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October 17th 2026 – I Love Jesus!

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Scripture Reference:

“We love him, because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)

Reflection:

The love of Jesus is the sure foundation of the Christian life. Before we knew Him, before we could offer Him anything, He loved us. In His mercy, He came to seek and save the lost. On the cross, He bore our sins; through His resurrection, He opened the way to new life. His love is not earned by our goodness or withdrawn when we stumble. It calls us to repentance, offers forgiveness, and invites us to walk with Him in faith.

To say, “I love Jesus,” is more than to speak words of devotion. It is to trust Him as Lord and Savior, to receive His teaching, and to follow His example. Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). We show our love by seeking God in prayer, reading His Word, worshiping with His people, and serving our neighbors with patience and compassion.

Yet following Christ does not mean we will never struggle. There may be days when our faith feels weak, when we are burdened by worry, or when we fail to love as we should. In those moments, we can return to Jesus with honest hearts. He is gracious and merciful, ready to forgive those who confess their sins and to strengthen those who rely on Him. We need not hide our weakness from the One who knows us completely and loves us still.

Let us remember that our love for Jesus is a response to His love for us. As we dwell on His goodness, our hearts are renewed. His Spirit helps us grow in humility, courage, obedience, and love. May our words and deeds bear witness to the hope we have in Him, so that those around us may also come to know His saving grace.

“Because Jesus loved me first, I choose to trust Him, follow His ways, and share His love each day.”

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, my Savior and Redeemer, thank You for loving me and giving Yourself for my salvation. Thank You for Your mercy, Your faithfulness, and the hope I have in You. Forgive my sins, renew my heart, and strengthen me when my faith feels weak or my burdens feel heavy.

Teach me to trust Your Word, obey Your commandments, and love others with the patience and kindness You have shown me. Guide my thoughts, words, and actions throughout each day. Help me turn away from what is wrong, choose what is good, and serve those around me with a humble heart.

Keep me close to You through every season. Comfort me in sorrow, give me wisdom in difficult decisions, and fill me with courage when I face challenges. May Your Spirit help me grow in faith and reflect Your grace in all I do. Let my life bring honor to Your name and encourage others to seek You. I place my hopes and worries in Your hands, trusting in Your unfailing love. In Your precious name, Amen.

When Life Feels Heavy, What Is Holding You Back From Trusting Jesus?

Are fear, uncertainty, or discouragement keeping you from fully trusting Jesus? When your heart feels weary and the road ahead seems unclear, you may wonder what to do next. Jesus lovingly invites you to place your worries, burdens, and future into His hands.

In Jesus, you will find:

  • Peace instead of fear: He remains near through every uncertain moment.
  • Strength in weakness: His grace sustains you when you feel tired and overwhelmed.
  • Hope beyond circumstances: Your struggles do not define your worth or separate you from God’s love.
  • Courage to keep going: Jesus gives you grace for today and hope for tomorrow.
  • A deeper faith: Difficult seasons can draw you closer to God and teach you to depend on Him more completely.

If life has caused you to question God, today is an opportunity to draw nearer to Jesus. Bring Him your fears, surrender your burdens, and trust Him to guide you one step at a time.

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October 26th 2025 – Is Being Good, Good Enough?

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Scripture Reading:

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8–9)

There’s a dangerous lie that has quietly crept into our culture—the belief that being good is good enough. Many people think that morality equals spirituality, that kindness replaces repentance, and that doing the right thing earns a place in heaven.

But Satan isn’t against good morals—he’s against Jesus Christ. He doesn’t care if you’re kind, generous, or helpful, as long as you never bow your knee to the Savior.

The Pharisees were moral, respected, and disciplined, yet Jesus called them children of the devil because their morality had taken the place of faith. They trusted their righteousness more than they trusted the Redeemer.

Satan’s greatest victory isn’t turning bad people worse—it’s convincing good people that they don’t need grace. The world is full of people who live decent lives, give to charity, and serve others, yet remain lost because they’ve never surrendered their hearts to Christ.

