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October 22nd – John 15:15

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John 15:15

Have you ever stopped to really think about what it means to be called a friend by Jesus? The Son of God, the One who created us, loves us so much that He invites us into a relationship with Him. Can you think of anything more wonderful?

Of all the things we could ever be called in this life, I can’t think of a greater privilege than being called a friend of Jesus. He doesn’t just want us to know about Him; He wants us to know Him personally. He invites us to talk with Him in prayer. To share our hearts with Him, lean on Him when life gets hard, and walk with Him through every season.

Our Lord knows our struggles, fears, failures, and our deepest hopes. And still He loves us. The beautiful thing is that Jesus doesn’t wait for us to get everything right before He loves us. His love is faithful, patient, and beyond anything we could ever earn. And while He is our Savior and Lord, He also welcomes us close as a friend.

What an incredible gift! May we never take for granted the privilege of walking through this life with Jesus, knowing we are loved by Him and invited to draw near to Him every single day.

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October 8th – Romans 8:34

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Romans 8:34

When we’re hurting, struggling, and don’t know what to do next, we can turn to Jesus. Because He isn’t standing at a distance watching us struggle. He’s at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us. He knows our hearts completely. He knows the pain we don’t have words for.  And He sees the tears we hide, the battles we don’t tell anyone about, and the burdens that feel too heavy to carry. Jesus is there, pleading our case before the Father.

Think about that for a moment. The very One who understands our suffering is the One praying for us. When we’re too exhausted to pray, Jesus is praying. When our hearts are broken, Jesus knows. And when we don’t understand what God is doing, Jesus is still there.

Our hope is found in Jesus, our Savior, our Advocate, and our Intercessor. So if you’re hurting today, take comfort in this. Jesus knows, Jesus cares, and Jesus is praying for you. You are being held by a love that never lets go.

Whatever you’re carrying today, you don’t have to carry it alone. Bring it to Jesus and rest in the assurance that He is already standing before the Father on your behalf.

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October 7th – John 15:4

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John 15:4

A branch doesn’t have to work hard to produce fruit all by itself. It simply has to stay connected to the source that gives it life. That’s what Jesus is asking us to do. To make our home in Him and stay connected to Him.

In today’s world, that can be hard. We have so many things competing for our attention. Our phones are constantly calling for us, social media fills our minds with other people’s lives, and the worries of everyday life can leave us feeling pulled in a hundred different directions. We can get so busy trying to keep everything together that we forget we were never meant to do life apart from God.

But Jesus also says, “and I in you.” We aren’t simply trying to stay close to God while hoping He notices us from a distance. He remains in us. Through His Spirit, His truth, His love, and His presence, He works within us. He changes our hearts, shapes our character, gives us strength when we are weak. And produces fruit in our lives that we could never produce on our own.

So today, let’s stay close. When life gets busy, stay close. When you’re discouraged, stay close. When you don’t understand what God is doing, stay close. When you’re joyful and everything seems to be going well, stay close. Remain in Jesus, and He will remain in you.

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September 2nd – Proverbs 3:7

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Proverbs 3:7

Before the invention of the internet if we wanted advice, we asked someone we trusted. Today we can reach thousands of opinions day or night with just a few taps on a screen. And everyone seems to know how we should live, what we should believe, and what choices we should make. But Proverbs 3:7 reminds us not to become wise in our own eyes. Because the world may have an answer, but it doesn’t mean it has the right answer.

And because something is popular doesn’t make it wise. For as Baptist missionary Adoniram Judson once said, “No mind, no wisdom, temporary mind, temporary wisdom, eternal mind, eternal wisdom.” What a powerful reminder that our understanding is limited, but God’s wisdom is eternal.

The world’s opinions will change. Trends will change. What people call “wisdom” today may be completely different tomorrow. But God’s Word doesn’t change. That’s why we need to be careful about whose voice we allow to shape our lives. We can listen to the world all day long, but there is only one voice that leads us into truth, and that is the voice of God.

When we don’t know what to do, we don’t have to search the internet for every answer. We can open God’s Word. We can pray. And we can both seek His wisdom and trust His direction. There is no greater wisdom than the wisdom that comes from the eternal God. So don’t be wise in your own eyes. Listen to Him, follow His Word, and let His wisdom guide your life.

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August 31st – Jude 25

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Jude 25

Every day God keeps us, loves us, forgives us, and gives us grace, even though we fall short of Him in so many ways. We don’t earn His love by being perfect, and we certainly don’t deserve the mercy He continually pours over our lives. Yet He loves us anyway.

There are days when we say the wrong thing, think the wrong thought, make the wrong choice, or simply fail to be the person we know God has called us to be. And still, He doesn’t abandon us. He patiently picks us up, forgives us, and continues the work He began in us. That alone should humble our hearts.

We can give God thanks not because we have everything figured out, but because He is faithful even when we are not. His grace meets us in our weakness, His mercy covers our failures, and His love refuses to let go of us.

So today, let’s take our eyes off ourselves and put them back on Him. For the Lord is the One who keeps us, strengthens us, restores us, and carries us when we cannot carry ourselves.

All glory belongs to Him. For every answered prayer, every unseen protection, every second chance, every moment of mercy, and every day He gives us, thank You, Lord. May our lives continually point back to the One who loves us far more than we could ever deserve.

