What to Do When You Feel Disconnected from the Lord
“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” - Jeremiah 29:13
I’m an Oklahoma girl through and through, so when we moved to the Bay Area of California I was a little shocked to find they had almost zero similarities, the main difference being the weather. In the Midwest, the weather has kind of a blanket effect for the entire region. If it’s raining, it’s probably raining in other parts of the state. If there’s a cold front, everyone within a tri-state region is most...
The self-created god of happiness
Lord, I surrender the orbit I have fallen into to you. Restore my intention in relationship with the sisters you have placed around me so that I may champion them in their strengths and gifts. So that You may be revealed and glorified in our communion together. I thank you for gentle reminders of how You are at work in my life. Please give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart that welcomes the ways in which you are moving.
Investing in Authentic Relationships that Give God Glory
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” - Proverbs 27:17
Let me ask you this question: if you were to fully allow yourself to love God and bring Him glory with your actions, health, words, and work, how would your top five relationships change? Would your people cheer you on as you pursue Jesus and a more intentional life, leading to deeper trust and authenticity in your relationships? Or, would their support decrease and frustration increase because of your faith pursuit?
What will we feel when we stand before Jesus?
The ultimate promise made to us by our God is the promise of our salvation. God promises eternal life with Him through the blood of Jesus Christ. The previous 11 weeks of promises have helped us to understand what God promises us through our journey in following Him here on earth. This last promise is the promise of all promises. The promise of eternal life is the greatest gift our God has for us. This promise is the foundation of all other promises. When we choose to follow Him, serve His Ki...
There's never been a moment you were forgotten
Father,
Today, we are talking about your unfailing love. Those two words bring chills down my spine as I ponder how majestic and wonderful you truly are. It’s more than we will ever be able to comprehend. As we enter this devotional today, I pray that you would give us your words, your truth, and your love. God, would you encourage us to know you more, understand the depths of your love and learn how to receive it? We love you, Abba Father.
Amen.
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?