Pactolus Baptist Church

Daily Devotional

By Pastor Jerry Teboe

A Closer Walk with Christ in 2026

Thankful for Simple Things

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.

          Paul was a man who had truly learned to give thanks to the Lord for everything.  He had learned that it was God’s will to be thankful.  In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1Thessalonians 5:18).  This is a great lesson for us also.  When we learn to be as thankful as Paul was, then we will be thankful for the simple things of life.

          How often do we give thanks for the air we breathe?  The Scripture tells us in Genesis 2:7,  And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.  It is God who has given us even our very breath.

          When we sit down to a meal, are we thankful for the food that is set before us?  And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food  (Genesis 2:9).  Yes, the very food that is on the table is a gift from God, but how few are those who stop and thank the Lord before they eat. 

Another thing to be thankful for this year is family.  And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it (Genesis 1:2).  The simple fact that we have a family is a blessing from God.  He told Adam and Eve to have children and watch that family grow.  Yes, our family is truly a blessing from God. 

 There are so many things for which we can be thankful.  So, let’s be thankful for the simple things of life and praise the Lord for His goodness to us in everything. 

Bible Reading for the Year

Prayer Needs

Please continue to pray for Marvin Silverthorne.  He was admitted to the hospital Wednesday for dehydration and further tests.  Pray for wisdom for the doctors to also determine a treatment for his pancreatic cancer.

Please pray Beth Buchta.  On Thursday, September 10^th, she has an appointment with her orthopedist about the ongoing pain in her leg.

Please continue to pray for Shirley Deans.   She is in the hospital with heart problems but seems a little better.  She still has some congestion in her lungs.  The doctor is doing tests to determine another antibiotic to help her.

Please continue to pray for Faye Smith, Jack Gargis’ sister.  She is still in the hospital and is weak but is eating a little better.    The family greatly appreciates your prayers.

Please continue to pray for Jennifer Teboe Buchamer.  The doctor adjusted her meds to help with her hemoglobin levels.  Pray for healing and strength for her.

Thank you for praying for Dr. Joe Jordan.  He was able to go home from the hospital.  The doctors changed his meds which has helped him.  Please continue to pray for him.

Please continue to pray for Vickie Dalton.  Pray for God’s healing.  She has some good days and some bad ones.

Please continue to pray for Peggy Warren.  She is facing some difficult challenges, but seems to be getting some better. 

Pray for our Missionaries! 

Sue Singleton and the mission in Cambodia

Dr. Joe Jordan and the CBM (Cross and Bible Ministries) 

Travis and Caroline Fennessy – IBM missionaries to Southeast Asia