November
Paul stood before the Ephesian elders knowing he'd never see them again. His farewell address included these powerful words: "I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus" (Acts 20:24).
November
Fix your eyes on Jesus - not on your circumstances, not on your failures, not on other people. He's the one who started your faith journey, and He's the one who'll complete it. When you feel like you're drowning, look up. When you want to quit, look to Him. He finished His race; He'll help
November
God, I'm struggling, and I need to be honest about it. This situation feels unbearable, these circumstances feel unfair, and I don't understand what you're doing. I wish I had neat, tidy faith that never questions, but I don't. I have messy, wrestling faith that needs to be real with you.
November
The Israelites complained constantly in the wilderness: no water, boring food, scary enemies, difficult journey. Their complaints revealed hearts that doubted God's goodness, questioned his provision, and romanticized their slavery in Egypt. Numbers 11:1 records God's response: "The people
November
My name is your strong tower - when you run to Me, you're completely safe. Not just safer, not just protected - completely, totally, absolutely secure. Whatever you're running from, whatever threat you're facing, run to Me. I'm your refuge, your fortress, your impenetrable defense. You're
November
Lord, my attention is everywhere except where it should be. I'm distracted by my phone, my worries, my endless to-do lists, everything except you. I've given you leftover attention instead of first attention, distracted moments instead of focused worship. Forgive my fragmented focus. Help
November
Peter was walking on water - actually defying gravity through faith - when "he saw the wind" and immediately began to sink (Matthew 14:30). What changed? Not the storm, not Jesus's power, not even Peter's faith fundamentally. What changed was Peter's focus. He shifted attention from Christ
November
I'll keep you in perfect peace when your mind is focused on Me, when you trust Me completely. Not partial peace or temporary calm - perfect, complete, unshakeable peace. The secret is where you fix your attention. Keep your mind stayed on Me, and My peace will guard your heart.
November
God, I confess my envy. I've been comparing my life to others' lives and finding mine lacking. I've been coveting blessings you gave them while minimizing blessings you gave me. I've let envy poison my joy, embitter my heart, and blind me to my own gifts. Forgive me for treating your distr
November
Cain's sacrifice was rejected while Abel's was accepted, and "Cain was very angry, and his face fell" (Genesis 4:5). God warned him directly: "Sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it" (Genesis 4:7). But Cain chose envy over repentance, compari
November
You're completely surrounded by Me - I'm behind you protecting your past, ahead of you preparing your future, and My hand is on you right now in this present moment. You can't escape My presence even if you tried. Wherever you go, whatever you face, you're enveloped in My love and care.
November
Lord, I'm a control addict, and I'm tired. Tired of trying to manage outcomes I can't manage, anxious about futures I can't secure, exhausted from attempting to control people I have no business controlling. My need for control is really just fear dressed up as responsibility. Teach me to