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August 31 - September 10, 2022
Ephesians 3:20 tells us that God “is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7).
“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand” (Psalm 16:11).
“He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time” (2 Timothy 1:9).
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him” (Jeremiah 17:7).
“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57).
God was teaching the nation of Israel then, and us today, that often he will give us things in this life, equip us for battle, and then expect us to go fight and take possession of the very things he’s made possible for us to experience.
Without thinking, I told him three things: “You are not crazy. You are not alone. And this will end.”
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13).
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). God finishes what he starts.
Our God is a God of: new mercies, new mornings, new starts, new beginnings, new creations.
“It’s time for you to stop being mad at yourself and start being mad at the Enemy. This anxiety is not about you. This depression is not about you; this hopelessness is not about you. There’s a very real Enemy, and he wants to kill, steal, and destroy your life. It’s time you got mad at him. It’s time you blamed him. And it’s time you started fighting.”
Sometimes we worship because we’ve had a victory. But sometimes we worship until we see one.
When you’re standing on my Word that says you don’t have to be afraid, but you still feel afraid, put your foot down, and put your hands up.
No matter what comes my way, I don’t have to be afraid because even if I can’t feel it, I know God is with me (Joshua 1:9). God has a plan for my life and for my loved ones, even if I don’t understand it (Jeremiah 29:11). God is working in my life and in my son’s life right now, even if I can’t see it (Romans 8:28). No weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Greater is he who is within me than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4). In all things, I am more than a conqueror through him who loves me (Romans 8:37).
“It’s hard to be depressed and thankful at the same time.”
“Let your memories preach to you about God’s faithfulness,” I’d encouraged. “You’ve been here before. God came through back then, and he’s going to do it again.”
I AM LOVED “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). I AM VALUED “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26). I AM ACCEPTED “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1).
I AM CHOSEN “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight” (Ephesians 1:4). I AM CALLED “He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace” (2 Timothy 1:9). I AM SAFE “The LORD will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life” (Psalm 121:7). I AM PROTECTED “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3). GOD IS WITH ME “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be
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Remember: What God has brought you through What God has promised you God is going with you
Everyone deserves forgiveness, but if they don’t repent or change, they don’t deserve fellowship.
Forgive everyone but only have fellowship with the people who have earned your trust. You can be quick to forgive but slow to trust. Forgiveness brings peace and freedom into your life, but fellowship should only happen if: they repent fully and show they are changing; there is mutual trust, honor, and respect; they are willing to take steps toward repairing the relationship.
I can celebrate their calling, but I will walk in mine.
