Gulf Beach Presbyterian Church

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

EVERY GOOD GIFT

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
James 1:17 NIV

Sometimes we become so focused on what we are still waiting for that we overlook what God has already placed in our lives.

We see the prayer that has not been answered yet. We notice the door that has not opened. We think about what we need, what we lost, or what we wish were different.

But James invites us to look up.

Every good and perfect gift has a source.

The people who love you are gifts. The strength to get up and try again is a gift. The wisdom you gained from yesterday is a gift. A roof over your head, food on the table, laughter in your home, another sunrise, another opportunity, another breath. Gifts.

And James reminds us of something else we need to hear.

God does not change like shifting shadows.

Circumstances change. People change. Seasons change. What looked certain yesterday can look completely different today.

But God is still God.

Maybe today we do not need to begin by asking for something else.

Maybe we begin by looking around and saying, “Lord, thank You for what You have already given me.”

Look again.

You may discover that there are blessings all around you that you almost missed.

Prayer

Father, thank You for every good gift You have placed in my life. Open my eyes to recognize the blessings I sometimes take for granted. Help me not to become so consumed with what I do not have that I fail to appreciate what You have already provided. And when life changes around me, remind me that You remain faithful and unchanged. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pastor Mike

09/12/2026

The Little Pink Church foodie gathering on 9/10/26

09/12/2026

PASTOR MIKE DAILY DEVOTIONAL

When Was the Last Time You Said, “Thank You, Lord”?

Scripture:
“One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan.”
Luke 17:15–16 (NIV)

Meditation

Ten people received the blessing.

Ten were healed.

But only one turned around.

Only one came back.

Only one stopped long enough to say, “Thank You, Lord.”

That raises a simple question for us this morning:

When was the last time you thanked God without asking for anything?

Not because you needed another door opened.

Not because you needed another problem solved.

Not because you were waiting on another blessing.

Just thank You.

Sometimes we become so focused on what has not happened that we forget what God has already done.

We remember what went wrong and overlook what went right.

We think about what we lost and forget what remains.

We worry about tomorrow and forget how God carried us through yesterday.

Maybe today we need to do what that one man did.

Turn around.

Look back.

Remember the prayers God answered.

Remember the doors God opened.

Remember the people God placed in your life.

Remember the storm you thought would destroy you, but somehow you are still standing.

Everything may not be perfect.

There may still be prayers you are waiting on.

There may still be things you do not understand.

But do not allow what is missing to make you forget what God has already given.

Before you ask God for one more thing today, take a moment and simply say:

Thank You, Lord.

Prayer

Lord, forgive us for the times we have received Your blessings and moved on without stopping to say thank You. Help us remember Your goodness, Your mercy, Your protection, and the many ways You have carried us. Today, before we ask You for anything else, we simply say:

Thank You, Lord.

Amen.

Pastor Mike

09/11/2026

Pastor Mike Daily Devotional

Someone They Can Call

Scripture
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”
Romans 12:15 NIV

Meditation

Today marks 25 years since September 11, 2001.

Many of us can still remember where we were when we heard the news. We remember the shock. We remember the fear. We remember the lives that were lost and the families whose lives were forever changed.

But there is something else worth remembering.

People reached for people.

Telephone calls were made simply to say, “I love you.” Strangers helped strangers. First responders ran toward danger while others were trying to get away. In the middle of tragedy, we were reminded just how much we need one another.

That lesson still matters today.

Sometimes a person will remember a conversation you barely remember having. They will remember that you listened. They will remember that you treated them with kindness. And when life suddenly turns upside down, you may become the person they feel safe enough to call.

We cannot always fix what happened.

We cannot remove every hurt.

Sometimes we do not even know what to say.

But we can be present.

We can listen.

We can encourage.

We can mourn with those who mourn.

Never underestimate the importance of being a safe place for another human being.

You never know when somebody may need someone they can call.

Thought for the Day

You may not be able to change someone’s situation, but your presence may remind them that they do not have to face it alone.

Prayer

God, today we remember those whose lives were lost on September 11 and the families who continue to carry their memories. Bless those who served, sacrificed, rescued, comforted, and cared for others. Teach us to be present for one another, to listen without judgment, to love without condition, and to become people others know they can turn to when life becomes difficult. Amen.

Pastor Mike

09/10/2026

Fun Foodies !

09/10/2026

Pastor Mike Daily Devotional

What Is It Worth?

Scripture

“What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”
Mark 8:36 (NIV)

Meditation

Everything that glitters is not gold.

Some things look wonderful when they first come our way. The opportunity sounds good. The money looks good. The recognition feels good. Everybody else may even be running toward it.

But Jesus asks a question that makes us look beneath the surface:

What is it worth?

There are things in life that may increase our bank account while decreasing something far more valuable. We can gain recognition and lose our peace. Gain popularity and lose ourselves. Gain an opportunity and compromise our principles. Gain what everybody else wants and discover that it wasn’t worth what we had to give up to get it.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to improve our lives. There is nothing wrong with success, making money, building something meaningful, or taking advantage of a good opportunity.

But everything needs to pass a simple test:

What will this give me, and what could it cost me?

Sometimes the real price isn’t printed on the tag.

That’s why we need wisdom. We don’t have to become suspicious of everything, but neither should we accept everything simply because it looks good.

Ask questions. Look beneath the surface. Pray about it. Examine the consequences. And don’t be afraid to walk away from something profitable when the price is something you cannot afford to lose.

Your character is worth more.

Your integrity is worth more.

Your peace is worth more.

Your relationship with God is worth more.

Jesus puts the question where all of us can understand it:

If I gained everything but lost who I am in the process, what did I really gain?

Thought for the Day

Before you ask what you can gain, ask what it may cost you. Everything that glitters is not gold, and some things cost far more than money.

Prayer

Lord, give me wisdom to recognize the difference between what looks valuable and what truly is valuable. Help me not to become so attracted by what I can gain that I fail to consider what it may cost. Give me the courage to ask questions, the patience to seek understanding, and the strength to walk away when the price is greater than I should pay. Above everything else, help me guard my character, my integrity, my peace, and my relationship with You. Amen.

Pastor Mike