Michael Harrison's e-devotion

The verse that sticks out as we remember 9/11 is this… Proverbs 3:24-26  NASB When you lie down, you will not be afraid; When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. 25  Do not be afraid of sudden danger, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; 26  For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught. I remember the day after, September 12, 2001, as we gathered at the church I pastored and prayed for our nation.  That was happening all over the world.  What unity we saw.  What strength we gained. We need the same.  Unity and strength.  May God do that and so much more. Since that time 20 years ago we said we will “Never Forget”, and we haven’t.  But we need to be reminded.  This year’s reflection is the same with video and pictures, testimonies and remembrance, and each pointed us to the fact that we are still recovering, and not very well. Pray.  Pray for Afghanistan.  Pray for our military and...

Proverbs 31:30   NASB Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Early this week I was with some friends who were donating items from their mother’s home as she passed away a few months ago.   This same mother, a precious lady with a smile that lit up a room, had blessed us with furniture just a few months before she left us.   She loved to give.   Her daughter is much the same. As we removed the last items from her home it was evidently a very emotional time for this family.   This sweet friend was on tears, and my heart broke.   I was able to pray with them before we left.   But you know this left me thinking about my own mom. Many situations leave me thinking about my mom. Last night I was eating dinner alone since my family is spending time in Georgia with my in-laws as they do each summer.   I had a craving but not much time.   While eating I looked down at my plat...