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August 22nd – Psalm 88:14

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Psalm 88:14

There is a particular kind of pain that comes from praying and waiting…and waiting…and still not getting an answer. It hurts even more when you’ve been trusting God, believing He hears you, and yet the silence continues. Psalm 88:14 gives words to that ache. “Why, Lord, do you reject me and hide your face from me?” It’s a verse that reminds us that even faithful people can experience seasons when God feels distant.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the struggle itself. It’s watching someone else receive the very answer you’ve been praying for. You see their joy, their answered prayer, and their testimony. While you’re genuinely happy for them, a quiet question can rise in your heart. “Lord, when will it be my turn?”

If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not a bad Christian. You’re human. Waiting can test our faith in ways we never expected. It can make us wonder if God has forgotten us, if He’s listening, or if somehow our prayers aren’t important enough. But God’s silence is not the same as God’s absence.

Just because you can’t see Him working doesn’t mean He isn’t. Just because the answer hasn’t come doesn’t mean He hasn’t heard every word you’ve prayed. God sees the tears you wipe away before anyone notices. He knows the prayers you can barely put into words. He knows how long you’ve been waiting.

So keep praying. Keep trusting. Your story isn’t over because your prayer hasn’t been answered yet. God is still writing it. And when the waiting feels unbearable, remember that you don’t have to understand His timing to trust His heart.

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August 20th – Psalm 47:1

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Psalm 47:1

It’s easy to remember God when we need something. To come to Him with our requests, our worries, and our problems. And when He answers to thank Him. But God is worthy of our praise long before the answer comes.

We should praise Him simply because He is God. He is good, faithful, holy, merciful, and worthy of every breath we take. Even on the difficult days, we still have countless reasons to praise Him. We have been forgiven and redeemed. We have been called His own. And we have the incredible privilege of knowing the King of kings and Lord of lords. Not from a distance, but as our loving Father who invites us into relationship with Him.

Think about that for a moment. The God who created the heavens and the earth chose you. He knows your name, sees your life, hears your prayers, and loves you more deeply than you can comprehend. What an extraordinary reason to rejoice!

So let our praise become more than a response to answered prayers. Let it become a way of life. Praise Him when you’re celebrating and praise Him when you’re struggling. Praise Him when you understand and praise Him when you don’t. And praise Him with your words, actions, attitude, and with every breath He gives you. We don’t praise God because life is always good. We praise Him because He is always good.

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August 11th – Romans 12:2

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Romans 12:2

The Bible warns us that as the days grow darker, the world will be like in the days of Noah. A time when wickedness was increasing and people had turned their hearts away from God. When we look around at the world today, it’s easy to see we are living in such a time.

That’s why staying close to God and grounded in His Word is more important than ever. Every day, we’re surrounded by voices telling us what to believe, how to live, and what’s right and wrong. Not every voice speaks truth. And if we aren’t filling our minds with God’s truth, we can easily begin believing the world’s lies without even realizing it.

But when we spend time in Scripture, pray, and seek the Lord, He transforms the way we think. His truth helps us recognize lies, know what’s pleasing to Him, and to stand firm on His promises. We don’t have to be afraid of the darkness. We simply need to keep our eyes on the Light.

So as the world grows increasingly wicked and distant from God, let us draw even closer to Him. Fill your heart with His Word. Renew your mind with His truth. Stand firm in your faith. And remember that we were never called to look like the world. We’re called to look like Jesus.

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August 2nd – John 15:4

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John 15:4

Jesus said, “Abide in Me, and I in you.” Those simple words hold the secret to the Christian life. In a world that constantly tells us to do more, be more, and rely on our own strength, Jesus reminds us of something different. Which is that our greatest need isn’t to strive harder but to stay close to Him.

Just as a branch can’t survive apart from the vine, we can’t flourish spiritually apart from Christ. We may be busy, productive, and even well intentioned. But without Him eventually we’ll become weary and spiritually dry. Because abiding in Jesus means being intentional. Intentionally making Him our daily priority through spending time in His Word, talking with Him in prayer, trusting His promises, and depending on His strength instead of our own.

The more we remain connected to Jesus, the more His life flows through us. That allows us to produce the fruits of the Spirit. Fruits including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness.

So if you’ve been feeling exhausted or distant from God, maybe it isn’t because you need to do more. Maybe He’s simply inviting you to draw nearer and rest in His love. Stay connected to the Vine, and He will provide everything you need to grow, endure, and bear fruit for His glory.

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August 1st – Colossians 2:7-7

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Colossians 2:6–7

When we think about a strong, tree, we often admire its height, its sturdy trunk, and its beautiful branches. But the real strength of the tree lies beneath the surface. It’s in the roots that run deep, anchoring it firmly through wind, rain, drought, and every storm it faces. Without deep roots, even the healthiest looking tree will eventually fall.

The same is true in our walk with Christ. God never intended for our faith to be shallow or dependent upon our circumstances. He desires that we become deeply rooted in Jesus. Because the deeper our roots grow, the stronger our faith becomes. We may still face trials, disappointments, and seasons of uncertainty, but we won’t be easily shaken because our foundation is Christ Himself.

But being rooted in Christ doesn’t happen overnight. Just as a tree slowly extends its roots deeper into the soil, our spiritual roots grow as we spend time in God’s Word, seek Him in prayer, worship Him faithfully, and choose obedience day after day. Every moment spent with the Lord strengthens us.

So if today you feel weak, discouraged, or spiritually dry. Take heart. Healthy roots aren’t formed in a single day, but through a lifetime of faithfully remaining close to Jesus. Every prayer you pray, every verse you meditate on, every act of obedience, and every moment you trust Him is sending your roots deeper into His unfailing love.

 

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