November
Lord, I've believed that boundaries are selfish, that loving others means depleting myself, that saying "no" equals failing you. I've exhausted myself trying to meet every need, fulfill every expectation, be everything to everyone. I'm tired, resentful, and running on empty. Give me permis
November
Jesus regularly withdrew from ministry to rest and pray, even when crowds pressed in with legitimate needs. He said "no" to good opportunities to remain faithful to his primary calling. He left people unhealed, questions unanswered, needs unmet - not because he didn't care, but because he
November
I'm able to make all grace abound to you - not some grace, not enough grace, but ALL grace. You'll have everything you need in abundance for every good work. I don't give sparingly; I overflow with grace. Whatever you need, whenever you need it, My grace is more than sufficient.
November
God, I've become cynical - expecting the worst, trusting nothing, suspecting everyone's motives. I thought this was wisdom, but it's actually wounded hope afraid to hope again. My cynicism protects me from disappointment but also isolates me from joy, connection, and your surprises. Heal m
November
Nathanael's first response to Philip's announcement about the Messiah was pure cynicism: "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:46). He'd written off an entire town based on reputation, dismissing possibilities before investigating them. Yet when he actually encountered Jesus, h
November
Watch for Me in hope; wait for the God of your salvation. I will hear you when you call - not might hear, not could hear, but WILL hear. Don't give up watching, don't stop hoping. I'm already working on what you're waiting for. Keep your eyes fixed on Me.
November
Lord Jesus, you came once as a baby in Bethlehem, and you're coming again in glory. As we enter this Advent season, teach me to wait actively - not passively hoping but expectantly preparing. Like Simeon, let me watch faithfully. Like Anna, let me worship constantly. Like the wise virgins,
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