PRAY: Lord God, help me to see where I can make an impact for you today.

READ: 1 Corinthians 7:25–40

MEDITATE:
Paul picks up the discussion about marriage he began earlier in the chapter, going into more detail about the advantages he sees in being single.

For Paul, the main advantage of being single, when it is a gift from God (v. 7), is that it offers the chance to give undivided attention and service to Christ. Single people do not have the family responsibilities that married people do, and can devote themselves more fully to ministry.

Whether his readers are married or single, Paul reminds them that the time is short (v. 29–31). In family, neighborhood, marketplace, or ministry, our lives and churches should be characterized by fully devoted service to the Lord.

Questions and Application:

1. What does this passage say?
2. What does this passage mean?
3. How is the situation in Episcopal Church helping or hindering you in being a fully devoted follower of Christ?
4. How can you devote yourself to serving Christ today?

PRAY: Lord, I commit myself to you and to sharing the gospel at every opportunity. Please empower me by your Holy Spirit to live for you.