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Daily BITUB- “Fight with Courage”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:52:50 +0000

“Fight with Courage”

There comes a point when the excuses stop protecting you and start imprisoning you. We can tell ourselves we’re too tired, too hurt, too far behind, too broken, too misunderstood, or too overwhelmed to keep fighting. And maybe for a season, those excuses feel justified. Maybe life really did hit hard. Maybe the pain was real. Maybe the weight you carried would have made a lot of people quit. But eventually, we have to ask ourselves a hard question: Am I healing, or am I hiding? Because moving forward doesn’t mean the battle was easy. It doesn’t mean the wounds disappeared. It doesn’t mean fear isn’t still whispering. It simply means you have decided that what happened to you will not have the final word over you. At some point, you run out of reasons to stay down. You remember that God didn’t bring you this far just to leave you here. You remember that there is still purpose in your breath, strength in your scars, and power in every step you choose to take. So fight tired. Fight scared. Fight with tears in your eyes. Fight with faith when confidence is hard to find. But fight. Because your next chapter is not waiting on your excuses.

It’s waiting on your courage.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from John 16:33.

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Love Another Day”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:53:04 +0000

“Love Another Day”

Loving each and every day doesn’t mean every day is perfect. It means choosing to find something worth appreciating even in the imperfect moments. Some days will test your patience. Some will stretch your faith. Some will leave you tired, frustrated, and wondering why certain battles landed at your feet. But even in those moments, there is life, and life itself is a blessing. Love the early mornings that give you a fresh start. Love the hard days that make you stronger. Love the quiet moments that let you reflect. Love the laughter, the lessons, the people who lift you, and even the struggles that shape you. Every sunrise is another chance. Another opportunity to grow. Another reminder that God isn’t finished with your story. Don’t just survive the days you’re given… Love them, live them, and make them count.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Romans 15:13.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Control”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Tue, 19 May 2026 11:53:30 +0000

“Control”

Who is in control? I’ve learned nothing can influence me that I don’t allow. People have talked to me about the things that trigger us. I’ve also learned, and stared into the mirror, and told myself… “You trigger you.” That may be hard to hear, but there’s power in that truth. People can say things. Situations can frustrate us. Life can throw curveballs that test every ounce of our patience. But the reaction? That comes from within us. That means our peace isn’t in someone else’s hands unless we hand it to them. Growth begins when we stop giving others control over our emotions and start asking ourselves the harder question: Why did that affect me the way it did? Is it pride? Hurt? Fear? Unhealed wounds? Accountability isn’t weakness. No, it’s freedom. The moment you realize you control your response is the moment you stop being a prisoner to everyone else’s actions. I keep coming back to this statement… Protect your peace. Then master your mindset. Heal what needs healing. And remember that your greatest power has always been your ability to choose your response. We are all in control of what we allow into our world. We are all in control of our emotions. We are all in control of what we carry in us. We are exactly what we want to be in the moment we want to be it. We just need to allow it to be, and truly believe we are capable of it.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from John 14:27.

“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.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Chase The Dream”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:49:10 +0000

“Chase The Dream”

Dreams don’t chase themselves. It’s easy to get distracted by life’s noise, other people’s expectations, setbacks, or even our own doubts. But the dreams placed in your heart were given to you for a reason. They require focus, discipline, sacrifice, and the courage to keep moving when progress feels slow. Stop measuring your journey against someone else’s timeline. Stop giving energy to what doesn’t serve your purpose. Every moment spent doubting is a moment stolen from building. Lock in on what matters. Protect your vision. Feed your mind with positivity. Surround yourself with people who challenge you to grow, not settle. Dreams aren’t achieved by wishing harder… They are achieved by focusing stronger. Keep your eyes forward, your faith steady, and your heart committed to the process.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Psalm 18:28.

“You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.”

Have a great week ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Authentic”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:40:43 +0000

“Authentic”

In a world that constantly nudges us to fit in, blend in, and become what others expect, there is something incredibly powerful about staying true to who you are. Being authentic doesn’t mean you have it all figured out. It doesn’t mean you never grow, change, or improve. It means your growth is rooted in who you are… Not in who others think you should be. Not everyone will understand your journey. Not everyone will understand your grind. Not everyone will appreciate your values, your passions, or the way you choose to walk through life, and that’s okay. God created each of us with unique purpose, gifts, and perspective. The moment you stop chasing approval and start embracing authenticity is the moment real freedom begins. So, stand firm in your character. Protect your peace. Honor your values. Be humble enough to grow, but strong enough to remain true to the foundation you have built.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Ephesians 2:10.

