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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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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 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 19th – Isaiah 26:3

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Isaiah 26:3

Have you ever noticed how quickly our minds can get carried away with worry? We think about what might happen tomorrow. Or replay conversations from yesterday. And sometimes we let the news and the troubles in the world steal our peace today.

Before we even realize it, our thoughts have taken us places our hearts were never meant to go. I love how Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that perfect peace is found when we keep our minds focused on God and learn to trust Him. That doesn’t mean we won’t have problems. Or times when we feel overwhelmed. It means we don’t have to face those moments carrying everything on our own.

We can turn our thoughts back to God promises. And we can talk to Him about what’s troubling us. Because even when life feels uncertain, God is still faithful.

We can’t always control what’s happening around us, but we can choose where we turn our thoughts. So the next time worry starts taking over, take a breath, say a prayer, and bring your mind back to the One who holds your tomorrow. The world may not be peaceful, and our circumstances may not change overnight, but we can still have peace when our hearts are resting in God.

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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 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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September 29th – Psalm 27:14

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Psalm 27:14

On average, people spend about 7,000 hours waiting in line over their lifetime. That’s nearly 292 days! No one likes waiting. Especially living in an instant gratification world. We want our prayers answered, our problems solved, and our dreams fulfilled right now.

But God never asks us to wait without purpose. Sometimes He uses the waiting to strengthen our faith, teach us patience, prepare our hearts, or guide us in a direction we never would have chosen for ourselves. And sometimes, the waiting is where we learn to trust Him most.

When we can’t see what’s ahead or understand why our prayers haven’t been answered, we can rest in the truth that God is still working. His timing may not match our expectations, but He sees the bigger picture that we can’t.  And it’s never wasted time. It’s an opportunity to grow closer to Him and trust that His plans are worth the wait.

So if you’re in a season of waiting today, don’t lose heart. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep believing that God is faithful. The answer may not come when you want it, but you can be confident that He knows exactly what you need and when you need it.

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September 28th – James 1:5

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James 1:5

Sometimes the hardest thing to let go of is our own way of thinking. We want to make sense of everything, figure things out on our own, and trust our own judgment. But true wisdom begins when we realize that we don’t have all the answers. So instead of leaning on our own understanding, we’re invited to seek God’s wisdom and trust His direction.

Theologian Albert Barnes once wrote, “There is nothing more foolish than an act of wickedness; there is no wisdom equal to that of obeying God.”

What a powerful reminder that true wisdom isn’t simply knowing what is right. It’s choosing to follow God’s truth. Even when it goes against what we want or what the world tells us.

That may mean surrendering a decision, releasing a desire, or walking away from something we know isn’t pleasing to God. It means trusting that His wisdom is greater than ours and that His ways lead us toward what is good. We don’t have to figure everything out on our own. We simply need to ask God for wisdom, listen to His Word, and have the courage to obey.

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September 25th – Galatians 6:10

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Galatians 6:10

Sometimes the hardest things to let go of are anger, bitterness, and the need to be right. When someone hurts, disappoints, or treats us unfairly, our first instinct may be to defend ourselves, and make sure the other person knows just how wrong they were. We struggle to move past the hurt. And before we realize it, that anger begins to take root in our hearts and steal our peace.

But God calls us to something better. He calls us to lay down our anger, release our bitterness, and stop letting the need to win every argument control our hearts. That doesn’t mean pretending we weren’t hurt. Or excusing someone’s behavior, and allowing others to mistreat us. But we can speak the truth without being cruel and stand up for ourselves without allowing bitterness to take hold.

God wants us to do good to all people. Not just those who are kind to us, agree with us, or treat us the way we think we deserve. All people. We may not be able to change how others treat us, but with God’s help, we can choose how we respond. We can let go of the need to prove our point and trust God to handle what we can’t. Because our goal isn’t to win every battle, but to reflect Jesus in the way we love others.

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