A terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

We’ve all had them, and man do they stink. When one bad thing after another happens it tends to jolt us face forward into a pity party for one.

However, God has strategically placed beautiful, caring, strong women all around us. That #PrayerTribe we talked about – utilize them!

The ladies that turn your frown upside down. The ones that make you big belly laugh.

The ones that listen without judgment.

The ones that see you ugly cry on a random Tuesday – those ladies.

The friends that know your secrets, your flaws, your heart. Cling to them. Pray for them, and let them pray for you. They are your people.

“2 Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; the LORD has sent me to Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As surely as the LORD lives and as you live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel.”

2 Kings 2:2

Remember when you were lost.

Remember when you were bound by shackles of sin and temptation.

Remember when you hit rock bottom.

There is someone within arm’s reach that is exactly where you were. There is someone close by floundering in self-doubt and hopelessness. There is someone that God needs you to relate to, to love, and then to pull out of the pit of despair that they are currently drowning in.

Remember when. Don’t forget.

“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.” – Psalm 40:2

When I sit back and really look at myself it’s easy to think, “Man, I’m flawed.”

I’m so glad that Jesus loves me in spite.

Maybe there is someone in your world that your perceive to be flawed.

Maybe they just need someone to love them in spite.

Maybe that person is you.

I pray that God will open our hearts and our eyes to the people around us that are hurting for some sort of love in spite of everything they’ve done or have been through. In spite of all of their flaws.

Let’s choose to love.

“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” ~ Romans 13:8

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” ~ 1 Peter 4:8

God speaks to us. We just have to listen.

A song on the radio.

An unexpected email.

A dream.

Kind words from a dear friend.

Scripture.

In the quiet.

And when He speaks, we need to listen. We need to trust. We need to go.

“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” –Romans 10:17

“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” – Jeremiah 33:3

God, let me be bold, but let me be meek.

I know that’s kind of contradictory, but it’s the cry of my heart. And as weird as it sounds – it’s what God needs.

He needs us to have the ability to be malleable – because different situations call for different reactions. We need to be pliable, and we need to be willing.

We have to be able to go with the flow, but we have to know when to stand our ground. We need to know when to be silent, but we have to know when to speak our hearts.

The only way to know – to be – what God needs us to be is by allowing Him to take over our heart, our mind, and our soul.

God, please help me to immerse myself in you.

“so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;” – Colossians 1:10

“Let your heart therefore be wholly devoted to the LORD our God, to walk in His statutes and to keep His commandments, as at this day.” – 1 Kings 8:61

Whatever you’re doing today – go for God. Go in a mission mindset that God is going to use you to further His Kingdom.

Totally surrendering to God’s will is scary, but He is a good, good God. We can trust Him with our life. We can trust Him with our heart.

Go for God, guys.

“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” – Galatians 2:20

Ephesians 5:8 tells us to walk as children of light, which means we are not walking in darkness any longer.

Walk away from sin.

Walk away from bondage.

Walk away from past hurts.

Walk away from shame.

Walk toward truth.

Walk toward freedom.

Walk toward hope

Walk toward peace.

“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” – Ephesians 5:8

Hey.

I just wanted to post a sweet reminder that God chose you.

For every role that you are playing; He specifically cast you.

Daughter

Sister

Wife

Mom

Friend

He has faith in you. He is proud of you. He is your Father, and He knows what you are capable of (through Him).

Step out confidently this week. You are so, so loved.

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” – Ephesians 2:10

If you’re like me then you’ve probably overextended yourself at some point in the last week. Probably multiple days in a row.

You’re probably currently running on fumes, and you’re probably thinking how in the world am I going to get all of this “stuff” done – and done well?

Woah.

Catch your breath.

Now repeat after me: I may not be Superwoman, but I serve a Super God — and He is holding me in the palm of His hands.

“But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19

With a new year and new habits comes a new battle. When satan sees you making all these positive changes in your life – it makes him cranky. Because let’s be honest, he does not want us happy, healthy, and thriving.

He begins to magnify all the little things that he knows will upset us. He begins to nit pick. He wants to wear you down. He wants you to believe that you can’t be successful.

Get ready for battle, guys. Just remember – God provides us with a sword and a shield. Don’t be afraid to use them.

“10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” – Ephesians 6:10-13