The Upper Room Daily Devotional 16 September 2022 for Friday Message || Quilt of Blessings
Read The Upper Room Daily Devotional 16 September 2022 Message by Katherine Turk (Wisconsin, USA)
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TOPIC:Â Quilt of Blessings
TODAY’S READING
Psalm 105:1-4
When [Barnabas] arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. – Acts 11:23 (NIV)
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 16 September 2022 MESSAGE
My dear friend Barb makes quilts out of old T-shirts that carry special memories for their owners. One day while I was visiting her, she showed me a quilt she had made for her son that highlighted his high school sports. When I told her of all the T-shirts that I had saved over the years, she graciously volunteered to make a quilt for me. I was thrilled and gratefully accepted. I finally had a purpose for all the old T-shirts that meant so much to me and held so many memories.
As I gathered the shirts, I realized that they all reminded me of the blessings God had given me throughout my life. I now have the T-shirt quilt on my bed, and what a joy it is! Every evening and morning as I get in or out of my bed, I review the T-shirts and thank God for my many good friends and loving family members who helped me make all those memories. I have found that giving thanks to my heavenly Father is a joyfully gratifying way to mark each day.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for daily reminders of the blessings you have given us. Thank you for bringing us comfort and showing us your love. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Today I thank God for my loved ones and the joys we have shared.
PRAYER FOCUS
To recognize God’s love and blessings
The Upper Room Daily Devotional 16 September 2022 Message. The Upper Room is a daily devotional magazine published in more than 30 languages and 100 countries around the world. The daily meditations are written by readers of the magazine and others interested in sharing their faith experiences through writing—both laity and clergy, published authors and new writers. Read More