Hey You Good Devotional

Leviticus 19:33–34 (NRSV) “When the alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” During these times it is important that we hold our memory as divine and not defensive. But that as Christians we re...

John 20: 27 reminds us that Jesus showed up still carrying his wounds. That is an important word for us to understand that we can carry wounds, we can still be healing and we can still be amazing.

Focus on Act 1: 1-11 and ask yourself these questions: Questions for Reflection: · Am I standing still in places where God has already called me to move? · What have I seen or experienced in my faith journey that I have yet to respond to? · What keeps me looking up, rather than looking around?

Today is a reminder that Great is God's faithfulness.

Sometimes we just have to remind ourselves that we are still standing

This morning Proverbs 30:8-9 reminds us that we are called to have balance

This morning we take a moment to breathe and reflect on the ways in which our pain has harmed us. And how Jesus will go pass us but will always give us another chance

Psalm 116 reminds us to not just allow our bodies to rest but to ensure our souls are resting. The question to ask yourself is, How is your soul resting?

John 12: 31-32 "Now is the judgement of this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself" We sit with the understanding that evil, suffering and the Empire will not win. That when we seek the Lord and draw out and near to Jesus we will fins a new way of being.

The Drama of Lent is the journey to relinquishment of old visions of reality that are failed and being surprised by new life given in glad, inconvenient obedience. Song: You Sustained Me: by Ted and Sheri

But those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. —Isaiah 40:31 Song: I have decided to follow Jesus: Maureen Brown Clark

...If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that GOd raised him fro the dead, you will be saved. -Romans 10:9 Lent is the affirmation that Easter is on its way. Song: In the Garden:: Olanda Draper and The Associates

Walter Brueggeman has us consider our neighbor and how we are suppose to consider each neighbor. We fast for their needs to heal the land. Song. G.E. Patterson Walk with me Lord

From Walter Brueggemann: Devotions for Lent A WAY OTHER THAN OUR OWN. We look at flooded with fidelity to recognize the was in which we are enmeshed with the craziness of the world. How the convenant with God is more about a promise but an understanding of a new life. in this season of renewal let be flooded with Fidelity. Song:: Silent Scream by Daryl Colay and Beloved

Walter Brueggeman is an excellent theologian. Lent recalls times of wilderness and wandering, from newly freed Hebrew slaves in exile to Jesus' temptation in the desert. God has always called people out of their safe, walled cities into uncomfortable places, revealing paths they would never have chosen. An Old Identity pushes us to reflect on the places in which the old us must shed to leave space...

Scripture Genesis 17:5 In biblical times, names weren’t just labels; they represented identity, purpose, and destiny. When God changed Abram’s name to Abraham, it wasn’t just about a new title—it was a declaration of transformation. Abram, meaning "exalted father," became Abraham, "father of many nations." His new name aligned with God's promise for his life. God has a way of renaming us—not just...

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9 Did you notice that scripture said Boast in your weakness? As people, we are often conditioned to believe that weakness is something to be avoided, hidden, or despised.. But the t...

In Exodus 39:1 we see the meticulous care and skillfulness that went into creating these priestly garments—each stitch, each fabric chosen to honor God and set these priest apart. What are we choosing to wear and think in order to honor God? Jonathan Reynolds: Grace

gave it." — Ecclesiastes 12:7 (ESV) Life is full of cycles—beginnings and endings, births and deaths, seasons of flourishing and seasons of fading. Yet, we often resist the truth that some things must die for new life to emerge. We hold on to expired relationships, outdated mindsets, and worn-out habits, not realizing that our unwillingness to let go is what keeps us stuck.

Daniel 11:45 in a world where power seems to be in the hands of evil, Daniel gives us a reminder of who is really in control.

Although we may be natural planners, we must leave room for God's plan Song: Here: Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Fasting is not just a spiritual discipline—it is an emotional and psychological reset. Over the last 10 days, we have denied ourselves certain comforts, realigned our focus, and invited God to move in ways we may not have fully understood at the time. Spiritually, we have been strengthened. Emotionally, we have learned endurance. Physiologically, our bodies have adapted to new rhythms of nourishme...

Key Scripture: Daniel 1:15 - "At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food." Reflection: Trust God for the results of your faithfulness during the fast. Prayer Focus: Thank God for the visible and invisible ways He is working in your life. Journal Prompt: Reflect on the results you’ve experienced during the fast and what the...

Key Scripture Psalm 34:8 - "Taste and see that the Lord is good." Reflection Reflect on the ways God has been good to you. Prayer Focus Thank God for His provision and faithfulness. Journal Prompt List specific examples of God’s goodness in your life.

Day 5: Walking By Faith 1 Key Scripture Corinthians 5:7 - "For we walk by faith, not by sight." Reflection Trust God's promises even when you don't see immediate results. Prayer Focus Pray for faith to overcome challenges and doubts. Journal Prompt Write about a current situation where you need to walk by faith and not by sight.