Thursday, August 15th

Today’s Scripture

Remind people to respect their governmental leaders on every level as law-abiding citizens and to be ready to fulfill their civic duty. And remind them to never tear down anyone with their words or quarrel, but instead be considerate, humble, and courteous to everyone. For it wasn’t that long ago that we behaved foolishly in our stubborn disobedience. We were easily led astray as slaves to worldly passions and pleasures. We wasted our lives in doing evil, and with hateful jealousy we hated others. When the extraordinary compassion of God our Savior and his overpowering love suddenly appeared in person, as the brightness of a dawning day, he came to save us. Not because of any virtuous deed that we have done but only because of his extravagant mercy.

Titus 3:1-5

Today’s Thought

It wasn’t long ago that we acted like foolish individuals led by our worldly passions… Remember, it was God’s extravagant mercy that transformed your life… Sow that mercy to others and receive even more of it from God…

Today’s Question

Are you sowing mercy? Think of any areas where you could show more mercy and make an effort to extend that mercy. Remember, the more you sow to others, the more you receive from God.