible says in Matthew 6:33 (NLT), &ldquo;Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.&rdquo; I&rsquo;m learning to apply this verse to my daily living. It&rsquo;s important to not just read the Bible and study it but to apply the advice written within it. When it comes to seeking God and His Kingdom first, I am doing that by starting my day with Him in Bible study and prayer, then continuing the conversation with God as I move through my day. You don&rsquo;t have to pray to Him out loud. You can whisper a prayer or stay silent as you converse with God privately in your head. You don&rsquo;t have to literally pray every second, 24/7, 365, but the point is for us to involve God in our day and make time for Him, just like we would for a best friend or family member whom we love.
The older I become, the more I see how true it is that when we have Jesus, we have everything we need, but without Him, we have nothing. Think about it: There are people who have great financial wealth but are dying on the inside. They need a Savior because no amount of money can save you. There are popular people who are influential and famous yet feel empty because they&rsquo;ve found that fame can never satisfy this deep hunger in their souls. Whether they know it or not, only Jesus Christ can quench their thirst and satisfy their hunger.&nbsp;
While he was living on Earth, Blaise Pascal said, &ldquo;There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of every man, which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God the Creator, made known through Jesus Christ.&rdquo; As we go through this new year and the rest of our lives, let&rsquo;s seek God first before everything and everyone else, then experience how He completes us.&nbsp;
Before you go, please listen to these four songs for reflection:
Song of Reflection #1: &ldquo;You&rsquo;re All I Need&rdquo; by Hezekiah Walker. Listen to it <a href="https://youtu.be/JBq3fG-RBEw">HERE</a>.
Song of Reflection #2: &ldquo;God Is&rdquo; by Rev. James Cleveland. Listen to it <a href="https://youtu.be/GauUHGDiTXk">HERE</a>.
Song of Reflection #3: &ldquo;First Things First&rdquo; by Consumed by Fire. Listen to it <a href="https://youtu.be/bpTOcZN9JB4?si=PGeeNCih35UktXrP">HERE</a>.
Song of Reflection #4: &ldquo;You&rsquo;ll Never Thirst&rdquo; by Anointed. Listen to it <a href="https://youtu.be/_asJcRXF5CM?si=81SNfMzHICcAEUg6">HERE</a>.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
How does it feel to know God is all you need?
Further Reading: Psalm 16:5 Psalm 20:6-7 2 Peter 1:3 2 Corinthians 9:8 Jeremiah 17:7-8

God Is All We Need

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Some days, life feels like running on empty—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The to-do list never ends, responsibilities pile up, and hardships can feel overwhelming. But God’s love is not conditional on our strength. In Deuteronomy 1:31, Moses reminds the Israelites that God carried them through the wilderness “as a man carries his son.” This is a love that sustains, strengthens, and carries us through every season of life—from uncertainty to aging, from struggle to triumph.

Intersecting Faith & Life


Where have you tried to carry burdens God never intended for you to bear alone?


How might you surrender those weights to Christ and rest in His sustaining love?


Take a moment today to thank God for His constant presence and ask Him to carry the areas where you feel weak or depleted.

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The Kind of Love That Carries You
By Sarah Frazer

Bible Reading:
And you saw in the wilderness how the Lord your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place. - Deuteronomy 1:31 (CSB)

My car flashed the empty light. I was almost out of gas. My heart sighed. The to-do list for the day felt never-ending. Life was really hard for our family. During seasons of busyness, I find myself running like a car on an empty tank of gas. Hardships faced everyone.

Maybe you are facing sickness, loneliness, grief, fear, or even depression today. How do we continue to hold everything together when we run out of energy? 

The beautiful truth of the Bible is that we do not keep running and running by ourselves. Spiritually, emotionally, and even physically, we are not asked to endure everything on our own. We are not alone. God’s love comes with a promise. 

In the Book of Deuteronomy, we read some of Moses’ last words to the people. Before recounting the laws and telling them how to live, Moses reminded them of God’s love for them: “And you saw in the wilderness how the Lord your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place” (Deuteronomy 1:31 CSB).

Good fathers carry their sons because of their love for them. Sometimes human fathers fail. Maybe you didn’t have a good father. Friend, if you are a Christian, God is your Father. This imagery is woven throughout the entire Bible. 

A good father will care for and love his son. I can remember my husband carrying each of our children up the stairs to bed every night when they were young. This type of carrying we see here is one of deep and lasting love. Notice that God carried the people in the wilderness, along a very uncertain road. No matter what they faced, famine, thirst, and enemies, God carried them each and every step. 

You and I have the comfort that God, as our Father, will carry us through life. God isn’t just there for guidance; He lifts us up and bears the weight of this life with us. When life gets too heavy, God carries us like a Father. 

Not only does God’s love carry us now, it also does so throughout our entire lives. The prophet Isaiah warns the people against running to their idols for safety. He says: 

I  [God] will be the same until your old age,
and I will bear you up when you turn gray.
I have made you, and I will carry you;
I will bear and rescue you. - Isaiah 46:4 (CSB)

Notice the time span. From birth… to old age… to gray hairs. The older I get, the more I realize that my strength from twenty years ago just isn’t the same now that I’m in my forties. It doesn’t matter what our physical bodies are capable of; God’s love is a love that lasts throughout our whole life!

God tells the Israelites, “I have made you and carried you.” No matter what happens, God will bear us up and rescue us. God’s love is not seasonal or situational. It does not withdraw as we age. It never weakens or changes. The one who created us commits Himself to carry us all the way through our lives. 

