Luke17:6 Ministries

06/17/2026

Devotional — June 17

Psalm 16:11 (NASB)

“You will make known to me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.”

Reflection

Psalm 16:11 is a three‑part promise
direction, joy, and eternal delight
all found in God alone.

God doesn’t leave you wandering.
He reveals the way forward step by step, moment by moment. The path of life isn’t just the right direction;
it’s the path where God walks with you.

Joy isn’t found in circumstances,
accomplishments, or outcomes.
Joy is found in Him. His presence brings a joy that isn’t partial, fragile,
or temporary but full.

Fullness of Joy, Not a taste, Not a glimpse. Fullness. The kind of joy that fills every empty place, quiets every anxious thought, and strengthens every weary part of your soul.

God’s goodness doesn’t run out.
His delight isn’t seasonal. His blessings aren’t momentary. What He gives lasts now and forever.
Eternity with Him is not dull; it is joy unending.

This Verse Is a Compass It points you upward towards His presence,
forward to His path, and beyond
His forever. Everything your heart longs for is found in Him.

Invitation
This verse invites you to walk through the day with confidence.
Knowing God will guide you. God will fill you with joy. God will satisfy you forever. Stay close to Him that’s where life is.

Prayer

Lord,
Make Your path clear to us today. Let Your presence fill our hearts with joy and Your right hand steady us with eternal hope. Keep us close, keep us guided, and keep us satisfied in You alone.
Amen.

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

06/16/2026

Devotional — June 16

1 Thessalonians 2:19–20 (NASB)

“For who is our hope or joy or crown of exultation? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? For you are our glory and joy.”

Reflection

These verses pull back the curtain on Paul’s heart ministry is not a task to him, its people. Real faces. Real stories. Real souls he longs to see standing firm in Christ.

Paul doesn’t point to achievements,
accomplishments, or ministry success. He points to people.
The Thessalonian believers are his joy now and his crown then the eternal fruit of a life poured out.

Paul sees the finish line clearly
standing before Jesus, surrounded by those he helped lead, strengthen,
and encourage. Eternity reframes everything.

Paul lives with the return of Christ
always in view. It shapes his priorities, fuels his endurance,
and fills his heart with urgency and hope.

Paul’s affection is not distant it’s personal. He sees the believers not as burdens but as blessings. Not as projects but as treasures. Their faith brings him joy now and will bring him honor in eternity.

Who am I investing in? Who will stand in Christ because I stood with them? Who is my crown, my joy, my eternal fruit? Heaven measures success by people, not platforms.

Invitations
This verse invites you to walk through today with purpose. Pour into people. Love deeply. Encourage faithfully. Your greatest eternal reward is the lives you help lead toward Jesus.

Prayer

Lord,
Give us Paul’s heart for people. Help us see others as our joy, our crown, our eternal fruit. Strengthen us to invest, encourage, and love in ways that echo into eternity. Let our lives point many to You.
Amen.

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

06/15/2026

Devotional — June 15

Colossians 4:6 (NASB)

“Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”

Reflection

Colossians 4:6 is a blueprint for Christlike communication words that heal, words that help, words that carry the fragrance of grace.

Grace in your words means
gentleness when others expect sharpness, patience when others expect irritation, kindness when others expect defensiveness.
Grace turns conversations
into opportunities for Christ to shine.

Salt preserves. Salt enhances.
Salt brings out flavor. Words seasoned with salt bring truth without harshness, clarity without cruelty, conviction without condemnation. Salted speech makes Christ attractive.

So You Will Know How to Respond
Not react but respond. Reactions come from emotion. Responses come from wisdom. Paul is teaching a Spirit‑led posture:
slow to speak, quick to listen,
ready to answer with grace.

Not every person needs the same tone, the same approach, the same level of firmness or gentleness.
The Spirit gives discernment
for each heart, each moment, each conversation.

