STANDARD LESSON RESOURCES
DEVOTIONS
WINTER 2026
February 26
Paved with Good Intentions
"Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore, fear God." (Ecclesiastes 5:7)
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-8
Song: "Be Kind To Each Other"
During a vibrant time of prayer, I asked God to make me a special blessing to someone. But when the opportunity came, I was completely oblivious. I was returning an online order from Walmart, and the delivery worker came to my front door to pick it up. She walked heavily and also wore a knee brace. It was clearly a feat for her to make it up the driveway and then up the steep steps of my porch. I stood there and watched, thinking only of the instant refund I would soon be receiving.
The moment she left, it hit me. Why, oh why, did I not walk outside and meet her with my item? It would have made her job just a little easier. But I had been oblivious to everything apart from my own agenda. I was in tears when I realized the opportunity I missed and how easy it would have been to help. I know God will give me other opportunities, but this one will never come again.
As today's verse suggests, my words and my dreaming had become utterly meaningless. As the saying goes, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."
Father, I often have good intentions but fail to act. Please forgive me and keep me always alert and ready to act in joyful obedience. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
DEVOTIONS
WINTER 2026
February 26
Paved with Good Intentions
"Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore, fear God." (Ecclesiastes 5:7)
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-8
Song: "Be Kind To Each Other"
During a vibrant time of prayer, I asked God to make me a special blessing to someone. But when the opportunity came, I was completely oblivious. I was returning an online order from Walmart, and the delivery worker came to my front door to pick it up. She walked heavily and also wore a knee brace. It was clearly a feat for her to make it up the driveway and then up the steep steps of my porch. I stood there and watched, thinking only of the instant refund I would soon be receiving.
The moment she left, it hit me. Why, oh why, did I not walk outside and meet her with my item? It would have made her job just a little easier. But I had been oblivious to everything apart from my own agenda. I was in tears when I realized the opportunity I missed and how easy it would have been to help. I know God will give me other opportunities, but this one will never come again.
As today's verse suggests, my words and my dreaming had become utterly meaningless. As the saying goes, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."
Father, I often have good intentions but fail to act. Please forgive me and keep me always alert and ready to act in joyful obedience. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
STANDARD LESSON RESOURCES
DEVOTIONS
WINTER 2026
February 26
Paved with Good Intentions
"Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore, fear God." (Ecclesiastes 5:7)
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-8
Song: "Be Kind To Each Other"
During a vibrant time of prayer, I asked God to make me a special blessing to someone. But when the opportunity came, I was completely oblivious. I was returning an online order from Walmart, and the delivery worker came to my front door to pick it up. She walked heavily and also wore a knee brace. It was clearly a feat for her to make it up the driveway and then up the steep steps of my porch. I stood there and watched, thinking only of the instant refund I would soon be receiving.
The moment she left, it hit me. Why, oh why, did I not walk outside and meet her with my item? It would have made her job just a little easier. But I had been oblivious to everything apart from my own agenda. I was in tears when I realized the opportunity I missed and how easy it would have been to help. I know God will give me other opportunities, but this one will never come again.
As today's verse suggests, my words and my dreaming had become utterly meaningless. As the saying goes, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."
Father, I often have good intentions but fail to act. Please forgive me and keep me always alert and ready to act in joyful obedience. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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