Nan's Devotionals

2023-10-03T06:32:00.001-05:00

These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold. And, your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold. So, if your faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor, on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world. 1 Peter 1:7

God watches how we manage our lives. He handles every moment and knows what we hold inside. He lifts us with arms of strength when pressure builds and we need to be reminded to be faithful and TRUST.

The Bible says, “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4

God nurtures faithfulness. He uses moments of surrender to fill us with peace. In troubled times of need, He reminds us who's in charge of ALL things. He guides and provides for our days. God arms us with everything we need to be reminded we’re not alone.

When we humble our hearts to be led by the power of His strength, God will use trials in our lives to grow us. He will help us believe in the power of His authority to diminish weary thoughts. God will remind us there will never be a day without the goodness of His love when we choose to occupy hopefulness.

God will cover us with mercy, love and amazing grace. We must TRUST in the power of His will. He will place joy in our hearts and show us how to welcome perfect peace as we journey with Jesus. We can face each day with the promise of better things to come. God WILL bless the lives of those who obey and respond to His nudging. He will show us how it feels to be blessed with a grateful heart.

Dear God, Thank you for the presence of Your love. Forgive us when we allow trials to weaken our faith. We will trust in You and patiently wait to be led by Your greatness. As we are guided by the love of our faith, help us surrender the worries of our hearts and find reason to remember You WILL always take care of us and those we love. Thank you foe knowing what is BEST for our days. Amen

2023-09-17T08:54:00.001-05:00

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT

Life sometimes moves us from the comfort of what we’ve known and makes us feel anxious about what will happen next. But God creates seasons of reasons to be reminded His ways are better than our own.

He teaches valuable lessons while we wait to be led and prepares us to be used in amazing ways to serve Him with all of our hearts.

The Bible has a lot to say about the steps we take to trust and BELIEVE in God’s promises. Proverbs 16:9 says, The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.

Life will never be without disruptions in our lives and disappointment will cause us to be threatened by Satan’s lies. But God will help us battle what isn't true, as we PRAY in Jesus’ name and walk in truth.

God longs for us to RELY on His faithfulness and experience the blessing of change. He helps us remember who handles our days and covers wounds of pain. He readies us to grow.

If we remain fearful, we will never know the JOY of discovering what God wants us to know when we choose to walk in faith.

Proverbs 15:22 says, Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Let's BELIEVE it to be true! God will bless our intention to glorify Him.

When He moves us in a new direction, we will never walk alone when we journey with Jesus and welcome His timely rewards. The choice we make to obey will lead us to a better place if we embrace the comfort of calm.

God won't be late to prepare us for greater things! He will give us the tools we need to serve Him with a passion of purpose. As we begin to see ourselves as God sees us, we will boldly walk with BELIEF and find strength no matter where we are sent.

As we’re led closer to the Father, we WILL step in the fullness of knowing why we are blessed.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 43:18-19 NIV

Dear God, thank you for knowing our hearts. You see inside layers of doubt when we’re required to move in a different direction. You help us find peace as we journey with Jesus and shine the light of His love. You provide what we need to walk in strength. Thank you for what happens when we trust in You and begin to see how we are growing. Thank you for reminding us Your ways are better than our own. May we always be ready to honor You by the way we choose to live our lives. Thank you, Lord. Thank you. Amen

2023-08-08T06:34:00.005-05:00

Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was very good! And evening passed and morning came, marking the sixth day. Genesis 1:31 NLT

God longs for us to appreciate the gifts of His creation. But sometimes, we become too busy to stand in His presence with AWE. We neglect to take time to notice ALL He has done by the power of His authority.

"God spoke light into existence and separated it from the dark." He created the sky, land, plants and trees. God created the sun, moon and placed the stars in the sky. Water and sky animals were created next. And on the sixth day, land animals and people were created by Him.

On the seventh day, God rested in knowing His creation was complete. We need to reminded what He has done to provide everything we need to be blessed! The Maker of every living thing wants us to welcome the beauty of His world and glorify Him with gladness!

What we see will be determined by whether or not we take time to look and open the eyes of our hearts with gratitude.

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well” Psalm 139:13-14

Dear God, thank you for our beautiful world and ALL You have done to bless us with timely rewards. Forgive us when we forget YOU are the Maker of every living thing. Open the eyes of our hearts so we will recognize the power of Your authority and be blessed by Your presence with AWE! Help us never stop looking for glimpses of good. Humble our hearts with the gifts of Your greatness and help us remember we were created to glorify YOU! Thank you, Lord! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Amen

2023-08-07T06:17:00.003-05:00

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 NLT

Sometimes we place expectations on ourselves and become weary when things don’t go as planned. We focus on the messiness of life and forget God is HERE in the “ups and downs” of everything we experience.

We were created to love Him with all of our hearts and TRUST Him to handle our days. We will make mistakes and God will help us learn from them. He will guide us when frustration builds and we need to be reminded it’s okay.

God helps us find wisdom in His Word as we pray and consider the power of His authority. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

When we hold on to doubt, joy slips away and Satan wants us to feel defeated! But God helps us overcome! He arms us with everything we need to fight our battles and places HOPE in our hearts.

We were never promised we would be without struggles in our lives. As we breathe in His greatness, God reminds us HE is faithful. He loves us through weakness and makes it clear that we don’t have to pretend with Him.

