🌞 Agape Love Blog – July 12, 2025 🌞

Still Waters & Steadfast Love

Happy Saturday, beloved!

This is the day the Lord has made—let us rejoice and be still. Saturdays are special here at Agape Love Ministry. They're our bridge between a week of work and a Sunday of worship—a time to pause, breathe, and let the Lord refresh us before we press on.

Whether you’re spending the day resting, catching up on chores, or preparing for church tomorrow, may your heart find peace today in the presence of the One who holds all things together.

✝️ Scripture of the Day

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul...”— Psalm 23:2–3a (KJV)

What a gentle promise. In a world that constantly demands more, God invites us to rest.You don’t have to strive to be loved.You don’t have to fix it all today.You just have to come to the Shepherd—He’s already prepared a place of peace for you.

📜 On This Day in History – July 12

• 1862 – The Medal of Honor was authorized by Congress. A reminder that honor comes not just in battles won—but in the courage to keep showing up. Your faithfulness, even in quiet moments, matters to God.

• 1979 – NASA's Skylab fell from space, reminding us that even great human efforts can fall—but the Kingdom of God never does.

• 100 B.C. – Julius Caesar was born. Earthly empires may rise and fall, but our King reigns forever.

🎉 National Days – July 12

• National Simplicity Day – A gentle invitation to live lighter. Declutter your space. Quiet your mind. Tune into the voice of God. His whispers are best heard when the noise dies down.

“In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.” – Isaiah 30:15

• Paper Bag Day – Celebrating everyday usefulness. Even the most humble vessels carry value—and so do you. You are a vessel of God’s glory.

• Eat a Sweet Treat (because you made it through the week!) – Sometimes, joy comes in simple blessings. Enjoy a little sweetness today—both spiritual and edible.

💛 A Soulful Saturday Thought

You don’t have to “earn” your rest today.Jesus already did the work.So lay your burdens down. Take a walk. Read a psalm.Call someone you’ve been meaning to check on.And most importantly: let God restore your soul.

🙏 Sabbath Prayer:

Lord, thank You for this quiet space in the week. Thank You for the simple joys and sacred rest. Help us to hear You today—to draw near to Your still waters and let You restore what’s been worn down. May this Saturday be filled with grace, warmth, and the nearness of Your presence. In Jesus’ name, amen.

🌟 Saturday Soul Challenge:

Unplug for one hour.No phone. No noise. Just you and the Lord.Let Him refill what the week drained.

You are not just passing through this Saturday—you are planted in it for a purpose.Let it be holy. Let it be healing. Let it be held in Him.

With restful joy,Sarah M. SkaggsAgape Love Ministry 🌼"Rest is not weakness—it is worship."