November
King Saul couldn't wait. Samuel had told him to wait seven days for his arrival to offer sacrifices before battle, but when the seventh day came and Samuel was delayed, Saul's army began deserting. Panicked by circumstances spiraling beyond his control, Saul took matters into his own hands
November
I haven't given you a spirit of fear - that's not from Me. What I've given you is power to face anything, love that casts out fear, and a sound mind that can think clearly even in chaos. When fear tries to convince you otherwise, remember whose spirit lives in you. You're equipped with eve
November
Father, the idea that you rejoice over me, that you sing about me, feels too good to be true. I'm much better at believing you're disappointed than delighted, that you tolerate me rather than celebrate me. My worthiness feels so contingent on performance that unconditional love seems impos
November
We often think of God as emotionally distant - all-knowing, all-powerful, but somehow above feelings. Yet Scripture repeatedly describes God's emotional life: he grieves (Genesis 6:6), feels compassion (Psalm 103:13), gets angry (Exodus 32:10), shows jealousy (Exodus 34:14), and experience
November
Right now, at this very moment, I'm rejoicing over you with singing. You bring Me such joy that I literally burst into song about you. You're not a disappointment or a burden - you're My delight. When you can't find reasons to rejoice, remember: I'm rejoicing over you. You make My heart si
November
God, I've learned so much about you from others - parents, pastors, authors, teachers. I'm grateful for their wisdom, but I realize my faith has been mostly secondhand. I can articulate theology I've been taught but struggle to testify about what I've personally experienced. I don't want b
November
The Samaritan woman at the well encountered Jesus personally and ran back to her village with startling testimony: "Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did" (John 4:29). Her neighbors came because of her words, but after spending time with Jesus themselves, they told her, "It is no
November
Try Me and see for yourself how good I am. Don't just take someone else's word for it - experience My goodness personally. Seek refuge in Me, not someday but right now, and discover that I'm even better than you've been told. Blessed are those who take shelter in Me. Come find out for your
November
Lord, I'm so tired. Not just physically but emotionally, mentally, spiritually. I've been running on fumes, pushing past limits, ignoring every signal my body sends that I need rest. I've confused exhaustion with faithfulness, believing that more effort equals more dedication to you. Forgi
November
Elijah had just witnessed one of Israel's greatest spiritual victories. Fire fell from heaven, false prophets were defeated, and the nation witnessed God's power unmistakably. But immediately after this triumph, Jezebel's death threat sent Elijah running into the wilderness where he collap
November
When you're running on empty and can't go another step, that's when My strength shows up. I give power to the faint and strength to those who have none left. You don't need to muster up your own energy - just lean on Me. My strength is made perfect in your exhaustion.
November
Father, you've told me repeatedly not to be anxious, yet anxiety is my default response to uncertainty. I catastrophize, I imagine worst-case scenarios, I try to control outcomes I can't control. My worry accomplishes nothing except stealing my peace and insulting your faithfulness. Today