Perhaps God takes us through the “ups and downs” so we will view mishaps in our lives as magnificent opportunities to make us stronger than before. God has the authority to do great things when we rely on His greatness. Let’s not be discouraged if the HOPE we hold is momentarily released! God IS on the move to take care of each one of us. He will provide everything we need and set the stage for good to come. God will love us through everything that happens in our lives. He is HERE! Believe in His power to help.

Dear God, Thank you for Your presence. You give us strength and return hope where it belongs. Thank you for Jesus and the peace we feel in His presence. You handle our stress and remind us why it’s good for the soul to ask for help. Thank you for what happens when we trust in You and stop trying to handle life on our own. We will love You with all of our hearts and trust You, no matter what! Thank you, Lord. Thank you. Amen

2023-08-05T05:53:00.004-05:00

“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one which is lost, [searching] until he finds it? Luke 15: 4 AMP

God wants us to use the time we’re given to LOVE Him with all of our hearts, LOVE one another and faithfully follow Christ as we step toward wholeness and draw closer to Him.

It’s good to walk together, but sometimes we step away. We forget to PRAY in Jesus’ name and become lost when we try to handle life on our own. We drift from the One who blesses us with PEACE and longs for us to experience His compassion.

Jesus knows what we need to walk in the “unforced rhythm of grace.” He said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11: 28-30 NIV

The yoke of Jesus is a “free gift” to each one of us, as we choose to faithfully follow and know Him as Lord of our lives. He leads us to a place of surrender as we TRUST Him to carry what we hold inside.

Jesus knows when we need to be rescued. He finds us where we are and carries us back where we belong. He knows our hearts! While we are cradled in care, He holds us where distractions can't find us and fills us with His presence of PEACE.

The world will never offer what we need to be renewed with STRENGTH. But God will help us stay grounded in His Word as we believe in His promise to provide. Jesus is the only WAY to the Father. He will help us find PEACE on the path that leads us home.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV

God IS WITH US! We mustn’t be afraid to be lifted back where we belong and reminded to step in FAITH. Every move we make to walk with Jesus will lead us to a prayer of PRAISE and remind us The JOY of the Lord IS our STRENGTH. ♥

Dear God, we’re so grateful for the love of our Good Shepherd. Humble our hearts to recognize the goodness of His LOVE. Renew our souls and give us PEACE that passes all understanding. Thank you for finding us when we need to be rescued. We will find comfort to remember HOPE came to heal when Jesus was sent to save. Thank you for returning us where we belong when we drift away. YOU give us courage to bravely hold on when we need to be lifted. Thank you for knowing our hearts and calling us worthy. Amen

2023-08-04T08:56:00.003-05:00

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 NIV

Christ longs for us to humble our hearts and receive Him. He wants us to know the goodness of God, remember we are valued and loved and never walk away from recognizing why we NEED mercy and GRACE.

Grace transforms our way of thinking. It nurtures the renewal of our hearts as we live to honor God. "Because of GRACE we live the kind of life He wants for His children." God nurtures our souls to do what is pleasing to Him.

Sometimes we have trouble releasing our control and need to rid ourselves from thinking it’s “all about us.” God’s will was fulfilled because of Jesus! HE is the WAY to the Father and the HOPE of our salvation. He was arrested and hung on a cross to die. The One without sin suffered to take our own. Nails couldn’t hold Him, because of His love for each one of us.

Reflecting on what Jesus has done should inspire us with deep appreciation. But sometimes we forget to offer Him prayers of praise. We forget that because of GRACE we are forgiven and God calls us worthy.

It’s never too late to draw closer to God. He is READY to guide us where we belong, so we will experience how it feels to be lifted, find PEACE as we journey with Christ and welcome willingness to do what it takes to honor Him with our lives.

God will help us grow when we leave doubt behind and walk toward the fullness of forever and JESUS will equip us to rise ready! He IS deserving of so much more than what we choose to give. He will help us examine our hearts and learn how-to walk-in truth. If we remain grounded in His God’s Word and TRUST in His promises, He will give us wisdom as He guides and provides.

We don’t have to handle life on our own or think we have it all together. Every step we take to walk closer to God will bring beautiful reward as we give Him the glory! God will always take care of us, even when we need to be reminded to let Him dwell where He belongs.

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 CSB God IS HERE and He loves us. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Dear God, Thank you for Your presence. Thank you for what Jesus has done for each one of us. Help us reflect on the sacrifice of Your precious Son and humble our hearts for His. As we reflect on the cross, help us remember Your will was fulfilled when Jesus died and rose again. May we never be ashamed to admit when we’re weak and welcome the peace of surrender. Thank you for knowing our hearts. Thank you for helping us walk worthy. Amen

2023-08-03T07:44:00.005-05:00

Praise him—He is your God, and you have seen with your own eyes the great and astounding things that He has done for you. Deuteronomy 10:21

God is honored when we thank Him for ALL He provides. He opens our eyes as we focus on WHY we are blessed. As we celebrate with PRAISE and welcome gratitude, we become aware of the many reasons we have to say, “thank you!“

As we share words of adoration, God draws us closer than before. He hears our hallelujah’s and prepares for more. He nurtures our souls to discover how He works for the GOOD and reminds us of the goodness of His love.

