DAILY DEVOTIONAL | January 18th

🤔 The more we allow our hearts (convictions, priorities, etc) to mirror God’s, the more we become like Him; and the more we become like our Father, the more our faith is developed. Just as with any earthly relationship, the more time you spend with a person, the easier it is to trust them and “have faith” in them and their character. God’s given all of us a “measure of faith (Romans 12:3) and that faith is strengthened when we trust and rely in God and invest in our relationship with Him. In fact, it’s literally the only way to bring God pleasure. Seek Him diligently just as you would if you’d lost something of value to you. God will honor your heart and reward you and your faith in Him will grow even stronger. He is faith-full and proven 💯. You can firmly put ALL your confidence and trust in Him. 

DAILY DEVOTIONAL | December 30th

As we soberly begin to prepare our hearts and minds for yet another year that the Lord has blessed us with, let’s not forget the mindset and demeanor that the Word of God encourages us to have as we come to Him for mercy, grace and/or direction about any matter. Like a curious toddler saunters over to their mom or dad at least 50x a day to ask them whatever question pops into their head - God expects that level of boldness. We are to come to Him with the upmost respect but with an equal confidence in the fact that He loves us and that our well being is held in very high esteem in His eyes.

Just as fear and love cannot co-habitate in our hearts (1 John 4:18), neither can faith and fear. We must become like children (Matthew 18:2), trusting once and for all that our Father God cannot and will not lie to us. He cares about you and desires to meet you at the point of your need. Those TRUTHS will never change (Numbers 23:19, Hebrews 13:8; Jeremiah 29:11). So as you continue to trust Him for direction moving into this New Year and possibly new season in your life, trust that He will provide for you every step of the way (you don’t need to try to make anything happen). Your heart, emotions, spirit and physical well-being are all safe with Him, so rest IN Him.

・・・

DAILY DEVOTIONAL | December 24th

“But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him.” -Hebrews 11:6 AMP 

Good Morning! You have so many things to smile about and be grateful for this morning (air in your lungs, eternal life, joy, peace just for starters. Want to make God SMILE too??  Make a conscious effort to solicit His help in growing your faith. We could never repay God for all that He’s given us so freely through the gift of salvation, but we can please Him and make Him proud by trusting in Him and exercising our faith daily! Spend time seeking God by meditating on His Word and praying in tongues (stir up your inner man) regularly. Apply God’s Word the fruit of the Spirit to be developed in your life. Faith is obeying and trusting that God always has your best interest at heart, even when you don’t know HOW things will work out.

"Lord, I want to be in your will for my life! Grant me with the courage and boldness to trust and obey you when I don’t know how the pieces will all fit together. Give me a desire to seek you and meditate on your Word (Your will and instruction) daily so that I make you are pleased and I make you smile today…and for the rest of my life."