Your words carry weight. They can lift or lower, heal or hurt, build or break. Grace‑seasoned speech
becomes a ministry all by itself.

Invitation
This verse invites you to walk through today with intention.
Speak with grace. Season your words with truth and kindness.
Let every conversation reflect the presence of Christ in you.

Prayer

Lord,
Fill our words with grace today. Season our speech with wisdom, gentleness, and truth. Help us respond to each person with the heart of Christ and let our conversations bring life, peace, and encouragement.
Amen.

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

06/14/2026

Devotional — June 14

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

Philippians 4:6 is not a denial of anxiety it’s an invitation to a different response.Paul gives a three‑step rhythm that turns worry into worship.

Be Anxious for Nothing. Not because life is easy. Not because problems disappear. But because anxiety is not your shepherd Jesus is."Nothing” means no situation is too small and no burden is too heavy to bring to Him.

Everything the big decisions, the small frustrations, the quiet fears,
the hidden pressures. If it touches your heart, it matters to God.
Nothing is outside the reach of His care.

Prayer is connection. Supplication is asking. One draws near, the other pours out. God invites you to bring
both your presence and your petitions.

Thanksgiving shifts the atmosphere. It reminds your heart
of who God is and what He has already done. Gratitude turns panic into perspective and fear into faith.

God already knows but He wants to hear it from you. Not because He needs information, but because you need relationship. Prayer is not informing God; it is inviting God
into the center of your concern.

Invitation
This verse invites you to walk through today with intention. Don’t carry it alone. Pray about everything. Thank God in the middle of it. Let Him hold what your heart cannot.

Prayer

Lord,
Teach us to bring every worry to You. Replace anxiety with trust, fear with faith, and heaviness with thanksgiving. Draw us close as we pray, and let Your peace guard our hearts today.
Amen.

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

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

God Is Moving in Our Community

Today was one of those days where you can feel God working.

The woman from last week the one who shared her heart about letting God down showed up today looking for a Bible. She told us things are getting better between her and her husband, and she gave God the praise for it. Moments like that remind us why we show up.

We prayed with several of our friends battling cancer, and we’re standing in faith with them. We also invited the men and women out here who already have a strong prayer life to join our prayer team. We want them praying for each other, not just waiting for us. God’s presence shouldn’t only show up when we do it should live among them every day.

We handed out tents, tarps, sleeping bags, and multiple Bibles. But as always, that’s not how we measure success. Our ministry isn’t about how many items we give away it’s about how many lives turn toward hope, healing, and for those who want it, a path off the streets.

Food helps for a night. Jesus changes the whole story.

Verse for today:

Lamentations 3:22–23
“His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.”

New mercies. New hope. New beginnings and we saw all three today.

God is still doing good in the world!

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06/13/2026

Devotional — June 13

Colossians 3:2 (NASB)

“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.”

Reflection

Colossians 3:2 is a recalibration verse a holy reset, a reminder that your mind has a direction and you get to choose where it points.

Set Your Mind, This is intentional.
Not drifting. Not reacting. Setting your mind is choosing your focus,
directing your thoughts, anchoring your attention. What you set your mind on shapes who you become.

Things above are: Christ’s presence, God’s promises, eternal truth, kingdom priorities. When your mind rises, your peace rises with it. Heaven’s perspective steadies earthly pressure.

Earthly things aren’t just sinful things they’re distracting things.
Worry, Comparison,Pressure, Noise. These things pull your mind down and drain your spiritual strength. Paul says,Don’t let the temporary steal your focus.

When your mind is set above, problems shrink, priorities sharpen,
and peace settles in. You start seeing life through the lens of eternity instead of the lens of urgency.

You belong to Christ.Your life is hidden in Him. Your future is secure. So your mind doesn’t have to liveat the level of fear, stress, or chaos. You can think higher
because you live higher.

Invitation
This verse invites you to walk through today with clarity. Lift your thoughts. Lift your focus. Lift your mind to the things above and let heaven shape how you walk on earth.