In tender moments of discovery, God helps us examine lives and recognize what inspires our souls for praise. He knows that we often waste time in the worry of wonder and forget to reflect on the blessings of NOW.

God gives us many reasons to LOVE Him with ALL of our hearts. He is deserving of more than an occasional prayer to say “thank you.” As we stand in awe of our Creator, the Holy Spirit will help us witness how it feels to be held by holiness and lifted in knowing we are valued and loved.

Every step we take to remain faithful will lead us closer to God’s timely rewards. HE IS WITH US every moment! God is deserving of so much more than forgetting WHY we ARE blessed! It’s time to celebrate what HE has done and gratefully find rest. Praise WILL give us access to God! Oh, how we need to gratefully RECEIVE and BELIEVE He will always take care of us and those we love.

Dear God, thank you for Your presence. Forgive us when we forget who’s in charge of our days. You are deserving of praise! Help us have a better understanding of how You guide and provide, so we will CELEBRATE YOU every day of our lives and be thankful for the blessing of NOW. Thank you for knowing our hearts. Thank you for the goodness of Your faithful love. Amen

2023-08-02T07:09:00.001-05:00

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV

When we’re given the precious opportunity to open our eyes, breathe in His presence and welcome gratitude, God is honored when we give Him praise before we choose to rise. “Praying with thankfulness is the pathway to PEACE.” It’s what we NEED to find rest in Him, every moment of our lives.

Prayer helps us welcome the goodness of God. He hears us when we PRAY, orchestrates our days and arms us with everything we need to witness HOW He guides and provides when we ask Him to help.

Scripture tells us what happens when we PRAY with thanksgiving and cling to God’s promises. We learn a lot when we absorb His Word and surrender the worry of doubt.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 ESV

When we walk on the “tightrope of life” we must RELY on God to help us step with courage, so we will recognize how it feels to bravely hold on as we're held in the heart of His LOVE. God will help us discover PEACE that passes all understanding and reveal His faithfulness to us.

PEACE is what we NEED to believe it is well with our souls. Even when we step into uncomfortable situations, God will remind us HE is HERE, READY to help us receive what we NEED to remain faithful.

Dear God, thank you for knowing our hearts. Forgive us when we forget to TRUST in You. You cover us with grace before we rise in Your greatness and help us stay grounded in truth. Thank you for peace that passes all understanding as we learn to rely on You and witness the love of Your faithfulness. You take good care of us and those we love. We will love You with all of our hearts as we glorify You, offer prayers of praise and remember we are held by Your strength in every situation. Thank you, amazing Lord! Thank you. Amen

2023-07-16T06:33:00.004-05:00

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Psalm 143:10 NLT

God patiently waits for us to feel the love of His presence and witness how He orchestrates our lives. He reminds us to be STILL, feel His LOVE and be led closer to Christ.

He helps us witness the power of His authority and reminds us we are treasured and loved. In quiet moments of purpose, God sets the stage for what’s to come. As we PRAY, He helps us develop a willingness to serve Him with ALL of our hearts.

When we receive gifts of His greatness, God rewards us with His love. He helps us feel His nudging and recognize how He speaks. As we take time to listen, God prepares us to be used in mighty ways. He readies us to welcome His blessings.

“We mustn't be afraid of silence in prayer time. It might be that we are meant to listen, not to speak.” God will reward our patience. We must put our TRUST in Him and allow ourselves to be STILL. Sitting with GOD will give us STRENGTH. It will always be good for our souls.

Dear God, Thank you for Your presence. Forgive us when we allow distractions to lead us away from You. Humble our hearts with desire to serve You in beautiful ways. As we’re led in the timing of Your will, help us faithfully TRUST. Thank you for how it feels to be cradled in care and held by Your holiness. YOU inspire us to serve You with ALL of our hearts and remind us why it's good to rest on Your promises. Thank You for blessing our souls. Thank you, Lord. Amen

2023-07-15T07:54:00.001-05:00

Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me. Psalm 102:3 NLT

When children shine the light of Christ, it blesses us in beautiful ways to witness their LOVE for Jesus and clearly SEE their JOY! We can learn a lot from little ones who do whatever it takes to share Good News with excitement!

How sweet it is to watch them PRAISE with beautiful intention. It helps us reflect on HOW we honor God. He desires us to LOVE Him with ALL of our hearts with child-like faith, TRUST Him ALL of our days and always be ready to PRAISE HIM with a willing heart.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 NIV

When we have a story to tell, we should never keep it to ourselves or hide the light of Christ where others can’t see. We were created to glorify God and put Him first about ALL things. “In whatever situation we are in, it means allowing His love for us to overflow into the lives of the people around us” This is HOW to glorify God!

The sweet song, “This Little Light of Mine” should have meaning to us as we share about the goodness of God and witness HOW He uses us in mighty ways to share His love. The Bible says, And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17

When God gives us precious opportunities to serve Him in wonderful ways, we should always be READY to share what has already been given us to glow by His greatness!

PRAISE the One who calls us worthy and LOVE like little children; unashamed to share our JOY! May we never forget; even on the darkest days, God WILL use us to light the way to demonstrate WHY it is well with our souls.

