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Evening Scripture 2 Corinthians, Chapter 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God in Corinth, together with all his holy people throughout Achaia: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort. We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many. Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity. We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace. For we do not write you anything you cannot read or understand. And I hope that, as you have understood us in part, you will come to understand fully that you can boast of us just as we will boast of you in the day of the Lord Jesus. Because I was confident of this, I wanted to visit you first so that you might benefit twice. I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia and to come back to you from Macedonia, and then to have you send me on my way to Judea. Was I fickle when I intended to do this? Or do I make my plans in a worldly manner so that in the same breath I say both “Yes, yes” and “No, no”? But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us — by me and Silas and Timothy — was not “Yes” and “No,” but in him it has always been “Yes.” For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. I call God as my witness — and I stake my life on it — that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth. Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm. Evening Reflection When we are in the midst of life’s trials, it’s hard to fathom that one day we will be able to help others through theirs. 2 Corinthians 1 emphasizes how God not only comforts us, but he also works through us to bring comfort to those who are hurting. As followers of Christ, we have the Holy Spirit here with us. He guides us on the right path and comforts us in times of trouble. The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthian church, referred to God as “the source of all comfort.” What a blessing to know that God, our ultimate source, will comfort us even when we walk through the darkest valley (Psalm 23:4). But Paul’s message didn’t stop there. He went on to say that God had an even greater plan in mind — to equip his children to pass on the love and comfort we have received. Maybe you’ve met someone facing the same battle you once faced. How did God bring you through that difficult season? Is there some way you can offer the same comfort God gave you? Tonight, as we read 2 Corinthians 1, let’s thank the Lord for sending the Holy Spirit to live within us. Then, let’s pray about who we can reach out to in their troubles. Comfort is something we shouldn’t keep to ourselves. Instead, we can choose to pass it on. Evening Prayer Dear God, Thank you for being the source of my comfort. When I am facing life’s most difficult circumstances, I have your Holy Spirit here with me to comfort and guide me. But the comfort you give isn’t just for me. You desire that I share it with others. Help me understand your plan for providing comfort to those who are in need. Show me the people in my life who are hurting, Lord. Help me know how to pass on comfort so that they can have peace in the middle of their struggle. I give you praise, honor, and glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Evening Scripture Psalm, Chapter 147 Praise the Lord. How good it is to sing praises to our God,how pleasant and fitting to praise him! The Lord builds up Jerusalem;he gathers the exiles of Israel. He heals the brokenheartedand binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the starsand calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power;his understanding has no limit. The Lord sustains the humblebut casts the wicked to the ground. Sing to the Lord with grateful praise;make music to our God on the harp. He covers the sky with clouds;he supplies the earth with rainand makes grass grow on the hills. He provides food for the cattleand for the young ravens when they call. His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;the Lord delights in those who fear him,who put their hope in his unfailing love. Extol the Lord, Jerusalem;praise your God, Zion. He strengthens the bars of your gatesand blesses your people within you. He grants peace to your bordersand satisfies you with the finest of wheat. He sends his command to the earth;his word runs swiftly. He spreads the snow like wooland scatters the frost like ashes. He hurls down his hail like pebbles.Who can withstand his icy blast? He sends his word and melts them;he stirs up his breezes, and the waters flow. He has revealed his word to Jacob,his laws and decrees to Israel. He has done this for no other nation;they do not know his laws. Praise the Lord. Evening Reflection To be heartbroken is a tough place to be. Regardless of the cause, the challenge is that often, we must continue living through the pain of being brokenhearted. In some church circles, you can’t even admit your brokenness because, after all, you are blessed and highly favored, so how could your heart ever be broken? Thankfully, this Psalm reminds us of God’s love and care for those who are broken. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3). Someone who is brokenhearted has been crushed, shattered, or wounded deeply. This is not a temporary situation but one that lingers. This state of brokenness can often leave you feeling hopeless. That’s why the healing God brings to those who are brokenhearted is so amazing. What I love about the imagery in this verse is that he doesn’t just heal from a distance, he binds up your wounds. This means he carefully pays attention to the details of your situation, and, like a caregiver, he gently wraps and treats your wounds. This should give you confidence to know that you can bring all your brokenness to the Lord. You don’t have to hide it, carry it, or pretend you are strong. Instead, you can come to the one who will not just bandage your wounds but will bring healing to every broken place. God does not just see your broken heart; more importantly, he knows how to put it back together again. So whatever your situation, you can trust God with your brokenness and discover that his tender and loving care can heal even the deepest hurt. Evening Prayer Lord, I am hurting. I have cried many tears and sometimes feel as if my situation is beyond repair. Today, I bring you my broken heart that feels shattered into a thousand pieces. I