Posts with the tag “embrace”

"So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." – Genesis 1:27    It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that everyone should be just like you; dressing the same, acting the same, believing the same, and even thinking the same. After all, it feels comfortable to surround ourselves with people who think and act the way we do. But the ...  Read More

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."- John 14:27   Peace is one of those things we all crave, especially when life feels chaotic. But here’s the truth: the peace that God offers isn’t about having a trouble-free life. It’s not about everything falling into place exactly as you want. J...  Read More

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."- James 1:2-3   When adversity comes your way, you have two choices: You can run from it or embrace it. This decision can define the trajectory of not only your spiritual journey but your entire life.  Running from adversity will often seem ...  Read More

"But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." - Romans 5:20-21   Have you ever felt like you've messed up so badly that there's no way God could forgive you? Maybe you've made mistakes that haunt you, leaving you feeling unworthy and ashamed. But he...  Read More

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." - James 1:2-4   Life often throws us into the midst of storms. Sometimes it feels like the waves are crashing against us from every direction, le...  Read More

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." - James 1:17   How often do you pause to thank God for the blessings He has bestowed upon you? Not just the tangible blessings of material provision, but the spiritual gifts, talents, and abilities He has uniquely equipped you with? It's easy to admire the ble...  Read More

"Yet you, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand." - Isaiah 64:8   In the shadows of Tob, away from the spotlight and the noise of the world, God cultivates and shapes us into the people He has destined us to become. Just as the potter molds clay on the wheel, God refines us in the quiet moments of our lives, reworking and sculpting us according...  Read More

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord." - Acts 3:19    No matter who you are or how “good” you might be, we all sin from time to time. It just is what it is. It’s what comes next that is most important, and that is repentance. Acts 3:19 invites us to reflect on this gift of repentance: "Repent, then, and turn to God, so ...  Read More

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." - 2 Corinthians 12:9    No matter who you are, there are moments in each of our lives where we just can’t help but feel a little helpless. In these moments, we are left overwhelmed by circumstances beyond our control.  Feeling helpless is a universal experience, a profound acknowledgment of our limitations. This sentiment ...  Read More

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." - Philippians 2:3-4   In your journey of faith, selflessness stands out as an act of Christ-like virtue. God calls us to emulate the sacrificial love modeled by our Savior. Today, let's explore the beauty of selfl...  Read More

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." - James 1:2-3   Life often presents us with challenges that fall into three categories: hard things, hard times, and hard people. While these can be sources of discomfort, frustration, and even pain, God calls us to embrace the hard rather t...  Read More

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9   Life occasionally presents us with situations we can't easily escape. It may be a challenging job, a difficult relationship, or a demanding circumstance. In moments of frustrat...  Read More

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)   Imagine your life as a sophisticated software program, designed for remarkable purposes. Just like software, we sometimes encounter limitations or glitches that prevent us from functioning at our full potential. Just as software needs regular updates, our lives often requ...  Read More

"For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." - Ecclesiastes 3:1 (ESV)   In our journey to level up and reach new heights in life, it's essential to recognize that sometimes the reason we cannot progress yet is that it is not the right time. As humans, we often desire immediate progress and instant results, but God's plans are intricately woven with divine timing. ...  Read More

“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” - Jeremiah 1:5  Did you know you were not only made in the image of God but you were made with intentionality? That is right. God was intentional in how He made you. He did not make any mistakes. From your appearance to your personality, to your mannerisms, t...  Read More

“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” - Philippians 3:13-14  If you are chasing God’s best for you, I just want to stop and say, GOOD FOR YOU! You are smack-dab in the...  Read More

“Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, ‘I gave birth to him in pain.’ Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request.” - 1 Chronicles 4:9-10Today’s key passage of Scripture references a man named J...  Read More