Dear God, thank you for Your never-ending love. It blesses us in beautiful ways. Forgive us when we turn away and place other things in front of You. Help us love with the compassion of Christ and never be ashamed to shine His light, so others will witness what we know in our hearts to be true. Use us in mighty ways to share the Good News and always be ready to welcome the Joy of Jesus! Amen

2023-07-13T07:23:00.004-05:00

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 NIV

God has a reason for EVERY season. He readies us for what will happen next. He reminds us to be patient while we WAIT on Him and draw closer to the heart of His love.

Sometimes we move too fast and let worry create dreaded doubt. We forget God reveals His will when He’s ready. His timing is not our own. “God is never in a hurry, but is always on time!” He helps us welcome STRENGTH when we need to be reminded to be faithful.

Jesus leads us in the right direction as we follow Him. He blesses us with PEACE that passes all understanding and helps us remember to TRUST. He reminds us we don’t have to handle life alone and shows us amazing things when we take time to notice.

It’s important to WAIT on God! He provides lessons along the way when we allow Him to grow us and PRAY for wisdom. He humbles our hearts as we persevere, soak in His Word and cling to His promises.

God opens our eyes, helps us stop wasting time and allows us to clearly SEE what we mustn’t miss. Waiting IS a part of life! We need to slow down and savor what God provides to help us witness what is GOOD.

We may be in a rush, but God is not! He will bless us in mighty ways. “Never be afraid to trust a known God to an unknown future.” He will help us welcome His rewards when He's ready to reveal the purpose of His plan.

Until then, breathe in PEACE and welcome the release of frustration. God will show us amazing things when we occupy hopefulness! It won’t matter how long we have to wait, if we follow Jesus, walk in the fullness of FAITH and believe in God’s promise to take care of us.

He is God! He is deserving of the time it takes to TRUST Him with ALL of our hearts and welcome gifts of His greatness with gratitude.♥

Dear God, thank you for the goodness of Your love. Forgive us when we become impatient while we wait. Open our eyes for ALL YOU provide as You guide and provide. Help us trust in the timing of Your will as we faithfully hold gratitude. We will remember Your timing is better than our own and trust in You. Thank you for helping us remain faithful. Amen

2023-07-12T07:45:00.004-05:00

Shout for joy to the LORD, everyone on earth. Worship the LORD with gladness. Come to Him with songs of joy. Know that the LORD is God. He made us, and we belong to him. We are his people. We are the sheep belonging to his flock. Give thanks as you enter the gates of his temple. Give praise as you enter its courtyards. Give thanks to him and praise his name. The LORD is good. His faithful love continues forever. It will last for all time to come. Psalm 100 NIRV

God is deserving of our thanks! Our loving Father is honored when we humble our hearts and remember WHY we are blessed. He places JOY in our souls as we offer prayers of praise and thank Him for calling us worthy.

When we give thanks to the One who created us to glorify Him, God draws us closer. Praising God welcomes the goodness of His LOVE as we reflect on His faithfulness to us.

Sometimes, we forget God guides and provides. We try to manage our lives and forget how it feels to be led. But God helps us recognize HE is HERE as we examine our hearts and understand the NEED for our Savior. He holds us together while we hold gratitude and remember we’re never alone in the challenges we face.

When we stand in awe of our Creator and truly THANK HIM for ALL He has done, PEACE will welcome STRENGTH. God will nurture PRAISE that will set the stage for GOOD. He will remind us WHY He is deserving of ALL of our LOVE and help us not forget we were created to glorify HIM!

Dear God, Thank you for Your never-ending LOVE. Forgive us when we neglect to say, “thank you!” You are deserving of so much MORE than morsels of gratitude. Help us develop a better understanding of the many ways we are blessed, as we begin each day with praise and welcome the precious opportunities to witness Your timely rewards. Thank you, Lord! Thank you! Amen

2023-07-11T06:05:00.004-05:00

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 NLT

God prepares us for the possibility of change. He readies us to receive what He lovingly provides and opens our eyes to witness what happens when we leave worry behind.

God gives us wisdom when we soak in His Word and PRAY. When important decisions need to be made, He helps us recognize His nudging. He reminds us to TRUST in Him and stop trying to figure out everything on our own.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT

God loves us through EVERY moment. He helps us focus on Jesus and remember who handles our days. He reminds us to step in FAITH and stop being afraid to follow.

God WILL help us recognize amazing things and experience the power of His authority! We must never underestimate the will of our Father to know what we NEED to be blessed!

The One who carried us from birth will carry us ALL of our days. He will provide PEACE that passes all understanding. We must remain faithful and ready to receive. When we humble our hearts for Jesus, everything will fall into place. God will reveal the power of His plan when He's ready and we will praise Him for reminding us what WILL happen when we put our HOPE in Him.

Dear God, thank you! You speak truth to our souls and help us make important decisions when we pray and ask for help. Thank you for showing us how to look past layers of doubt and witness what happens when we surrender fear. You know the desires of our hearts and BLESS us in many ways. We will TRUST You to guide us in the right direction as we follow Jesus and choose to journey with FAITH. Thank you for taking care of us and those we love. Thank you for helping us hold gratitude in our hearts. Amen

2023-07-09T05:37:00.003-05:00

Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 NLT

God wants us to abide in the place where He dwells; to know Jesus and be “held in the beauty of the way God transforms us”. He wants us to experience mercy, grace and welcome fruit of the HOLY SPIRIT.

