Devotions by Barb -- October 13, 2025

In this space, I am sharing devotions written by our dear Barbara Meade.

Barbara grew up a Quaker and is a regular attendee at Spiceland Friends Church. Her faith and Quaker roots go deep as her uncle was a Quaker pastor, evangelist, and artist. Barb's writings about her many life experiences reveal her faith in Christ and highlight the memories of a great family, her years in the banking industry, and her time as a local small business owner. Barb's desire is to serve those around her through her encouraging devotionals and writings from her life. Barb has recognized that our relationship with Christ grows throughout our lives, both in good times and through life's challenges.

ONES PRIORITIES

Our priorities and purpose change through life. What was important to us at one stage isn’t at another. Like children growing up, our lives evolve. Hopefully, we learn to be mature and gain wisdom.

The definition of priority: Goals and values that are considered to be of the highest importance and addressed first. Now this leads to a new perspective. As Christians, if we put God first, other priorities will fall in place.

Prayer was a priority for Jesus; obedience was a priority. Jesus promised that if we live for him rather than ourselves, he will give us what really matters. Now, if these were Jesus’s priorities, shouldn’t they be ours?

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing

Matthew 6:33 Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

A quote to remember, “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities”, Stephen Covey.

Amen

Eric is our associate pastor, working with outreach and youth ministry as well as adult discipleship and growth. Eric retired from a 28-year career in public education as a high school band director in 2019 and is now living his lifelong dream as a pastor. Eric and his wife, Diana, continue to live in Henry County where they have been lifetime residents. They "raised" three children and are now making their best attempt at "raising" themselves.