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πΈπ©΅πππ¦ππππ΅ππ¦§π¦πβ²ππ€½πππππ©·π*DEAR KIND!*UNIQUELY GIFTED!*LOVING BELOVED FRIENDS HAPPY FUN MONKEY MONDAY!π¦ππππ΅ππ¦§π€π
(John 14:15-17*& 21)
#HAPPY #MONKEY #MONDAY #DEVOTIONAL #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Son #Savior #Light #Father #God #World #Disciples #SAINTS #AND #SOON #TO #BE #SAINTS #People #Pray #Believers #and #Soon #To #be #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Spread #the #Good #News #with #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
πΈπ©΅πππ¦ππππ΅ππ¦§π¦πβ²ππ€½πππππ©·π*DEAR KIND!*UNIQUELY GIFTED!*LOVING BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD MONDAY MORNING!ππ
(John 14:15-17*& 21)
#Heart #Mind #Soul #And #Strength #HAPPY #MONKEY #MONDAY #DEVOTIONAL #Jesus #I #Am #the #Way #and #the #Truth #and #the #Life #Promises #the #Holy #Spirit #Son #Savior #Light #Father #God #World #Disciples #SAINTS #AND #SOON #TO #BE #SAINTS #People #Pray #Believers #and #Soon #To #be #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Unity #Love #One #Another
πΈπ©΅πππ¦ππππ΅ππ¦§π¦πβ²ππ€½πππππ©·π*DEAR KIND!*UNIQUELY GIFTED!*LOVING BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS WONDERFUL EARTH GOOD MONDAY MORNING!ππ
(John 14:15-17*& 21)
#HAPPY #MONKEY #MONDAY #DEVOTIONAL #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Father #God #World #People #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Hearts #Minds #Souls #Strength #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Spread #the #Good #News #with #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another
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A gorgeous painting of beautiful multi colorful flowers in a field and stunning mountains and sky in the background!
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!*he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ!]π€πβοΈππ©ποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πππ«π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»βοΈπβοΈππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β΅ππππ§‘β²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€[God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*& erased the record of our debt brought against us!*This record stood against us!*but he took it away by nailing it to the cross!*After disarming the rulers!*& authorities!π
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love #One #Another #Come #Together
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€(when you were dead in your trespasses God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!*God erased the record ofπ
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€(Even when you were dead in your trespasses!*& the uncircumcision of your flesh!*God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses!)π
(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€(βApostle Paulβ TEACHES)*[Even when you were dead in your trespasses!*& the uncircumcision of your flesh!*God made you aliveπ
(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THE ENTIRE EARTH βApostle Paulβ TEACHES US ALL HOW WE CAN BE Alive in βChrist!β)*[Even when youπ
(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now
π€βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²β²π«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ€*Alive in Christ!π€β²π§‘πβ΅ππππ§‘πππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯πβοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²π€
βοΈπβοΈππ©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«πΊπΏπΊπΎππΌπππ€²π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππππ©΅πββοΈ*(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THEπ
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now
βοΈπβοΈπππΌπΊπΏππΊπΎππ€²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»π©βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ«ππππππΏββοΈ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD βApostle Paulβ TEACHES US ALL THE βGOOD NEWSβ ABOUT HOW WE CAN BE]*Alive in Christ!π
Colossians 2:13-15
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now
πβ΅πβ²π©ππΏπΊπΏπππΌπΊπΎππππππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED JOYFILLED!*& GIFTED SHARING FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A SAFE!*GLORIOUS!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& KEEPING COOL WONDERFUL DAY!*& WATCH OUT FOR THOSE BEARS BECAUSE SO FAR I HAVE JUST SCARED AWAY AN AVERAGE SIZE BEAR 6 TIMES AS I HAVE BEEN WRITING YOU!*THOSE BEARS ARE ON THE MOVE BIG TIME RECENTLY!*AMEN!β π€π»ππππ©΅πππ©πΊπΏπππΌπΊπΎππβ΅πβ²π§‘ππ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»π€π
(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Christ #GOD #Jesus #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Love
πβ΅πβ²π©ππΏπΊπΏπππΌπΊπΎππππππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED JOYFILLED!*& GIFTED SHARING FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS SO I CAN SHARE THE SAME WITH YOU TO BOOST US ALL UP WITH POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!ππ
(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now
πβ΅πβ²π©ππΏπΊπΏπππΌπΊπΎππππππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED JOYFILLED!*& GIFTED SHARING FRIENDS GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!ππ
(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Sunday #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together #Now
πβ΅πβ²π©ππΏπΊπΏπππΌπΊπΎππππππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED JOYFILLED!*& GIFTED SHARING FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!ππ
(Colossians 2:13-15)
#Alive #in #Christ #Apostle #Paul #Teaches #Sunday #Devotional #GOD #Love #Jesus #Savior #Light #Holy #Spirit #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another #Church #Praise #Worship #Meditate #Come #Together
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A gorgeous painting of an old clap board grey church with white trim and a white steeple in a field with summer flowers and the sun is just starting to peek through a multi colorful beautiful cloudy sky!
