Tag: TrustAndObey
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Waiting on God can be a lot like pregnancy. You know something is coming, but you cannot force it to arrive before it is ready. Much of the most important development happens where you cannot see it. Stay faithful, keep preparing, and trust God with the timing. Don’t rush the delivery…just wait upon the Lord.…
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Sometimes God doesn’t give us all the answers because we don’t need them yet. Job couldn’t see what was happening behind the scenes—and neither can we. We don’t have to understand everything to trust God. Be faithful with what He has already shown you, and trust Him with what you cannot yet see. You may…
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Struggles have a way of revealing where our hearts turn. Job grieved, questioned, and hurt deeply—but he kept bringing his pain to God. A righteous heart isn’t one that never struggles. Sometimes it’s simply a heart that, even in the struggle, still chooses God. 💎
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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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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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Why would a loving God say no? As I’ve been learning to trust the Lord more deeply, He reminded me of something that completely changed my perspective. He gently spoke this Gem of Knowledge to my heart: “I never say no to punish you. I say no when it is for your good or the…
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Discouragement has a way of quietly working its way into our hearts. It rarely announces itself all at once. But God reminds us in today’s Gem: “You will only be defeated if you give up on Me and doing what is right. Don’t give up. Amen.” If you’re feeling weary today, don’t mistake weariness for…
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There is a tremendous peace that comes from knowing where God is leading you. Sometimes the path God chooses for us is hard, but we can find peace in knowing He will show us the way and give us confidence and reassurance with every step. He delights in showing His children the way. When you’re…
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What are you carrying that God has already offered to carry for you? Sometimes we pray about a burden, yet continue holding onto it. We ask God for help, but never truly release the weight into His hands. 💎 Gem of Knowledge Why are you still struggling? When will you give it to Me? I…
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Most of us spend far too much time focusing on the actions of others and not enough time examining our own hearts. But ultimately, we won’t stand before God and answer for everyone else’s choices. We’ll answer for our own. Today’s devotional is a reminder to release others into God’s hands and focus on the…
Gems of Knowledge 