“For we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, so we can do the things He planned for us long ago.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Pause. Reflect. Rejuvenate.”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:26:22 +0000

“Pause. Reflect. Rejuvenate.”

Sometimes the strongest thing we can do isn’t to keep pushing. No, it’s to pause.

Life has a way of keeping us moving. Responsibilities, goals, challenges, expectations… They all demand our energy. We become so focused on the next task, the next hurdle, the next destination that we forget even the strongest engines need maintenance

Take time to reflect.

Reflect on how far you’ve come, what you’ve overcome, the lessons you’ve learned, and the blessings you may have been too busy to notice. Reflection gives perspective. It reminds us that growth doesn’t only happen in motion. No, sometimes it happens in stillness.

Then rejuvenate.

Rest your mind. Restore your spirit. Reignite your passion. There is no weakness in stepping back to refill what life has poured out of you. In fact, that may be exactly what prepares you for the next mountain ahead. You cannot pour from an empty cup, and you cannot be your best if you’ve forgotten how to care for yourself along the journey. Pause. Reflect. Rejuvenate. Then return stronger than before. You are only as good as you allow yourself to be.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you to day is from Proverbs 16:9.

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Grace”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:38:07 +0000

“Grace”

God’s grace is one of the most powerful blessings we will ever experience. It’s the undeserved favor that meets us in our brokenness, lifts us in our weakness, and reminds us that our mistakes do not define our future. Grace says, “You’re still loved.” Grace says, “Get back up.” Grace says, “This isn’t the end of your story.” There will be moments when we question if we’re worthy, when guilt tries to convince us we’ve gone too far, or when life feels heavier than our faith can carry. But God’s grace doesn’t wait for perfection. No, it shows up in the mess, in the valleys, in the moments we need Him most. No matter what yesterday looked like, today is another opportunity to walk in His mercy, His love, and His unending grace. Thank God for the blessings we didn’t deserve but received anyway.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU, and my prayer for you today is from Ephesians 2:8–9.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Fight”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:06 +0000

“Fight”

There are moments in life when exhaustion hits deeper than physical tiredness. It’s the kind that settles into your spirit. When your mind is weary, your heart is heavy, and the fight in you feels like it’s running on empty. But sometimes the greatest battles we will ever fight are the ones we fight while tired. Not because we want to, but because life, our family, our purpose, and our future are worth fighting for. Strength isn’t always loud. It isn’t always the fearless charge into battle. Sometimes strength is simply whispering, “I’m tired… but I’m not done.” Some days you won’t feel motivated.

Some days doubt will creep in. Some days giving up will seem easier. Fight anyway. Because even your slow steps forward are still progress. Even your exhausted prayers are still heard. Even your weakest moments can reveal the strongest parts of who you are. You may be tired, but you are not defeated. Say a prayer, pick up your faith and let’s go!

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU, and my prayer for you today is from Romans 15:13.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Have a great week ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Today”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Thu, 07 May 2026 11:52:41 +0000

“Today”

Yesterday already had its turn. Don’t let the thoughts, mistakes, regrets, or pain from moments you can no longer change cloud the vision God placed in front of you today. Every sunrise is a reminder that life keeps moving forward, and so should we. Too often we carry old battles into new opportunities. We replay failures instead of recognizing how much stronger they made us. We focus on what went wrong instead of what still can go right. But today deserves a clear mind, a hopeful spirit, and a heart willing to believe again. Learn from yesterday, but don’t live there. The lessons were meant to prepare you, not imprison you. There are blessings waiting in this moment that you’ll never see if your focus stays trapped in the past. Walk forward with faith, gratitude, and confidence knowing that today holds possibilities yesterday never could.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Mark 9:23.

