Habits can be good and they can be bad, some habits aren’t actually either good or bad, they’re just a tool to accomplish a goal - like a morning routine which helps you to remember to do all the things you need to without having to exert a lot of mental energy. Those bad habits though, some are obvious and some not so much. When the habit prevents you from reaching goals, good health or pursuing your calling and purpose, it is bad. Maybe it’s ok if you do it less often, but

Our faith in God causes us to yield our free will and follow God wherever and whenever He leads us. It’s love and trust. God does the same for us - His faithfulness is unlimited though! We trip in our obedience all the time, but that doesn’t make us unfaithful sinners, it just means we are human. God pours out His grace so we can receive mercy, get back up and try again. Our desire to fulfill Gods will and purpose will be strengthened as we go. #createdonpurposeforapurpose #g

Everyone in this world has troubles. Jesus even told us that He wasn’t removing them for us, but that He was triumphant over them. In the meantime, He is with us! He fills us with the strength to persevere, faith to keep going and covers us with His peace! This Shalom is the fullness of peace - our Lord does all of this to fulfill His purpose which is your purpose too! ““I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But t

This is an interesting statement to consider in today’s culture. The Lord God created each one of us purposely and purposefully in our mother’s womb. Our gender, talents, gifts, strengths, and weaknesses are gifts from Him to us and to the world. That’s right - you are a gift to the world. Who do you suppose benefits from you despising what God gave you? Who benefits if you reject your identity? Does the world benefit? Do you? No! Everyone misses out on the amazing gift of yo

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

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

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.

Peace is something that all people seek. Deep down they know they are seeking God too, and they’ve invented many replacements for the one True God. Buddhism, Hinduism, and on and on - are all just man-made religions in a search for the peace that only comes from God. This peace requires faith, trust, and love so that you can submit your will to His perfect will for you. This is peace - when you know and act like you know that God will do all that He says and that you are oper

One of the keys to following God is paying attention. Pay attention to the people you encounter, what they say and do, and what you see in their eyes and hearts. Listen to what the Holy Spirit tells you about them. They are probably on your path for a reason… do you rush by as you “fulfill your purposes,” or do pay attention like Jesus did. Jesus saw inside people not just because He was the son of God, but also by the power of the Holy Spirit. You have the same power within

Today I’m meditating on this and the words of St. Augustine: “What then are you my God? What, I ask, except the Lord God. For who is the Lord besides God? Or who is God besides our God? — Most high, most good, most powerful, most omnipotent, most merciful and most just, most secret and most present; most beautiful and most strong; most stable and incomprehensible; unchangeable (yet) changing all things; never new, never old; making all things new, and bringing the proud to (t

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

The first thing to remember each day… each minute… is that YOU are beloved by God! He loves you like crazy and values you more than you do yourself - really. You were worth Jesus sacrifice and you are still more valuable than anything money can buy. Remember this as you face your day. Whatever you face, whatever is going on, God is with you and He has equipped you for your situation and circumstances as long as you’re leaning on Him. No Lone Ranger stuff! Remember who God say

You were created on purpose by God. Created to live where you do with the family you have at this time by design. God has plans for you and has given you all kinds of abilities, gifts and talents to enable you for them. You can’t fulfill them on your own though - you need Him too. His power and authority, the Holy Spirit’s help and the love of Jesus will empower you to BE and DO all that God created you to BE and DO! Thank you for this encouragement @christinecaine #justdoit

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

Sometimes people think that their life doesn’t mean anything - that there’s no purpose for them. Sometimes people think that they do have purpose but don’t understand how some others might. They tend to think too highly of themselves and forget that every single person matters to the Lord - and that We will never see one whom God doesn’t love. Our culture has made it “OK to be prideful. And this pride isn’t in goodness, it’s in narcissism, selfishness, sin, and anger. And, it

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