First Baptist Church of Summitville

09/06/2026

Choose Your Words

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29 (CSB)

“No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.”

Words are powerful.

A few careless words can wound someone for years. But a few intentional words can give someone courage to keep going.

Before you speak today, ask: Will my words tear down or build up?

Our homes, workplaces, churches, and communities need people who speak truth with grace.

Be that person.

Ask yourself: Who needs encouragement from me today?

Prayer:
Lord, guard my mouth and my heart. Help my words reflect Jesus. Give me opportunities today to encourage someone who is hurting, discouraged, or struggling. Amen.

Today’s reminder: Use your words to build what God wants built.

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

Don't Grow Weary

Scripture: Galatians 6:9 (CSB)

"Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don't give up."

Sometimes doing the right thing feels like it isn't making a difference.
You pray, but the answer hasn't come. You serve, but nobody seems to notice. You love someone, but they don't seem to change.

Don't quit.

God sees what others don't see. He sees every prayer, every sacrifice, every act of obedience, and every seed of faith you plant.

The harvest belongs to Him. Your responsibility is to remain faithful.
Ask yourself: Where am I tempted to give up instead of remaining faithful?

Prayer:

Father, give me strength when I become tired. Help me remain faithful when I cannot see the results. Remind me that You are working even when I cannot see it. Amen.

Today's reminder: Don't quit in the season when God is preparing the harvest.

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09/04/2026

Don’t Grow Weary

Scripture: Galatians 6:9 (CSB)

“Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.”

Sometimes doing the right thing feels like it isn’t making a difference.

You pray, but the answer hasn’t come. You serve, but nobody seems to notice. You love someone, but they don’t seem to change.

Don’t quit.

God sees what others don’t see. He sees every prayer, every sacrifice, every act of obedience, and every seed of faith you plant.

The harvest belongs to Him. Your responsibility is to remain faithful.

Ask yourself: Where am I tempted to give up instead of remaining faithful?

Prayer:
Father, give me strength when I become tired. Help me remain faithful when I cannot see the results. Remind me that You are working even when I cannot see it. Amen.

Today’s reminder: Don’t quit in the season when God is preparing the harvest.

09/03/2026

Put On the Armor

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–11 (CSB)

“Be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil.”

Every day we step onto a spiritual battlefield. The enemy wants to discourage us, divide us, deceive us, and distract us.

God doesn’t send us into battle unprepared.

Put on truth. Walk in righteousness. Stand in peace. Hold onto faith. Guard your mind with salvation. Carry God’s Word.

And remember—you were never called to fight alone.

Ask yourself: Have I intentionally put on the armor of God today?

Prayer:
Lord, strengthen me with Your power. Help me stand firm in truth, faith, righteousness, peace, and Your Word. Keep my eyes focused on You and help me stand shoulder-to-shoulder with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Amen.

Today’s reminder: Stand firm. Stay ready. Don’t fight the battle in your own strength.

09/02/2026

Be Still

Scripture: Psalm 46:10 (CSB)

“Stop your fighting, and know that I am God.”

Our lives can become so busy that we forget to simply be still before God. We carry yesterday’s regrets, today’s responsibilities, and tomorrow’s worries all at once.

But God calls us to stop and remember who He is.

You don’t have to solve everything today. You don’t have to carry every burden yourself. Take a moment to breathe, pray, and remember that God is still God.

Ask yourself: What am I carrying today that I need to surrender to God?

Prayer:
Lord, quiet my heart. Help me slow down long enough to recognize Your presence. Teach me to surrender my worries and trust Your sovereignty. Amen.

Today’s reminder: When life feels out of control, remember that God is still in control.

09/01/2026

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09/01/2026

Trust Him With Today

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5–6 (CSB)

We often want God to reveal the entire plan before we take the first step. But faith doesn’t require knowing everything—it requires trusting the One who does.

Whatever today brings, remember that God is already there. You may not understand what He is doing, but you can trust who He is.

Ask yourself: Am I trusting God’s direction, or am I trying to control the outcome?

Prayer:
Father, help me trust You today, even when I don’t understand. Guide my decisions, direct my steps, and help me follow You faithfully. Amen.

Today’s reminder: You don’t have to understand everything to trust God.

08/24/2026

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