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ges you are anticipating because of the events of the past six months like andrew who looked at the resources he knew of and assessed them to be insufficient to meet the needs of the great multitude who were approaching jesus you may have done the same you may have evaluated both your tangible resources such as finances and intangible resources such as hope wisdom strength and peace of mind as insufficient if you have not already concluded that the resources you have are not enough perhaps you are asking will what i have be enough and it is hard to tell because the future is unknown and with even the most detailed plans with contingencies built in life teaches us that we cannot plan for every possibility that is the nature of life when our resources feel insufficient the future is unknown to us and the unknown can trigger apprehension even anxiety the story of jesus feeding five thousand men plus women and children the backdrop for philip s statement and andrew s question provides comfort and assurance this story documents god s miraculous provision and points to the truth that our human resources which are finite are not the sum total of all we have available to us god s infinite resources meet our finite need we serve the god who has as one of his attributes infinitude and this attribute as does all of his attributes has implications for us writer nicole sands in her article what are the implications of god being infinite unlimited and unmeasurable notes god s infinitude means we should never assume god s hands are tied even in situations that seem hopeless to us god is able to act with unlimited might to accomplish his will since god knows all sees all and can do all things he is infinitely worthy of our trust when we face hardship we can be confident our unlimited god has the power to see us through if we rely on him the psalmist philip and andrew discovered that god s infinite resources meet human need in ways no one could foresee several ways god provides multiplying partnering sustaining our infinite god has limitless resources and invites us to come to him boldly with our needs heb 4 16 nkjv what is helpful even essential to remember is that god knows our truest need which may differ from what we believe we need most as a result out of his omniscience sovereignty and love he may first meet what he knows is our truest need instead of the need we and or our loved ones are earnestly beseeching him to meet this was the experience of the paralytic whose friends brought him to jesus jesus forgave his sins his greatest need before meeting his physical need the healing of his body i also want to note that in his sovereignty god gets to decide how and when he will meet our needs and he has endless ways to do so he can multiply what we have as he did for the widow of zarephath during a severe drought the bible records the bin of flour was not used up nor did the jar of oil run dry according to the word of the lord which he spoke by elijah 1 kings 17 7 16 nkjv at other times he allows us to partner with him in meeting our needs as seen in 2 kings 4 1 7 nkjv in this story a widow whose sons were about to be enslaved by her deceased husband s creditor partnered with god by following the instructions of elisha the prophet and ended up with enough oil to pay the debt and live off of the rest in the same way god may meet our needs through unexpected multiplication or through small steps of obedience truths to anchor your heart child of god do not let the unknown keep you from remembering what you can know beyond the shadow of any doubt and anchor your heart to god is with you isa 41 10 god is for you rom 8 31 god fights for you deut 1 30 and teaches your hand to war psa 18 34 you have divinely created weapons 2 cor 10 4 you are never without hope because jesus is your hope psa 71 5 god s strength is made perfect in your weakness 2 cor 12 9 god gives you beauty for ashes the oil of joy for mourning the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness isa 61 3 god s word is nourishment matt 4 4 the words corrie ten boom shared decades ago remain relevant for us today never be afraid to trust the unknown future to a known god reflection and response what scripture verses and or songs have encouraged you during uncertain seasons make a list of these verses and or songs for easy access during challenging times review these verses songs regularly to build your faith even before challenges arise take a moment today to reflect on the resources you have and bring them before god in prayer what step can you take this week to grow in your trust in him consider journaling your thoughts or sharing with a trusted friend or mentor a closing reminder for the journey ahead you may not know what the second half of this year holds but you do know the one who holds it whether you feel like the pilgrims journeying to jerusalem and wondering where you help will come from or like philip overwhelmed by a present need remember god already knows what he will do he sees you he knows your needs and he is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine eph 3 20 so take what you have your five loaves your two fish your faith your questions and bring them to him closing prayer father here in the early days of the second half of this year we lift our eyes to you the maker of heaven and earth the one who sees our needs before we speak them you know the hills before us the questions within us and the places where our strength feels small and our resources inadequate thank you that your resources are limitless your wisdom perfect your love constant and your strength unfailing teach us to trust you when the future feels uncertain and in all seasons remind us that you already know what you will do help us to bring what we have our loaves our fish our faith our fears and place them in your hands strengthen our hearts steady our steps and fill us with hope that does not depend on circumstances but on your character lord meet our truest needs in your perfect timing and in your perfect way multiply what we offer guide us in obedience and surround us with your peace as we journey forward let your presence be our confidence and your promises our anchor we entrust the unknown future to you our known and faithful god in jesus name amen and thank you share this share on x opens in new window x share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr share on facebook opens in new window facebook email a link to a friend opens in new window email more print opens in new window print share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on whatsapp opens in new window whatsapp like loading categories attributes of god christian walk devotional tags encouragement god s infinite resources second half of 2026 the sacred practice of play returning to childlikeness and joy published on june 29 2026 june 28 2026 by e adams wright leave a comment introduction in today s blog post we reflect on the simple sacred practice of play we will explore the importance of play for adults through scripture reflection and childhood memories we will also consider how jesus invites us into childlikeness and how practices of creativity movement and delight can strengthen our emotional physical and spiritual well being remembering childhood play children rarely understand the importance of what they are doing when they play they simply enter joy they do not know and would