God isn't nervous. About anything. He's not freaked out about what's going on in your life. There’s no situation you’re facing that scares him. Nothing you've done, or haven't done, has lessened his love for you, or his commitment to growing you into the best version of yourself. He’s not even anxious about the state …
Well Bless Your Heart
"Bless those who would curse you! Pray for those who have hated, threatened, falsely accused, and abused you. Be for others what you wish they were for you" (Luke 6:28, 31). Jesus didn't say that just for the benefit of others, but for yours. Praying for difficult people and blessing them to become all God …
Three Words
Describe all the things you're facing with the first three words that come to mind. Are they positive, encouraging, and purposeful words? Or are they negative, draining, and fearful? Sometimes you don't realize how much of your thought-life is being sacrificed to the pain of what has happened, or to the fear of what might. …
Refocusing
"Jesus led the blind man far away from his familiar spot. He put saliva on his hands, laid them on the man's eyes, then asked, “Can you see anything?” The man looked around. “I see people, but they’re blurry, like trees walking around.” Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again, and they became …
Redeeming Time
During the cancer days, I was sitting at the medical center, getting overwhelmed by how fast time seemed to have passed by. I had no idea how many days I might have left, and I was not where I'd hoped my life would be at that point. I felt the Lord speak to my heart, …
Equip Your Spirit 