Posts with the tag “preparation”

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." - Romans 8:28Sometimes the greatest frustration in life is feeling like nothing you are doing is connected to the promise God gave you. You have a vision for where you believe He is leading you, but your current reality feels completely unrelated. It’s easy to wonder, Wha...  Read More

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20When you are in a long season of preparation, it is easy to grow tired and start settling. You pray for God to open big doors, but when it takes longer than you hoped, you may start thinking, maybe this smaller door is enough. Maybe this is all I’m meant for.H...  Read More

"Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope." - Romans 5:3-4If you are in a season where God is preparing you, it can feel heavy. It can feel long. You might even start to wonder if God has forgotten what He promised you. But here is something crucial to understand: while God is working t...  Read More

"Be sober-minded; be watchful, your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." – 1 Peter 5:8Back in the day, I used to hoop. I know some people question whether I was ever really an athlete, but there was a time when I lived and breathed basketball. My high school coach had a way of motivating me that stuck with me. He’d say, “Newton.” “Yes, sir?” “When you ...  Read More