Have you known someone, or even been someone, whose pride was more important to them than almost anything? It’s scary and sad because when you’re like this, you will literally sacrifice the people you claim to love, and anything you have to keep from admitting that you were wrong or that you messed up. I’ve watched some people even lose everything, not just material stuff, but their families and friends too. They would rather lose it all. God opposed people like this - He res

Are you the kind of person who is pretty self reliant and you don’t bother God with stuff you can either do by yourself or handle on your own? You should know, that is not God’s plan for you. His plan is for you to share everything with Him - to have an ongoing dialogue with Him so that He can lead you while He protects you. And, you definitely need Him! Do you acknowledge your need for His leadership? For His protection? The Lord wants to be with you, and have you experience

Everything Jesus did for us, He did to set us free! It’s up to us to live and walk in that freedom, though. Galatians 5:1 tells us that we must stand firm against the powers that will continually try to put us back into bondage. Things like fear, anxiety, addictions, pride, greed, etc. Fear is a big issue, though. We cannot let ourselves live in fear or make decisions based on fear or fail to do what we know is right because of fear. It doesn’t lead to life and freedom when w

I don’t know about you, but I’m guilty of telling the Lord what the right time is to give me what I want. I’m sure I sound like a selfish know-it-all child when I do this. After all, I’m talking to the creator of the universe, the laws of physics and little ol’ me. I think we’ve all been there, though. When you get excited about something- especially the things God has called you too, it’s easy to get caught up and forget the whole “wait on the Lord” part. They say wisdom com

Some people think hope is like a vapor - not actually real. They tell you to “be realistic” or “face reality.” They believe that pain and suffering, hopelessness and hardship are the reality… because they have no hope and don’t understand it. “This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.” Hebrews‬ ‭6:19‬ ‭NLT‬‬ But hope IS powerful! It’s a gift from God who saved us from death. Yes, we face pain, suffe

In our efforts to be and do all that God created us to be and do, we need to be careful not to focus on our actions and works. It’s the light of Christ and the Holy Spirit within us that makes our relationship with God attract others to Him. What we do is a reflection of our relationship, not the main point. In our culture, we get caught up in achievements and the idea that we have to earn things - and we do in some cases - but this doesn’t apply to our relationship with the

I get so much comfort from this simple verse. I have walked some long stretches of my life alone, but not really. There were many years when I felt so so lonely for companionship that I ached. But the Lord was with me and helped me to walk in companionship with Him. It took some time for me to “feel” like I wasn’t alone, but then I never was again! I didn’t just read about God being my perfect Father or my friend, or believe it in theory, it was and is my reality. Now, I’m bl

How many times have you identified yourself by what you do for a living, what you have or have accomplished… or have failed to accomplish ? Do these things matter? Yes, but they don’t identify you! Have others labeled you? Made you feel “less than” or not good enough? Or, perhaps they’ve put you on a pedestal and made you feel like you’re better than they are. If this is how you see yourself, you’re missing the truth. You are who God says you are, not other people - even you

Dad’s have an amazing amount of power and responsibility. Understanding that we all also have a Heavenly Father who feels that same weight is important. It means we all can lean on Him when we need help or strength - whether we’re a dad or mom, or not - and that He will help us because He always wants what is best for us. And just like our kids, we don’t always know what is best for us - but God does. Do you rebel? Do you question His wisdom just like any other kid? Of course

When we look at this verse, the focus is usually on the part about how the Lord is with you and that you are His mighty warrior, and that is true and it is important. We are all fighting battles and we are all doing it WITH the help of an amazing Paraclete named Holy Spirit! We fight, but we are never alone. But, let’s look at the rest of the verse… The Lord will take great delight in you and will sing joyfully over you! Like a parent sings over their babies and takes delight

Have you ever felt like the unloved one? Most of us can think of a time that we felt that way - rejected, neglected, abandoned, forgotten… It really hurts when you feel that way, and when you are going through it, it’s easy to spiral into darkness and forget that you’re not alone! Your Father, your friend and brother, Jesus and your Helper Holy Spirit are with you! They feel what you’re feeling and are working to help you ALWAYS. You are God’s believed - always look to Him wh

Several years ago, I went through a bit of a crisis of faith - it wasn’t that I changed my belief in God - it was because I’d believed that a man was from God and he rejected me and because my son was suffering greatly. I had prayed fervently and in faith for both situations, and God hadn’t changed anything… or so I thought. I know better than to tell God what to do, but I guess that’s kind of what I was doing because I thought I was in sync with Him. Truth is, I wasn’t, but

We all rely on something. Too often it is something within ourselves, something we think we have mastery over - like our own physical or mental strength, intelligence, beauty, wealth, achievements, friends or family members. But all of that is like a vapor, any of things could be gone in an instant. Some of us are “faith people” and we believe our faith can see us through anything that comes our way. This isn’t bad, unless our faith is in the power of our faith instead of in

God loves YOU so much that He sacrificed what was most precious to Him to redeem you from death and hell. Then He adopted you and made you His child, and you are most precious to Him too. YOU are God’s precious child and there is nothing you can do or say to change that. Meditate on Gods love for you and spend time with your Heavenly Father today. He is always there, waiting for you to love Him back. #john316 #godlovesyou #jesuslovesyou #savedbygrace #childofgod #goodgoodfath

This is your friendly reminder that you’re not alone and you’re not on your own. You are a child of the Most High God who gives you strength! He gives you peace when you’re anxious, endurance when you think you can’t go on, and courage when you’re afraid. God isn’t telling you to do things on your own - He is asking you to do them with Him. You are called and chosen, but never to be alone! #neveralone #godiswithyou #childofgod #goodgoodfather #donotbeafraid #shalom #yourjour

What do you believe about your prayers? Do you believe God hears them all? Or, just some of them? Do you believe God responds to them? How often. Many people seem to think that they have to get lucky to catch God’s attention when they pray. Like it’s a game of “whack-a-mole.” Let me assure you, that isn’t the case at all! God IS listening at all times, and He is planning and preparing for your good at all times too. The issue is that we aren’t. Sometimes we ask for what we wa

“…for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’” Isaiah‬ ‭46:9-10‬ ‭ Our God and Father KNOWS, He really understands what is happening and why, and He tells us what to expect in His word. However, sometimes (most of the time) we don’t “get it” until afterwards. We need to learn to trust more while

When we seek the Lord with all of our hearts, our mind is renewed and transformed. His will becomes cleared to us and we desire it with all our hearts - not because we stop being who we are as individuals, but because we discover the uniquely gifted individual God created us to be. The more we know Him, the more we know ourselves. Our desires, hopes and dreams become His will and purpose for us, and we walk with Him towards them. #seekthelord #createdonpurposeforapurpose #cal

Waiting in hope is something God has called all of us to do, and to do joyfully. How’s that going for you? Do you tend to be more optimistic or more cynical or pessimistic? What does the Bible say about that? “‘My hope is in you all day long’ and at night, ‘my body also will rest in hope’” (Psalm 25:5; Acts 2:26) The Lord tells us to be full of hope while we wait for His direction and His action. And, while we wait in hope, we are supposed to be actively doing the things God

Today I’m grateful from all that God has removed from my life to protect me and the purposes and plans He has for me! I am grateful for every breakup that led me to my Godly husband. I’m thankful for every disappointment that pointed me back to God’s path for my life, His call and His purpose. I pray that I will listen more quickly and follow more closely than ever! #discipleship #goodgoodfather #childofgod #yourjourneytobeingwhole #shalom #dailydevotional