A Beautiful Day Devotional Podcast

Today Pastor Jeff shares how showing kindness—even when it's difficult—reflects a heart that is dedicated to Jesus and allows others to see His love through us. Colossians 3:12  Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-26" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-26" data-testid= "conversation-turn-14" data-turn="assistant"> Today Pastor Jeff shares how God calls us to show kindness to others without expecting anything in return, choosing to do what is right simply because it honors Him. Proverbs 14:21  The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.

Today Pastor Jeff begins our week on kindness by sharing how true kindness means choosing to do what is right and good while treating others with the love, respect, and goodness of God. Titus 3:4-5   But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared,  he saved us—not by works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy—through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our week on patience by sharing how Jesus is our perfect example of patience, showing love, forgiveness, and grace to others as we grow to be more like Him. (Today's key verse is from 1 Timothy, not 1 Peter.) 1 Timothy 1:16   But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God's incredible patience with us teaches us to show patience, grace, and love to others. 2 Peter 3:9  The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God teaches us to be patient with others by remembering the patience He shows us every day. Ephesians 4:2 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God helps us practice patience, especially during life's difficult moments, by trusting Him while we wait. Romans 12:12  Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.  

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-171" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-171" data-testid= "conversation-turn-108" data-turn="assistant"> Today Pastor Jeff begins our week on patience in our Fruit of the Spirit series by sharing how God helps us wait with trust, self-control, and a heart that honors Him. Psalm 37:7  Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for him.

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our week on peace by sharing how Jesus, the Prince of Peace, gives us lasting peace because we can trust His perfect plan and His promise to be with us forever. Isaiah 9:6  For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God's peace is a blessing we can ask for as He helps us grow in the Fruit of the Spirit and become more like Jesus. Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives his people strength; the LORD blesses his people with peace. 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God's peace fills our hearts so we can share it with others through gentleness, patience, and kindness. 1 Peter 3:11 11 They must turn from evil and do good;     they must seek peace and pursue it.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can experience God's peace by keeping our minds focused on Him and trusting that He is always faithful to care for us. Isaiah 26:3  You will keep in perfect peace     those whose minds are steadfast,     because they trust in you. 

Today Pastor Jeff begins our week on peace in our Fruit of the Spirit series by sharing how true peace comes from trusting that God is always with us and remains in control, no matter what we face. John 14:27   "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you."

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our week on joy by sharing how Jesus is our perfect example of true joy, trusting God's plan and pointing us to the eternal joy found in Him. John 15:11  "I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete."  

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can have joy because God is in control, never makes mistakes, and faithfully cares for us every day. Acts 2:28  You have made known to me the paths of life;  you will fill me with joy in your presence.

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-94" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-94" data-testid= "conversation-turn-88" data-turn="assistant"> Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can have joy even in difficult times because God is in control, He sees everything, and He is always with us. Psalm 20:5  "Let us shout for joy at your victory and lift the banner in the name of our God. May the LORD fulfill all your requests."

Today Pastor Jeff shares how spending time with God helps our joy grow as we learn to trust His love, His promises, and His perfect plan for our lives. Psalm 16:11  You reveal the path of life to me; in your presence is abundant joy; at your right hand are eternal pleasures. 

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-90" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-90" data-testid= "conversation-turn-84" data-turn="assistant"> Today Pastor Jeff begins our week on joy by sharing how true joy comes from God and remains with us no matter what happens around us. Nehemiah 8:10   "Do not grieve, because the joy of the Lord is your strength."

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our week on love by reminding us that everything begins with God's perfect love, which we see in His creation, His care for us, and His gift of Jesus. Romans 5:8 But  God proves his own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how loving God means joyfully obeying Him, trusting that His ways are always best for us. Matthew 22:37-38  Jesus replied, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and most important command. 

