Tag: TrustGod
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God’s refining process isn’t always comfortable, but it has a purpose. Sifting separates. Fire purifies. And sometimes God allows both to expose what doesn’t belong and strengthen what does. Paul said, “I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.” (1 Corinthians 9:26, NLT) He wasn’t faking it or merely going through…
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Some things can wait until tomorrow. Seeking God isn’t one of them. We don’t know how much time we have, and Jesus never told us to fear His return—He told us to be ready. If you’ve drifted, come back. If God has been calling you deeper, answer Him. If you’ve never surrendered your life to…
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Have you ever had an idea that seemed so big you immediately talked yourself out of it? Maybe you thought, “I’m not qualified,” or “Someone else could do it better,” or perhaps, “It’s probably impossible anyway.” How many dreams, ministries, conversations, and acts of obedience have died before they ever had the chance to live simply because we convinced ourselves they…
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Well, I did it again. I got carried away worrying about things I have absolutely no control over! I guess it’s pretty easy to do—especially when something immediately triggers an emotional response, sending us into a tailspin that wasn’t meant for us. But as I write this, I remember that things aren’t always as they…
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Are you praying too small? Many of us don’t ask God for great things—not because we doubt His power, but because we feel unworthy. Today’s devotional reminded me of something beautiful: God’s treasury is open. The question isn’t whether God is able. The question is why we’re asking. When our hearts are aligned with His…
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Have you ever prayed, “Lord, please be with me today,” as though He might leave? God isn’t the One who wanders. We are. He has already promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Instead of spending our lives wondering if He’s still with us, let’s start asking, “Lord, what mission do You have…
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Most of us want to become more like Jesus. But desire alone isn’t enough. Real transformation happens when faith becomes action. As we take one step of obedience at a time, God faithfully gives us the strength to take the next. Every act of obedience moves us closer to Him—and He’s always reaching out His…
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We teach our children to stop, look, and listen before crossing the street. What if we practiced that before crossing into a conversation… …making a decision… …reacting in frustration… …or speaking words we’ll later regret? God’s wisdom is often found in the pause. You might be surprised what God shows you when you slow down.…
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Today is my wedding anniversary. ❤️ It made me think… how much joy would I miss if I spent today worrying about tomorrow instead of enjoying the gift God has given me right now? That’s exactly what the Lord reminded me this morning: “Don’t worry about tomorrow. Just focus on today. Right now with Me.…
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Last night, I found myself wondering if maybe I needed to be different. Funnier. Wittier. More entertaining. Maybe then I would see more growth. Then this morning I opened my journal and read what I had previously written for today: “Because I love you, I will show you the way. Don’t wish you were different.…
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