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Lay It AllΒ Down
What are you carrying that God has already offered to carry for you? Sometimes we pray about a burden, yet continue holding onto it. We ask God for help, but never truly release the weight into His hands. π Gem of Knowledge Why are you still struggling? When will you give it to Me? I will take it from you. Amen. Perhaps the answer isn't figuring it out. Perhaps the answer is finally laying it all down. β¨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses:Β 2 Kings 13:1β14:29, Acts 18:23β19:12, Psalm 146:1β10, Proverbs 18:2β3
Let Go and Let God
The other day I caught myself having a conversation in my head that I’ve had far too many times before.
I was thinking about a situation I couldn’t fix. I replayed it from every angle, wondering what I should do, what I could have done differently, and how everything might unfold in the future. The strange thing was that nothing had changed. There was no new information, no new solution, and no new outcome. Yet there I was, carrying it again.
As I sat quietly with the Lord, I felt Him gently ask me a question.
“Why are you still struggling? When will you give it to Me? I will take it from you. Amen.“
The question stopped me because I wasn’t sure how to answer.
After all, I had already prayed about the situation. More than once. I had asked God for wisdom. I had asked Him for direction. I had even told Him I trusted Him. Yet if I was being honest, I was still carrying the weight of it everywhere I went.
I was still thinking about it when I woke up in the morning. I was still revisiting it throughout the day. I was still trying to solve it in my own mind. Nothing had changed except that I was becoming more exhausted.
That’s when I realized there is a difference between bringing a burden to God and actually surrendering it to Him.
Sometimes we bring our struggles to the Lord, but we never really let them go. We pray about them, then quietly pick them back up again. We ask Him to take them, but continue carrying them because we are afraid of what might happen if we release control. We tell ourselves we are being responsible, when in reality we are simply worrying.
I think that is why the Lord’s question struck me so hard.
Why are you still struggling?
Not because He was criticizing me, but because He was inviting me into something better.
A loving Father does not enjoy watching His children carry burdens He never intended them to bear. He sees the anxiety, the fear, the constant mental wrestling, and He gently asks us to hand it over.
Psalm 146 reminds us where our confidence belongs. The psalmist warns against placing our trust in human strength and human solutions because they are temporary. Instead, we are called to place our hope in the Lord, the One who remains faithful forever.
That doesn’t mean our problems instantly disappear, every question is immediately answered, or situation changes overnight.
What changes is who carries the burden.
God never asked us to carry tomorrow. He never asked us to control outcomes we cannot control. He never asked us to solve every problem in our own strength. He simply asks us to trust Him enough to place those things into His hands.
Perhaps there is something you’ve been carrying for so long that you don’t even realize you’re carrying it anymore. Maybe it’s a fear about the future, a disappointment you haven’t fully released, a relationship that weighs heavily on your heart, or a situation that refuses to resolve itself no matter how many times you’ve thought about it.
Whatever it is, God already knows about it. He is not waiting for you to figure it out before He helps you. In fact, He may be asking the same question He asked me:
Why are you still struggling? When will you give it to Me? I will take it from you.
What a beautiful invitation – Not necessarily that we will understand everything or fix everything, but that we can finally stop carrying it all alone.
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
- βLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?β
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, βWhat do You want me to do?β
- Journal what He reveals βΒ then do it!
Let Him show you if there are any burden, fear, or internal struggle that you have been carrying alone then intentionally place them into His hands. Allow Him to carry it for you.
Prayer
Father, thank You for caring about every burden I carry. Forgive me for the times I say I trust You while continuing to hold tightly to my worries, fears, and struggles. Help me truly surrender them to You. Teach me to trust Your wisdom, Your timing, and Your faithfulness. Thank You that I do not have to carry these burdens alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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A weary traveler struggles beneath an enormous backpack filled with rocks labeled fear, worry, regret, anxiety, past mistakes, and "what if?" as Jesus reaches out with an open hand, inviting him to surrender the burden.
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Bowyer Bible Genesis: Jehovah Creator and Judge https://phillipmedhurst.com/2026/06/27/bowyer-bible-genesis-jehovah-creator-and-judge/ #AdamAndEve, #Fall, #GardenOfEden, #God, #Jehovah, #Tetragrammaton, #Yahweh
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ¦βοΈπποΈπ¦π«π§πΏββοΈπ€[You are being strengthened with all power of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have endurance!*& patience giving thanks to the Father who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the kingdom of light!*The Father rescued us from darkness!*& transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves!*in whom we have redemption!*& the forgiveness of sins!]π€π«ππ§βοΈπβοΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπποΈπ¦π©·ππ©π€
Colossians 1
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Light #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ£οΈπ¦πβοΈπποΈπ¦πββ¬βπ»π€πβ΅π΄π«π€[You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have complete endurance!*& patience!*joyfully giving thanks to the Father!*who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light!*The Father rescuedπ
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Savior #Light #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ£οΈπ¦πβοΈπποΈπ¦πββ¬βπ»π€πβ΅π΄π«π€(You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you!*Then you will have complete endurance!*& patience!*joyfully giving thanks to the Father!*who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light!)*]The Father rescued usπ
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Savior #Light #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Love
Praise Him Forever
What if the greatest testimony to God's goodness isn't a miracle? What if it's the fact that the sun came up again this morning? The birds still sing. The flowers still bloom. The stars still shine. And the God who created them is still on His throne...and we should give thanks! Let us not become so familiar with His gifts that we've forgotten to admire the Giver. β¨Click here to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses:Β 2 Kings 10:32β12:21, Acts 18:1β22, Psalm 145:1β21, Proverbs 18:1
Start With Today
A few weeks ago, my husband took me to Branson for my birthday. On the way there, we stopped at the Bass Pro Shops Museum in Springfield, Missouri. As we walked through the exhibits, I came across a quote that caught my attention. It said that we should thank our Creator for all of His creationβthe earth, the stars, the plants, the animals, and everything He has made.