“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Gratitude”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:48:14 +0000

“Gratitude”

Gratitude isn’t about having everything we want. It’s about recognizing the beauty in everything we already have. In a world that constantly pushes us to chase more, be more, and want more, it’s easy to overlook the blessings right in front of us. The breath in our lungs. The people who show up for us. The lessons hidden in our struggles. The quiet moments that remind us we’re still here, still growing, still becoming. What if we shifted our focus today? Instead of asking, “What’s missing?” we asked, “What’s already here that I’ve been overlooking?” Because the truth is there is power in appreciation. There is peace in contentment, and there is strength in recognizing that even in our hardest moments, we still have something to be thankful for. Gratitude doesn’t mean life is perfect. It means we choose to see the purpose, the progress, and the blessings woven into every part of our journey. Take a moment today… pause, reflect, and give thanks. Not just for the big things, but for the small, quiet gifts that often go unnoticed.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Psalm 118:29.

“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Forgive”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:50:48 +0000

“Forgive”

Forgiveness isn’t always easy, but it’s always powerful. There’s a quiet kind of beauty in letting go of what hurt you. Not because it didn’t matter, and not because it didn’t leave a mark, but because you’ve decided it won’t define you anymore. Forgiveness isn’t about saying what happened was okay. It’s about choosing peace over pain. Holding on to anger weighs heavy on the heart. It keeps us tied to moments we can’t change. But forgiveness? It frees us. It opens space for healing, for growth, for something better to take root. Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is yourself. Sometimes it’s someone who never said sorry. Either way, forgiveness is a gift… And the moment you give it, you begin to feel it. Let go… Not for them, but for you. Because there is nothing more beautiful than a heart that chooses peace.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Luke 6:37.

“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “What Matters?”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Mon, 04 May 2026 11:42:39 +0000

“What Matters?”

What does it mean to live a life that truly matters? For many of us it’s different. I’ve chased titles my whole life. I’ve missed birthdays, moments, and watched a wife who did all the things she could while I climbed that ladder. Only to find it didn’t matter because I understand now that life is not measured by titles, money, or how loud the world applauds you. It’s found in the quiet moments. How you treat people when no one is watching, how you show up when it’s hard, how you choose purpose over comfort. A life that matters is built in the small things. The encouragement you give when someone feels like quitting. The love you pour into your family and friends. The strength you find to keep going when everything in you wants to stop. It’s about impact, not attention. Legacy, not recognition. Legacy defined by you not others. You don’t have to change the entire world… Just make a difference in the world around you. Be present. Be real. Be someone who lifts others, stands firm in their values, and refuses to settle for just existing. At the end of it all, it won’t be about how much you had. It’ll be about how much of yourself you gave. Live with intention. Love without hesitation, and make your life count.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from 1 Timothy 6:6-7

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.”

Have a great week ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “The Broken Can Heal”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:49:06 +0000

“The Broken Can Heal”

Some of the most powerful healing doesn’t come from people who have never struggled… It comes from those who have been broken and kept going. Broken people can save broken people because they understand the pain without explanation. They recognize the silence, the doubt, the fear, and the scars others try to hide. They don’t offer shallow words…They offer truth, empathy, and hope born from experience. Sometimes the person who has walked through darkness carries the very light someone else needs. Your wounds may become wisdom. Your testimony may become someone else’s turning point. What tried to defeat you may become the reason someone else survives. God has a way of using what hurt us to help heal others. Our brokenness does not disqualify us… It prepared us to lift, restore, and love in ways only the tested can. Never underestimate what your struggle has taught you. You may be the answered prayer for someone fighting a battle you know all too well.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from John 14:27.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Lift Others Up”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:43:49 +0000

“Lift Others Up”

There is something powerful about lifting others up. In a world where it’s easy to criticize, compete, or compare, choosing to encourage someone is an act of strength. A kind word, a helping hand, a moment of belief in someone who is struggling can change the course of their day, and sometimes their life. We rise higher when we stop seeing each other as obstacles and start seeing each other as opportunities to serve, inspire, and support. When you lift someone up, you don’t lose anything… You gain purpose. You become part of their strength, part of their healing, part of their hope. God often works through people willing to stand in the gap for others. Be the voice that reminds someone they can keep going. Be the one who celebrates others when they succeed. Be the one who helps carry the weight when the burden feels too heavy. Because when we lift others, we often find we are lifted too.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU, and my prayer for you today is from Proverbs 3:27.

