The enemy's plan is to overwhelm and exhaust you—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—until you don't want to fight anymore. Until you don't care anymore. The greatest danger to your identity isn't the negativity you’re facing, it's surrendering your heart to it. Don't fall for the lie you’re alone, and have to rely on your own strength. …
The Greatest
"Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love" (1 Corinthians 13:13). "The greatest of these is love" because even when it seems like you've run out of the first two, you are always loved. Always. No matter where you are, or how you got here, you can start over …
You Are
You aren’t God. Stop shouldering responsibilities and burdens that are his. You aren’t God. Stop trying to define and control circumstances that are beyond your understanding and power. You aren’t God. Stop judging other people's hearts when you don't even fully know your own. You are his servant. His plans and purposes for you are …
You’re Not Alone
I’ve posted this before, but maybe someone needs it again besides me. What do Moses, Elijah, David, Solomon, and Paul have in common? Besides having powerful experiences in God's presence, they all went through times of depression. It may feel as if you're alone in your discouragement, but please know you're not. God's presence—his love, …
There’s Joy
"Count it all joy when you’re surrounded by circumstances that test your heart" (James 1:2). This isn't a "fake it 'til you make it" verse. There isn't one. "Count it all joy" means you're empowered by Jesus to live in joyful confidence regardless of what’s happening around you. It means the grace God has made …
Equip Your Spirit 