The idea of God carrying us is not just in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, we see this repeated as well. One of the most powerful examples of this is found in the book of Colossians. Paul says that Christ is not just our Savior, but our sustainer: “For in him [Jesus] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:16-17 CSB).

Notice the phrase, “in him all things hold together.” Jesus Christ is the reason the universe is still running! Christ is beside God on the throne in Heaven, keeping our world going. He carries all of creation, but that also means you and me!

All things include you, me, and the details of our lives. The power Christ has to sustain us is beyond our ability to understand. We can rest, you and I, today, that God’s love carries us personally, patiently, and powerfully! 

Intersecting Faith & Life:

Where might you have been trying to carry burdens God never intended you to bear alone? I want to encourage you today that God’s love does not demand strength from us; it supplies it. You are not held together by your own effort - but by Christ!  

Further Reading:
Psalm 68:19
Psalm 55:22
Matthew 11:28-30
Hebrews 13:5

Some days, life feels like running on empty&mdash;physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The to-do list never ends, responsibilities pile up, and hardships can feel overwhelming. But God&rsquo;s love is not conditional on our strength. In Deuteronomy 1:31, Moses reminds the Israelites that God carried them through the wilderness &ldquo;as a man carries his son.&rdquo; This is a love that sustains, strengthens, and carries us through every season of life&mdash;from uncertainty to aging, from struggle to triumph.
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life
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Where have you tried to carry burdens God never intended for you to bear alone?
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How might you surrender those weights to Christ and rest in His sustaining love?
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Take a moment today to thank God for His constant presence and ask Him to carry the areas where you feel weak or depleted.
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Full Transcript Below:
The Kind of Love That Carries You By Sarah Frazer
Bible Reading: And you saw in the wilderness how the Lord your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place. - Deuteronomy 1:31 (CSB)
My car flashed the empty light. I was almost out of gas. My heart sighed. The to-do list for the day felt never-ending. Life was really hard for our family. During seasons of busyness, I find myself running like a car on an empty tank of gas. Hardships faced everyone.
Maybe you are facing sickness, loneliness, grief, fear, or even depression today. How do we continue to hold everything together when we run out of energy?&nbsp;
The beautiful truth of the Bible is that we do not keep running and running by ourselves. Spiritually, emotionally, and even physically, we are not asked to endure everything on our own. We are not alone. God&rsquo;s love comes with a promise.&nbsp;
In the Book of Deuteronomy, we read some of Moses&rsquo; last words to the people. Before recounting the laws and telling them how to live, Moses reminded them of God&rsquo;s love for them: &ldquo;And you saw in the wilderness how the Lord your God carried you as a man carries his son all along the way you traveled until you reached this place&rdquo; (Deuteronomy 1:31 CSB).
Good fathers carry their sons because of their love for them. Sometimes human fathers fail. Maybe you didn&rsquo;t have a good father. Friend, if you are a Christian, God is your Father. This imagery is woven throughout the entire Bible.&nbsp;
A good father will care for and love his son. I can remember my husband carrying each of our children up the stairs to bed every night when they were young. This type of carrying we see here is one of deep and lasting love. Notice that God carried the people in the wilderness, along a very uncertain road. No matter what they faced, famine, thirst, and enemies, God carried them each and every step.&nbsp;
You and I have the comfort that God, as our Father, will carry us through life. God isn&rsquo;t just there for guidance; He lifts us up and bears the weight of this life with us. When life gets too heavy, God carries us like a Father.&nbsp;
Not only does God&rsquo;s love carry us now, it also does so throughout our entire lives. The prophet Isaiah warns the people against running to their idols for safety. He says:&nbsp;
I&nbsp; [God] will be the same until your old age, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will bear and rescue you. - Isaiah 46:4 (CSB)
Notice the time span. From birth&hellip; to old age&hellip; to gray hairs. The older I get, the more I realize that my strength from twenty years ago just isn&rsquo;t the same now that I&rsquo;m in my forties. It doesn&rsquo;t matter what our physical bodies are capable of; God&rsquo;s love is a love that lasts throughout our whole life!
God tells the Israelites, &ldquo;I have made you and carried you.&rdquo; No matter what happens, God will bear us up and rescue us. God&rsquo;s love is not seasonal or situational. It does not withdraw as we age. It never weakens or changes. The one who created us commits Himself to carry us all the way through our lives.&nbsp;
The idea of God carrying us is not just in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, we see this repeated as well. One of the most powerful examples of this is found in the book of Colossians. Paul says that Christ is not just our Savior, but our sustainer: &ldquo;For in him [Jesus] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together&rdquo; (Colossians 1:16-17 CSB).
Notice the phrase, &ldquo;in him all things hold together.&rdquo; Jesus Christ is the reason the universe is still running! Christ is beside God on the throne in Heaven, keeping our world going. He carries all of creation, but that also means you and me!
All things include you, me, and the details of our lives. The power Christ has to sustain us is beyond our ability to understand. We can rest, you and I, today, that God&rsquo;s love carries us personally, patiently, and powerfully!&nbsp;
Intersecting Faith &amp; Life:
Where might you have been trying to carry burdens God never intended you to bear alone? I want to encourage you today that God&rsquo;s love does not demand strength from us; it supplies it. You are not held together by your own effort - but by Christ!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Further Reading: Psalm 68:19 Psalm 55:22 Matthew 11:28-30 Hebrews 13:5

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