Heavenward

Short Story: In a small village, an old widow named Mama Lili grew a garden of vegetables. Every harvest, she would give baskets of food to hungry children and struggling families. One year, her harvest was smaller, and she considered keeping it all for herself. But when a neighbor knocked, sharing that her family hadn’t eaten in days, Mama Lili gave away what little she had. Days later, a stranger visited her with a truck full of supplies, saying he felt led to bless someone who had shown kindness. Mama Lili wept, not for the gift, but because her faith to do good had come full circle. Moral Lesson: We often think doing good requires abundance—but God calls us to give from what we already have. Withholding help, when we’re able to give it, is not just a missed opportunity—it’s disobedience to divine purpose. Application : This verse reminds us that goodness is an action, not a feeling. Whether it's a kind word, a shared meal, or a helping hand, we must act when we have the chance....

Prioritize what matters most: the eternal, the divine, the pure. Let your heart be drawn first and foremost toward God's kingdom — a realm where love reigns, truth stands unshaken, and peace overflows. Set your eyes on His righteousness, choosing daily to walk in His ways, to reflect His goodness, to pursue His heart above the fleeting promises of this world. When you make God your first pursuit, everything else you truly need — strength, provision, guidance, purpose — will flow to you in perfect timing. You won’t have to chase after blessings anxiously; blessings will find you, drawn by your devotion and trust. Seek Him not with half your heart, but with all of it. Let seeking His kingdom be not just a task, but the very breath of your life. And as you do, watch how your life transforms — rich not merely in things, but rich in peace, joy, and a soul deeply satisfied. God doesn’t just promise to meet your needs; He promises a life abundant and full, anchored in what is eternal ...