Faith

November 13th – Matthew 6:26

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Matthew 6:26

In Matthew 6:26, Jesus reminds us to look at the birds of the air. They don’t plant crops, store up food, or spend their days worrying about tomorrow,. Yet our Heavenly Father faithfully provides for them. And then He reminds us that we’re worth so much more.

I don’t know about you, but worrying comes pretty easily to me, especially when it comes to the people I love. My son is getting ready to move into his first apartment. And while I’m excited for him and this new chapter in his life, I’m also finding it pretty hard not to worry. Is he going to be okay? Will he have everything he needs? Will he make good decisions? I know I can’t always be there to look out for him, and that’s probably the hardest part.

But this verse reminds me that the same God who watches over the little birds is watching over my son, too. And I need to trust Him with that. We all have things we worry about. Whether it’s our children, our finances, our health, or what tomorrow might bring. But worrying won’t change what’s ahead. It only steals the peace of today. If God cares for the birds, how much more can we trust Him to care for us and the people we love?

I’m reminding myself that I can love, pray, and do my best, but ultimately, I have to leave the worrying in God’s hands. He’s a much better caretaker than I could ever be.

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November 5th – Colossians 3:15

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Colossians 3:15

Colossians 3:15 reminds us to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts. I love that word rule because it means we have a choice about what we allow to lead us.

It’s so easy to let worry, frustration, fear, or the opinions of others take over our thoughts and steal our peace. We can spend so much time worrying about what might happen tomorrow or replaying what happened yesterday, that we forget to enjoy the day God has placed right in front of us.

But Jesus offers us a peace that isn’t dependent on everything going right or life going according to our plans. It’s a peace that comes from knowing who He is and trusting Him with what we can’t control. That doesn’t mean we won’t have difficult days, face uncertainty, or have moments when our hearts feel unsettled. It means we have somewhere to turn when those moments come.

Instead of allowing our circumstances to rule our hearts, we can bring our worries to Jesus and let His truth steady us. I’m learning that peace doesn’t come from having all the answers. It comes from trusting the One who holds it all.

So today, let’s be careful about what we allow to take up space in our hearts. Let’s make room for Christ’s peace, let gratitude shape our attitudes, and remember that we don’t have to carry tomorrow’s worries while we’re living through today.

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November 4th – James 1:17

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James 1:17

Have you ever stopped to think about how many blessings we overlook simply because we’ve gotten used to them? We can get so caught up wishing for what we don’t have, that we forget to thank God for what we do.

The roof over our heads, food on the table, people who love us, a beautiful sunrise, or even the strength to get through another day. They’re all gifts worth recognizing. And James reminds us that every good and perfect gift comes from above.

Now, not every good thing in our lives comes wrapped in a pretty package, and not every season is easy. But even when life changes, God doesn’t. His goodness isn’t here one day and gone the next. He is the same faithful Father through our happiest moments and our hardest days.

I know I don’t always stop long enough to appreciate all He’s given me, and I suspect I’m not alone in that. So today, let’s look around with fresh eyes and remember where our blessings come from. We have so much more to be thankful for than we sometimes realize.

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October 29th – Psalm 126:5

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Psalm 126:5

When the Israelites finally returned to Jerusalem after years of exile, their hearts overflowed with joy and laughter. After all the sorrow, hardship, and longing they had endured, they were finally home. No wonder they celebrated the goodness of a God who had brought them through. What a beautiful reminder that our tears never go unnoticed by the Lord!

Each of us will have seasons of weeping. Times when our hearts are broken, and our prayers seem unanswered. We wonder how much longer we can hold on. And although we might not understand why God allows certain seasons or how He will bring us through them, we can trust that He is with us in every tear we shed.

And while we may not see our circumstances change as quickly as we would like, sorrow doesn’t get the final word for those who belong to Jesus. There is a day coming when every tear will be wiped away, every hurt will be healed, and the sorrow of this life will give way to everlasting joy in His presence.

But until then, keep planting those seeds of faith, even through your tears. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep holding on to His promises. Because the same God who carries us through our weeping is the One who will one day fill our hearts with a joy beyond anything we can imagine!

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October 27th – 2 Corinthians 5:17

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2 Corinthians 5:17

The apostle Paul tells us that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old has gone, and the new is here. But what does that really look like in our everyday lives?

What it doesn’t mean, is that we suddenly become perfect the moment we give our hearts to Jesus. Old habits, familiar ways of thinking, and even some of our struggles don’t always disappear overnight.

Becoming more like Christ is a journey. And some days it can be two steps forward and one step back. But we needn’t get discouraged when we fall short or find ourselves struggling with things we thought we had overcome.

God is still working in us, patiently shaping our hearts and teaching us to walk in His ways. Our part is to keep showing up, spending time in His Word, praying, and obeying what He teaches. And most importantly, surrendering the things that keep pulling us back.

We may not see the changes happening day by day, but that doesn’t mean God isn’t working. So be patient with yourself. Trust the One who is making you new, and don’t give up just because you haven’t arrived where you want to be. The same God who began this work in you is faithful, and as long as we keep turning our hearts toward Him, He will continue to lead us forward.

