The Presbyterian Church in Westfield: Daily Devotions

You Are God’s Beloved
Friday’s Reflection SO OFTEN WE GO THROUGH THE MOTIONS in our spiritual lives. We sing, we pray, we worship, we give the impression that we know that we are God’s beloved. But often in the deep places of our hearts, the assurance is not there; and we know it. We need to come home and let [...]

Living in Terms of Abundance
Thursday’s Reflection LIVING IN TERMS OF ABUNDANCE is the result of perceiving our connectedness to God, loved ones, and the wider community, regardless of inner or outer conditions of poverty or wealth. Faith awakens us to a deeper reality of God’s lively and energetic presence in our lives through relationships that sustain and empower us. Faith [...]

Words of Gratitude

The Knowledge of God’s Love
Tuesday’s Reflection GOD OF GRACE, help me to accept your love for mewhen I feel unworthy or unwanted,when I face challenges that seem overwhelming.And in the knowledge of your love,may I be strengthened by your Spirit to love you and others in return.In Jesus Christ. Amen. - John Indermark Traveling the Prayer Paths of Jesus From p. 23 of [...]

We Are Loved By God
Monday’s Reflection THE FUNDAMENTAL WORD AND EXPRESSION of God’s grace comes in the assurance that we are loved by God. … The knowledge of God’s love for us helps us realize that we need not strive to earn or buy or seize God’s love. It is already there, a gift, a part of who we are [...]

A Life of Simplicity
Sunday’s Reflection JESUS LIVED A SIMPLE LIFE and called his followers to do the same. This world runs after empty concepts such as social status and perceived wealth. When you die, you won’t be able to take these into eternity with you. Therefore, … don’t chase after things God does not value. Instead seek God’s will [...]

Stewards of Our Resources
Saturday’s Reflection THINK ABOUT YOUR FINANCES from the perspective that God has called you to serve as a steward over what God has entrusted into your care. Planning in the form of creating a budget is not a luxury but an expression of our faith. It declares to God and those around us that we take [...]

Share Your Struggles
Friday’s Reflection KEEPING STRUGGLES TO YOURSELF eats away at your spirit. It is amazing what a change in feelings happens when you dare to share your struggles with a spouse, a loved one, or a special friend. Pouring out your soul, being able to say to someone, “I trust and love you enough to share my [...]

What We Need
Thursday’s Reflection JESUS TAUGHT HIS DISCIPLES more than just how to pray. Each sentence of the Lord’s Prayer is filled with teaching. I would like us to focus on one phrase today: “Give us each day our daily bread.” There is a distinct difference between the things we want and the things we need. This part [...]

Reaching Out to God
Wednesday’s Reflection GOD HAS ENCOUNTERED YOU many times, in many ways and places; and though you did not always recognize the Divine Presence, God has certainly been present in your life. Every breath, every step, and every relationship is imbued with the Spirit of God whether you recognize it or not. Your connection with God goes [...]