Luke17:6 Ministries

08/25/2026

Devotional — August 25

📖 Galatians 3:26 (NASB)

“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”

Reflection

Paul reminds us of something simple, beautiful, and foundational
our identity comes from faith,
not performance.

Sons of God, Not outsiders. Not strangers. Not servants trying to earn approval. Sons , welcomed,
loved, claimed, belonging to the Father.

All of Us! No hierarchy. No spiritual elite. No second class believers. Every one of us stands equal at the foot of the cross and equal in the family of God.

Through Faith. Not through effort,
not through rule keeping, not through achievement faith alone.
Trust in Christ opens the door
to the family of God.

Our identity is rooted not in what we do but in who Christ is. He is the center, the foundation, the source
of our belonging.

We walk through life not as orphans,
not as wanderers, but as children of God secure, loved, and held by the One who calls us His own.

Today’s invitation

We are God’s children not by effort,
but by faith in Christ. And we live today from the security of that identity.

Prayer

Lord,
Thank You for making us Your children through faith in Christ. Help us walk today with the confidence, peace, and security that come from belonging to You. Let our identity in Christ shape our thoughts, our choices, and our love for others.
Amen.

God is still doing good in this world!
Thoughts by David Kasperitis

08/24/2026

Devotional — August 24

Galatians 2:21 (NASB)

“I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.”

Reflection

Paul brings us to a sharp, unavoidable truth either grace saves us, or Christ died for nothing.
There is no middle ground.

Grace can be ignored, resisted,
minimized but Paul refuses to do that. We stand firm in grace,
trusting what God has done
rather than what we can do.

The Law reveals sin, but it cannot remove sin. It shows our need, but it cannot meet our need. Righteousness never comes from rule‑keeping only from Christ.

Paul’s logic is piercing: if we could earn righteousness, then Jesus didn’t need to die. The cross becomes unnecessary if human effort could save us.

The cross is not a backup plan. It is the only plan. Christ died because
we could never save ourselves. His sacrifice is essential, sufficient, and victorious.

We don’t trust our performance.
We trust His grace. We don’t rest in our effort. We rest in His finished work. Grace is our foundation, our hope, our life.

Today’s invitation

We refuse to nullify grace. We trust Christ alone. And we rest in the truth that His death was necessary,
powerful, and enough.

Prayer

Lord,
Keep us anchored in Your grace today. Guard our hearts from trusting our own effort and remind us that righteousness comes only through Christ. Let His sacrifice be our confidence, His grace be our foundation, and His love be our strength.
Amen.

God is still doing good in this world!
Thoughts by David Kasperitis

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

August 22 Outreach Recap — Luke 17:6 Ministries

August 22 was one of those days where God reminded us why we keep showing up. We witnessed three baptisms, moments full of joy, tears, and new beginnings. Heaven felt close.

Nearly 200 people were fed, along with cold water, clothing, hygiene items, and prayer. Camps were busy, needs were heavy, and yet God’s presence was steady. We met new faces, reconnected with old friends, and watched hope rise in places most people never see.

To every volunteer, donor, prayer partner, and friend who stands with us — thank you. You make days like this possible. Your generosity becomes food, clothing, water, and dignity. Your prayers become strength for us and for the people we serve. Your support keeps this ministry moving.

If you feel led to help us continue this work, you can give, pray, or partner with us through the link below:

https://linktr.ee/luke17_6ministries

• donation support
• prayer covering
• volunteer interest

God is still doing good in the world!

08/23/2026

Devotional — August 23

Galatians 2:20 (NASB)

“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.”

Reflection

Paul gives us one of the deepest identity statements in Scripture
we died with Christ, and now Christ lives in us.

Crucified With Christ. Our old life,
our old self, our old patterns were nailed to the cross with Jesus.
We don’t carry the old identity it died with Him.

We aren’t trying to imitate Christ
from a distance. He lives in us.
His Spirit shapes our desires,
strengthens our steps, and transforms our character.

Self rule ended at the cross. Christ rule began at resurrection. Our life is no longer centered on our will, our plans, our control but on Him.

We still live in this world, with real pressures, real responsibilities, real challenges but we live by faith, trusting Christ moment by moment.

Paul makes it personal, Jesus didn’t just die for “humanity.” He died for us. Loved us. Gave Himself for us.
Our new life flows from His love.

Today's invitation

Believe our old life is gone. Christ lives in us. And we walk by faith in the One who loved us and gave Himself for us.

Prayer

Lord,
Thank You for crucifying our old life and filling us with the life of Christ. Help us walk today by faith, not by self‑reliance. Shape our desires, strengthen our steps, and let Christ living in us be seen through everything we do.
Amen.