“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Positive”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:44:20 +0000

“Positive”

Choosing positive when negativity is all around you isn’t pretending the struggle doesn’t exist. No, it’s deciding the struggle doesn’t get the final say. Every day we face doubt, criticism, setbacks, and moments that try to pull us into frustration or fear. It would be easy to let that energy shape us, but we have a choice. Positive thinking is not weakness; it is strength under pressure. It is waking up and deciding peace is greater than chaos, faith is greater than fear, and hope is greater than defeat. It is choosing gratitude when life feels heavy, choosing kindness when others choose bitterness, and choosing to keep moving forward when the easier option is giving up. Negativity may surround you, but it does not have to live within you. Protect your spirit. Guard your mind. Feed what builds you, not what breaks you. Sometimes the most powerful act of courage is simply refusing to let darkness change your heart. Choose positive. Not because life is perfect, but because your purpose is greater than the problems in front of you. There is light in you that adversity cannot put out.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Matthew 5:16.

“In the same way, let your light shine before others,that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Have a great week ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Letting Go of Demons”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:40:15 +0000

“Letting Go of Demons”

We all carry things we don’t talk about.

Thoughts that creep in when it’s quiet.

Memories that try to rewrite who we are.

Doubts that whisper we’re not enough. Those are the demons. For a long time, I thought fighting them meant holding on tighter… Controlling every thought… Burying every feeling. But the truth is, some battles aren’t won by gripping harder they’re won by letting go. Letting go of the guilt that no longer serves you. Letting go of the anger that poisons your peace. Letting go of the voices that were never yours to begin with. It’s not weakness. It’s freedom. God didn’t design you to live chained to your past. He designed you to grow through it, to rise above it, and to walk forward with purpose. Every step you take away from those demons is a step closer to who you were meant to be. Will they try to come back? Maybe. But you’re not the same person anymore. Stand firm in your faith. Speak life over your mind. Choose peace, even when it’s hard. Let go and let God handle the rest.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from 1 Peter 5:6-7.

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God... casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you".

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB: “Flip The Switch”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:08:02 +0000

“Flip The Switch” There comes a moment… A very real, very defining moment when you realize the battle isn’t out there it's in your mind. Negativity has a way of creeping in quietly. It doesn’t kick the door down, it slips through the cracks. Doubt, fear, frustration start whispering, and before you know it, they’re loud enough to feel like truth. But here’s the reality… You have the power to flip the switch. It’s not always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. Because flipping that switch means choosing differently when everything in you wants to stay stuck. It means catching those negative thoughts mid-sentence and saying, “No… not today. It means replacing: “I can’t” with “I will try.” “This is too much” with “This is building me.” “Why is this happening to me with “What is this teaching me?” That shift, that one decision, changes everything. You start to see opportunity where there was once only obstacle. You find strength where you once felt weak. You begin to move forward instead of standing still. And the more you do it, the stronger you become. The switch gets easier to flip. The light stays on longer. So if today feels heavy, and your mind is working against you. Pause for a second and remember… You are not your thoughts, you are the one who chooses them. Flip the switch. Choose growth. Choose faith. Choose to see the blessing, even if you have to look a little harder for it. Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Philippians 4:13. “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Have a great day ahead everyone. Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC Purposeful Pathways David A Carrizales

Daily BITUB: “Hard Times”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:48:50 +0000

“Hard Times”

Hard times have a way of testing everything we say we believe. It’s easy to have faith when life is calm, when prayers feel answered, when the path ahead is clear. But what about when it isn’t? When doors close, when the weight feels heavy, when you’re doing everything you know how to do and still wondering, “God, where are You in this?” That’s where faith grows. Not in comfort… but in the struggle. Not in certainty… but in surrender. Faith in hard times isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about trusting God even when you don’t understand the question. It’s choosing to stand when everything in you wants to walk away. It’s believing that even here, especially here, God is working, shaping, strengthening, preparing you for something greater than you can see right now. Growth isn’t always loud. Sometimes it looks like quiet prayers, tired steps forward, and choosing not to give up today. If you’re in a hard season, don’t mistake the pressure for absence. God is near. He’s building something in you that ease never could.

