Heaven's Acres Respite

09/02/2026

The Good Samaritan did more than feel concern. Compassion moved him closer, interrupted his plans, and became practical care for someone who could offer nothing in return.

“Go and do likewise.” — Luke 10:37

Our free weekly devotional linked in bio will help you carry the teachings of Jesus into the ordinary places you live and serve.

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08/26/2026

Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington encouraged a group of young actors to begin each day with prayer, suggesting they “put your shoes way under the bed at night” to ensure they “gotta get on your knees in the morning.”

Connect with God through today’s devotional!
https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals/devotional-category/power-of-consistent-prayer

📖 Read: Daniel 6:3-7, 9-11

🙏 Receive: "Loving Father, please give me Your strength and mercy each morning."

❓Respond: What example of prayer in the Bible encourages you?

08/16/2026

Today’s ODB- psalms 141
“…real love doesn’t dodge difficult conversations. It tells the truth, not to shame people but to help them be drawn to God and not “be drawn to what is evil” (Psalm 141:4). This passage reminds us that wise, truthful feedback isn’t about tearing others down but building them up.

Let’s not fear receiving correction from the right sources, and let’s not shy away from offering it either. We don’t need more sugarcoated words. We need people who are willing to speak the truth in love. Sometimes the words that sting the most are the ones that build us, heal us, and help us become who God made us to be.”

Be real because real love comes from honesty, not tolerance, and eternity matters!

Connect with God through today’s devotional!
https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals/devotional-category/Wounds-That-Build-and-Heal

📖 Read: Psalm 141

🙏 Receive: "Dear God, please help me to give and receive wise feedback and correction as gifts of Your grace."

❓Respond: Why can it be hard to offer correction to other believers? How do you respond to loving correction from others?

08/14/2026

August 14 marks V-J Day and the official end of World War II. When we look back at the victory of the Allied Forces, we must look at the unprecedented operational force that helped secure it: over 350,000 women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

From elite intelligence codebreakers to complex supply chain logisticians and frontline medical personnel, the women of WWII proved that female visible competence was a definitive strategic advantage. They didn't just support the war effort; they were the backbone of it.

Today, the WVA sisterhood honors the trailblazers who permanently proved our place in the ranks.

Join us in honoring the military women of WWII today. Share this post to ensure the trailblazers of the Greatest Generation are permanently on the record ✨