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Fall River United Methodist Church, PO Box 31, 150 South Street, Fall River, WI (2026)

08/29/2026

Daily Devotion & Challenge — August 29

Scripture: “Who is a God like You, who pardons wrongdoing and passes over a rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy.” — Micah 7:18

Reflection:
Micah closes his prophecy with one of the most beautiful descriptions of God's character. After addressing sin, judgment, failure, and rebellion, Micah turns his attention to God's mercy. “Who is a God like You?”

Our God is not like the gods of human imagination. He is holy and righteous, yet He is also compassionate and forgiving. He does not delight in holding our failures over us. Instead, He delights in mercy.

That doesn't mean sin doesn't matter. It means God's grace is greater than our failures when we turn to Him. We don't have to remain trapped by yesterday's mistakes. God offers forgiveness and restoration.

Perhaps there is something from your past that you continue to replay in your mind. If you have confessed it to God, don't allow shame to become your identity. Receive His mercy, learn from the past, and move forward in His grace. And because we have received mercy, we are called to extend mercy to others.

Challenge

*Receive God's mercy: Bring one past failure or regret honestly before God and thank Him for His forgiveness.

*Release the past: Stop rehearsing something God has already forgiven.

*Show mercy: Give someone the grace and patience you would want God to give you.

*Choose forgiveness: If someone has wronged you, ask God to help you begin releasing the bitterness.

*Remember God's faithfulness: Write down one way God has shown mercy or faithfulness to you.

🌿Prayer:
Merciful Father, who is a God like You? Thank you for your incredible mercy and forgiveness. Thank You that my failures do not have to define me. Help me receive the grace You freely give and release the guilt and shame You never intended me to carry. Teach me to extend to others the same mercy You have shown me. Help me forgive, love, and walk forward without being controlled by the past. Thank You for Your faithfulness and for keeping Your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen.

08/28/2026

Daily Devotion & Challenge — August 28

Scripture
“But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” — Micah 7:7

Reflection:
Micah speaks from a difficult place, surrounded by corruption, disappointment, and uncertainty. Yet his response is one of faith and expectation: “I will watch expectantly for the LORD.”

Waiting on God does not mean doing nothing. It means choosing to trust Him when we cannot yet see the answer. Micah knew that God was still listening even when circumstances suggested otherwise.

There may be times when we feel like darkness has surrounded us. A problem may seem to have no solution, a relationship may be strained, or an answer to prayer may seem delayed. Micah reminds us that our circumstances do not determine God's faithfulness.

Verse 8 gives us another powerful reminder:
“Though I fall, I will rise; Though I live in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.”

Failure is not the end. Darkness is not permanent. When we belong to God, we can get back up because His light continues to shine.

Today, don't give up because you cannot see what God is doing. Watch. Wait. Pray. Trust. Your God hears you.

Challenge

*Wait with faith: Take one concern you've been carrying and deliberately place it in God's hands.

*Pray instead of worry: When that concern comes back to mind, use it as a reminder to pray.

*Get back up: If you've experienced a failure or setback, take one positive step forward today.

*Be a light: Encourage someone who may be walking through a difficult season.
Practice expectation: Look for evidence of God's goodness rather than focusing only on what is going wrong.

🌿Prayer:
Heavenly Father, when I cannot see the way forward, help me to watch expectantly for You. Teach me to wait without losing faith and to trust You when Your answer seems delayed. When I fall, give me strength to rise again. When I walk through darkness, remind me that You are my light. Thank You for hearing my prayers and never abandoning me. Help me surrender my worries to You today and walk forward with confidence in Your faithfulness. In Jesus' name, Amen.

08/27/2026

Daily Devotion & Challenge — August 27

Scripture:
“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Too little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will come forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His times of coming forth Are from long ago, From the days of eternity.” Micah 5:2–5

Reflection:
Micah points us toward the coming Messiah. God promised that a Ruler would come from an unlikely and seemingly insignificant place—Bethlehem. What appeared small in human eyes was part of God's eternal plan.

This reminds us that God often works through what the world considers small or insignificant. We may look at our circumstances, our abilities, or our influence and think they aren't enough. But God is not limited by our size, resources, or position.

Jesus is the Shepherd-King who brings security and peace to His people. When life feels uncertain, we can remember that God's promises are bigger than our circumstances. He sees the entire picture when we can only see today.

Perhaps you feel like your efforts don't matter. Maybe you're faithfully serving, praying, encouraging someone, or doing what is right without seeing immediate results.

Micah reminds us that God can bring something great from something that appears small.

Challenge

*Trust God's plan: Give God one situation that you have been trying to control.
Be faithful in the small things: Complete one ordinary responsibility today with excellence and gratitude.

*Encourage someone: Remind someone that their faithfulness matters, even if they don't see the results yet.
Choose peace: When anxiety rises, pause and remember that God is still in control.

*Look for God's work: At the end of the day, identify one small blessing or answered prayer you might otherwise overlook.

🌿 Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you that your plans are greater than what I can see. Help me trust you when circumstances seem small, uncertain, or insignificant. Teach me to be faithful in the things you have placed before me and to trust your timing. Thank you for Jesus, our Shepherd and King, who brings hope and peace. Help me keep my eyes on you today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

08/26/2026

Daily Devotion — August 26

Scripture — “Do not rejoice over me, my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I live in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.” Micah 7:8

🌿 Reflection:
Micah 7:8 reminds us that falling is not the same as failing. There will be seasons when we stumble, face disappointment, or find ourselves walking through circumstances that feel dark. But God's people have hope: “Though I fall I will rise.”

Our strength doesn't come from never making mistakes or never experiencing hardship. It comes from knowing that God has not abandoned us. Even in the darkest seasons, the LORD is our light.