Hold on. Keep going. Keep believing.Your faith isn’t breaking… it’s being built.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU. My prayer for you today is from Proverbs 3:5-6.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Faith Over Fear”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:58:00 +0000

"Faith Over Fear"

Guess what? Even the most spiritually strong people have setbacks. Negativity doesn't need an invitation… It just needs a small crack in the foundation. Prayer helps. Faith helps. Hope, love, support… They all steady us. But the real shift happens when we stop running from the valley and decide to walk straight through it with God. I've tried ignoring the negativity. I've tried holding it in. I've even tried outrunning it. None of that worked. What did? Challenging it. Praying through it. Trusting that even in the hardest moments, there are blessings buried deep beneath the surface. Is it always easy to see them? No. Does fear try to convince you they aren't there? Absolutely. But faith, real unconditional faith, is more powerful than fear will ever be. God has a beautiful way of bringing clarity through prayer and strength through surrender. Don't ignore the cracks in your foundation. Fill them with love. Fill them with gratitude. Fill them with the understanding that through Him, you are stronger than anything that stands before you. Faith over fear. Every single time, every moment, every day. Every chance get… You should.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Romans 15:13.

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Have a great week ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Fitting In?”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0000

"Fitting In?"

Day after day we are subtly, and sometimes not so subtly, told we must adjust who we are to fit in. To tone it down. To soften the edges. To be more like them. Our kids feel it in a world dominated by social media: filtered lives, edited personalities, measured worth by likes and follows. But if we're honest, it doesn't stop there. It follows us into boardrooms, friendships, churches, and relationships. It whispers, "Be acceptable." It suggests, "Blend in."

But at what cost?

The more I watch people fully embrace who God created them to be the more I see them thrive. I see them excel. I see them inspire. I see them bring others together. We are not accidents. We are not random personalities tossed into the world without intention. We are uniquely designed, intentionally gifted, divinely purposed. God placed something inside of you that no one else carries in the same way. Your voice. Your spirit. Your perspective. Your strength. Your compassion. Your resilience. Your leadership. Your humor. Your heart. Now let's be clear… We must grow and sometimes growth feels uncomfortable. Tough love has its place. Correction has its purpose. Iron sharpens iron. But there is a difference between refinement and erasure. Between accountability and control. And that difference is discerned through trust, prayer, and wisdom. Sometimes we say, "I just don't fit." But maybe we were never meant to. Maybe, as Marianne Williamson wrote, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." Maybe what feels like not fitting is actually the discomfort of stepping into your calling. Maybe the friction you feel isn't rejection… It's refinement. Maybe the reason you stand out is because you were designed to shine. You were not created to blend in with the shadows. You were created to reflect His light.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Psalm 18:28.

"You, LORD, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light."

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Live”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:04:00 +0000

"Live"

Taking my son to school today we just paused to appreciate the sunrise and clouds. A small moment that reminds us we can, and we should. Do you pause in those moments? Do you see the beauty? Ask yourself, are you living? I mean… Truly living? Do you wake up ready to experience life in all its splendor? Ready to push through the obstacles you've been blessed to grow from? Are you still committed to the dreams you once whispered to yourself when no one else was listening? Life is short. Be stubborn with your goals. Put them out of reach, and then chase them relentlessly. Raise the bar in every area of your life. Set the standard. Expect more from yourself every single day. Ask for more. Demand it. Remember, God is not obligated to give us the scenario we think is perfect. Instead, He gives us exactly what we need to become who we are destined to be. We don't simply deserve life. We must earn it. We earn it by facing life vulnerable, exposed, honest, and real… Allowing it to shape the truest version of who we are. Appreciate the day. Don't be afraid to experience. Take time to tell people who you are. Tell them who you're becoming. Tell them why you refuse to quit. Be inspired by those brave enough to share themselves with you. Motivate from the inside out. Life is limitless. All it takes is your willingness to want and need all it has to offer… In every moment, every sunrise, every sunset, every new day we are blessed to have.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Psalm 118:24.

"This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it."