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-87" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a45660a-7148-83ea-8cf0-2d6d33d87952-87" data-testid= "conversation-turn-78" data-turn="assistant"> Today Pastor Jeff shares how real love is more than words—it is shown through our actions as we share, forgive, encourage, and treat others with the love of Jesus. Romans 13:10  Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Love, therefore, is the fulfillment of the law. 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God is the source of all love, revealing His perfect, unconditional love through Jesus and inviting us to love others the same way. 1 John 4:7  Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 

Today Pastor Jeff begins our Fruit of the Spirit series by sharing how God's love helps us grow to be more like Jesus and inspires us to love others through kindness and compassion. John 13:34  "Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another." 

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our "How to Have the Best SUMMER Ever!" series by sharing how we can respect everyone by speaking God's truth with gentleness, kindness, and love. 1 Peter 3:16 16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way.[a] Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can respect everyone by following Jesus' example, showing forgiveness, and caring for the people God loves. John 21:16 Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep."

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can respect everyone by choosing humility, showing grace, and remembering that we all need God's love and forgiveness. Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can respect everyone by using words that are kind, truthful, and full of grace to reflect the love of Jesus. In Colossians 4:6  "Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person."  

Today Pastor Jeff begins the final letter R in the word SUMMER by sharing how we can respect everyone because each person is created in God's image and deeply valued by Him. James 3:9  With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God's likeness.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can be an example for Jesus at any age by encouraging others through our words, actions, love, faith, and choices. 1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love,[a] in faith, and in purity.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can encourage others every day by reminding them they are loved, valued, and never alone. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can encourage others to stand firm in faith, be strong, and remember that Jesus is always with us through every challenge. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can encourage others by choosing words and actions that build people up and reflect God's love. Romans 15:2 Each one of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Today Pastor Jeff begins the letter E in the word SUMMER by sharing how we can encourage others through our words, actions, and by growing together in God's family. Hebrews 10:24 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up the second M in the word SUMMER by sharing how we can marvel at God's gifts and trust that His promises never change. Romans 11:29 God does not take back his gifts. He does not change his mind about those he has chosen.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can marvel at God's gift of the Holy Spirit and remember that He helps us follow Jesus and live for Him each day. Acts 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can marvel at God's gift of grace and show His love by extending kindness, forgiveness, and grace to others. Ephesians 4:7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can marvel at God's greatest gift, Jesus Christ, and remember that through Him we receive forgiveness, new life, and the promise of eternity with God. 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!

Today Pastor Jeff begins the second M in the word SUMMER by sharing how we can marvel at God's gifts and remember that every child is a special gift created and loved by Him. Psalm 127:3 Children are a heritage from the Lord,     offspring a reward from him.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can make someone's day by being generous with our time, kindness, encouragement, and love, remembering that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35 35 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.' 

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can make someone's day by following Jesus' example and choosing kindness, even when others are unkind to us. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can make someone's day by "putting on" compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience to show others the love of Jesus. Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how we can make someone's day by showing kindness, mercy, and love to others just as God has shown to us. Micah 6:8     And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy     and to walk humbly with your God.

Today in our Summer Series, Pastor Jeff begins the letter M by sharing how we can make someone's day by using our words and actions to encourage and build others up. Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up the letter U by sharing how God gives each of us unique talents that can make a difference and help build His Kingdom. Exodus 31:3-5 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—  to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of crafts.

Today Pastor Jeff shares how God uniquely designed each of us with different talents, and every gift has an important place in His family. 1 Corinthians 12:5-6 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that every good gift comes from God, including the unique talents He has given each of us to bless others and glorify Him. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

Today Pastor Jeff shares that God created each of us as His masterpiece with unique talents and a special purpose that fits perfectly into His plan. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

This week Pastor Jeff begins the letter U in our "How to Have the Best SUMMER Ever!" series by sharing how God has given each of us unique talents to use together for His glory. Romans 12:6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.

It is FRI-YAY! Today Pastor Jeff shares that God blesses generous hearts, teaching us that giving to others brings the lasting rewards of joy, peace, and a life that honors Him. Proverbs 11:25 "Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered."

Today Pastor Jeff shares how the way we treat others reveals who we serve, reminding us that every act of kindness is an opportunity to serve God. Joshua 24:15 But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord."