Tucker United Methodist Church of Burgettstown, PA

Do we do what we do to be seen by people or to please our Lord? "When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen." (Matthew 6:6) Our Lord simply desires prayer that begins and ends with humility (Matthew 6:5). He invites us into an intimate exchange through which He promises to listen (v. 6). He never requires fancy or memorized words or phrases (v. 7). He assures us that prayer is a gift, an opportunity to honor His majesty (vv. 910),... to display our confidence in His provision (v. 11), and to affirm our security in His forgiveness and guidance (vv. 1213). God assures us He hears and cares about every single spoken and unspoken prayer, as well as the prayers that slip down our cheeks as silent tears. As we place our trust in God and His perfect love for us, we can be sure praying with a humble heart that’s surrendered to and dependent on Him is always the right way to pray. Calling on Jesus as our loving Savior and Lord is the right way to pray. https://odb.org/2018/09/16/the-right-way-to-pray/

If you’re looking for something that’s one-hundred percent good for you all the time, can I recommend the Word of God? It can keep you pure (Psalm 119:9, 11). It blesses you (Luke 11:28).... It makes you wise (Matthew 7:24). It gives light and understanding (Psalm 119:130). It helps you grow spiritually (1 Peter 2:2). The Lord is good to all, says Psalm 145:9. God’s Word is the only sure foundation for life. https://odb.org/2018/09/15/good-for-you/

The prophet Isaiah invites those who are hungry and thirsty to come, buy and eat (Isaiah 55:1). But then he asks, Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? (v. 2). Isaiah is talking about more than just physical hunger here. God can satisfy our spiritual and emotional hunger. The everlasting covenant in verse 3 is a reminder of a promise God made to David in 2 Samuel 7:816. Through David’s family line, a Savior would come to reconnect people to God. Later, in John 6:35 and 7:37, Jesus extended the same invitation Isaiah gave. Only God will satisfy. https://odb.org/2018/09/14/the-ultimate-satisfaction/

Jesus’s name is also His missionto seek and to save that which was lost. Have you called on His name? https://odb.org/2018/09/13/whats-in-a-name-4/

What we let into our minds shapes the state of our souls. https://odb.org/2018/09/12/is-there-wi-fi/

In the 23rd Psalm, David wrote, Even though I walk through the darkest valley [the valley of the shadow of death], I will fear no evil, for you are with me . . . . Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever (vv. 4, 6). God never forgets us. No matter where we are or whatever our situation, He knows our names and holds us fast in His unfailing love. https://odb.org/2018/09/11/he-knows-our-names/

"Dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne." (Edward Mote) https://odb.org/2018/09/10/firm-footing/