Grace Notes

🌿   Memory Verse :  “ When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey and bowed down before David with her face to the ground.” ~ 1 Samuel 25:23 During this period, David was fleeing from Saul, who was seeking to kill him out of jealousy and fear. David and his men wandered through the wilderness, moving from place to place in search of safety and provision. In the region of Maon lived a wealthy man named Nabal. Scripture describes him as very rich, owning thousands of sheep and goats. Nabal was a man who truly lived up to his name, for the name “Nabal” means foolish. Though he had great wealth, his character was harsh, selfish, and rude. He was the kind of man who always wanted to receive but never wanted to give back, even to those who had shown him kindness. In many ways, he was the complete opposite of his wife, Abigail, who was known for being intelligent, discerning, and humble. While David and his men stayed nearby, they protected Nabal’s shepherds and livesto...

 Memory Verse 💨 “ Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ~ Matthew 11:28 Life can get really overwhelming sometimes. Everything happens so fast. One moment you are trying to rest, and the next moment you are worrying about school, work, responsibilities, friendships, relationships, the future, and so many other things all at once. Especially for us as students or working individuals, life can become very exhausting mentally and emotionally. Sometimes you are not even physically tired; your mind is just tired. And honestly, I think a lot of people are currently feeling this way in this season as well. But one scripture that keeps me going is when Jesus said: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus is the true source of rest and peace, not the temporary comfort we try to find in the world, in people, or in distractions. I think in moments like these, we should learn to slow down and be still before God...