By Norma Rockhold of Jefferson City, Missouri USA

For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.

This morning I sit on my porch and soak in the beauty of God’s creation. My little hummingbird sits stubbornly on the tomato cage and refuses to go to the feeder.

We were gone for five days and the feeder went dry. Who knows how many times he tried to feed and it was empty. Now it is clean and full, but he won’t even try it! So sad.

It is there for him. The food is abundant. It is FREE. All he needs to do is partake. It would give me great joy if he would come, but he sits stubbornly and gives up a chance to feast.

Then the Lord spoke to my inner being. “Every day you have the chance to feast with me—in quiet times, in study, in meditation. Every day it is there for you. It is free. It is abundant. And it would give me great joy if you would. But sometimes you just sit and don’t take advantage of what is prepared for you.”

Am I like the little hummingbird? Do I give up a chance to feast in God’s love?

Prayer Phrase

“And all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).

Abundant Blessings

At the close of the day, reflect on where you noticed God’s blessings, especially in unexpected places. Offer a prayer of thanks and try to release any worry, trusting that God’s abundance will meet you again tomorrow.

Today’s Prayer for Peace

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