not care even if we told them that play is shaping them that through play they develop imagination dexterity resilience and the ability to work with others that through play they learn to share negotiate resolve conflict and try again i often smile broad and deep even chuckle at memories of children at play and of my own childhood moments of play the abandon the lack of concern about dust or sweat on clothing or skin the heat that did not matter the freedom of running hard breathless and joyful play that was not scheduled or justified it simply happened these experiences however are rare for many of us who carry the weight of adulthood responsibilities expectations and a quiet internal tightening that develops over time often outside our awareness thinking of jesus declaration in john 10 10 amp i came that they may have and enjoy life and have it in abundance to the full till it overflows we begin to see play not as an activity reserved for children but as a spiritual practice woven into the abundant life jesus offers author and licensed professional counselor josh spurlock describes play as a vital god given part of human life that includes joy creativity movement and sabbath rest neuroscience affirms that play strengthens emotional health and social connection evidence that we are biologically designed for joy in christian life play becomes more than leisure it reflects god s rhythm of renewal making intentional space for play becomes an act of worship that nurtures gratitude relationships and the abundant life god desires for us play in its truest form is not an escape from the challenges of life but a practice that helps us remember something essential about the god who created us our god invites us into childlikeness wonder and joy he designed play not as frivolous distraction but as healing play is one of the first classrooms god gives us becoming like little children and yet somewhere along the way adulthood convinces us that play is childish unnecessary or irresponsible we trade spontaneity for structure we trade wonder for worry we trade joy for productivity but jesus invites us back in matthew 18 3 niv he says unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of heaven childlikeness is not immaturity it is openness trust wonder and the capacity for joy children approach life with curiosity rather than cynicism they run toward delight rather than guard themselves from it one of the ways we return to this posture is through play the spiritual power of play as adults play lifts stress stirs creativity and strengthens connection it reminds us that delight is healing scripture affirms this truth again and again the joy of the lord is your strength neh 8 10 niv joy is not a luxury it is spiritual fortification you are fearfully and wonderfully made psa 139 14 niv play honors the body and mind god crafted sabbath was made for man mark 2 27 niv rest includes delight two are better than one eccl 4 9 niv play strengthens relationships and reminds us we are not meant to carry life alone when we see play through the lens of scripture as strength restoration delight and connection it becomes clear that play is holy a word of wisdom irish playwright george bernard shaw once wrote we don t stop playing because we grow old we grow old because we stop playing his words encourage us to embrace play because it keeps us vibrant opens space for curiosity and helps us live with joy and wonder perhaps part of resurrection living part of walking in the newness christ gives is reclaiming the holy practice of play not as escape but as renewal not as childishness but as childlikeness practical invitations as we begin to reclaim play as part of resurrection living it is important to remember that this invitation is meant to be lived not merely understood play becomes holy when it is practiced it becomes formative when it is embodied here are several tangible ways to step into holy play this week return to childlikeness identify one area where adulthood has made you overly serious or guarded ask god to soften that place choose joy as strength engage in one playful activity something creative lighthearted or fun as a spiritual practice honor your body and mind move dance draw laugh imagine let your body remember joy practice sabbath delight add a moment of play into your rest rhythm reconnect with community invite someone into a playful moment a walk a shared laugh a simple game receive wonder pay attention to beauty nature creativity let wonder draw you toward god these are not small things these are spiritual things reflection moment before we close pause and let this invitation settle into your own story consider what childhood memories of play still bring you joy where has adulthood tightened your spirit what form of play feels life giving today how might practicing play help you experience jesus invitation to become like little children what small act of play could you choose this week as a spiritual practice may the spirit meet you in the simple playful moments of your week reminding you that delight is not a luxury but a gift woven into the abundant life christ offers closing prayer lord jesus you welcome us into the wide open spaces of childlikeness you bless curiosity joy and wonder as we remember the playful moments of our childhood and notice the places where adulthood has tightened our spirits gently loosen what has grown rigid within us restore delight renew imagination teach us again how to play in your presence and remember you are always present holy spirit breathe freedom into our bodies our minds and our days show us the small life giving acts of play that can become spiritual practices moments where joy becomes prayer and wonder becomes worship lead us into the abundant life you promised our father help us live as your beloved children open trusting joyful and in every playful moment this week draw us closer to your heart in jesus name amen and thank you this blog post is based on the written spoken podcast episode the gift of holy play you can listen to the episode here or via the link below share this share on x opens in new window x share on tumblr opens in new window tumblr share on facebook opens in new window facebook email a link to a friend opens in new window email more print opens in new window print share on pinterest opens in new window pinterest share on linkedin opens in new window linkedin share on whatsapp opens in new window whatsapp like loading categories encouragement christian walk tags adult play childlikeness christian devotional christian encouragement creativity emotional healing joy restoring joy sabbath rest spiritual formation spiritual practices written spoken podcast the justice of god published on june 22 2026 june 20 2026 by e adams wright leave a comment introduction juneteenth the u s a federal holiday that honors freedom resilience and the richness of black history while acknowledging the ongoing struggle for equality was celebrated on friday june 19 in the face of the far reaching effects of racism and the continued fight for justice reflecting on god s own justice steadies my heart and renews my hope today s post is a revised version of a previously published blog post as i have noted in earlier writings on god s attributes no single entry can capture the fullness of who god is our finite minds cannot fully comprehend the infinite one yet in his kindness god reveals himself 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