November
Lord, I'm holding onto things you've asked me to release - past hurts that have become familiar companions, old identities that no longer fit, relationships you've ended that I keep trying to resurrect. I'm carrying dead weight that's exhausting me and preventing me from moving forward. Gi
November
The Israelites carried Joseph's bones through the wilderness for forty years (Exodus 13:19). It was a promise kept, an act of faithfulness - Joseph had made them swear to bring his remains back to the promised land. But imagine the logistics: preserving, protecting, transporting bones thro
November
I'm doing something new in your life right now - can you sense it? Don't get so focused on how things used to be that you miss what I'm creating. New paths are opening, new possibilities emerging, new seasons beginning. Stay alert and expectant. My best work is often the work you didn't se
November
God, I confess that gratitude comes easily when life is easy, but right now life isn't easy. I'm facing scarcity - not enough money, not enough energy, not enough answers, not enough of what I desperately need. Complaining feels more natural than thanksgiving. But you've been faithful befo
November
The widow of Zarephath was down to her last meal - one handful of flour, a little oil, then starvation for her and her son. When Elijah showed up asking for bread, her honest response was devastating: "I am gathering a couple of sticks that I may go in and prepare it for myself and my son,
November
I'm close to everyone who calls on Me - not just the spiritual giants, not just the ones who have it all together, but anyone who calls on Me in truth. You don't need perfect words or proper posture. Just call My name, and I'm there. I'm never far from those who reach for Me.
November
Lord, I've started so many things I never finished - commitments made in enthusiasm that died in difficulty, promises offered sincerely then quietly abandoned. I'm better at beginnings than endings, better at excitement than endurance. Forgive my spiritual ADD. Give me grace to finish what
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