God prepares us to be encouragers and a reflection of Christ in the lives of those who need to know the goodness of His LOVE. We honor Him when we share what has been given to us. JOY helps us remember GOD is GOOD. It allows us to welcome STRENGTH.

Happiness is wonderful emotion, but it is doesn’t last forever. Worry, doubt and sin will try to rob our calm. But if we pray to be made right by God, He will help us welcome the JOY of Jesus and discover where PEACE is found.

Jesus said, “If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. ''This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.'’

“Supernatural JOY was brought to the earth when God took on human form and became the Savior of the world!” God helps us find JOY even in challenging times. He brings purpose to our days and multiplies what He places in our hearts as we seek Him and welcome the fullness of His LOVE.

God WILL bring JOY to our hearts! We have a Father who loves us more than can we imagine; God who is more powerful than we can comprehend, and a Provider who WILL help us if we put our TURST in Him. JOY will be found on earth and in heaven! We don’t have to live without it or believe we will never experience how it blesses our lives.

God IS HERE! He will reward us in mighty ways as we share the JOY He places in our hearts. We must be ready to welcome what is good and continue to believe God WILL take care of us. His faithfulness will last forever. It WILL bring JOY to our hearts.

“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and even though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8

Dear God, thank you! You give us strength as we trust in You. Oh, how we need to embrace each day and welcome the goodness of Your LOVE. Thank you for helping us welcome PEACE even on difficult days. We will find fulfillment as we share what’s been given to us. Thank you for blessing our lives in beautiful ways and opening our hearts for Your greatness. May we always have eyes to see Your timely rewards and never stop sharing the jubilant joy of Jesus. Amen

2023-07-06T06:15:00.002-05:00

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31: 8 NLT

Jesus knows the longing of our hearts to feel valued, but sometimes we convince ourselves we don't measure up. In seasons of worry, we lose sight of where we’re going. We stand in the valley of fear and stay too long where anxiety robs our calm. It makes us believe in lies. We have trouble finding PEACE that Jesus provides and need to be reminded why we're NOT alone...

It’s hard when we don’t see ourselves as God see us; loved and simply ENOUGH. He longs to help us recognize the heart of our worth. It isn't found in what the world has to offer, or in the opinion of those who don't understand. It isn't discovered in the sadness of shame. But God knows how to help us recognize why we are loved.

The world's approval doesn't matter! We have a Father who loves us! What we see as pain, He uses as His purpose. He draws us closer than before and arms us with everything we need. He helps us become aware that we NEED HIM and allows us to breathe in fullness where healing begins!

God loves us! His love is constant and never fails. He loves us through every single moment of our lives. When we are feeling weary, sad, depressed, anxious or misunderstood, we must pray for God to restore us. He has the power to lift us from sadness, arm us with His holiness, guide us to a place of calm and remind us we were made for so much more!

God will hear our cries for mercy! Even in broken hallelujah’s, He WILL make us stronger than before. God will bless us with others who encourage, support, take time to listen and love us through the frailties of pain. Jesus will carry our burdens and remove what is holding us back from experiencing who we were created to become!

HE IS GOD! He knows what He’s doing! If we stay grounded in truth, He WILL ready us to receive what He provides. God will return us back where we belong; held in the promise of what will happen if we surrender to Him, humble our hearts, step in faith and BELIEVE He will restore us! We must remain faithful and PRAY. God will ALWAYS always take care of those He loves.

Dear God, thank you for waking us in opportunity to be reminded YOU are in charge of ALL things. Forgive us when we forget we have been created for a purpose. Help us focus on thoughts of good and diminish our doubt. Strengthen us when we forget how to be lifted. We will trust You all of our days and remember who fights our battles. And we will work hard to see what You see in us as we patiently wait to be grown by Your greatness. Thank you for helping us remember who will fix what is broken! Lord, we're so grateful to be loved by YOU. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Amen

2023-06-28T09:50:00.006-05:00

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1: 5 NLT

Sometimes we head in the wrong direction and forget where we’re going. We worry what will happen next and need to be reminded who’s in charge of our days. But God knows where we will arrive. He guides our steps and provides wisdom to know WHERE to go as we pray in Jesus’ name and TRUST Him to handle our lives.

When worry lays on our shoulders, Jesus knows how to help. When we’re weary and worn, He shares the weight of the load, invites us to lay our burdens down and follow Him. He draws us closer to the Father and reminds us who guides and provides. He places HOPE in our hearts.

God navigates the steps we take and prepares us to journey. He provides clarity and gives us STRENGTH to endure. He opens our eyes and readies us for what’s to come as we PRAY for direction and BELIEVE He knows our EVERY need.

God WILL guide us in the right direction! He knows what’s best for our days. We don’t have to handle everything on our own, when we remain tethered to Jesus and walk where He calls us to GO. We WILL find PEACE as we breathe in His fullness and step toward the wholeness of eternal reward.

We must never underestimate what God has in store for our days. He will guide and provide. When we get where we’re going, He will reveal the purpose of His plan and show us the beauty of where we have arrived.