The thought lingered with me long after we left.
As I reflected on it, I realized that each morning I thank God for the new day, for His presence, and for the blessings in my life. Yet I rarely took time to thank Him for the incredible creation that surrounds me every day.
This realization changed my perspective. It changed me.
Since then, I have found myself becoming more intentional during my morning worship. Instead of simply thanking God for what He has done for me, I have begun thanking Him for the beauty of what He has madeβthe sunrise, the birds singing outside my window, the trees, the flowers, the stars, and the countless details of creation that quietly declare His glory.
As I was thanking Him for these things one morning, the Lord spoke this Gem of Knowledge to my heart:
“Praise be to God the Father, our Most High God. Praise Him forever and start with today. Day by day, acknowledge the source of everything good. Amen.”
The more I thought about those words, the more I realized how easy it is to enjoy God’s gifts without intentionally acknowledging the Giver.
Most of us remember to thank God when something extraordinary happens. We thank Him for answered prayers, unexpected blessings, healing, provision, and breakthroughs. Yet many of His gifts are so constant that we begin to overlook them. The warmth of the sun, the beauty of a sunset, the changing seasons, the food on our table, the people we love, and even the breath in our lungs quietly become part of the background of our lives.
Psalm 145 beautifully calls us back to a heart of gratitude. Throughout the entire psalm, David praises God for His greatness, goodness, mercy, and mighty works. What stood out to me most was David’s commitment to make praise a daily practice, not an occasional response. He understood that worship is not reserved for special moments. It is the natural response of a heart that recognizes God’s hand in every part of life.
That is what the Lord’s Gem reminded me of today.
Praise is not just something we do when life is going well. It is something we choose because God is worthy. The more we intentionally acknowledge Him as the source of every good thing, the more we begin to see His fingerprints everywhere.
I think that is why the Lord said, “Start with today.”
Not tomorrow.
Not when life slows down.
Not after the next prayer is answered.
Today.
Today we can thank Him for His faithfulness, His provision, and His creation. Today, we can thank Him simply because He is God.
When we develop a habit of daily gratitude, our perspective begins to change. Instead of focusing on what is missing, we become aware of how much we have already been given. Instead of becoming consumed with our problems, we begin to recognize the goodness of the One who has carried us through them all.
Every good thing ultimately leads back to Him. Thank you, God! π
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 Minutes today to thank God for all He gives and does. Look around and thank God for things you normally take for granted. As you do, intentionally acknowledge Him as the source. Then ask Him:
- βLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?β
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, βWhat do You want me to do?β
- Journal what He reveals βΒ then do it!
Let today be a new day of gratitude and acknowledgement of the Giver of everything good.
Prayer
Dear Father, thank You for Your goodness, faithfulness, and countless blessings. Forgive me for the times I have enjoyed Your gifts without acknowledging You as the Giver. Open my eyes to the beauty of Your creation and the evidence of Your love that surrounds me every day. Help me develop a heart of gratitude that praises You not only for what You do, but for who You are. Help me to live a life of continual Gratitude and praise. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen.
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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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Jesus stands beside a woman overlooking a breathtaking landscape filled with mountains, waterfalls, forests, wildlife, flowers, and a sunset sky transitioning into stars.
