10 things that are true:
1. You're accepted in the beloved.
2. You're capable.
3. You're complete.
4. You're more than a conqueror.
5. You're a new creation.
6. You're dearly loved.
7. You're free.
8. You're God’s workmanship.
9. You're wonderfully made.
10. You're an overcomer.
Maybe today you just need to rest or take a break so you can refill. It's okay to have moments when you feel like you have just had enough because just maybe…you have. And maybe you just need to wrap yourself in your blanket of faith and rest and let God refresh you. He will.
May the peace of God settle your thoughts.
May the love of God comfort your heart.
May the wisdom of God enlighten your mind.
May the Word of God illuminate your path.
May the kindness of God brighten your eyes,
and may the presence of God fill your every hour.
Amen.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
God doesn't let you go through hard times and struggles to tear you down, but rather to turn you into something remarkable. Trials aren't supposed to define you; God wants those trials to refine you.
Sometimes life just wears us out, right? Today maybe you just need to rest so you can refill. It's okay to have moments when you have had enough because maybe you have. And maybe you just need to wrap yourself in your blanket of faith and let God refresh you. He will, my friend.
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2
"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Sometimes the best thing to do when you don’t know what to do is to stop doing what you are doing and just be … be with the Lord. Be still. Be willing. Be quiet. Be faithful. Just be. “…in quietness and trust is your strength” (Isaiah 30:15).
May the peace of God settle your thoughts.
May the love of God comfort your heart.
May the wisdom of God enlighten your mind.
May the Word of God illuminate your path.
May the grace of God carry your load.
May the presence of God fill your every hour.
Amen.
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2
For the ones who are weary today, Lord, be their strength.
For the ones who are fearful today, Lord, be their shield.
For the ones who are unsure today, Lord, be their Rock.
You are all we need and You are enough. Amen.
Be still and know He is God. When we really get still, we begin to know that we are not God and we are not supposed to be. Let go of your need to be in control of everything all the time and lean on Him.
Sometimes our friends fail us. Our health fails. Dreams fail to come true, and relationships we’ve counted on can even fail too. But God does not fail, cannot fail, and will never fail. You can rest in Him and trust Him completely, no matter what you are going through.
My hero dad always said, “I get to.” When we change the “have to” to “get to,” what once felt like drudgery or a duty turns into a privilege and an opportunity. Maybe you need to stop saying “have to,” and start saying, “get to.” You won’t believe how it can improve your life!
"Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." Philippians 4:8
Jesus didn’t come to give light, He came to be Light.
Jesus didn’t come just to give us bread, He came to be Bread.
Jesus didn’t come to simply open doors of hope, He came to be the door of Hope.
We celebrate You, Lord Jesus. Amen.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Oh, my friend, the love of God is bigger than your brokenness. It’s stronger than your past regrets and deeper than any failure or fear you may feel.
Let Him love you just like you are. Your life may not be perfect, but His love is. And His love is what makes you lovely!
God, please let my heartache pave a way into a deeper understanding of who You are and what Your plan is for me. Please comfort me when I feel the ache of loss and fill my confusion with clarity. Amen.
Whatever you're doing right now, be still with your Lord. Sink your roots a little deeper into His love. You can abide with Him in stillness even when chaos surrounds you. He will give you strength and rest.
People will fail you. Circumstances will be hard, and plans will change. But your joy is not dependent on what you go through; it is determined by who loves you! God loves you deeply and He expresses that love by giving you His joy. So let that joy be your strength today!
Change your attitude from I "have" to do this to I "get" to do this. When you approach your work with this attitude, you will begin to be grateful that God is using you in His work.
May the peace of God settle your thoughts.
May the love of God comfort your heart.
May the Word of God illuminate your path.
May the grace of God carry your load.
May the kindness of God brighten your eyes, and may the presence of God fill your every hour. Amen.
My hero dad always said, “I get to” instead of “I have to.” Good stuff, right?! When we change the “have to” to “get to,” drudgery turns into opportunity. Maybe you need to start saying, “get to.” You won’t believe how it can improve your day, your week, your … life!
Sometimes our friends fail us. Our health fails. The economy fails, dreams fail to come true, and relationships we’ve counted on fail too. But God does not fail, cannot fail, and will never fail. You can rest in Him and trust Him completely, no matter what you are going through.
Lord, help us to be still and know You are God. Calm us and center us as we begin this new day with You. Take us to a place of stillness in our souls where we can rest in You even during our busy day. We need Your presence today. Thank You, Lord. Amen.
God’s peace is for you today so don’t settle for anything less. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27).
Sometimes the best thing to do when you don’t know what to do is to stop doing what you are doing and just be … be with the Lord. Be still. Be willing. Be quiet. Be faithful. Just be. “…in quietness and trust is your strength” (Isaiah 30:15).
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Father, thank You that there is nothing we face today that You have not already gone before us and prepared the way. We follow You with confidence and faith. Thank You that we never, never, ever, no never, walk alone. Amen.
