Got my bag. My purse. My lunch. I’m ready to go. And I walk out the door.
This morning, as I finished up my devotion time, I picked up my bible to put it back on the shelf. Not remembering that I had it in my hands, I started walking towards the door. It was as if God was speaking to me, reminding me, “Take it with you. Take Me with you.”
You can memorize scripture and have the words ready to go, on your lips. You can have a bowl of scripture, written on little wooden hearts, ready for people to take with them and read. You can have favorite verses saved in your photos, in your notes on your phone or tablet, ready to encourage.
Lord, help me as I open the door to go out into the world that I take You with me. That Your words are in my heart and on my mind as I go out into my day. Let me be ready to love, to help, to encourage, to speak Your truths as You give me opportunity.
1 Peter 3:15 “In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,”
Psalm 96:2-4 “Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.”
Isaiah 41:10 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”