Opening Thought New school routines, cooler mornings, earlier sunsets—fall taps you on the shoulder and says, “It’s time.” Seasons change, but God’s character doesn’t. When life shifts, anchor in Who stays steady. Your Verse For Today “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” — James 1:17 (KJV) Think About It You don’t need the same pace in every season. Autumn invites reflection: What needs harvesting? What needs storing? What needs letting go? God’s unchanging goodness gives you the courage to adjust your rhythms without fear. Today’s Opportunity Name three shifts you’ll make for fall (one in your soul, one in your schedule, one in your relationships). Put them on paper and pray over them. A Prayer For Today Unchanging Father, thank You for steady goodness in shifting days. Order my steps for this season. Amen.

Opening Thought If our faith can’t be tasted at our tables, it probably won’t be trusted in our town. Love gets practical in kitchens and living rooms. Your Verse For Today “Use hospitality one to another without grudging.” — 1 Peter 4:9 (KJV) Think About It You don’t need a platform to change a life—just a table. Making a simple meal, sharing stories, praying together: these are the quiet ways the Kingdom advances. Today’s Opportunity Host something small: pancakes for neighbors, a pot of soup for a family, or dessert after church. Before anyone arrives, invite the Holy Spirit to fill your home with peace. A Prayer For Today Holy Spirit, make my home a refuge. Let Your presence be the best thing people taste today. Amen.

Opening Thought: Today we reflect on our nation’s founding ideals—and our higher citizenship in Christ. Good citizens pray, participate, and pursue the common good, not out of fear but out of love. Your Verse For Today: “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority…” — 1 Timothy 2:1–2 (KJV) Think About It: God places His people in cities and nations as light and leaven. We honor leaders by praying for wisdom, integrity, and courage—even when we disagree. And we live as salt in everyday ways: justice, mercy, honesty, generosity. Today’s Opportunity: Pray by name for three leaders (local, state, national). Then do one citizen-act: register, serve, encourage a public servant, or attend a community meeting. A Prayer For Today: King Jesus, make me faithful in my earthly citizenship while living boldly as Yours. Give our leaders wisdom and courage to do what is right. Amen.