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ£οΈπ¦πβοΈπποΈπ¦πββ¬βπ»π€πβ΅π΄π«π€(APOSTLE PAUL)*[You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you!]*{Then you will have complete endurance!*& patience!*joyfully givingπ
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Paul #an #apostle #of #Christ #Jesus #by #the #will #of #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Devotional #Savior #Light #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ£οΈπ¦πβοΈπποΈπ¦πββ¬βπ»π€πβ΅π΄π«π€(βAPOSTLE PAULβSPEAKING ON BEHALF OF βCHRIST JESUSβ*βGOD THE FATHERβ*&βTHE HOLY SPIRIT!β)*[You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you!]*{Then youπ
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Paul #an #apostle #of #Christ #Jesus #by #the #will #of #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Devotional #Savior #Light #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Understanding #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ£οΈπ¦πβοΈπποΈπ¦πββ¬βπ»π€πβ΅π΄π«πποΈπππ§ππ©·π©΅π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ£οΈπ«πβοΈπποΈπ¦π€Thanksgiving!*& Prayerπ€πππ§ππ©·π«π©΅ππβ€οΈβπ₯π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππ£οΈπ¦πβοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ππ€²π©·π©΅ππ¦βοΈπβοΈπββ¬βπ»π€πβ΅π΄π€
βοΈπβοΈππ€π©βοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯πππ€π«ππ©΅π©·ππππππΏββοΈ*(βAPOSTLE PAULβSPEAKING ON BEHALFπ
Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14
#Paul #apostle #of #Christ #Jesus #by #the #will #of #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Brothers #Sisters #Saints #World #Thanksgiving #Prayer #Devotional #Savior #Light #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©βοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯πππ€π«ππ£οΈπππβ€οΈπββοΈ*[Greetings!*FRIENDS FROM Paul!*an apostle of βChrist Jesusβ*by the will of βGod!β*& To saints!*& faithful brothers!*& SISTERS!*in Christ!*& ALL OF US AROUND THE WORLD!]*Grace to you!*& peace from God our Father!*LET US ALL GIVE Thanksgiving!*& Prayer!ππππ€π©βοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯πβοΈπβοΈππ€π«π©΅π©·ππππ€²ππ§π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈπππ
Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14
#Paul #of #Christ #Jesus #by #will #of #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Greetings #World #Thanksgiving #Prayer #Light #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©βοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯πππ€π«ππ£οΈπππβ€οΈπββοΈ*[Greetings!*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS THIS IS A PART OF A LETTER FROM Paul!*an apostle of βChrist Jesusβ*by the will of βGod!β*& Timothy our brother!*To the saints!*& faithful brothers!*& SISTERS!*in Christ at Colossae!*& ALL OF US AROUND THE WORLD TODAY!]π
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Paul #apostle #of #Christ #Jesus #by #will #of #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Greetings #Brothers #Sisters #Saints #World #Savior #Light #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©βοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯πππ€π«ππ£οΈπππβ€οΈπββοΈ*[Greetings!*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS ENTIRE EARTH!*THIS IS A PART OF A LETTER FROM Paul!*an apostle of βChrist Jesusβ*by the will of βGod!βπ
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Paul #an #apostle #of #Christ #Jesus #by #the #will #of #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Greetings #Brothers #Sisters #Saints #World #Prayer #Devotional #Savior #Light #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
ππ―ππ π±πββ¬π¦βπ»π©΅ππ©·π«πππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A SAFE!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& GORGEOUS WONDERFUL DAY!*& I LOVE!*& TRULY APPRECIATE YOU ALL!*& THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR YOU ALL BEING SPECIAL!*UNIQUE!*& BRIGHT SPIRITED LOVING YOUβS!*AMEN!*π€ππππ§ππ©·π«π£οΈππ―ππ π±πββ¬π¦βπ©΅π»βοΈπβοΈππβ€οΈβπ₯β€οΈβπ₯π€π§πΏββοΈπ§πΌββοΈππ€²ππβ΅π΄π€π
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Greetings #Friends #World #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another
ππ―ππ π±πββ¬π¦βπ»π©΅ππ©·π«πππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& SHARING WITH YOU ALL SO WE CAN BE STRENGTHENED IN POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!ππ
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Greetings #Friends #Everyone #In #The #World #Thanksgiving #Prayer #Devotional #Savior #Light #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
ππ―ππ π±πββ¬π¦βπ»π©΅ππ©·π«πππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS AS I AM WRITING YOU I AM TRYING TO KEEP A VERY LARGE BEAR FROM COMING INTO THE FRONT YARD WHERE I AM SITTING DRINKING MY FRENCH VANILLA COFFEE!π»π£οΈβπ£οΈπ»*& FEEDING MY SPIRITπ»π
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Friends #Everyone #In #The #World #Devotional #Savior #Light #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
ππ―ππ π±πββ¬π¦βπ»π©΅ππ©·π«πππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS HAPPY CATURDAY!ππ―ππ π±πββ¬π¦π€*& AS I AMπ
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Paul #an #apostle #of #Christ #Jesus #by #the #will #of #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Greetings #Brothers #Sisters #Saints #Friends #Everyone #In #The #World #Thanksgiving #Prayer #Devotional #Happy #Caturday #Day #Savior #Light #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
ππ―ππ π±πββ¬π¦βπ»π©΅ππ©·π«πππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD SATURDAY MORNING!π*&π
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Paul #an #apostle #of #Christ #Jesus #by #the #will #of #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Greetings #Brothers #Sisters #Saints #Friends #Everyone #In #The #World #Thanksgiving #Prayer #Saturday #Devotional #Happy #Caturday #Day #Savior #Light #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
ππ―ππ π±πββ¬π¦βπ»π©΅ππ©·π«πππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR AWESOME BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD GOOD SATURDAY MORNING!ππ
(Colossians 1:1-2*& 11-14)
#Christ #Jesus #God #HOLY #SPIRIT #Greetings #Brothers #Sisters #Saints #Friends #Everyone #In #The #World #Thanksgiving #Prayer #Saturday #Devotional #Happy #Caturday #Day #Savior #Light #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
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A unique painting of two young boys running holding hands on the beach while huge wild waves are in the background!