Everything will make sense when we begin to understand the power of God’s authority to take care of us and those we love. If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1: 5 NLT

Dear God, thank you for showing us how to discover the power of Your holiness as we welcome the goodness of Your love. Forgive us when we forget who plans our days. Thank you for growing our faith as we leave worry behind. Help us recognize Your guiding and be patient as wait for You to reveal Your will when the time is right. YOU have a plan for a future that is good. Thank you for how You guide and provide. Thank you for knowing what is BEST for our lives. Amen

2023-06-26T06:13:00.000-05:00

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1

There will be days we will feel the love of God’s faithfulness and recognize the presence of PEACE. But we will also experience worry of wonder and need to welcome STRENGTH.

God knows the desires of our hearts. When we pray in Jesus’ name, He answers in the timing of His will and is honored by the love of our faithfulness as we remember to TRUST.

The Bible says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” It should bring relief to know we don’t have to figure out everything on our own.

God holds us together by the power of His LOVE. He opens our hearts for Jesus and help us remember we are not alone. He fills us with desire to LOVE HIM with all of our hearts and BELIEVE we are already BLESSED.

God is the Provider of everything we need to remain faithful and remember who IS handling our days. As we PRAY with humbled hearts and allow ourselves to be readied, He will prepare us to remember His plans for the future are good.

From the moment we open our eyes and rise to new beginnings, GOD IS working on our behalf. He knows what we need to remain faithful. He will be honored if we anticipate with HOPE, the most beautiful answer to our prayers and remember God knows what we need to welcome JOY and grow in the gifts of His greatness.

If we remain tethered to His LOVE, we WILL witness timely rewards and be ready to receive them. God will ALWAYS take care of us and those we love. He will answer our prayers as we draw closer and patiently WAIT with a grateful heart.

Dear God, thank you for waking us to experience the fullness of Your LOVE and reminding us to trust in You. Arm us with everything we need to battle doubt and believe You are working for the good. Thank you for knowing our hearts and nurturing prayers of PRAISE while we WAIT with faithful anticipation and loving appreciation for Your timely rewards. You remind us what happens when we faithfully TRUST in You and learn to patiently WAIT to be beautifully blessed. Thank you, Lord. Thank you! Amen

2023-06-21T06:34:00.003-05:00

We are saved by trusting. And trusting means looking forward to getting something we don’t yet have—for a man who already has something doesn’t need to hope and trust that he will get it. But, if we must keep trusting God for something that hasn’t happened yet, it teaches us to wait patiently and confidently. Romans 8:24-25 TLB

God wants us to be patient and learn how it feels to WAIT. In the timing of His will, He grows us! He moves us through moments to experience His mercy and grace and give us STRENGTH as we learn how to TRUST. God provides HOPE for the future.

When we become weary and wonder how God will choose to navigate our days, He helps us recognize why patience welcomes PRAISE. He reminds us who’s in charge of our days and welcome the PEACE of a humbled heart.

God provides timely rewards and reveals His will when He's ready. Our loving GOD knows what we NEED to be blessed and readied for what’s to come. He prepares us for what's to come and believe in the power of His everlasting LOVE.

God knows the desires of our hearts. When we surrender doubt, He makes room for HOPE to help us COPE with confidence and remember who IS working for the GOOD. We must remain faithful and BELIEVE God will ALWAYS take care of us and those we love. He is GOD. He is HERE and HE LOVES US.

Dear God, thank you for the goodness of Your faithful love. Forgive us when we become impatient. You are mighty, holy and true. We will trust in the power of Your greatness and gratefully find strength in You. Help us surrender doubt and be patiently faithful. Thank you for handling every moment of our lives. We will look for the blessings in ALL You provide and never forget YOU are working for the GOOD. Thank you, Lord. Thank you! Amen

2023-06-19T05:53:00.000-05:00

So now, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith in his promises, we can have real peace with him because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Romans 5:1 TLB

God provides moments for us to be blessed. He opens our hearts for His love. As we are humbled to consider His mercy, He shows us how to welcome amazing GRACE and show grace to those who need to know they are valued and loved.

GRACE is something we don't deserve. “God’s greatest act of GRACE is the gift of our salvation. It’s available for all people through faith.” God gives us the ability to recognize we’re worthy of what He offers. He strengthens our faith and helps us understand EVERYTHING comes from GRACE.

GRACE is defined as “God’s riches at Christ’s expense.” A GRACE filled life understands the loving sacrifice of Jesus. It allows hope to find a place where it belongs. God sent Jesus to die on the cross. His offering of love strengthens us as we honor Him as Lord of our lives.

God will work in our hearts and help us recognize WHY we are blessed. We must TRUST the One who takes care of us and provides what we need. He is God! He is mighty, holy and deserving of our love and praise! God will fill us with everything we need and prepare us to find PEACE as we reflect on His loving sacrifice and understand GRACE is truly a magnificent gift.

Dear God, Thank you for GRACE. Fill our hearts with Your presence of PEACE and help us remember You are with us. As we consider the sacrifice of Jesus and the gift of His resurrection, humble our hearts so we will remain faithful and find HOPE in the promise of Your everlasting love. Thank you for Your faithfulness to us. Thank you for Jesus. Amen

2023-06-16T08:41:00.004-05:00

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 107: 1 NLT

We are taught “there’s always a reason to be thankful”, but sometimes it’s hard to see glimpses of good. When life becomes difficult, we need to be reminded God provides what we need to welcome gratitude.

