Weekly Devotion June 19,2023

This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission

Bible Study Verse: Psalm 31:7

“I am overcome with joy because of God’s unfailing love, for he has seen my troubles, and he

cares about the anguish of my soul”

Thoughts: Recently I had the privilege of talking with a couple of professional gunsmiths. I

marveled at their knowledge of, and expertise in, the gun world. I am blessed to have acquaintances

like them, people that I can ask my questions and get some interesting perspectives. One of them

is probably the most positive person I have ever been around. This is interesting because his wife

is battling cancer, he has many health issues, and their 40-year-old son has many health issues as

well. One day I asked him, “With all that you have going on, how do you always manage to stay

so positive?” In answer he said, “What happens if you take a chair and stand on it, then ask

someone to take your hand and pull you down? It’s not too hard, is it? Now, what happens if you

stand on the chair, take their hand and try to pull them up? It’s not so easy, is it? I don’t let other

people pull me down.” Think really hard on his words. There is a lot there to digest.

Action Point: So the question of the day is this, are you the person pulling someone up? Or are

you the person pulling someone down? As people of faith, we should be the ones to be a positive

influence in life. We live in an extremely negative society and world. Be a positive influence on

people. Do not let the world of negativity control you. Think on how Jesus reacted to worldly

situations. I try to think to myself, “What would Jesus do?” He was always pulling people up and

loving on them no matter what. That’s a great example for us to follow.

Sportsman’s Tip of the Day: When shopping for a new gun or gun parts ask folks that are

professional in that area for some guidance and direction. Their knowledge and expertise will assist

you in your decision.