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[God highly exalted him!*& bestowed the name that is above all names!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!*to the glory of God the Father!]π€πβοΈππ¦ποΈβ€οΈβπ₯ππβοΈπβοΈπ€²ππ©·π«π©΅π©ππ€
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #glory #of #God #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[Christ Jesus humbled himself!*Therefore God has highly exalted him!*& bestowed on him the name that is above every name!*so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow!*in heaven!*& on earth!*& under the earth!*& every tongue confess that Jesus Christπ
Philippians 2:1-11
#at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #will #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Truth #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€[Christ Jesus humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death!*even death on a cross!π
(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€(Christ Jesus who being born in the likeness of men!*& being found in human form!*he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death!*even death on a cross!)π
(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€(look to the interests of others!*Have this mind among yourselves!*which is yours in Christ Jesus!*who!*though he was in the form of God!*did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped!*but emptied himself!*by taking the form of a servant!)π
(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€(Do nothing from selfish ambition!*or conceit!*but in humility count others more significant than yourselves!*Let each of you look not only to his own interests!*but also to the interests of others!)π
Philippians 2:1-11
#Christs #Example #of #Humility #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Love #Forgive
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€(βAPOSTLE PAUL!β*So if there is any encouragement in Christ!*any comfort from love!*any participation in the Spirit!*any affection!*& sympathy!*complete my joy by being of the same mind!*having the same love!*being in full accord!*& of one mind!)π
Philippians 2:1-11
#Not #Rude #Christs #Example #of #Humility #Jesus #Lord #God #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive
The Difficult Path
## Facebook Teaser Post Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid difficult people, difficult conversations, and difficult situations. Yet some of God's greatest lessons are learned in the very places we would rather avoid. The valley isn't where God abandons us. It's often where we learn to trust the Shepherd. β¨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 9:14β10:31, Acts 17:1β34, Psalm 144:1β15, Proverbs 17:27β28
Hard Things, Great Lessons
Have you ever struggled with someone in your life? Or maybe you’ve wondered why we have to go through hard things. I know I have… and the Lord in His grace for me whispered this beautiful Gem of Knowledge to help me:
“Don’t shy away from hard things or hard people. This is where you will find your greatest lessons and successes… if you do it with Me. Amen.”
If I’m being honest, there are certain situations I naturally avoid, like difficult conversations, challenging people, or tasks that seem overwhelming – Situations that require courage, patience, wisdom, or perseverance.
Most of us would rather choose the easier road if given the option. We prefer comfort over conflict, certainty over risk, and familiar territory over the unknown. I think it is natural.
No-one intentionally chooses hardship and hard people.
Yet as I reflected on today’s Gem, I realized that many of the greatest things God has done in my life came through circumstances I never would have chosen for myself.
The seasons that stretched my faith taught me to trust Him more deeply.
The difficult people taught me patience, humility, forgiveness, and grace as they forced me to go to the Lord for help and guidance.
The challenges I wanted to avoid often became the very places where God revealed His strength and faithfulness the most.
I am beginning to find gratefulness for the hard things because I realize they are what forced me to grow outside of myself.
Today’s Scriptures are filled with people facing difficult situations.
In Acts 17, Paul repeatedly entered hostile environments to share the Gospel. He faced opposition, criticism, and misunderstanding almost everywhere he went. It would have been much easier to avoid those uncomfortable situations and seek friendlier audiences. Yet because he remained faithful and endured the hard things and hard people, many came to know Christ.
Paul understood something important: sometimes the greatest opportunities for God to move are hidden inside the very situations we would prefer to avoid.
Psalm 144 reminds us where our confidence comes from during those moments.
David begins by declaring:
“Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.” (Psalm 144:1, NLT)
God never promised that life would be free of battles, but He does promise to prepare us for them.
The truth is, difficult circumstances often become God’s training ground.
Just as muscles grow stronger through resistance, our faith often grows stronger through challenges. The lessons we learn in easy seasons are valuable, but the lessons we learn while walking through hardship with God tend to stay with us for a lifetime.
That is why today’s Gem contains an important condition:
“Don’t shy away from hard things or hard people. This is where you will find your greatest lessons and successes, if you do it with Me.“
Those last words matter…”if you do it with Me.”
God is not asking us to face life’s difficulties alone. He is inviting us to walk through them with Him. And thank goodness for that! If I was left to myself, I would most likely make it worse or ruin it completely.
Im learning the goal is not simply enduring hardship. The goal is learning to depend upon Him in the middle of it.
When we keep God close, difficult people become opportunities to grow in grace.
Hard situations become opportunities to grow in faith.
Challenges become opportunities to witness God’s provision, wisdom, and power.
What once looked like an obstacle becomes part of God’s preparation.
Perhaps there is a difficult situation in your life right now that you wish you could avoid.
Maybe it is a conversation you need to have, a responsibility you have been postponing, a person who requires extra patience, or a challenge that just feels bigger than your ability.
Instead of asking God to remove it, ask Him what He wants to teach you through it.
You may discover that the very thing you have been trying to avoid is the place where He intends to do some of His greatest work and preparation. π
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
- βLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?β
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, βWhat do You want me to do?β
- Journal what He reveals βΒ then do it!
Invite God to show you how to walk through every situation with His wisdom, strength, and grace.
