“I pray you receive the Lord’s unfailing peace every day—into your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and every circumstance. I pray you allow yourself to rest in his abiding presence” (2 Thess. 3:16, paraphrase).
Waves
Some days, it’s all you can do to find a moment to breathe before dealing with the waves life can bring. But you can quiet them. You have the authority and ability to do that with Jesus. He’s inviting you right now to look squarely at any distressing circumstances and say with him, "Peace—be still.” …
Just a Reminder
I try to regularly remind myself to take a step back with God to look at what I'm thinking and feeling. If I don't, it's easy to let an offense or fear grow and infect my mind and heart. If you're consumed with negatives like resentment and worry, those are the filters you'll process your …
Be intentional with thankfulness. It’s one of your most powerful guards of your mind and heart. Practice it until it’s your automatic response to disappointment, loss, and rejection. ”What ifs" can trap you in a never-ending maze, but gratefulness opens the door to grace, healing, and what's next.
Living in Blessing
In the Bible, the heart of the word "bless" means "to kneel." It's bending down to lay hands on someone to declare good things. It's more than encouragement—it's agreeing with God's vision for that person. It's speaking life into that vision, and provision for the resources to accomplish it. You have the power, and responsibility, …
Equip Your Spirit 