TeaTime Devotional May 30th, 2025

Written By:  Melody Jessie

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV

 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Testify:

Life can be complicated and unseemly unfair. Periods of depression, strained relationships, family dysfunction, dead-end jobs, addictive, vices, spiritual dryness, emotional struggles, and financial hardships, but ultimately, they all end with the same result. Let’s be honest we don’t always cope well with these things. Most of us sometimes stay in bed buried under the cover while others turn to pills and other things to numb the pain. Some turn to illicit entertainment or illicit relationships to find peace of mind. Many of us try to drown ourselves in sorrows that are found in a bottle of alcohol. Rather you escape indulgence, people are trying to find a way to deal with daily agony, that’s just life.

Edify:

The latter part of Hebrews 10:24-25 says not to give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another and all the more as you see the day approaching. This message is especially relevant for us. At Teatime, we come together to provide encouragement as we navigate the ups and downs of life. Some days may feel like we are on top of a mountain, while other days can feel like we are stuck in a long, dark valley. Teatime serves as a reminder that, although life can sometimes feel chaotic, we are here to help each other realize that despite the challenges we face, we can still live our best lives.

Apply:

While I cannot predict when your challenges will transform into triumphs, I do know that with the strength found in God’s word, you will ultimately reach your goals. I encourage you to keep trying and swinging for success until you achieve your dreams, never allowing anything to hold you back from reaching home base.