Prayer
Father God, thank You for being with me in every challenge I face. Forgive me for the times I have allowed fear, discomfort, or discouragement to keep me from what You are calling me to do. Help me not to shy away from hard things or difficult people. Instead, teach me to walk through them with You. Give me wisdom, patience, courage, and grace. Help me see opportunities for growth where I once saw obstacles. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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Jesus stands protectively between a lamb and an attacking wolf in a dark rocky valley, holding His shepherd's staff as He defends the sheep.
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€(βAPOSTLE PAUL!β*TEACHING WHAT βCHRIST JESUSβ WANTS US TO KNOW!*& THINK ABOUT!*& PRAY ON!)π
(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive
π€βοΈπβοΈπ€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«π€Not Being Rude To Others!*& Christ's Example of Humility!π€π€²πππποΈπ€πβοΈππ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·π«πβοΈπβοΈπ€π
(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Love #Forgive
πππ€ππΏββοΈ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE EARTH βAPOSTLE PAULβ(APOINTED BY βCHRIST JESUSβ TO CONTINUE TEACHING US ALL ABOUT THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS)]*Not Being Rude To Others!*& Christ's Example of Humility!π
(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #God #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Love
βοΈπβοΈππ‘π πͺπποΈβ©οΈπ€ππ€ππππ§‘ππΌββοΈ*DEAR MY SUNSHINE BELOVED FRIENDS I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A VERY SAFE!*FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& RAINBOW WONDERFUL DAY!*AMEN!β π€βοΈπβοΈπππ§‘πποΈβ©οΈπ€πππ‘π πͺππ€π
(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #STRIVING #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive #Forgiveness
βοΈπβοΈππ‘π πͺπποΈβ©οΈπ€ππ€ππππ§‘ππΌββοΈ*DEAR MY SUNSHINE BELOVED FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT TODAY WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& I AM CONTEMPLATING!*PRAYING ABOUT STRIVING TO FORGIVE OTHERS IN THIS INCREASING RUDE!*& DISHONEST!*& DISRESPECTFUL WORLD!(Because I know I personally struggle with this big time!)*& I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL SO WE CAN ALL ADJUST WITH GODβS HELP TO BE MORE HOLY!*& OBTAIN POSITIVE HOPE FOR OUR FUTURE SELVES!*AMEN!ππ
Philippians 2:1-11
#Not #Rude #Jesus #Christ #God #Holy #Spirit #Hope
βοΈπβοΈππ‘π πͺπποΈβ©οΈπ€ππ€ππππ§‘ππΌββοΈ*DEAR MY SUNSHINE BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD FRIDAY MORNING!πβοΈπβοΈππ
(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Not #Being #Rude #To #Others #Christs #Example #of #Humility #at #the #name #of #Jesus #every #knee #should #bow #every #tongue #confess #that #Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Friday #Devotional #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness
βοΈπβοΈππ‘π πͺπποΈβ©οΈπ€ππ€ππππ§‘ππΌββοΈ*DEAR MY SUNSHINE BELOVED FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD FRIDAY MORNING!πβοΈπβοΈππ
(Philippians 2:1-11)
#Jesus #Christ #is #Lord #to #the #glory #of #God #the #Father #Friday #Devotional #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #STRIVING #Unity #Love #One #Another #Forgive #and #Forgiveness
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What is Serving God? βTis doing Good to Man.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist, philosopher, aphorist
Poor Richard (1747 ed.)
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#quote #quotes #quotation #qotd #franklin #benfranklin #benjaminfranklin #poorrichard #poorrichardsalmanac #charity #divinewill #doinggood #God #loveyourneighbor #philanthropy #piety #service #virtue
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€[the Son from the Father!*from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came through Jesus Christ!*No one has ever seen God!*God the only Son!*who is at the Father's side!*he has made him known!]π€π¦ποΈπ©ππβ΅π©΅βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«π£οΈππ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€(the Son from the Father!*(John bore witness about him!*& cried out!*βThis was he of whom I said!*βHe who comes after me ranks before me!*because he was before me!ββ)*For from his fullness we have all received!*grace upon grace!*For the law was given through Moses!*grace!*& truth came throughπ
(John 1: 6-18)
#Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€(the Word became flesh!*& dwelt among us!*& we have seen his glory!*glory as of the only Son from the Father!*full of grace!*& truth!*(John bore witness about him!*& cried out!*βThis was he of whom I said!*βHe who comes after me ranks before me!*because he was before me!ββ))*[Forπ
(John 1: 6-18)
#Word #Became #Flesh #Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€(John came to bear witness about The true light which gives light to everyone!*& the world was made through him!*& all who did receive him!*who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God who were born of God!*& the Word became flesh!*& dwelt among us!*&π
(John 1: 6-18)
#Word #Became #Flesh #Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€(John came to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe!*He was not the light!*but came to bear witness about The true light which gives light to everyone!*He was in the world!*& the world was made through him!*yet the world did not know him!*But to all who did receive him!*who believed in his name he gave the right toπ
(John 1: 6-18)
#Word #Became #Flesh #Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Hope #Truth
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€(sent from God John came to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe!*He was not the light!*but came to bear witness about The true light which gives light to everyone!*He was in the world!*& the world was made through him!*yet the world did not know him!*& his ownπ
(John 1: 6-18)
#Word #Became #Flesh #Testimony #John #Baptist #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€(a man sent from God John came to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe!*He was not the light!*but came to bear witness about the light!*The true light which gives light to everyone!*He was in the world!*& the world was made through him!*yet the world did not know him!)π
(John 1: 6-18)
#Good #News #The #Word #Became #Flesh #The #Testimony #of #John #the #Baptist #the #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Hope #Truth
Stay the Course
Most ships don't get lost because of one wrong turn. They drift. A few degrees off course may not seem like much at first, but over time it can take you far from your destination. The same is true in our walk with God. π "Stay the course. Walk it with Me. Don't waver or get distracted. Keep Me close and counsel with Me often. I will help you. Amen." β¨Click to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses:Β 2 Kings 8:1β9:13, Acts 16:16β40, Psalm 143:1β12, Proverbs 17:26
Staying Close to God
About a year and a half ago, I felt convicted by the Lord to worship Him every morning and every evening. The pattern reminded me of the daily sacrifices that were offered before the Lord in the Old Testament. It wasn’t about ritual; it was about relationship. It was about intentionally beginning and ending each day in His presence.