Prayer

Lord,
Lift our minds today. Help us set our thoughts on what is true, eternal, and above. Quiet the distractions of earth and fill our hearts with the peace that comes from seeing life through Your perspective.
Amen.

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

06/12/2026

Devotional — June 12

Colossians 2:6 (NASB)

“Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.”

Reflection

Colossians 2:6 is a simple command with a deep invitation
don’t just believe in Jesus,
live in Jesus.

As You Have Received Christ, You received Him by faith, not effort.
By grace, not performance. By surrender, not striving.Paul says:
The way you started is the way you continue.

Jesus the Lord. Not just Savior.
Not just Helper. Lord. The One who leads, directs, shapes, and defines your life. Receiving Christ means receiving His rule.

So Walk in Him, Walk steady, daily,
intentional movement. Not a sprint. Not a moment. A lifestyle.
Walking in Him means letting His presence guide your steps,
His Word shape your choices,
His Spirit strengthen your heart.

The Christian life isn’t built on big moments but on daily steps. Small obediences. Quiet faithfulness.
A steady walk that says, Jesus, lead me today.

You don’t walk for Christ you walk in Christ. His life becomes your life.
His strength becomes your strength. His peace becomes your peace.

Invitation
This verse invites you to walk through today with intention.
Stay close. Stay steady. Walk in Christ today the same way you first received Him with faith, surrender, and trust.

Prayer

Lord,
Teach us to walk in You today. Keep our steps steady, our hearts surrendered, and our lives rooted in Your presence. Let our daily walk reflect the faith with which we first received You.
Amen.

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

06/12/2026

Tonight while we served we met a lady who thought she’d let God down too many times. But the truth is every time she fell, God stayed. His mercy resets every morning. If you’re breathing, God hasn’t given up on you.

Tonight felt steady and meaningful. We made sure to warn everyone about the weather rolling in, but honestly it was refreshing to hear how aware they already were. One gentleman even joked that he’s as good as the weatherman — and between you and me, I think the weatherman is guessing half the time too.

We served a good hot meal and prayed with many of our friends. The Lord gave us a sweet moment of encouragement tonight: a dear friend we took to the hospital two weeks ago — the one who spent eight days admitted — was released and back out. It was genuinely good to see her and to know she’s doing better.

Nights like this remind us why we keep showing up. God is faithful in the small things and the big things, and we’re grateful to be part of His work.

06/11/2026

Devotional — June 11

Colossians 1:17 (NASB)

“He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”

Reflection

Colossians 1:17 is one of the clearest declarations of who Jesus truly is not just Savior, not just Teacher, but the eternal, sustaining center of creation.

Christ didn’t begin in Bethlehem.
He existed before time, before creation,before the first breath of humanity. He is eternal, uncreated,
sovereign. Everything starts with Him.

In him, Not beside Him. Not apart from Him. In Him. Christ is not one piece of the puzzle. He is the framework that makes the puzzle possible. Everything finds meaning
only when connected to Him.

All Things Hold Together, Your world. Your mind. Your calling.
Your relationships. Your future.
Christ is the One who keeps it from falling apart. He holds galaxies in place and He holds your heart with the same power.

When life feels chaotic, He holds you. When circumstances shake,
He steadies you. When you feel stretched thin, He sustains you.
You are not held together by strength, discipline, or willpower but by Christ Himself.

This Verse Is a Reminder of Who’s Really in Control. Not you. Not circumstances. Not the world around you. Christ holds all things
past, present, future in His hands.

Invitation
This verse invites you to walk through today with confidence.
Jesus is before you, Jesus is with you, and Jesus is holding you together even in the places you feel undone.

Prayer

Lord,
Thank You for being the One who holds all things together. Hold our hearts steady today. Anchor our minds in Your presence and remind us that nothing in our lives is beyond Your sustaining power.
Amen.

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