What you’ve experienced has prepared you for what will come. God will not waste your lessons or even your trauma - He promises to work it to good! So many of us are trying to hide our scars, not just the physical ones, but the emotional and spiritual scars too. We don’t want people to see where we’ve been broken, we’re we’re vulnerable and sensitive. But these are the areas in which we can help others the most. God isn’t through with you yet! He is the one who brings beauty

Christians get all uptight, feeling unhappy about where they are and what they are doing at the time, unsatisfied with the way things are going and wanting more. It is good to want more of God and His mission. But are you getting what He is trying to do with you RIGHT NOW? There is purpose in where you are and what you’re doing. God is working on you in the place of your dissatisfaction and waiting. Are you listening? Does He have your attention, or are you so focused on what

How often do you place false limitations on yourself. Whether these limits are placed on you by others, by circumstances, or they are self-imposed, do you really think they affect God? We need to stop thinking this way! “With God all things are possible.” ALL THINGS! There are no limits and no constraints to God except His own word. “He will never leave you or forsake you.” “Nothing can separate you from the love of God.” “All the promises of God are yes and amen.” So think o

What do you believe God wants to do in and through you? What has God called you to? Are you putting limits on any of this? Or, do you truly believe that all things are possible with God? The Lord created you on purpose and had purpose for your life. If you haven’t discovered what that is yet, then ask Him! If you have, then do it with all your heart! You are uniquely prepared for your purpose. There are lots of little things, and some big ones, that God has used to train and

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ God created you on purpose with a plan and purpose for your life. You get to choose whether you’re going to fulfill it. Living according to Gods plan IS the most fulfilling thing to do - but there are lots of option and opportunities that can entice you away with the promise that they will give you what you’re looking for. Choosing God

The darkness will never overcome the light of Christ. I can’t imagine living in this dark and depraved world with Jesus to hold on to, to help me and to lift up my head when things get too heavy. But, there are millions who don’t know Him. Who really are in the darkness and have no hope. Our God wants them to know Him, to understand that He loves them and has grace for them - but we must open our mouths! We have been commissioned, called to spread the Good News of Jesus Chris

What is it that stirs you deeply and lights you up? What do you feel God pulling you toward, and what would you sacrifice to be able to do? When God calls you and plants His desire in your heart and would, it lights you up. Your passions are stirred towards whatever it is and you know that you know it is what the Lord has purposes for you. You have the ability to put out your own fire, though. And way too many Christians do! They through water on the fire that God has kindled

God is for you. Are you for Him? Do you take His side no matter what? He has called you and chosen you to be and do His will and purposes for your life - is that your priority, or are you waiting until you think you’re “ready?” I read this admonition from Paul this morning, and asked myself these same questions. “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not

Did you know you were in the Army of the Lord? Part of being a Christian is fighting the good fight of faith in the army of the Lord. The Church is part of God’s command structure. Jesus established it and we continue it to reach the lost and heal the broken (which was each one of us at one time). “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelo

I’ve never been one to look back and miss the good old days - but I know some people who do this a lot. I was encouraged by this verse because I’m not one to look back so much. Don’t get me wrong, I remember things, but I don’t want to go back. It’s kind of like birthdays - I don’t dread them, I embrace them. I’m glad for the opportunities that God has given me in one more year on earth. Getting older is a blessing and an opportunity, not something to fight or dread! I also l

Pastor @ryanromeo made this very profound statement yesterday. I have been thinking about in the light that pride is a root sin for many other sins - I hadn’t thought of it as the root for those who are its victim though… When someone is prideful, they set themselves up in a superior position, like they’re better-than someone else. In so doing, they set someone else up as less-than, or not good enough. Both parties are believing a lie that the devil uses to confuse their iden

There’s a saying, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” The thing is, our God really cares about us and that includes our desires, hopes, dreams and plans. He doesn’t ridicule them. He doesn’t give us everything we want, though. That wouldn’t be good parenting at all… and He is a perfect Father. He always does the right thing. He actually knows what our purposes and callings are. He is preparing and training us for them - we should pay attention to this! Becau

God created each one of us with a purpose and plan - this is a whole life plan and for His purposes. We get to enjoy His blessings along the way, but that isn’t why we’re… we are here to be and do what God wills. In Judges 4 and 5 god shows up in and through an anointed woman, Deborah. This is long before Jesus came and empowered women - she lived in a culture where she had very few rights. But she was the leader of Israel and powerful men were afraid to act without her help.

What does God say about you? Here is a snippet of the many things He says: You’re His beloved, His child. You’re forgiven. You’re more than a conqueror. You’re a mighty Warrior. You’re chosen. You were created on purpose for a purpose. You’re gifted. You’re called. You’re not alone. Ever. #walkinthespirit #neveralone #calledandchosen #createdonpurposeforapurpose #forgiven #beloved #shalom #yourjourneytobeingwhole #dailydevotional

This is true, but I’ve found that the strength only comes as you need it, not in advance. If you don’t move forward you never experience what God can do in and through you. There are many things God has called me to - and He equipped me for them all, even though I didn’t feel like I could handle them. So, what is God calling you to? Are you a parent, a spouse (I think those are the hardest!), a coworker (a missionary in your workplace), or is it something in the Church? Part

I’ve always worried about this - feeling unqualified to do what God asked me to do - called me to do. “I’m a divorced woman.” “I did it get to go to Bible School or Divinity School.” “I’m just as messy and imperfect as anyone else…” But God did call and I did answer. His Spirit and anointing and my obedience and effort are producing fruit and helping people. So, I will take the next step… #calledandchosen #createdonpurposeforapurpose #anointed #walkinthespirit #shalom #your

We must stop thinking about the Church as a place we visit, a denomination, or a club we belong to. The church is YOU and ME. WE are the Church everywhere we go and to anyone we encounter. Period. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit - the power that Jesus has, we have too. This is our true identity. We are chosen vessels to carry Jesus’s love, grace, hope, power and authority to others who don’t know Him. It is our mission, all the time. Thanks for reminding us of this last

Our Christian walk isn’t a straight line from here to heaven. God leads us through life’s seasons with many many opportunities to get closer to Him. His priority with us is our relationship with Him - NOT what we do in His name. Not our gifting nor our calling - being a child of God, holding His hand and chatting about everything and anything - that’s most important to Him. The more we do this, the more in tune we are with His Spirit within us - the easier it is for us to hea

I have been meditating on this lately - The fear of the Lord. I wrote about it last week too. And then Pastor @alecseekins preached about it on Sunday, and then it was in my devotional yesterday. So, God is talking to me about it - and I’m bringing y’all along for the ride. I tend to be bold and I have adopted a stance that I don’t make decisions based on fear of the outcome but in faith in what God has said. But, now I’m realizing that I need to run it all through an additio

No matter what anyone else says, God says you were created on purpose. And, you were created to fulfill a unique purpose like no one else can. God has always had a plan for you and He loves you no matter how many times you stumble. His love will never stop, no matter what. And your purpose will remain, even if you ignore it or run away. The ultimate fulfillment is when you walk God’s path of purpose and become a coworker of Christ. That is part of the plan too, to be side by