Ezekiel realized the seriousness of his calling and how great the responsibility God had placed on his shoulders was. Ezekiel 3:16—21.

Ezekiel is the prophet of human responsibility. While some people blamed God for their sad plight, others blamed their ancestors, Ezekiel made it clear that each individual is held responsible and accountable before God (ch. 18).

Personal responsibility is the key here for the watchman and the people.

Blessings,

Elder Barbara Hayes

TWSB

To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His Holy Hill. Sometimes we have to steal away, get into our quiet space, and have a one-on-one with The LORD.

There we can tell Him all about our concerns and troubles. He will hear our faintest cry.

God hears us when we pray and responds when we urgently call upon His Name. Selah.

Blessings,

Elder Barbara Hayes

TWFYT | LAB

Our God understands our weaknesses. Jesus is our "High Priest," our Mediator with God who has full access to the Father, and He entirely understands our reality and what we are going through while here on earth.

Jesus truly gets us! Because He alone knows all about us. There is no secret that He does not know. Find your quiet space and tell Him all about your troubles, and He will answer bye and bye.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart.

Blessings until next time.

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

TWFYT | NLT

What's stopping you from your quiet time with God? Nothing but yourself. Listen, you want to build upon a relationship with anyone, what do you do?

First, you have to spend time with them, getting to know them, right? If you want to get to know God, wouldn't that mean spending time in prayer, reading your Bible, and studying His Word?

Now, find that moment of the day in a quiet space and talk with your LORD, He is waiting on you.

Until next time, enjoy the rest of your day!

Blessings,

Presiding Elder Barbara Hayes

TWFYT | NIV

"For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect." Mark 13:22

Is it possible for Christians to be deceived? Yes, so convincing will be the arguments and proof from deceivers in the end times that it will be difficult not to fall away from Christ.

Jesus says that if we are prepared, we can remain faithful. But if we are not prepared, we will turn away.

Stay watchful, and prayerful.

Blessings,

Elder Hayes

FLSB

Thy Prayers ... A Memorial Before God. God considers our prayers a sacrifice ascending to Him, reminding Him of our perseverance in calling upon Him in faith and devotion.

"May my prayer be set before you like incense; may the lifting up of my hands be like the evening sacrifice."

Know this: Your prayers and charitable acts will ascend as a memorial offering before God and are worthy of being remembered by God.

Blessings,

Elder B. Hayes

TWFYT | FLSB | LAB

If you are in a position of spiritual leadership, this reading has some important lessons for you.

Christian leaders must know how to handle false accusations, vicious letters, unfounded press reports, and gossip. Otherwise, these devilish weapons will upset them so much that they will lose their perspective and spend so much time defending themselves that they will neglect their work, and possibly decrease in church membership.

Nehemiah didn't make that mistake; he took his problems to God in prayer. Remember, the congregation of people is not yours; they belong to the LORD.

Trust God to provide you with your answers on how to lead.

Blessings,

Elder Barbara Hayes

TWSB | Catalyst

Today's reading speaks of a few of Paul's teachable moments.

The LORD knows how to bring balance to our lives. If we have only blessings, we may become proud; so He permits us to have burdens as well. That being said, we have good days and some not-so-good.

One thing is for sure, God is still in control, and all we have to do as faithful to His Word is trust Him.

Blessings,

Elder Hayes

The Wiersbe Study Bible's Catalyst