Proverbs 27:17
Friday, April 24, 2026
This Teaching Clip made me think of you. Watch FRIDAY NIGHT PRAYERS - LECTIO 365 by 24-7 Prayer:
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Love through Action
Love through Action
Actions reveal the heart, and what we choose to do reveals what is most important to us. The places we spend our time and money reveal what and who we value.
What kind of actions reveal a heart of love for God? Scripture tells us we can’t love Him without loving others like He does. What would it look like to love your brothers and sisters well? Would your life be characterized by peace and harmony with others or constant tension? Would you be quick-tempered or use a sharp tone? Would you claim to love God, but still have enemies?
The good news is God gives us the power to love like He loves. We can only love because He first extended Himself to us in perfect, sacrificial love. And we love God well when we love others well! Our actions toward our brothers and sisters reveal our heart. Today, reflect on your actions and current relationships: Are you tense, kind, gentle, patient, quick-tempered? Let Jesus fill your heart again with His love, so you can truly love those God puts in your path.
Being Good Stewards
Being Good Stewards
This month, we’re thinking about how we can be better stewards of the world God has placed in our care. While it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by how to best nurture the environment, there are small steps we can incorporate into our everyday routines that help us live more sustainably and keep the Earth in better shape.
Buy Secondhand
While it’s tempting to hop online and add something to our carts 2 minutes after deciding we want it, the clothes, electronics, and furniture we’re interested in can often be found secondhand if we’re willing to exercise a bit of patience and creativity. Try visiting local thrift stores or hitting up an online marketplace for a few weeks before pulling out the card for that brand-new purchase.
Visit the Farmer’s Market
Often, produce from local markets is made and packaged with less waste than what you might find at a traditional grocery store. Not only is this a great opportunity to support local farmers and reduce your environmental footprint, but it also encourages you to eat seasonally.
Start a Compost Bin
We mindlessly toss a lot of items into the trash that could easily be returned to the soil in our yards or flower pots. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy, but an old trashcan and a bit of care can turn your apple peels and coffee grounds into liquid gold. See if you can reduce your waste by examining which day-to-day items could be composted instead.
Ditch the Car
Consider locations in your normal commute where it might be practical to take an alternative form of transportation. Have the time to explore your city’s public transit routes? Maybe it’s close enough to walk or bike. You might not be able to do this every day, but especially in nicer weather, get creative with opportunities to leave the car behind.
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