There’s always plenty of negativity and bad news so let’s spread some positive news…. What’s something that made you smile this past week??

What injuries have you experienced in your life and overcame? How did the injury come about? And what helped you get through it?

Over the weekend I came down sick with something that has been going around which took me out for a couple days. Being sick interrupted my gym routine and I wasn’t able to get in on Monday. Then on Tuesday when I got back things were WAY harder even with decreasing the intensity. However, even though it wasn’t what I had hoped for, I still did as much as I could. I did something. Being sick is frustrating when it messes up routines and when simple activity or a gym workout is harder than it should be. BUT, doing what you can, doing something is often better than nothing. Instances like this are also always lessons in patience and grace for myself to have the flexibility while doing what I can. Anyway, anyone else ever experience something similar?

What is something you learned from church this week? What stood out? AND how will your life, actions, thoughts, etc. change in response?

Been going through Judges as part of my daily devotional and today got into the life of Samson. The devotional commentary mentioned that despite Samson’s pride, sin, and lack of obedience to Nazarite law God still used him and filled him with His spirit to accomplish His work. God did not endorse Samson’s disobedience and sin but He used Samson to carry out His will. When it comes to people, God only has sinners to work with. This stuck with me today especially as Easter is around the corner because no matter where we are at God still uses us despite our sin. Our sin is never endorsed but that can’t stop Him. What’s something that touched you from your devotional time?