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
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