Daily InsPirational MOments with Rev. Dr. Precious Prothro

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Handle With Care

There are certain things I don’t allow in my home — one of them is play guns.

It’s not a political stance, and it’s not fear. It’s just something that has never sat right in my spirit. Some things carry weight, and children aren’t always mature enough to handle that weight responsibly.

That thought made me think deeper.

Weapons — whether physical or verbal — can cause real damage when handled carelessly, and not all weapons look like what we think. Sometimes they sound like words. Tone. Accusations. Mental struggles. Division.

Isaiah 54:17 reminds us that weapons may form, but they don’t have to prosper. That’s our heritage as servants of the Lord — His protection.

God guards us from dangers seen and unseen. Also, He hasn’t left us unarmed — He has given us His Word.

Our fight is not against each other.

If we’re going to use anything, let it be faith. Let it be love. Let it be truth. Because spiritual weapons are not to be played with at all.

Lord, thank You for protecting us from dangers seen and unseen. Guard our hearts, our mouths, and our actions. Teach us to handle Your Word with wisdom and to never use what You’ve given us to harm others. Help us to stand together in faith and love. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Just Enjoy the Ride

Yesterday was busy for us, and my children wanted to know every single move.

“What are we doing next?”
“Where are we going?”
“How long will that take?”

I get it. The day looked different from a typical Sunday. They were curious. At some point I had to laugh and say, “Can y’all just sit back and enjoy the ride?”

And that made me think…

Like children, we often want every detail of what’s next. And just like my kids, we can’t change what’s already been planned.

They have no idea what it takes to coordinate a full day. Right now, they are simply passengers — following my lead.

Much like us with God.

What if we could sit back and trust what He has already mapped out — even when we don’t understand it?

Just like I planned our day almost down to the hour, God knows every detail of our lives. And just like I didn’t feel the need to explain every stop to my children, God doesn’t always reveal every part of His plan to us.

Here’s what we do know: He knows the plan. He knows the process. He knows the end.

Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that His plans are for our good — to give us hope and a future.

Our job?

Follow. Trust. Enjoy the ride.

Lord, forgive us for needing every detail before we trust You. Teach us to rest in Your plan, even when it’s unclear. Help us to follow with faith and enjoy the journey You’ve already prepared. Amen.

Be Nice.

That was the instruction in my spirit this morning while I was praying.

Not something deep. Not something complicated. Just…be nice.

We don’t know what people are carrying. We don’t see the private battles, the silent grief, the internal pressure.

Romans 12:18 reminds us, “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”

That means even when others are difficult… we are still responsible for our spirit.

And Ephesians 4:29 says, “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only what is good for building up… that it may give grace to those who hear.”

I used to tell my students to consider the words they speak, because their words could be the last words someone hears. 

Our words should build. Our tone should give grace. Our presence should bring peace.

Being nice isn’t weakness; it’s not being a pushover. It’s strength under control.

As much as lies in us today…Choose peace. Choose grace. Choose kindness.

We never know what someone else is praying their way through. 

Lord, guard our mouths and our hearts. Let our words build up and not tear down. Help us to give grace as You have given it to us. Strengthen us when our flesh wants to react. Let our words be life-giving and our presence be peaceful. As much as it lies in us, help us to live in peace with all people. In Jesus’ name, amen.