Posts with the tag “calling”

"Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." – Matthew 5:16For many people, getting the job. Landing the opportunity, stepping into the spotlight, and being trusted with leadership are moments that feel like the finish line. As if the goal of your prayers, faithfulness, and obedience was to one day arrive at that elevate...  Read More

"But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong." – 1 Corinthians 1:27You do not have to be seen by others to be chosen by God. His eyes never miss what people overlook. You don’t need followers, a platform, or public approval for God to put His hand on your life. If you’ve been hidden, passed over, or ignored, it does not mean...  Read More

"For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." – 1 Samuel 16:7God does not choose people based on the same criteria the world uses. The world is drawn to image, status, and credentials. God is drawn to surrender, humility, and the heart.Think about it. When the prophet Samuel went to anoint the next king of Israel, he looked at all the st...  Read More

"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps." – Proverbs 16:9You need to know something today. Your life is not a string of random events. You’re not here by chance. The job you have, the city you live in, the people in your life, even the trials you’ve faced, are not meaningless. God does not deal in coincidence. He is intentional with everything He touches, and that inclu...  Read More

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." – 2 Corinthians 4:7God does not wait for perfect people. He never has. Instead, He chooses the cracked vessels, the outcasts, the overlooked, and the broken. And through them, He writes some of the most beautiful stories we’ve ever seen.You do not need to have it all together to be used by ...  Read More

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10It’s easy to look around and wonder, “Why isn’t my life unfolding like theirs?” You hear stories of how God opened doors for someone, how He used their gifts, how quickly they reached the next chapter, and you start to compare. Without meaning to, you be...  Read More

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." - Matthew 5:16   In a world obsessed with "Instagram influencers" and social media celebrities, the desire for influence is more prevalent than ever. We all long to have an impact, to be recognized, and to inspire others. But have you ever considered what kind...  Read More

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 6:23 Have you ever taken a moment to consider the alternative to disobeying God? We often think about the sacrifices and the challenges of living a life of obedience, but do we truly understand the consequences of continuing in sin and disobedience? Have you thought about what your life will look like if you continue to ignore God's calling and live contrary to His will?  Read More

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." - Jeremiah 1:5   The stirring within your heart, the calling that tugs at your spirit—when will you rise up and respond? God has placed a unique purpose on your life, and He is inviting you to step into it. Let's explore the challenge of answering God's calling and embra...  Read More

“If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all His commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. You will experience all these blessings if you obey the Lord your God.” - Deuteronomy 28:1-2  If you want to be set apart, then you must be obedient to God. As a believer, God wants to set us apart. We are His chosen people, an...  Read More

“Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.” - Hebrews 11:1   Faith. It is a word as cliche as they come in church. “You have to have faith.” “Have faith in God.” “Do you have faith?” It is a word as popular as any and one we hear seemingly every Sunday. Yet for many, it is still so challenging to grasp, to believe in something you cannot see.   As we ...  Read More

“Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.”  - Revelation 3:2-3 Yesterday, we talked about waking up so that the enemy does not have a foot...  Read More

“In His right hand He held seven stars, and coming out of His mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance”- Revelation 1:16 The Apostle John relays a physical depiction of God, and then he says, “In His right hand He held seven stars, and coming out of His mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword...” (1:16). There has been much dispute about what the...  Read More