The truth is simple and eternal:

Morality doesn’t save—Jesus saves.

You can live a good life and still die lost if you reject the only One who can forgive sin. There’s no other way to be reconciled to God but through the cross of Jesus Christ.

Something to Ponder:

  1. Have I trusted in my goodness more than in God’s grace.
  2. Do I believe that my actions make me right with God, or have I truly surrendered my heart to Jesus?
  3. Who around me might be living a “good” life but needs to hear that only Christ saves?

“Goodness without Jesus is like a lamp without oil — it may shine for a moment, but without the flame of grace, it cannot light the way home.”

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, Thank You for reminding me that it’s not by my works, but by Your grace, that I am saved. Forgive me for the times I’ve trusted in my own righteousness instead of Your Son’s sacrifice.
Help me to rest in Your mercy, walk in Your truth, and point others toward the cross of Jesus Christ.
May my life be a testimony that goodness without God is empty, but grace through Jesus is everything. In His holy name I pray,
Amen.

The Call to Salvation

Satan loves morality without Jesus— It sends people to hell with a smile on their face, convinced they were good enough.

But trust this, you don’t have to be one of them. Today, you can lay down your self-righteousness, your striving, your “goodness,” and receive what only Jesus can give—grace, forgiveness, and eternal life.

If you’ve been trusting in your own works, your good heart, or your reputation—hear this truth:
Your goodness won’t save you. Your works won’t redeem you. Your morality won’t justify you.

Only the blood of Jesus Christ can wash away your sin and make you acceptable to a holy God.

Right now, wherever you are, you can invite Him into your heart:

“Lord Jesus, I know that being good isn’t enough. I’ve tried to live right, but I realize now that without You, I am lost.
I believe You died for me, rose from the dead, and offer me forgiveness and new life.
Today, I surrender my life to You—my Savior, my Lord, my Redeemer.
Come into my heart, Jesus. I bow my knee to You.
From this day forward, I trust in You alone. Amen.”

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December 11th 2024 – One True King

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“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. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore.”  (Isaiah 9:6-7)

In a world that often seems chaotic and uncertain, we can find great comfort and security in knowing that there is One who reigns supreme. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the one true King whose kingdom will never end.

Though earthly kings and rulers may come and go, Jesus Christ is the King of kings and Lord of lords. His throne is established forever, and His dominion knows no bounds. From the beginning of time, He has been sovereign over all creation, and one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord.

As the true and rightful King, Jesus is worthy of our complete devotion and allegiance. He did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many. Though He is exalted high above all, He humbled Himself to walk among us, to understand our struggles, and to offer us the gift of eternal life.

In Jesus, we find a King who is perfectly just and righteous, yet also compassionate and merciful. He rules with wisdom, grace and love. No earthly king can compare to the majesty, power and glory of our King, Jesus Christ.

“In the midst of the uncertainties and challenges we face in this world, let us fix our eyes on the One True King who reigns supreme. He is our solid foundation, our refuge and strength. Place your trust in Him, for His kingdom will have no end.“

Prayer:

Dear Lord Jesus, our One True King, We come before You today, humbly acknowledging Your sovereign reign over all creation. You alone are worthy of our worship and devotion, for You are the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Jesus, we praise You for the majesty, power and glory that is rightfully Yours. Yet, we are in awe that though You are exalted high above all, You humbled Yourself to walk among us. You understand our struggles and offer us the gift of eternal life. Be our solid foundation, our refuge and strength. We trust in Your wisdom, grace and love to guide and sustain us.

Help us, Your people, to keep our eyes fixed firmly on You, the One True King. May we be quick to pledge our complete allegiance to You, for You alone are perfectly just and righteous, yet also compassionate and merciful. Reign in our hearts and lives. May Your kingdom come and Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

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Rob Lavallee

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