ask that you begin the healing process in my heart. I confess, I don’t know where to begin, so I leave even that at your feet. Walk with me through this situation and help me find healing in your presence. Father, I also ask that you change my perspective of my situation so that the places where I was broken become the places of my greatest strength and greatest testimony. Lastly, help me be honest with you and trust you enough to let you into those hurting places, knowing that you can heal them. I pray all this in Jesus’ name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Evening Scripture 1 Kings, Chapter 19 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like that of one of them.” Elijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. All at once an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” He looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again. The angel of the Lord came back a second time and touched him and said, “Get up and eat, for the journey is too much for you.” So he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the Lord came to him: “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, torn down your altars, and put your prophets to death with the sword. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.” The Lord said to him, “Go back the way you came, and go to the Desert of Damascus. When you get there, anoint Hazael king over Aram. Also, anoint Jehu son of Nimshi king over Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to succeed you as prophet. Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu. Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel — all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.” So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. Elisha then left his oxen and ran after Elijah. “Let me kiss my father and mother goodbye,” he said, “and then I will come with you.” “Go back,” Elijah replied. “What have I done to you?” So Elisha left him and went back. He took his yoke of oxen and slaughtered them. He burned the plowing equipment to cook the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow Elijah and became his servant. Evening Reflection In 1 Kings 19:11-13, we read about how Elijah experienced wind, an earthquake, and a fire. He expected to hear God in the loud, powerful wind, in the great earthquake, or in the consuming fire. Surprisingly, when God actually shows up and speaks to Elijah, it’s through a gentle whisper. We are often like Elijah, looking for God to speak to us in a loud and humbling way. But more often He speaks the truth we need into our hearts in those ordinary quiet moments of everyday living. We need to stay alert and keep our hearts open to the Lord’s voice. The most profound moments of confirmation from the Lord have come for me when I’ve been driving alone in the car, lying down to rest, in dreams, or in quiet moments of worship. These little whispers have anchored me when I’ve felt the call to step forward in faith. Look for God moments in the midst of your routine. Elijah’s encounter reminds us that we all have unseen moments God calls us to give over to worship Him. Corporate worship is beautiful, but most of our relationship with Jesus is walked out as we serve in our homes and work; it's a personal relationship that we are called to steward. God can talk to us in a crowded church service, and He can also speak to us when we are alone at home cleaning the dishes. His presence is always with us. As we start and end our day, we can bring what we have to the Lord. We can ask God to guide us through the power of His Holy Spirit. God invites us to do everything for Him, not for man! Be intentional about pursuing and preparing your heart to meet God in life’s quiet moments. Evening Prayer Father, I thank you that you speak to me with a kind and gentle voice. You communicate with me in the quiet, and I love to hear your voice. Continue to guide me. Meet me as I go about my everyday routine. I need your guidance, love, and presence in my life. Allow your guiding Spirit to be my anchor as I step out in faith to serve you. I love you. Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. 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Evening Scripture Psalm, Chapter 51 “Have mercy on me, O God,because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion,blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt.Purify me from my sin. For I recognize my rebellion;it haunts me day and night. Against you, and you alone, have I sinned;I have done what is evil in your sight. You will be proved right in what you say,and your judgment against me is just. For I was born a sinner—yes, from the moment my mother conceived me. But you desire honesty from the womb,teaching me wisdom even there. Purify me from my sins, and I will be clean;wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Oh, give me back my joy again;you have broken me—now let me rejoice. Don’t keep looking at my sins.Remove the stain of my guilt. Create in me a clean heart, O God.Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence,and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation,and make me willing to obey you. Then I will teach your ways to rebels,and they will return to you. Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves;then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness. Unseal my lips, O Lord,that my mouth may praise you. You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one.You do not want a burnt offering. The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God. Look with favor on Zion and help her;rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Then you will be pleased with sacrifices offered in the right spirit—with burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings.Then bulls will again be sacrificed on your altar. Evening Reflection Reflecting on the day can often bring regret over the ways we fell short. When we think about words we said or things we did that didn’t show godly character, we may wish we could rewind and start over. Psalm 51 offers hope for those days when we feel like we’ve messed up. The psalmist David sought forgiveness for a wrong he had committed. Rather than passing blame on to someone else or making excuses, David turned to God with both repentance and respect. David recognized how he had rebelled against God. We all fall short at times. Romans 3:23 tells