When you feel like you can’t take one more thing, you can breathe and pray. Pray for more grace when the burdens are heavy. Pray for more patience when issues mount up. Pray for more strength and wisdom. God will give you more than you can ask or imagine. You'll be okay.
You can’t control other people, but you can control your attitude. Your attitude is your best weapon.
Lord, let the fruit of self-control blossom in me. I need the fruit of Your Spirit to be big in my life today. Grant me patience, love, meekness, and kindness. Amen.
Here’s a truth for you today: God did not give you the spirit of fear. Instead, He gave you love, power, and self-control (2 Timothy 1:7). That’s why you can be brave no matter what you are facing or fearing. God’s love will motivate your courage.
Oh, my friend, the love of God is bigger than your brokenness. It’s stronger than your past regrets and deeper than any failure or fear you may feel.
Let Him love you just like you are. Your life may not be perfect, but His love is. And His love is what makes you lovely!
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2
When you rise, when you sip coffee, acknowledge that God sees you. When you hear the birds sing, when you wipe away a tear, acknowledge that He is with you in each and every moment. His eye has always been, and will always be, on you.
If God hasn’t changed your circumstances, it may be because He is waiting for your circumstances to have enough time to change you. He can use even the hardest stuff to soften us, refine us, and transform us. So hang on, dear sister!
God is I am. He is as present as the oxygen you breathe. He is as near as the air that surrounds you — only nearer. He is there even when you can’t feel His presence.
Jesus touched the banished and leprous. He touched the outcasts and hopeless. And, He has touched you too. His touch heals your brokenness, fills your emptiness, and His hand holds your heart right now.
You are not how you feel!
You are not what you do. You are not what has happened to you. You are not what people say about you. You ARE who God says you are.
Listen for His voice today. Let His voice of truth be the loudest one you hear today.
No matter what your situation is, God sees your tears. He hears your cry. He is mindful of what scares you, stresses you, and saddens you. He not only notices your tears, He knows why they’re falling—and He always responds with concern and care.
God’s love sustains you, His safety protects you, and His security gives you the confidence to rest in Him. God does the work, we rest in His Hands. Thank You, Lord, for being all we need. Amen.
Waiting. It's so hard, isn't it? God doesn't always work on our timetable, but He is never late. Never. So, if you are in a season of waiting, I pray this verse encourages you today. Be brave and courageous as you wait. He hasn't forgotten you.... don't give up.
"I love the Lord, for He heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. Because He turned His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live" (Psalm 116:1-2 NIV).
"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
God’s grace is sufficient for you for today, for what you face, for what you fear, for where you are going, and for forever.
Rest in His grace (Isaiah 58:11)
When I feel discouraged, I remember earth is short and Heaven is long. In light of eternity, time here is fleeting so I focus on the longer, perfect reality that awaits me!
#ItIsWell
Even though there are millions of reasons to worry or be afraid, there are a million more reasons to trust God. He isn’t panicking on His throne and wringing His hands in worry, so you don’t need to either! So, sister, you can stay calm and trust Him.
If you’re hiding a secret sorrow in your heart, tell God. Cry out to Him. When you cry out to God and tell Him your fear, despair, and concern, you invite Him to join you in it.
Don’t go it alone, my friend. Cry when it hurts. Your tears are safe with Him.
Sometimes the best thing to do when you don’t know what to do is to stop doing what you’re doing and just be. Be with the Lord. Be still. Be willing. Be quiet. Be faithful. Just be.
“…in quietness and trust is your strength” (Isaiah 30:15).
“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track.” Proverbs 3:5-6, The Message
Oh, girl, it isn’t about you! It’s not about how good you are or how well you behave or how hard you try! It’s about God in you. His righteousness covers you and His character fills you.
“The Lord within her is righteous … and every new day he does not fail” (Zephaniah 3:5).
Sometimes it's just not well with our circumstances. But it can still be well with our souls. Our perfect God has a perfect plan, even in the less-than-perfect times of our lives. Trust His plan for you, my friend, and find that He will keep you in His perfect peace.
Sometimes the best thing to do when you don’t know what to do is to stop doing what you are doing and just be … be with the Lord. Be still. Be willing. Be quiet. Be faithful. Just be. “…in quietness and trust is your strength” (Isaiah 30:15).
“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track.” Proverbs 3:5-6, The Message
All the things in your life that feel out of control are under God’s control. So, don’t worry or wonder today, okay? You can trust that everything that is beyond your ability to manage is within His mighty grasp and He will lovingly oversee all that concerns you.
God loves the awkward and insecure.
God loves the broken and afraid.
God loves the weary and the wise.
God loves the polished, the wannabe, and the has been.
God loves each of us.
He doesn’t just see where we are, He sees who we are and He loves us with an unfailing love.
God could have spoken you into existence like He did the universe, but He chose to use His hands. So, if you feel like you don't matter, take a good look at your life—your life is covered with God's fingerprints.