For a while, I did fairly well. Every morning I would worship, read His Word, pray, and spend time with Him. Every evening I would return again, quiet my heart, and spend time in His presence before the day ended.
But this morning, the Lord reminded me of something.
Somewhere along the way, my evening worship had disappeared.
Not because I stopped loving Him. Not because I consciously chose to walk away from it. Life simply became busy. Responsibilities piled up, work demanded attention, and before I realized it, what had once been an important part of my relationship with God had quietly slipped away.
As I thought about it this morning, I was surprised to realize I hadn’t done my evening worship in months.
Months.
What startled me most was that I knew the fruit it produced. I knew how much peace, clarity, and intimacy with God came from those moments. Yet somehow, I had drifted far enough that it was no longer part of my routine.
As I prayed about it, I heard the Holy Spirit whisper this Gem of Knowledge to my heart:
“Stay the course. Walk it with Me. Don’t waver or get distracted. Keep Me close and counsel with Me often. I will help you. Amen.”
Those words reminded me that spiritual drift rarely happens all at once. Most people don’t wake up one morning and decide to abandon what God has called them to do. Instead, distractions slowly take priority and good things gradually crowd out the best things.
The same thing can happen in our walk with God. We begin with clear direction and strong conviction, but over time unexpected challenges, delays, disappointments, and responsibilities compete for our attention. Before long, we can find ourselves focusing more on our circumstances than on the One who called us.
That is why today’s Gem is so important. God does not simply tell us to stay the course. He tells us to stay the course with Him.
In Acts 16, Paul and Silas found themselves imprisoned for doing exactly what God had called them to do. They had obeyed Him, served Him faithfully, and yet found themselves beaten and locked in a prison cell. Many people would have questioned whether they had taken a wrong turn. Instead, they prayed and worshiped God in the middle of their circumstances. Their confidence was not rooted in what they could see but in the One who was walking with them through it. What appeared to be a setback ultimately became part of God’s plan to bring salvation to the jailer and his household.
Psalm 143 reveals a similar heart in David. Surrounded by difficulties, he cried out to God, saying,Β
“Show me where to walk, for I give myself to You.”Β (Psalm 143:8, NLT)
David wasn’t merely asking for rescue. He was asking for direction. He wanted God’s counsel, God’s presence, and God’s help.
That is exactly what the Lord is inviting us to do.
When we keep Him close and counsel with Him often, we do not have to navigate life’s twists and turns alone and we will not drift or get lost. We have access to the wisdom of the One who sees the end from the beginning. The answer to distractions, discouragement, and uncertainty is not to abandon the journey. It is to draw closer to the Guide.
God is not asking us to figure everything out ourselves or walk it out perfectly. He is asking us to just walk with Him and stay close. And when we do, we can move forward with confidence knowing that even when we cannot see the destination, He can. π
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to get close to the Lord today. Ask Him:
- βLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?β
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, βWhat do You want me to do?β
- Journal what He reveals βΒ then do it!
Let today be a day of intentionally walking closely with Him and allow Him to lead the way.
Prayer
Father, thank You for never asking me to walk alone. Help me stay the course You have set before me. Guard my heart from distractions, discouragement, and doubt. Teach me to seek Your counsel often and to keep You close in every decision I make. When the road becomes difficult, remind me that You are with me and that Your plans are good. Lead me, guide me, and help me trust You every step of the way. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen.
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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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A sailor steers a ship at sunrise while Jesus stands beside him with a reassuring hand on his shoulder, guiding him toward a lighthouse on the horizon.