us, “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” But when we come to God with our transgression and talk to him with honesty, we open the door to receiving God’s grace and forgiveness. David also acknowledged God’s power to purify him. He knew only God can wash away our sin. And when our Almighty God “removes the stain of guilt,” our joy will be restored. David asked for forgiveness. And no matter what the offense, we can do the same. God wants us to bring our mess-ups to him. We are his handiwork — God’s beautiful creation whom he loves and cherishes. Through every confession, we allow God to work in us to mold us into the person he created us to be. So often, our shame over wrongdoing can pull us into a pit of despair. But God does not want us to condemn ourselves. He wants us to run to him. We know that as we seek his forgiveness, God will never “reject a broken and repentant heart” (Psalm 51:17). Evening Prayer Dear God, I am carrying guilt and regret for the ways I’ve messed up, and I am crying out to you to ask for forgiveness. I repent of my sins, Lord. Forgive me and cleanse my heart. Help me release shame over my wrongdoing. You alone have the power to remove the guilt of my sin and restore my joy. Thank you for your mercy. You never give up on me, and for that I am grateful. Tomorrow is a new day, and I choose to learn from my mistakes and face the morning with a renewed heart. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Evening Scripture 1 Peter, Chapter 4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do — living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you. But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit. The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved,what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. Evening Reflection Everyday life presents us with myriads of choices. Some of these choices may seem easy to make. What will I wear today? What will I have for breakfast? Which item will I tackle first from my to-do list? These choices can be easy to make because, ultimately, they have little impact on the grand arc of our lives. After all, if I have scrambled eggs in the morning instead of pancakes, my day doesn’t change all that much. But then there are the choices that come upon us that have an impact on the deep things of life; they pertain to the very way that we live our lives, and our faith. Will we search after the things of God? Or will we chase after our own delights and comforts? The world around us likes to tell us that comfort is king – and that the things we find pleasing, no matter what they are, are worthy of pursuit. But Scripture reminds us of the destructiveness of such living. 1 Peter 4 speaks about orgies, drunkenness, debauchery, and lust. Now, we may not find those things as prevalent in our lives, but underneath these things is a life that pursues personal pleasure and comfort beyond all else. And that is not how we are to live as followers of Jesus. As disciples, we are to choose to direct our life toward God’s will and purpose for our lives. We are to live in a way that is attentive to his life, and responsive to the Spirit’s movement. We are to live as Christ himself lived, in obedience to the God the Father. As you move toward the end of the day, take stock of the day past and ask yourself these questions: Where did I embrace God’s will today? Where did I miss God’s will today? Where could I have embraced God’s will more? Evening Prayer Heavenly Father, I thank you that you love me so much that you have a will and a purpose for my life. Your desires for me prove how special I am in your sight, and how deeply you wish me to live in the grace of your Kingdom. O God, give me a heart of discernment. Help me to choose the right way, the holy path. Give me ears to hear your voice as you direct my life, in ministry, in service, and in praise. What is more, in those times when I choose comfort instead of conformity to your will, O Lord show me mercy. This I pray in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen. Want More? 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Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Evening Scripture Isaiah, Chapter 35 The desert and the parched land will be glad;the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom;it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it,the splendor of Carmel and Sharon;they will see the glory of the Lord,the splendor of our God. Strengthen the feeble hands,steady the knees that give way;say to those with fearful hearts,“Be strong, do not fear;your God will come,he will come with vengeance;with divine retributionhe will come to save you.” Then will the eyes of the blind be openedand the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer,and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wildernessand streams in the desert. The burning sand will become a pool,the thirsty ground bubbling springs. In the haunts where jackals once lay,grass and reeds and papyrus will grow. And a highway will be there;it will be called the Way of Holiness;it will be for those who walk on that Way. The unclean will not journey on it;wicked fools will not go about on it. No lion will be there,nor any ravenous beast;they will not be found there. But only the redeemed will walk there,and those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing;everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them,and sorrow and sighing will flee away. Evening Reflection While there is great joy in following Jesus, following Christ does not exempt us from exhaustion. Walking in righteousness and holiness is difficult, and sometimes it can feel like a constant battle against the culture, Satan, and your own fleshly nature. Sometimes it can exhaust you to the point where you don’t feel like putting on your armor or fighting the good fight of faith. If you are in this place, you are not alone; this can happen to all of us. When faced with being weak and weary, that is the time to recognize that part of your strength comes from your hope in what God has promised to do. In Isaiah 35, we see how his promises work in us. God’s promise becomes the source of strength for those with feeble hands, weak knees, and fearful hearts. By shifting your focus to a God who will come to save and to rescue, your hands become stronger, your knees straighten and your heart becomes courageous. This