God is still doing good in this world!
Thoughts by David Kasperitis

08/22/2026

Outreach Update – God Moved Today!

Belle Isle blessed everyone with a great meal tonight, and the heat was finally bearable after weeks of extreme temperatures. We were able to give out clothing, hygiene items, and plenty of water to keep everyone safe.

But the highlight of the night…
3 baptisms!
God’s presence was strong and unmistakable. Our verse for the day was Romans 6:4, reminding us that through Christ, we walk in newness of life. And we saw that new life firsthand.

We prayed into so many situations tonight. The enemy even tried to place an agitator in our midst, but with prayer and by refusing to give her attention, we gave the enemy no power. Peace stayed. Ministry continued. Jesus was present.

Even in the challenges, God kept showing up. Hearts were open. Hope was rising. And love was received deeply.

If you feel led to support this outreach with donations or prayer, the link is at the bottom of the post.

God is still doing good in the world!

Thank you
Life.Church Mustang
Wings A Special Needs Community
Belle Isle Restaurant
All Saints Community Church
Heritage Baptist Church

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08/22/2026

Devotional — August 22

Philippians 4:13 (NASB)

“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

Reflection

Paul isn’t talking about personal achievement he’s talking about Christ empowered endurance.
Strength that doesn’t come from us,
but flows to us from Him.

All Things! Not everything we want,
but everything God calls us to. Every assignment, every season,
every challenge, every burden
becomes possible because Christ supplies strength.

Our source is not talent, not willpower, not determination.
Our source is Christ, His presence,
His power, His faithfulness. We move forward because He carries us.

Strength isn’t something we muster
it’s something He gives. Strength for pressure, strength for pain,
strength for obedience, strength for endurance. Christ strengthens us
moment by moment.

Paul wrote this from a prison cell
not comfort, not ease, not success.
Christ’s strength made him content
in every circumstance.

We don’t face today with fear or self‑reliance. We face it with Christ‑reliance. His strength is enough for everything ahead.

Today’s Invitation

We can do everything God calls us to do because Christ strengthens us
in every step, every moment,
every need.

Prayer

Lord,
Strengthen us today with the power that comes from Christ alone. Help us walk in confidence, not in ourselves, but in Your presence. Give us endurance for challenges, peace for pressures, and courage for every step You call us to take. Let Your strength be our steady foundation.
Amen.

God is still doing good in this world!
Thoughts by David Kasperitis

08/21/2026

Devotional — August 21

Philippians 4:6 (NASB)

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.”

Reflection

Paul doesn’t pretend anxiety isn’t real he simply tells us what to do with it: bring everything to God.

Be Anxious for Nothing. Not because life is easy, but because God is near. Anxiety loses power
when we refuse to carry what God invites us to release.

Not just the big things, not just the emergencies but everything. Every burden, every decision, every fear,
every need belongs in prayer.

Prayer is conversation. Supplication is asking. God welcomes both our words, our cries, our needs, our honesty. He listens with love.

Thanksgiving shifts the heart. It reminds us of God’s faithfulness,
His past provision, His steady presence. Gratitude turns panic
into peace.

God doesn’t ask us to hide our needs. He invites us to bring them openly,confidently, trustingly. He delights in hearing His children.

Today's Invitation

We refuse anxiety. We bring everything to God. We pray with honesty, ask with boldness,
and give thanks with confidence
because He hears us.

Prayer

Lord,
We bring every worry, every need, and every burden to You today. Teach us to pray instead of panic, to trust instead of fear, and to give thanks even before the answer comes. Steady our hearts with Your peace and remind us that You hear every request we make known to You.
Amen.

God is still doing good in this world!
Thoughts by David Kasperitis

08/21/2026

Weeknight Outreach Update

Tonight’s meal was wonderfully cooked, and the cold water was a blessing in this heat. After 24 straight days over 100°, it’s taking a real toll on our friends. Many we’ve known for years just didn’t look healthy tonight. You could see the exhaustion in their bodies and on their faces.

We fed them, we gave them water, and we prayed with them. One moment that hit hard was a friend—around his 40s—breaking down in tears saying he just wanted to go home to his mom. He told us how he defeated cancer, and now he’s on the streets. We reminded him that the reason he beat cancer is because he still has a purpose, and we prayed into that purpose with him.

Even with all the heaviness, one thing stood out: no matter how beaten down they felt, kindness and love were still deeply appreciated. Whatever supplies we had, we made sure love was the first thing we gave.

If anyone feels led to help support this outreach, the donation link is at the bottom.

https://linktr.ee/luke17_6ministries

God is still doing good in the world!