“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:1-3 (NIV) 

Because God’s word never fails, I have been comforted. I call back and review His faithfulness which is constant. My history and the countless testimonies of others consoles me. It reminds me of Who He is.

He picked us out and started His work in us. He knows what He wants each one of us to become and what steps are necessary to conform us to His image.

“…whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 (ESV)

All I do know is where to go to feed my spirit and fan my faith. I turn to the only unchanging declaration of who God is and pick up the written word and remind myself that this is where God speaks personally to me. 

I pray someone reading this will hear the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit reminding you of the most sincere and genuine words of devotion ever spoken. God’s heart is fully and completely committed to you. With Him you are never overlooked or unimportant

If you blew it today, confess it to Jesus. Ask him to forgive and cleanse you and fill you with his Spirit to start again.

Both small and big decisions set life on a course and point us in a direction for the future. Our decisions influence and shape who we will become. No wonder they seem overwhelming at times!

You never know what someone needs to hear. But God knows every thought in every heart and wants to speak personally, not only to you, but also through you.

Wherever you find your self today, God wants you to know there is the potential for this to become a beautiful place in your life.

It is a privilege to be used to shape and mold younger women in godly living. The world is snatching and tearing at their image and shredding their identity with alarming success.

If you are facing a new year with little or no confidence that things will ever change, this may be a new thought for you. God’s kindness is making you uncomfortable and unsettled.

As we look back over 2022, and prepare to seek him night and day in 2023, I want to encourage you to take some time and begin to write down some phrases, some words, and some new songs of praise to the God of your salvation.

Even the most diligent and determined follower of Jesus can get sidetracked on the way to find the Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.

Your life does not get in the way of your purpose, your purpose is found in allowing God to use you in this place.

Wherever you are and whatever it looks like, remember because Jesus is alive in you, you have all you need to not only survive, but thrive.

I’ve been praying, seeking wisdom to discern the appointed places, at this specific time in history to be a participator. A unique opportunity is set before us to step up, get involved, and help ministries make an eternal difference.

Now is my chance to set the atmosphere, create the environment, and practice my priorities. There are some deliberate choices to make.

You are precious, favored, created for purpose and influence as a bright and beautiful work of your Creator’s hand. You have gifts, talents, creativity, tenderness, and an inner beauty that time with Jesus will only enhance.

I have been encouraged and strengthened in my spiritual growth in large groups and at other times the one-to-one has been the most profitable. God’s Word encourages us to gather, share, pray for one another, encourage and spur each other on in faith.