“God sent His Son to die on a cross and raised Him from the dead. This means that we no longer need to fear sin or death. Instead, we can live with confidence knowing that God will take care of us.”

Jesus helps us when things don’t go as planned and it’s hard to understand God’s purpose. He invites us to walk with Him, so we won’t have to navigate bumps in the road by ourselves. He helps carry burdens as we faithfully follow, nurtured by wisdom and truth.

When PEACE has been absent far too long, doubt will fester in the layers of our souls. It will prevent us from recognizing God’s authority to do what needs to be done to guide us back where we belong.

The Bible says, “Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” Psalm 34:8 NLT God gives us MORE than we deserve. He readies us to PRAISE Him and remember who skillfully provides.

As we humble our hearts to witness the BLESSING of now, God will reach us in wonderful ways and HELP us welcome JOY. As we receive and believe in the goodness of His ways, we will understand HOW He sets the stage for what’s to come and find reasons to give Him our PRAISE.

God will take care of us and those we love. His LOVE WILL hold us together as we pray with FAITH and open our eyes for His timely rewards. GOD IS HERE! Isn’t that reason enough to be thankful? Let’s PRAY in Jesus’ name and BELIEVE in what will be seen when we open our eyes with GRATITUDE.

Dear God, thank you for Your love for us. You bless us in many ways! Help us recognize YOU are deserving of PRAISE every day of our lives. Thank you for what happens when we open our eyes to notice the gifts of Your greatness and gratefully take time to look. Thank you for knowing our hearts and helping us feel the peace of Jesus. Amen

2023-06-15T08:10:00.002-05:00

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19 NIV

Sometimes we experience moments that separate us from the struggles of life and we find ourselves in need of opportunities to breathe in the comfort of Christ. As we let go of fear, God reminds us He is HERE and readies us to welcome calm.

When we sit in the worry of wonder and neglect to focus on Christ, distractions lead us far away from remembering to ask for help. Satan likes it that way. He crushes the spirit of those who need to know they are valued and loved and tries to convince us to believe in his lies.

We don’t have to hide in layers of doubt or carry what squelches joy. God arms us with everything we need to fight battles! “Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, the battle has already been won.” This gives us HOPE to cope and find SRTENGTH from the Holy Spirit as we learn how to TRUST when we’re feeling afraid.

God gives us wisdom to know what to do to take care of ourselves and those we love. When we bravely pray and bathe in His word, He washes away misconceptions and gives us courage to remember who WILL guide and provides for our days.

Living with anxiety won’t allow us to journey where God wants us to go or help us welcome what is missing. When we’re given opportunities to held by Christ, we shouldn’t make Him reach so far to lift us from ditches of doubt. Jesus will ready us to rise, lift us with arms of strength and hold us where we WILL witness glimpses of good.

We must do what it takes and glorify God, even when it’s hard. He will help us believe in His promise to handle our days, as we bravely persevere. Every step we take to welcome STRENGTH will help us recognize God's blessings and hold gratitude in our hearts.

God will reward us in amazing ways as we walk in FAITH and believe there will be better days to come. He will help us examine our lives and break chains of fear. God is HERE! Freedom will come from surrender. Then, in the timing of His will, He will show us how it feels to step in the fullness of Christ and be led toward wholeness.

God has plans for a future that is good. He will provide the resources we need to help us overcome. He will hear cries for help and restore us. Everyone is worthy of healing, PEACE, and the abundance of JOY God provides when we open our eyes, focus on Christ and make the decision to walk in truth.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6

Dear God, humble our hearts with intention to release what needs to be gone as we pray for freedom from the worry of doubt and faithfully TRUST in You. We believe in the power of Your greatness to restore our lives and bandage sores of the soul. Thank you for what Jesus has done for each of us. Help us come as we are; weary and worn, tattered and torn and stop being distracted by lies. We will follow Christ and breathe in PEACE as we’re cradled in care and held by Your holiness. Thank you for knowing our hearts. Thank you for helping us recognize it’s okay to admit we are weak and in NEED of Your mercy and grace. Thank you for all You do to remind us why we are valued and loved.

2023-06-14T08:56:00.006-05:00

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:36

God watches over us and guides us along the way so we will recognize His instructions and be readied to serve Him. He brings purpose to our days and provides everything we need as we follow Jesus and share about the King of Kings.

God gives us strength. He wants us to experience how it feels to LOVE Him with ALL of our hearts and love one another. He fills us with PEACE as we soak in His Word, cling to His promises and speak to those who will see HOW we embrace the light of Christ.

God blesses us in mighty ways as we share praise and welcome gifts from the Holy Spirt. He strengthens our hearts with gratitude as we faithfully obey and complete the tasks we're given. "God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things" and equips us with tools to grow. He places joy in our souls to share what's already been given to us.

As we prayerfully respond to God’s guiding, He leads us in the right direction as we pray in Jesus' name and help others learn what happens when we trust. God provides everything we need to find fulfillment as we make a difference in the lives of those who discover how to seek Him and love Him with all of their hearts.

We must always be ready to use the gifts we're given and pray that every seed we plant will nurture reminders Jesus is the WAY to the Father. He will guide us where He wants us to go as we faithfully persevere with a willingness to serve Him with ALL of our hearts.