Sometimes we may feel like our circumstances have defined us. A mistake, a difficult season, a broken relationship, or a disappointment can make us wonder if things will ever get better. But God sees beyond the moment we are in. He can lift us up, restore our hope, and guide our next step.

You may be in a dark place today, but darkness does not have the final word when God is your light.

🙏 Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being my light when life feels dark. When I fall, help me get back up and continue moving forward with You. When I feel discouraged, remind me that You have not left me. Give me strength to trust You through every difficult season and courage to take the next step. Let Your light guide my heart and my path today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

🌱 Challenge

*Identify one area of your life where you feel discouraged or “in the dark.”

Give that situation to God in prayer. Then write down this promise:

“Though I fall I will rise; Though I live in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.” — Micah 7:8**

Carry that truth with you throughout the day, and look for one small step you can take forward in faith.

08/25/2026

Rev. Dan is in the office today from 4-5:30pm. Come and say hi!

08/25/2026

Daily Devotion — August 25

Scripture — “Who is a God like You, who pardons wrongdoing And passes over a rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy.” Micah 7:18

Reflection:
Micah asks a powerful question: “Who is a God like You?” There truly is no one like our God. He is holy and just, yet He is also compassionate, forgiving, and rich in mercy.

We all make mistakes. Sometimes we carry guilt from things we have done in the past, or we struggle to forgive ourselves even after we have asked God for forgiveness. Micah reminds us that God does not hold His anger forever. He delights in mercy.

God's mercy doesn't mean that sin doesn't matter. It means that when we turn to Him with a repentant heart, He is willing to forgive and restore us. His character is not defined by our failures but by His grace.

And because God has shown us mercy, we are called to extend that same mercy to others. Someone may need the forgiveness, patience, or kindness that God has already given us.

🙏 Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your mercy and forgiveness. Thank You that You do not treat me according to my failures, but extend grace when I turn to You. Help me receive Your forgiveness and release the guilt I continue to carry. Give me a merciful heart toward others, even when they have hurt or disappointed me. Help my life reflect Your love and grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.

🌱 Challenge

*Show mercy to someone today. Forgive an offense, offer encouragement, be patient with someone who is struggling, or simply choose not to hold a grudge.

*Remember: God delights in mercy—let His mercy flow through you to someone else today.

08/24/2026

Daily Devotion — August 24

Scripture — “But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.” Micah 7:7

Reflection:
Micah's circumstances were difficult, yet he made a deliberate choice: “As for me, I will watch expectantly for the LORD.” His hope was not based on his circumstances changing immediately. His hope was based on knowing who God is.

We all have moments when we don't understand what God is doing. We may pray for an answer, healing in a situation, restoration in a relationship, or direction for the future. Waiting can be difficult, but waiting on God is an act of faith.

Micah reminds us that God is not distant or unaware. “My God will hear me.” Even when the answer seems delayed, God hears every prayer and knows exactly what we need.

Today, choose to watch expectantly for God rather than anxiously watching your circumstances.

🙏 Prayer:
Heavenly Father, help me to wait patiently and confidently for You. When I don't understand what is happening, remind me that You are still in control. Thank You for hearing my prayers and for being the God of my salvation. Help me trust You with the things I cannot change and faithfully follow You one day at a time. In Jesus' name, Amen.

🌱 Challenge

*Give one concern completely to God today. When you find yourself worrying about it again, turn that thought into a prayer and say:

*“Lord, I will watch expectantly for You. I know You hear me.”

08/23/2026

Daily Devotion — August 23

Scripture: “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Micah 6:8

Reflection:
God does not make His desire for our lives complicated. Micah reminds us that God wants us to live with integrity, show mercy to others, and walk humbly with Him.

To do justly means to treat people fairly and honestly. To love mercy means we don't merely show kindness when it's convenient—we develop a heart that delights in extending grace. And to walk humbly with God means recognizing that we need Him every day.

Today, we can ask ourselves: Am I treating others the way God wants me to? Am I quick to offer mercy? Am I walking with God, or simply trying to do life on my own?

🙏 Prayer
Lord, help me to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You. Give me a heart that reflects Your character in the way I treat others. When I am tempted to judge, help me show grace. When I want my own way, teach me humility. Guide my steps today and keep me close to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

🌱 Challenge

*Look for one opportunity today to show someone mercy or kindness without expecting anything in return.** Then thank God for the mercy He continually shows you.

08/22/2026

Representing Fall River UMC at 2nd Annual Dash and Discover.

08/22/2026

Daily Devotion--August 22

Scripture: "But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.” But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”Jonah 4:1–4

Reflection:
Jonah became angry when God showed mercy to the people of Nineveh. He wanted them to receive punishment, but God wanted them to repent and live.

Jonah had received God's mercy when he ran away, yet he struggled to extend that same mercy to others. How easy it is for us to do the same. We are grateful when God forgives our mistakes, but sometimes we have difficulty forgiving someone who has hurt us.

God gently challenged Jonah's heart. He wanted Jonah to understand that His compassion is much greater than Jonah's personal feelings.

We may not always understand whom God chooses to bless, forgive, or restore. But God's mercy isn't limited by our opinions. He calls us to love people, pray for them, and leave judgment in His hands.

Is there someone you are struggling to forgive? Are you willing to ask God to change your heart and help you see that person through His eyes?

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the mercy You have shown me. Forgive me when I want mercy for myself but judgment for others. Soften my heart and help me forgive. Give me compassion for people who are difficult to love, and help me trust Your justice and Your goodness. Amen.

Challenge

*Choose mercy today.
Think of someone who has hurt or disappointed you. Pray for that person and ask God to help you release bitterness. If appropriate, take one small step toward forgiveness.

Remember: The same mercy God gives us is the mercy He calls us to extend to others.

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