Walk And Love

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Good morning, Lord

Father in Heaven, open my heart and mind, Holy Spirit. Fill my consciousness and complete Your joy in me as I take up my cross and follow...In Jesus' name…

Memory verse: 1 John 1:8–9

8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the 

truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all 

unrighteousness.

Verse of the day—Psalm 119:64 The earth is filled with your love, O Lord; teach me your decrees.

Today’s reading:   Psalm 140-142 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 

Walk And Love

I could quote the sayings my Father taught me but that is only part of what he taught. That is because the rest was observed-learned from his actions day in and day out-but I did not miss a thing.

Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 11:1:

1 "You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ."

(Imitate-not parrot.)

Jesus said in Luke 12:12

"The Holy Spirit will give you the words to say at the moment when you need them."

I am not suggesting that we not quote scripture. I do that constantly. It is God's word. I wish I had the entire Bible memorized so I wouldn't have to look things up but that's not the point. We are to move when Jesus says move-speak when He gives us the words.

1 John 2:6

5 But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: 6 Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

That does not say "talk as Jesus talked"-it says 'walk'. If we keep His word-His word is alive in us and we walk as He did-and speak only when He gives us words-and He always gives us the right words-or the peace of silence.

People are watching and listening. If we walk as Jesus walked and speak the words He gives us, what will they remember?

Now, it does no good to lament our words of the past. If we have confessed, it is over and never remembered by God. It is hard to regain the lost trust of a human being. So, let God handle that. We must live in Him.

Love.

1 Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”

Love-whether it is returned or not is not to be our concern. Our concern is to walk as Jesus walked.

Tell God you want to walk as Jesus walked and love as Jesus loved.

This they will remember...

...because He loves us, He will do it...

Father in Heaven,

Your name is above all names. Your kingdom is home. Forgive me my loose tongue and my worthless motions. My sin is always before me. I confess. Your life is my freedom-my only freedom.

Merciful and loving friend, my God,

In the name of Christ Jesus,

Amen