Good morning, my friend! 

You may be waiting for God to give you a big assignment, while somebody right beside you just needs a little kindness. 

Galatians 6:10 says, “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.” 

Notice those words: “As we have therefore opportunity.” 

Every day, God gives us opportunities to do good. But sometimes we are so busy looking for something extraordinary that we walk right past somebody who needs encouragement. 

Doing good doesn’t always require a lot of money or a big platform. Sometimes it’s a phone call. Sometimes it’s taking somebody a meal. Sometimes it’s slowing down long enough to listen and saying, “My friend, you don’t have to carry this by yourself.” 

And Paul says to do good unto all men. That includes people who see things differently, people who cannot repay us, and people who may never say thank you. 

He also reminds us to care for our family of faith. The people sitting beside us at church may be carrying burdens we know nothing about. 

So today, ask the Lord, “Who can I bless?” 

Then pay attention. Make the call. Speak the encouragement. Offer the help. 

You don’t have to change everybody’s world today. But you can make a difference in somebody’s. 

Let the love of Jesus show up through you. 

THE ART OF BECOMING!

I’ve been thinking about something lately.

At 58 years old, after nearly forty years in ministry, I’ve come to realize that one of the greatest mistakes we can make is believing we’ve finished becoming who we’re supposed to be.

There’s still so much to learn, so many places to explore, so many books to read, and so many interesting people to meet.

I want to keep growing in wisdom, strengthening my character, improving myself, and enjoying the adventures God allows me to experience.

I want to be a better husband, father, grandfather, pastor, friend, and gentleman.

And I want to become better at listening, learning, laughing, and appreciating the people around me.

Because growing older is inevitable, but growing wiser and becoming better requires intentional effort.

Here’s my question for you today: What’s one area of your life where you’d still like to grow or improve?

I’d genuinely love to hear your answers.

God Bless & Press On!

Michael Joe Harvell

Good morning, my friend. 

You can have a full calendar and still feel like you’re running on empty. Being busy doesn’t always mean you’re living abundantly. 

Jesus says in John 10:10, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” 

There is something trying to steal your joy, drain your peace, and convince you that just getting through the day is all you can hope for. 

But Jesus came to give you life! 

Now, abundant life doesn’t mean every bill disappears, every relationship gets easy, or every prayer gets answered the way you wanted. It means that even in the middle of a difficult day, you have a Shepherd who loves you and walks with you. 

You can have tears in your eyes and hope in your heart. You can face uncertainty and still have peace because you know who holds your future. 

Think about sitting down with somebody you love. The problems may still be there, but their presence reminds you that you don’t have to face them alone. That’s a little picture of what walking with Jesus means. 

Today, before you reach for your phone, reach for your Bible. Ask, “Lord, help me recognize the life You’ve given me and live it well today.” 

Don’t let worry steal the moments God has placed in your hands. 

Walk with Jesus. Love somebody. Give thanks. 

And, my friend, Press On!
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