Trusting God is a choice that we get to make. No one can make it for us. We can’t make the choice for anyone else. God will never force us to choose Him. It is a personal decision that is between each one of us and God. I definitely struggled with trusting Him when our … Continue reading Choosing to Trust
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego made a bold statement when they told the king that God could save them, “but even if He does not,” they declared that they would continue to serve God and not the idols of this king. “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If … Continue reading But Even If He Does Not
Recently, I have heard several people say that they asked God to put a hedge of protection around someone they loved, and He didn’t do it. It is heart-wrenching to ask God for something, knowing that He can do it, and not getting what we ask for. It is devastating on the heart and on … Continue reading Do You Trust God?
My husband spent many years in the military. The night before he would leave for a field problem or a deployment, I knew that our living room floor would be covered in all of the gear that he was required to carry. He would spend a couple of hours or so laying out everything he … Continue reading Armor Up
I am a competitive person. If it’s a game I know that I can’t win, I don’t want to play. I want to feel like I at least have a chance at winning before I take a seat at the table. I don’t know many people who enjoy losing; although I do know some who … Continue reading We are the Victors
Who do you turn to when life gets hard? I am so grateful for friends and family who listen to my struggles, offer guidance, and pray with me. They are a great source of comfort. I am ashamed to say that for too much of my life, I overlooked the most important source for life-changing … Continue reading Our Eyes are on You
TobyMac said it well, “It doesn’t matter who you are, this world’s gonna leave some battle scars.” None of us are getting off this earth without some scars. Scars come with battle. I am forever changed by the battles that I have fought that have left lifelong scars. Since our son’s death, my husband and … Continue reading There Will Be Scars
As 2024 ends, one of the things that has hit me during the holiday season is how many people I know who are facing difficulties. I know families who struggled through Christmas due to grief, due to sickness, due to financial challenges, and due to estranged relationships. Life is hard because we are at war. … Continue reading We are at War
Here we are! The last week of the year! Do you remember 52 weeks ago when you decided to choose a word of the year? Do you remember that feeling of excitement? I hope you are excited about how much you have grown and learned this year! I am so honored that you stuck with … Continue reading Week 52 Prompt
In week 8, we talked about the concept of drafting and the value of tucking in behind someone who exemplified our word for the year so that we could learn from that person. Now that you have spent a year growing in your word, God is going to provide you with opportunities to be that … Continue reading Week 51 Prompt
