Tag: Trust
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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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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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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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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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Have you ever been convinced you knew why someone did something… only to later discover you were completely wrong? We can experience real hurt over something that never actually happened. The enemy understands how powerful assumptions can be. He doesn’t always have to tell an obvious lie to hurt or destroy. We must hold every…
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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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