Have a great day everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Strength”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:09:00 +0000

"Strength"

There is strength in numbers, but that strength always begins with you and your willingness to let others in. And let's be honest… That isn't easy. Maybe you've been let down. Maybe someone didn't keep their word. Maybe you've conditioned yourself that doing it alone feels safer. The reasons we hesitate to trust are many, and they're real. But while it's hard to let go of what was, we can't miss the possibility of what can be. When we focus too long on what went wrong, it clouds our ability to see the good that can come from trusting again. And yet… We must. Because that's where faith lives. Faith in others often becomes the foundation of hope. Hope that reminds us we are supported. Hope that brings comfort. Hope that reassures us we were never meant to carry everything alone. I've asked it myself, and maybe you have too.

"Where are You, God?"

"Why is this happening?"

I've learned this: God doesn't always give us what we think we need. Instead, He places people, moments, and opportunities directly in our path because He knows exactly what we need. The strength in numbers begins with God, continues with you, and grows when you allow the blessings He's already placed around you to show up, stand with you, and help carry the load.

Believe in the Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from Matthew 7:7.

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. "

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “See The Purpose”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:27:00 +0000

"See The Purpose"

What if everything in life came easy? What if we always found shortcuts, cut corners, and had things handed to us? At first, it might feel like a blessing. Effortless. Comfortable. Safe. But then comes the real question…Would we be ready when life finally asks something of us? Would we have the strength, the wisdom, the faith to stand when the weight gets heavy? God doesn't place challenges in our path to punish us or because we've failed. He allows them because He knows what lies ahead. Every trial is preparation. Every struggle is training. He is shaping our spirit, sharpening our resolve, and building us into who we need to be for the next season of life. Life was never meant to be easy… It was meant to grow us. So instead of asking, "Why this?" or "Why now?" maybe the better questions are, "What is God teaching me?" "How can I grow through this?" "How can this strengthen me so I can help someone else?" In the middle of the storm, it's hard to see the purpose. But keep walking. Keep trusting. When the new day breaks, the blessings, the clarity, and the growth will begin to reveal themselves.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU, and my prayer for you today is from Hebrews 11:6.

"And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him."

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Sacrifice”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:35:00 +0000

"Sacrifice"

Real growth often begins with sacrifice. Not the kind that feels convenient, but the kind that forces us to ask hard questions like, "What am I willing to give up to protect what truly matters?" It's the moment we separate what we want from what we genuinely need. It took me years to figure that out, and still now I don't always realize the necessity of it. Sacrifice calls us to prioritize our days, our energy, and our hearts toward the people and things that matter most. And no, it isn't easy. It shouldn't be. Growth rarely shows up without adversity. It meets us in moments of fear, in seasons of uncertainty, and in those times when we are invited to open doors we've never walked through and push beyond limits we once accepted. When we strip away the non-essentials, we expose the root of who we are. We begin to see the parts of us we cannot live without… The values, the faith, the purpose placed deep within us. We are reminded that true fulfillment comes from giving more than we take and having the courage to leap farther than we ever thought possible. And sometimes… Growth means slowing down long enough to realize that what we've been chasing was never missing at all. It was something God had already placed in our lives. We were just too busy to see it.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU, and my prayer for you today is from 2 Peter 3:9.

"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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Daily BITUB- “Better Today”

noreply@blogger.com (David A. Carrizales) — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:48:00 +0000

"Better Today"

Have you ever stood in front of a situation and instantly felt like it was already lost? Like the odds were stacked so high against you that pushing forward felt pointless? Most of us have been there. Outnumbered, overwhelmed, and afraid of the fight before it even began. There are moments when we step back. Not because we aren't capable, but because fear convinces us the struggle isn't worth it. I've learned not to live in the regret of what I could have done, but instead to take those thoughts and use them as fuel to be better today. To simply be better in this moment. The focus can't be on whether the trial feels insurmountable. The focus must be on trusting that God's will is greater than the odds we see. When we truly believe that, why wouldn't we give everything we have? Why wouldn't we rise again, even when the path leads through the deepest valleys? After all, how can we truly appreciate the mountaintops if we've never walked the low places? Despite the odds… despite the uncertainty… even despite the possibility that the outcome may not look like a "win" to the world our victory is found in showing up, in fighting, in staying faithful. Our victory is in the testimony of who we are and whose we are.

Believe In The Unbelievable that is YOU and my prayer for you today is from 2 Timothy 4:7.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith."

Have a great day ahead everyone.

Little Boy, Big Dreams LLC

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