God will help us share the gospel and help others discover the love of His mercy and grace ♥ We must never underestimate how God will use us as we walk worthy and do whatever it takes to glorify Him.

Dear God, thank you for what happens when we stand in your presence and feel the power of Your goodness and strength. You humble our hearts with gratitude as we welcome the Holy Spirit to provide words, even before we speak. Thank you for JOY that comes when we fill our souls with everything we need to share it! You help us witness what happens when You guide, provide and use us in beautiful ways to humble the hearts of those who will recognize why we need You. We will trust in You and never stop sharing the Good News as we follow Jesus and walk in truth. Thank you for calling us worthy. You bless us in so many ways and we are grateful. Thank you for knowing our hearts. Amen

2023-06-13T06:05:00.003-05:00

Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Psalm 25:4-5 NLT

We have the ability to step ahead, but God is the One who guides. He plans for our days and skillfully provides. It’s scary when we face days of doubt, but God gives us STRENGTH to remember why we're not alone in the circumstances we face.

He readies us to walk in truth. As we TRUST the One who prepares us to travel, God already knows how we will witness the gifts of His greatness. He humbles our hearts to remember we don’t have to walk alone. He has a plan for our days and never stops working for the good.

He helps us surrender our need for control as we faithfully follow Jesus. As we step closer to Him, we learn how it feels to grow. As we bravely surrender fear, He fuels us with everything we need to hold PEACE in our hearts and believe what He wants us to know about walking in truth.

Walking alone will never allow us to welcome what God desires. He longs to bless our lives and give us HOPE as we journey with Christ. Life will be so much easier if we stop trying to figure out everything on our own and make a decision to TRUST.

God knows what He’s doing! There will never be a day without the power of His love. The Bible says, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." Proverbs 3: 5 NLT We are blessed to know God guides and provides! He will take care of us as we step in FAITH.

Dear God, thank you for guiding our steps. When we're feeling overwhelmed, help us remember we have been created to experience the goodness of Your love. Thank you for placing PEACE in our hearts. Oh, how we need to be led by Your presence EVERY day of our lives. Give us strength to walk in truth, do what it takes to surrender fear and embrace an abundance of joy. You bless us in so many ways! Thank you for what happens when we breathe in peace and walk in the fullness of Christ. Amen

2023-06-09T06:31:00.004-05:00

And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews 11:6 NLT

God guides and provides. Our loving Father knows the plans He has for our lives. He skillfully prepares us for what’s to come as we follow Jesus and learn to totally TRUST. He grows our FAITH as we put our HOPE in Him and helps us find PEACE as we walk in the fullness of Christ.

The Bible says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-7 NLT

Often, we forget TRUST is needed to welcome STRENGTH. It readies us to persevere and provides what we need to keep on moving when the going is hard and BELIEVE in God's promises.

If every day was perfect, we would move ahead with ease and never know how it feels to worry. But life doesn't work that way. We will face unexpected circumstances as we journey ahead and need to be reminded who IS in control. God will lead us through difficult days and holds us together as we're readied to draw closer to Him. He will help us recognize why we need Him.

God has plans for a future that is good. As we remain faithful, He will reveal His will when the timing is right. He will lead us on a path of purpose and never fail to demonstrate the power of His love. God will remind us HOPE will come when we ready our hearts and receive Him.

Dear God, Thank you for this day. Prepare us to move in FAITH as we open our hearts to the guiding of Your will and TRUST in YOU. Thank you for handling our days and drawing us nearer to the heart of Your holiness. Help us remember there will never be a day without the goodness of Your love. Thank you for knowing our hearts. You grow us in wonderful ways. Thank you for reminding us we are YOURS as we put our HOPE in You. Amen

2023-06-08T07:21:00.003-05:00

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 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. I Corinthians 15:58

Sometimes we wonder what God wants us to do and waste time worrying we’re not good enough to complete the tasks He lays before us. We forget who handles our days and readies us to rise with the offering of praise because He loves us.

God GIVES US THE ABILITY to serve Him completely and provides what we need to grow. He longs for us to respond to His nudging and let go of the need to have control. He reveals what will happen when the timing is right and we’re ready to walk worthy. God has a plan for our lives.

He readies us to welcome STRENGTH and find PEACE as we journey with Jesus. He opens our eyes for clarity as we faithfully obey. The Bible says, whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. Colossians 3:23 NIV reminds us our most important job is working for the Lord. He gives us the opportunity to do great things , even when it’s hard.

We must never underestimate what God WILL do to use us in beautiful ways when we surrender doubt and breathe in the blessing of truth. God will place HOPE in our hearts as use the gifts we are given to glorify Him.

We will recognize the value of our worth when we begin to see ourselves as He sees us; capable and ABLE to do great things. He will remind us why we are valued and loved. God will open doors and prepare us to go through. As we respond to His nudging, He will bless us as we gratefully obey and use us to bless others as we LOVE with a servant’s heart.

Dear God, thank you! You bless us in amazing ways as we remain faithful and serve YOU with all of our hearts. Help us develop a passion of purpose as we TRUST YOU all of our days and grow by Your greatness. You hear us when we pray and show us why we are valued and loved. Help us hold gratitude as we step in faith and believe in Your promise to guide and provide. Thank you for Your many blessings! You give us courage as we live with faith. Amen