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ£οΈπ€(GOOD NEWS!*a man sent from God John came to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe!*He was not the light!*but came to bear witness about the light!*The true light!*which gives light to everyone!*was coming into the world!)π
John 1: 6-18
#The #Word #Became #Flesh #The #Testimony #of #John #the #Baptist #Behold #the #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #Calls #the #First #Disciples #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Baptism #Savior #Light #World #Hope #Truth #Understanding
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ€(GOOD NEWS!*There was a man sent from God!*whose name was John!*He came as a witness!*to bear witness about the light!*that all might believe through him!)π
(John 1: 6-18)
#Good #News #The #Word #Became #Flesh #The #Testimony #of #John #the #Baptist #Behold #the #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #Calls #the #First #Disciples #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Baptism #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Understanding
π€βοΈπβοΈπ¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅ππ«π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯πππ€GODβS Word Became Flesh!*& The Testimony of John the Baptist!*& Behold!*the Lamb of God!{CHRIST JESUS OUR SAVIOR!*& THE HOLY SPIRIT!}*& HOW Jesus Calls the First Disciples!π€π¦ποΈπ©πππ©΅π©·βοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯ππππ«βοΈπβοΈπ€π
John 1: 6-18
#Good #News #Word #Became #Flesh #The #Testimony #of #John #the #Baptist #Behold #the #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #Calls #the #First #Disciples #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Baptism #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding
βοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈπ¦ππ©πππ«ππππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π©·β²πππππΏββοΈ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD IN THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER (John 1) WE ARE ALL TOLD ABOUT REALLY IMPORTANT MARVELOUS!*& GOOD NEWS THINGS!*& SOME ARE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS]*GODβS Word Became Flesh!*& The Testimony of John the Baptist!*& Behold!*the Lamb of God!{CHRIST JESUS OUR SAVIOR!*& THE HOLY SPIRIT!}*& HOW Jesus Calls the First Disciples!π
John 1: 6-18
#Word #Became #Flesh #John #Baptist #God #Jesus #Disciples #Christ #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Light #Truth #Love
ππ€½πΌββοΈππΌββοΈπππΌββοΈβ³π€ΈπΌββοΈβΉπΌββοΈπ€ΎπΌββοΈπΎπ€½πΌββοΈπ¦¦π©΄π©΄ππποΈπβ±οΈππππ«ποΈπ¦πβ²π©πππ π£πΌββοΈπ«β΅π π¦π©΅π©·πππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED AWESOME FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& SPARKLING!*BEAUTIFUL!*& OUTSTANDING FANTASTIC DAY!*AMEN!β π€πππ«ποΈπ¦β²π©πππ©΅π©·ππΌββοΈπππΌββοΈβ³π€ΈπΌββοΈβΉπΌββοΈπ€ΎπΌββοΈπΎπ€½πΌββοΈπ¦¦π©΄π©΄ππποΈπβ±οΈπ£πΌββοΈπ«β΅π π¦π€π
(John 1: 6-18)
#Good #News #Behold #the #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #Calls #the #First #Disciples #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Baptism #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness
ππ€½πΌββοΈππΌββοΈπππΌββοΈβ³π€ΈπΌββοΈβΉπΌββοΈπ€ΎπΌββοΈπΎπ€½πΌββοΈπ¦¦π©΄π©΄ππποΈπβ±οΈππππ«ποΈπ¦πβ²π©πππ π£πΌββοΈπ«β΅π π¦π©΅π©·πππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED AWESOME FRIENDS IT IS TIME TO FEED OUR SPIRITS WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS SO WE ALL CAN LEARN MORE KNOWLEDGE!*& GAIN WONDERFUL POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!ππ
(John 1: 6-18)
#Good #News #God #Jesus #Calls #Disciples #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Baptism #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
ππ€½πΌββοΈππΌββοΈπππΌββοΈβ³π€ΈπΌββοΈβΉπΌββοΈπ€ΎπΌββοΈπΎπ€½πΌββοΈπ¦¦π©΄π©΄ππποΈπβ±οΈππππ«ποΈπ¦πβ²π©πππ π£πΌββοΈπ«β΅π π¦π©΅π©·πππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED AWESOME FRIENDS GOOD THURSDAY MORNING!ππ
(John 1: 6-18)
#Good #News #The #Word #Became #Flesh #The #Testimony #of #John #the #Baptist #Behold #the #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #Calls #the #First #Disciples #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Baptism #Thursday #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
ππ€½πΌββοΈππΌββοΈπππΌββοΈβ³π€ΈπΌββοΈβΉπΌββοΈπ€ΎπΌββοΈπΎπ€½πΌββοΈπ¦¦π©΄π©΄ππποΈπβ±οΈππππ«ποΈπ¦πβ²π©πππ π£πΌββοΈπ«β΅π π¦π©΅π©·πππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED AWESOME FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD THURSDAY MORNING!ππ
(John 1: 6-18)
#Behold #the #Lamb #of #God #Jesus #Calls #the #First #Disciples #FAITH #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Baptism #Thursday #Devotional #Savior #Light #World #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another
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A fun painting of a man playing a saxophone
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πππ©π«πΊππ©·ππ€[do not lose heart our inner self is being renewed For this momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal glory beyond comparison As we look to the things that are unseen!*For the things that are seen are transient!*but the things that are unseen are eternal!]π€π«π¦ποΈβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«πβ€οΈπ§πΏββοΈβοΈπππππ©πΊπ©·πβοΈπβοΈπ€
2 Corinthians 4:16-18
#do #not #lose #heart #FAITH #CHRIST #JESUS #HOLY #SPIRIT #GOD #Savior #Light #World #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Truth #Understanding #Love
