November
Simeon had been waiting his entire life for the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit had promised he wouldn't die before seeing the Messiah, so he waited - not passively but actively, "righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel" (Luke 2:25). Day after day, year after yea
November
I would have lost heart too if I didn't believe I'd see My goodness in the land of the living. Wait for Me - be strong and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Me. The waiting isn't wasted; it's working in you what rushing would ruin. Hold on; I'm coming through.
November
Lord, I confess the entitlement in my heart - the belief that my faithfulness should earn your favor, that my service should guarantee certain outcomes, that my obedience deserves preferential treatment. I've been keeping score, tallying my good works, expecting returns on my spiritual inv
November
The laborers hired at dawn expected preferential treatment. They'd worked all day in the scorching heat while others showed up at the eleventh hour. When the landowner paid everyone the same wage, the all-day workers complained: "These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equa
November
I've loved you with an everlasting love - not temporary affection that fades when you mess up, but permanent, unshakeable, eternal love. My faithfulness draws you close even when you wander far. Nothing you do can make Me love you more, and nothing you do can make Me love you less. You're
November
Father, I confess that gratitude doesn't come naturally to me. I'm much better at noticing what's wrong than celebrating what's right, much quicker to complain than to give thanks. I save gratitude for the big blessings and overlook the daily gifts you scatter through my ordinary hours. Te
November
The Pilgrims gathered for their first Thanksgiving in 1621 after losing half their number to disease, starvation, and harsh conditions. They celebrated a harvest, but they were still struggling, still vulnerable, still uncertain about survival. Their thanksgiving wasn't based on abundance
November
Give thanks to Me, for I am good - this isn't just a nice suggestion, it's a reality worth celebrating. My steadfast love endures forever, outlasting every circumstance, surviving every trial. When you feel like nothing is going right, My love is still going strong. That alone is worth you
November
Lord Jesus, you are my King before any earthly leader, my country is heaven before any nation on earth, my allegiance is to your kingdom before any political party. Forgive me when I've confused patriotism with discipleship, when I've made political identity more important than Christian i
November
The disciples wanted to know when Jesus would "restore the kingdom to Israel" (Acts 1:6). Even after resurrection, after three years with Jesus, they still thought in nationalistic terms - making Israel great again, reclaiming political power, establishing earthly dominance. Jesus redirect
November
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. These three together will carry you through anything. Hope keeps you joyful, patience keeps you steady, prayer keeps you connected. You don't need to master them perfectly - just practice them consistently. I'll provide wha
November
Father, my mind is everywhere except right here, right now. I'm trapped in regrets about yesterday and anxieties about tomorrow, mentally time-traveling to every moment except this one. I'm borrowing trouble from futures that may never happen, exhausting myself with problems I'm not curren