Do you think of yourself as the CEO or COO of your life?
Have you ever heard the saying, "you are the CEO of your own life"?
While I love how this quote makes me feel empowered to take charge of my own life, I don't think it fully captures the wisdom, strength, and direction we can receive from the Lord. So, I've changed it up in my own thoughts and now think of myself as the COO of my own life. While it doesn't have quite the personal growth ring to it like the original quote, it helps me visualize the organizational hierarchy I want my lif...
God, fill me with Your wisdom
One of my favorite biblical stories about wisdom is that of Solomon. In 1 Kings 3:1-15, God came to Solomon in a dream and told him he could ask for anything. Out of all the things he could request: riches, power, victory, he chose wisdom. God granted the gift of wisdom to Solomon and He gives wisdom freely to you and me.I love this week of STAY particularly because of Jantzen’s teachings on how obtaining wisdom requires dependence. She dives deep on the importance of recognizing our need for...
Forgive as the Lord forgave you
It was intimidating when I first saw I was writing on the topic of forgiveness. It’s one of those topics that can be warm and fuzzy while being extremely convicting. In order to understand our God, His love for us, and our mission here on earth, it’s crucial we understand both aspects of forgiveness. We have been forgiven and to receive this forgiveness we must understand the importance of extending grace to others.
For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measur...
God used rest to show my stubborn heart that He’s in charge
God used rest to show my stubborn heart that He’s in charge and the one doing the heavy lifting in my life, not me. And more than that, He made me realize that I should be GRATEFUL to serve a God who requires me to rest. I mean, what boss has EVER told you to intentionally rest once a week so you can bring them glory?
Could choosing to trade our fear and anxiety for His peace really be as simple as remembering who He is? It truly is.
On October 17th of Jesus Calling, Sarah Young tells us “Anxiety is a result of envisioning the future without Me.” Could choosing to trade our fear and anxiety for His peace really be as simple as remembering who He is? It truly is. There is grace for our flesh, for our fear, but our God is never leaving us. He is walking right alongside you today in whatever it is you’re facing. Know you’re not alone and no matter your outcome or next step, He is right by your side.God, you promise us your p...
Godly Women Aren't Perfect
We become so consumed with the “what ifs” and risk of failure that we forget our God is waiting on us. He is waiting for us to run to Him, to confide in Him, to surrender to Him. When we become consumed with our fears of making the wrong move, we find ourselves not moving at all. Remember this: Godly women aren’t perfect. Godly women walk alongside Him in every decision they make knowing at some point they may stumble and their flesh will fail but He is by our side forever. Think about one ar...
God is able to use all situations for our good
God is an ever-present help in our times of need, and we can find our strength and solace in who He is, even when our circumstances are bleak. God is able to use all situations for good, and we must trust that even when our prayers aren’t answered the way we would like them to be, God will still be there to be our refuge, give us strength, and help us find purpose in our pain.
Do you believe heaven is fighting for you today?
Lord, we thank you for the promise of your comfort. You are the only One who could ever provide lasting tranquility. Thank you for being the loving, trustworthy and caring Father that you are, wrapping us in your loving arms anytime we need you. Amen.
I am weak. You are strong. Be strong in me.
Lord, I am weak. You are strong. Be strong in me. Amen.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.- Philippians 4:13
Our GOD is our strength. Does that take some pressure off today? I know it does for me. I see an immediate difference in my ability to show up to my daily grind the moment I shift my enneagram three personality of: success = strength toknowing my God = strength.Judges chapter 16 illustrates the story of an emotionally and physically broken Samson who sought the Lord’...
Do you desire your plan more than God's?
God has a purpose and a plan for us... and it's better than we could ever imagine. But what if it's hard to believe that? 1 Corinthians 2:9 says “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him. That means even when our plans are the ones are hearts desire right now, we have to trust that He's lovingly working things together for a more important reason. Just because we can't see or understand how He's wor...
You are Healed and Called
It was February of 2017. I was a young professional living in Dallas, working consistent 80+ hour weeks working my way up the ladder in my sports marketing career. I knew Jesus intimately and was surrounded by a close community of women seeking to know Him more. I was completely under the impression that the box was checked, that I was doing the right things but in reality was completely oblivious to the way the Lord wanted me to really know Him. Have you been there? Unaware of the deeper int...
You are Chosen
Today we are talking about what it means that the God of the universe chose us to be His. For me, the gravity of being chosen hits most deeply as I get older and find myself surrounded with more and more intentional friendships. To be chosen means that we are seen for who we are, loved where we are, and challenged to be the best version of ourselves. I see this in my marriage and deepest adult friendships. We meet our people where they are, do not require performance in exchange for love, and...