speaks to the amazing hope that is birthed by holding on to God’s promises. These verses in Isaiah identify three areas you can place your hope. The hope of deliverance that God will come and save you. The hope of restoration, that he will heal and renew what is broken. The hope of everlasting joy, where he replaces yesterday’s sorrows with the joy of his presence. As you consider your journey, just know there will be moments where you feel weak or weary. However, you don’t have to stay in that place. Your hope in God allows you to look beyond what you are experiencing and focus on what God has promised for you ahead. Focusing on your future hope can give you all the strength you need to find strength in your present circumstances. Evening Prayer Lord, I am tired. My strength is weak. I am weary and I feel like I have nothing left to offer. I pray in this moment that you will help me find strength in the truth of your promises, knowing that you will never go back on your word. Let my confidence soar and renew my strength by the hope of your word. Remind me that this season is temporary and that today’s weariness is part of the journey but not the end of the story. Thank you for your promises, which give me hope, and your joy, which gives me strength. Help me to rest knowing that you will always walk with me, even when I have nothing left. I pray all this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Evening Scripture Luke, Chapter 7 Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving, “for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.” Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, “I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!” And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick. Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.” And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region. Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” When the men had come to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, ‘Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?’” And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many blind He gave sight. Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in kings’ courts. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.’ For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John. But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him. And the Lord said, “To what then shall I liken the men of this generation, and what are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, saying: ‘We played the flute for you,And you did not dance;We mourned to you,And you did not weep.’ For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look, a glutton and a winebibber, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is justified by all her children.” Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat. And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil, and stood at His feet behind Him weeping; and she began to wash His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head; and she kissed His feet and anointed them with the fragrant oil. Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, “This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what manner of woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner.” And Jesus answered and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” So he said, “Teacher, say it.” “There was a certain creditor who had two debtors. One owed five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing with which to repay, he freely forgave them both. Tell Me, therefore, which of them will love him more?” Simon answered and said, “I suppose the one whom he forgave more.” And He said to him, “You have rightly judged.” Then He turned to the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has washed My feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head. You gave Me no kiss, but this woman has not ceased to kiss My feet since the time I came in. You did not anoint My head with oil, but this woman has anointed My feet with fragrant oil. Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.” Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” Then He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.” Evening Reflection Under promise and over deliver, the old marketing principle goes. If you want to make super-fans of your brand or your product, you over deliver. You give extra value. Then people come back willingly and tell others about you. While this is shallow consumerism, the human principle holds. If we receive far more value than we thought, it amazes us. In Luke 7, Jesus visited a religious ruler’s house for dinner, at the leader’s invitation. A woman interrupted the dinner, weeping. She bowed before Jesus, washing his feet with her tears and wiping with her hair – her glory according to Jewish culture. But she had a loose reputation. When the Jew’s heart turned critical of her, Jesus told them a story. Two men had debt, one exponentially more than the other. Their master forgave both fully. Which one loved their master more? Obviously, the one whose debt was greater. Part of loving Jesus more includes better realizing our great debt, one so large we could never repay. Such an eternal debt requires eternal consequences. He freely forgives our sin by his sacrifice, at his cost, and our benefit. The Jewish leaders didn’t honor Jesus or love him because they didn’t understand his ability to forgive sin, an act no one else can do for us. We must realize our great sin debt and his great love for us in forgiveness. The more we understand this reality, the deeper we love Christ. Evening Prayer Heavenly Father, Open my eyes to see the greatness of the debt you’ve forgiven. I could never repay what my sin owed, but Christ willingly pad the full price for me. Keep me from becoming casual or forgetful about your grace, or believing I somehow deserve your mercy. Give me the humble heart of the woman who bowed at Jesus’ feet, overwhelmed by love and thankfulness. Help me understand more deeply what Christ has done for me and others so my love for him continues to grow, and I see others as you see them. Let thankfulness influence my worship, joy, obedience, generosity, and relationships. Forgive me when I judge others while forgetting how much you forgave me. Help me to never lose the wonder of the gospel. You have given me far more grace, mercy, and love than I could ever deserve. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. 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Evening Scripture Romans, Chapter 14 Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarrelling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgement on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Who are you to pass judgement on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand. Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honor of the Lord. Also, those who eat, eat in honor of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honor of the Lord and give thanks to God. We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Why do you pass judgement on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgement seat of God. For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.” So then, each of us will be accountable to God. Let us therefore no longer pass judgement on one another, but resolve instead never to put a stumbling-block or hindrance in the way of another. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. If your brother or sister is being injured by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not let what you eat cause the ruin of one for whom Christ died. So do not let your good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. The one who thus serves Christ is well-pleasing to God and has human approval. Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification. Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for you to make others fall by what you eat; it is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that makes your brother or sister stumble. The faith that you have, have as your own conviction before God. Blessed are those who have no reason to condemn themselves because of what they approve. But those who have doubts are condemned if they eat, because they do not act from faith; for whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. Evening Reflection It is so easy to live our lives in a spirit of competition. The world tempts us into viewing other people as peers we need to judge our accomplishments by, or rivals we need to best. When others look at us in admiration, or speak well of our lives, our deeds, or our faith, we view ourselves positively. We feel upheld and supported. But what happens when others don’t speak well of us? What occurs when we are on the receiving end of criticism, complaint, or challenge? Often, our esteem comes crashing down. It’s not that we feel bad or angry, we de-value ourselves. We feel rejected and dismissed – and if this happens often, then this becomes the narrative that controls our lives. Romans 14 reminds us of an invaluable truth. We don’t live for ourselves – for the maximization of our accomplishments, credentials, or power. Nor do we live for others, to be seen in a positive light, to be spoken well of, to be admired or adored. We live for Christ Jesus. His delight is all we seek; His voice, spoken over our lives, is the only thing that matters. And what does Jesus speak over us? The one who serves Christ is well-pleasing and blessed. We are wrapped in Christ’s gracious arms, inheritors of the Kingdom. This is the truth of our lives. None of our accomplishments merit it, none of our misdeeds discredit it. This declaration is spoken by God over us, and it is proved unalterable in Christ’s blood. As you enter your time of rest tonight, allow your reflections to center on this truth. You are the beloved child of God. You are redeemed in Christ’s precious blood. You are well pleasing in his sight and blessed. Living your life from this truth is what pleases him the most. Evening Prayer Gracious Jesus, I thank you for your steadfast love, for it is a love that sticks with me no matter what my life looks like in this moment. In times of great accomplishment and personal happiness, your love is there; in times of disappointment, loss, grief, and sin, even there your love is expressed to me. Lord, you know I can be tempted to live for the approval of the crowds around me; I can listen to the voice of the world more than I listen to your gentle voice of grace and mercy. And when I do, I not only lose touch with you, but I also lose touch with the truth of my life. Help me to keep listening to you oh Lord. Give me discernment in all my dealings. Help me live for you and you alone. This I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Evening Scripture Psalm, Chapter 146 “Praise the Lord.Praise the Lord, my soul. I will praise the Lord all my life;I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. Do not put your trust in princes,in human beings, who cannot save. When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,whose hope is in the Lord their God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth,the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever. He upholds the cause of the oppressedand gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free,the Lord gives sight to the blind,the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down,the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the foreignerand sustains the fatherless and the widow,but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. The Lord reigns forever,your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the Lord.” Evening Reflection As a child, I remember asking my parents for reassurance after getting hurt or becoming ill: “Are you sure I will get better? Do you promise?” Usually, my mother would nod her head before assuring me that I would feel better soon. Only later did I learn that I was wrong to ask my parents to promise something they could never keep. Protect me from every harm and disaster? That is something no human can do. Children naturally seek this protection, but the need for security remains as adults. We can often make the same mistake by misplacing our hopes: We cling to friends, spouses, governments, and rulers thinking they can provide the safety we crave, the promise that nothing bad will touch us or those we love. Only with time and experience do we learn not to put our hopes in people, for they will inevitably let us down. Scripture tells us not to put our trust in humans since they have no ability to ultimately save us, and they will face an end like everyone else (see Psalm 118:8-9; Isaiah 2:22). Instead, we are to look to the Lord, who “is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them — he remains faithful forever” (Psalm 146:6). He alone is the One who can give us the security and salvation we seek. Not only does He sustain us, but He provides us with more blessings than we could ever deserve or imagine. Instead of looking to something or someone to help us feel safe or reassured, may we look to the One who is the Author and Sustainer of life. He breaks the chains of the oppressed and protects the vulnerable. Out of anyone in our lives, even the most trustworthy, the Lord is the only One who will never let us down (Hebrews 13:5-6). He won’t promise that nothing bad will ever touch us, or our loved ones, again. But He does promise to be with us always. And our future in Christ is secure: all will be well when we walk with Him in eternity. Evening Prayer Lord of every promise, I offer my voice to the many throughout time who have praised You. Forgive me for the times I have turned to others or to institutions for assurance and help that only You can provide. They cannot save me or keep me from suffering. So, I proclaim with all the other saints, that my trust is in You as my help and hope. May I not look to rulers. May I not look to money. May I not look to family. May I not look to friends. For only You remain steadfast when all is unsteady and unsure. You will never leave me, not even when I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. You formed the sky and sea and are Lord over all creation. If I can trust You to keep my heart beating and the sun rising, then I trust that You will be with me in this moment of need as One closer than a friend or sibling. In Your name, Christ, I pray. Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Evening Scripture Acts, Chapter 20 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for Macedonia. He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece, where he stayed three months. Because some Jews had plotted against him just as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy also, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. These men went on ahead and waited for us at Troas. But we sailed from Philippi after the Festival of Unleavened Bread, and five days later joined the others at Troas, where we stayed seven days. On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting. Seated in a window was a young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell to the ground from the third story and was picked up dead. Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “He’s alive!” Then he went upstairs again and broke bread and ate. After talking until daylight, he left. The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted. We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene. The next day we set sail from there and arrived off Chios. The day after that we crossed over to Samos, and on the following day arrived at Miletus. Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, for he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost. From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents. You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me — the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of any of you. For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions. In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” When Paul had finished speaking, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him. What grieved them most was his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship. Evening Reflection I was 14 when the Lord called me away from being a veterinarian and into the unknown of being an author. To those of you who know me now, this isn’t a surprise. I’ve always loved to write. But little Amber also loved animals. It was hard to let go of the calling I thought I wanted for my life and pick up the one God created me for instead. And yet, a small whisper in my ear always reminds me that not only are His plans good, but they are best. Now at 30, I wish I could tell you that following God’s calling is easy. The reality is it’s far from it. I’ve questioned my desires, explored other paths, and gotten lost more times than I can count. Especially when every person’s path is unique to them, it can be hard to stay the course. All of us will face seasons when we feel discouraged, distracted, uncertain, or tempted to give up. But Acts 20 reminds us that staying faithful to the calling God has given you (not your best friend or neighbor) will always produce fruitful results. I don’t know what season you’re living in right now, but I know that God has called us to be faithful and obedient in it. My question isn’t what have you been called to do, but where? Where do you find yourself, and where have you felt challenged to remain faithful even when the path is difficult? It might be challenging to answer, but when you think about your life, what distractions and fears are pulling your attention away from His calling on your life? Is it others’ opinions or your own doubts and insecurities? Is it discouragement or weariness from trying over and over again? In times like these, take time to reflect on how you’ve seen God’s faithfulness in your journey so far. What would it look like to take the next faithful step, even if you don't know the full path ahead? This passage reminds us that just as Paul remained committed to God’s calling despite uncertainty, hardship, and opposition, so can we. Faithfulness isn’t about having all the answers but continuing to trust God one step at a time. God equips us for the work He calls us to do, so even when it’s hard, we’re called to stay the course. Our responsibility is obedience, but the results belong to Him. As you prepare for rest, ask yourself: How has God been inviting me to trust Him more deeply in my calling? Where do I need courage to remain faithful? What is the next step of obedience I can take tomorrow? Evening Prayer Dear Jesus, Tonight, I want to thank you for the unique calling you’ve placed on my life. I lift up my hands and surrender my fears, doubts, and uncertainties to you, even when things are hard. I trust that you will guide and equip me for whatever comes next, and in the meantime, I will remain faithful to the work you’ve entrusted to me, one day at a time. I love, praise, and thank you, Lord. Amen. Agape, Amber. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. 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