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October 26th – Romans 8:29

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Romans 8:29

Romans 8:29 reminds us that God’s desire is for us to be conformed to the image of His Son. And in a world that constantly tells us who we should be, what we should believe, and how we should live, it’s easy to lose sight of who God is calling us to become.

We live in a time when people are quick to judge, and slow to listen. And sadly, more often concerned with being right than showing love. But as Christians, we’re called to a different way. We’re called to love when it’s hard. To forgive when we’ve been hurt, show kindness when others are unkind, and speak truth with grace.

And as for me, I don’t always get it right. There are days when my words, thoughts, and reactions remind me just how much I still need Jesus. But that’s the beauty of His grace. God isn’t asking us to become perfect overnight. He’s working in us day by day, using even our struggles and shortcomings to make us more like Christ.

So instead of spending so much time trying to fit into this world, let’s focus on becoming more like the One who saved us. Because the greatest testimony we can offer a hurting world isn’t that we have everything figured out, but that we are being changed by the love of Jesus.

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October 23rd – 2 Corinthians 12:9

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2 Corinthians 12:9

Have you ever prayed for something with all your heart, only to have God say no? Maybe you prayed for a door to open, a situation to change, or for something you desperately wanted to work out, but it didn’t happen the way you hoped.

It’s hard to understand sometimes, isn’t it? We wonder why God didn’t answer the way we wanted Him to. Especially when our hearts were so invested in the outcome. Paul knew what it was like to ask God for something and not receive the answer he wanted. But God reminded him that His grace was sufficient and His strength was made perfect in weakness.

Sometimes God’s answer is no, not because He doesn’t love us or hear our prayers, but because His purposes are bigger than what we can see. And sometimes, instead of changing our circumstances, He gives us the strength to walk through them.

I’m learning that faith isn’t just trusting God when He says yes. It’s trusting Him when the answer is no, too. We may not understand His reasons today, and we may still feel disappointed. But we can rest in knowing that His love for us never changes. When God says no, His grace is still enough, His strength is still available, and His love is still holding us.

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October 11th – Colossians 2:6

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Colossians 2:6

Have you ever noticed how it can be easy to trust Jesus with our salvation yet struggle to trust Him with the everyday things we face? We believe He loves us, yet we worry about tomorrow. Or we try to figure everything out on our own, and forget to invite Him into the little things that make up our days.

But just as we received Christ by faith, we are called to keep walking with Him by faith. That means trusting Him when we don’t have all the answers, seeking His wisdom when we don’t know which way to go, and letting His Word guide the choices we make. It means talking to Him throughout our day, not just when we’re in trouble. And learning to depend on His strength instead of always trying to handle everything ourselves.

Walking with Jesus doesn’t mean we’ll never stumble or have days when our faith feels weak. It means we keep turning back to Him, allowing Him to teach us, correct us, and help us grow. We don’t have to have everything figured out today. We just need to keep walking with the Lord, trusting that He knows the way and will help us take the next step.

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October 3rd – Luke 8:15

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Luke 8:15

There’s something special about planting a garden. You put a tiny seed into the ground, cover it with soil, water it, and then you wait. You don’t see much happening at first, but underneath the surface something is beginning to grow. And in time, that little seed begins to produce something beautiful.

Jesus uses this same picture to teach us about our hearts. God’s Word is like a seed, and our hearts are the soil. We can hear His Word every day, but hearing it isn’t enough. We have to receive it, hold onto it, and allow it to take root in our lives.

But sometimes our hearts can become hard or crowded. Worry, disappointment, fear, and the hurts we carry can take up so much space that we leave very little room for God’s Word to grow. Or to reach the places in our hearts that need it most.

The good news is that God can change the soil of our hearts. He can soften what has become hard, and make room for something new to grow. Yet just like a garden doesn’t produce a harvest overnight, spiritual growth takes time too. Time for God to work beneath the surface to strengthen our faith, change our hearts, and teach us to trust Him one day at a time.

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October 1st – Galatians 6:7

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Galatians 6:7

There’s something beautiful about a harvest. We see the fields filled with golden grain and the trees heavy with fruit. But we don’t always think about what happened long before the harvest arrived. Someone had to plant the seed, tend the soil, water it, and patiently wait for it to grow.

Our hearts are much the same. Every day, we are planting seeds through our thoughts, words, choices, and the things we allow to take root in our hearts. Some seeds are planted intentionally, while others find their way in without us even realizing it. And over time, those seeds begin to produce something in our lives.

But what are we planting? Are we planting faith or fear? Trust or worry? Kindness or criticism? Are we filling our hearts with the truth of God’s Word, or are we allowing the worries and distractions of this world to take root?

The beautiful thing is that it’s never too late to start planting something different. God can help us pull out the weeds, soften the hard places, and make our hearts good soil for His Word. We may not see the growth right away, but that doesn’t mean God isn’t working.

So let’s be intentional about what we’re planting. Let’s fill our hearts with His Word, nurture our faith, and make room for the kind of fruit that reflects Jesus. And as we do, let’s trust God with the growing.

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