If God hasn’t changed your circumstances, it may be because He is waiting for your circumstances to have enough time to change you. He can use even the hardest stuff to refine us. He won’t let your hard circumstance last one second longer than is part of His perfect timing.
Today marks 34 years of doing life with this guy. Thanks, Phil, for always giving 💯% to me and for everything you do. I love you! 💕Happy Anniversary to my stud husband!
God sees you. He hears you. He will take care of you; in fact, He's working in the background, caring for all the details of your life right now as you are reading this. You can trust Him, sister.
God, for the woman who struggles with feeling she is not enough or not good enough, show her that You are good and You are enough. Let her find herself complete in You. Amen.
“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He’s the one who will keep you on track.” Proverbs 3:5-6, The Message
It's so easy to feel overwhelmed, isn't it? Between home and family and work and church, after a while, we don't know which end is up. The next time you feel overwhelmed, ask God to overwhelm you with His presence and watch all the stuff of earth fade away.
Sister, when God says He is with us every moment of every single day, then we can trust that He is. You are never alone, even if you feel lonely. Ask Him to remind you that He is with you, and He will.
God is present in the present. Right now, in your pain, in your confusion, He is with you. So, don’t worry about the future or pine away for the past. He is present in the present—right now, with you.
Thank you, Lord, for being with us. Amen.
Lord, You are good and You work all things together for my good. Help me see the good you are accomplishing when my circumstances are bad and let me recognize Your goodness when I think things in my life should be better. Amen.
When God is Lord of your life, He is your peace. He is your hope. He doesn't just give you those things, He is those very things inside of you. You can trust Him.... He won't let you down.
If you're wondering if God sees you and your issues and your fears and your life … God knows “every bird in the mountains” (Psalm 50:11). God “determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name” (Psalm 147:4).
Hope whispers when the world shouts. It sits with you when you are alone. It is a blanket of comfort when you are afraid. It is the foundation upon which your life can rest securely. Hope will ground you, anchor you, and make you unshakeable.
God wastes nothing in your life. Even the mistakes you make and the disappointments you feel can still be part of God's plan for your good. So, give your pain to Him. Ask Him to reveal His purpose and then trust that whatever you're facing, God can use it.
Yesterday may have worn you out or brought you down, but God will lift your spirits today as you look to Him. “I lift my eyes unto the hills, where does my strength come from? My help comes from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 121:1-2).
God is using even the worst things in your life to create the best for you. He won't take His hand off your life, because He has a divine design in mind for you. Trust Him with your burdens and your failings and your disappointments. The God who loves you has got this!
"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Jesus didn’t come to give light, He came to be Light.
Jesus didn’t come just to give us bread, He came to be Bread.
Jesus didn’t come to simply open doors of hope, He came to be the Door of Hope.
We celebrate You, Lord Jesus. Amen.
Where you are in life is not who you are. Trust what God says about you, not what your surroundings suggest. God is faithful, and He will finish what He started in your life.
Father, help remind us of Your plan and its purpose when we get discouraged. Amen.
The Lord will be your strength. He will hold you up and hold you together. He will walk beside you and His glory will be your rear guard. There’s nothing you will face today that He hasn’t already gone before you and prepared the way for you. (Hebrews 13:5).
No matter what you are dealing with today, trust God’s Word to you: His love for you is unshakable, even when you feel the ground shift beneath you. No matter what changes in your life, God’s unfailing love does not change! Lean into His love today.
Your heart can be full of grief and full of gratefulness all at once. Loss feels heavy but being thankful helps carry some of that weight. If you are dealing with sadness, go ahead and feel it. Then ask God to show you reasons to be grateful in the middle of the sorrow.
Good morning, dear ones! God hears you when you pray, so just pray the way you pray. It doesn’t have to be fancy or eloquent. It can be short or just one word. It can be a tear or a song. But, instead of carrying around something heavy in your heart today, pray.
"Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me." Psalm 103:1-2
There’s nowhere you will go today that God isn’t there. There's nothing you will face today that God hasn’t already faced for you. There is no moment, no second of this day which will find you alone because God is with you.
May you feel the strength of God today when you need it most.
May you hear the voice of Truth today if unkind voices get too loud.
May you see God's gifts around you when you think you're missing out.
May you "taste and see that the Lord is good" (Psalm 34:8)!
When you get overwhelmed, ask God to overwhelm you with His presence, and watch all the stuff of earth fade away. He'll show you what to do, and will give you time to complete what is important. Trust Him.
Lord, let Your Word be my pillow. Let me rest my head, my heart, and my faith on it today and tonight. Let Your peace be the blanket that covers me. Just as the stars are a canopy above me, reassure me that I am covered by Your unconditional love. Amen.
Here is my prayer for us today:
Lord, this is the day You have made. I will not regret in it; I will rejoice in it. I will not be groaning in it; I will be glad in it. Empower me to live this day fully in—all in—because You are in it with me. Amen.