Category: 5 Minutes with God
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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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Can you imagine the moment you finally see Jesus face-to-face? ❤️ The One you’ve prayed to, worshiped, trusted, and followed—no longer known only by faith, but standing before you in His glory. Until that day, may we keep our hearts ready and our eyes fixed on Him. Not out of fear, but anticipation. Behold the…
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Nobody likes to admit they’re being judgmental, but I think most of us do it every day. We have to exercise judgment to some degree, but have you ever caught yourself going beyond discernment and judging someone before you even realized you were doing it? That’s exactly what today’s Gem of Knowledge addresses: “Stop being…
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What are you missing because you’re moving too fast? Sometimes we need to stop before we speak, react, decide, or move. God has been reminding me: Look. Watch. Listen. Pray. Discern. Observe. Wait. Patience gives us time to see what we missed, understand what we misunderstood, and hear what God is saying. Not everything needs…
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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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Over the weekend, my two-year-old granddaughter saw the pool, got excited, and jumped right in—no floaties, no hesitation. She was immediately in trouble, and I had to grab her. And I thought… how often do we do the same thing in life? Sometimes wisdom looks a lot like restraint. That’s why today’s Gem of Knowledge…
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When we speak, what are our words accomplishing? Are they building, healing, encouraging, teaching, and pointing people toward Him—or are we simply saying whatever comes to mind? Today’s Gem of Knowledge says: “Speak less. Speak only to edify. You will be accountable for every careless word you speak. So speak wisely in every situation.” Our words…
Gems of Knowledge 