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Soar and Roar
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:27-29 MSG
Over the past 14 years, God has allowed me to walk in and then out of the shoes of an addict. A man deeply broken and listening to the World’s guidance of healing. Healing that involved prolonged counseling to find the root causes of trauma that led to a lifetime of porn addiction. Telling me that a deep dive into my past would lead to understanding, then healing, then a future guided by methods learned to manage the temptation of addiction…because I now understood the root cause of the trauma that had led to my addiction.
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24 ESV
Today if you are struggling with addiction, temptation, doubt, anxiety or any other life-limiting dependencies, there is another path. This path belongs to and is managed by the Creator of all things. The Father, who when his children Adam & Eve grievously sinned and destined humanity for life apart from Him, sewed them garments and clothed them. “The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.” Genesis 3:21 NIV
Isaiah 43:18 says “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old.” This scripture was already setting the stage of removing guilt and shame 800 years prior to Jesus being born, guilt and sin and shame dying in the cross, the New Covenant being established that again allowed humans to talk and fellowship directly with God. Yet, we are taught and encouraged by a broken World to get well, then seek seek the Healer.
My journey has taught me and I have witnessed with brothers in Christ over and over again a proven model, that assures my limited mind. A known model from the King of all kings that says “come to me and I will give you rest.” A life model that says seek Christ first in all things. Trust Jesus in all things. Surrender the life experiences that have limited you and allow God the Father to turn these into powerful sources of hope for others. Walk into the father/daughter or father/son relationship that God solely desires with you and through the only hope that is Jesus Christ, then seek to accept and use what was meant for evil and life-limiting for exponential good.
What Satan wants us to believe is too simple and quick, God says there is nothing to complex, too broken, too daunting that I cannot and will not fix if only you ask and believe.
So, I choose to trust in the millennia proven truth that is our Father in Heaven. I choose to believe that the God who would use Elijah to bring a widow’s son back to life, empower John and Peter to heal a man unable to walk and watch him dance around, read of the witnesses who, at Jesus’s command, watched Lazarus walk out of his tomb days after the World said he is dead, understand that God’s healing does not require presence as Elisha instructed the soldier to bathe in the river and was instantly healed of leprosy and truths of miraculous healing over and over and over; I choose to believe in God’s omnipotent power and to stop limiting Him because of my own limitations.
God can and will heal you if you will allow him. Healing begins by surrendering your life to him. Surrendering your life involves acknowledging your sin. Agreeing that Jesus came to earth, died and rose again for your sins, for the promise of eternal life. Asking Jesus to save you from sin, addiction, doubt, despair. Trusting that when you ask Jesus to save you, he will also begin the process of healing old wounds by revealing their purpose and his plans for your life. Healing comes when you are willing to be reconciled that what has occurred has purpose. When we move from victim to victor. When we allow God to unleash his supernatural healing and his super-empowering plans for our lives, our lives and life purposes emerge.
I have witnessed God’s children move from paralysis of trauma and the sin of doubt, to his vessels of hope and impact when they have chosen to simply trust and surrender. God mourns the trauma we have experienced and as the good, good Father that he is, desires to see you soar on wings like eagles as you choose to live the life he has created you to contribute to this World. Purpose is so very freeing. Give it a try.
“But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.” Isaiah 40:31 AMP
You’ve got this
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A Matter of Matter
“Love one another with brotherly (sisterly) affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” Romans 12:10 ESV
To the beautiful young lady (G__y) that worked so diligently to help Megan and me with our carwash RFID issue, I’m sorry. Thank you. You are amazing and I apologize for every way that I minimized you as you worked in vain to resolve what was not your fault.
I am so thankful for you and your forgiving heart. As you explained to me in detail what you found and could not find, I should have admired your willingness to invest in our problem when I thoughtlessly and callously said “I don’t care, I just want a new RFID card that will work!”
Then I saw your beautiful eyes fall, your shoulders sag and your body push back in the chair. I’m so sorry for being a broken human, filled with flaws, self absorbed and inconvenienced at your expense. You deserve so much better because of who you are. As the tears ran down your face and fell on your arms filled with tattoos revealing a complex life commemorated through these markings, you became so much more than an employee.
I am so thankful in that moment that the Holy Spirit intervened and out of my mouth I apologized to you. I am so thankful that the Spirit corrected me and affirmed you when I said, “I am so sorry for those awful words. Thank you for your help and desire to resolve my problem.” And the Spirit continued through me when I then said “I want you to know that you matter. That you have incredible value. I am thankful for you.” I meant every word that the Spirit said through me.
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 ESV
I was unprepared for the tears that began flowing down your face. I was ill-prepared for your sharing what a terrible day yesterday, Saturday, April 13, 2024 had been for you. I was taken aback that you so willingly shared your frustration, the short length of time you had worked there, the despair that you were feeling. Thank you for being so transparent and trusting me in that moment to listen and hear. You deserve to be heard and you deserve to be valued. You have infinite value by our Creator. Your’s and mine.
So today G___y, I am thinking of you. Praying for you. Thankful for you. Looking forward to seeing you at the carwash again, to encourage you and again tell you that you matter. You had a profound impact on my life on Saturday, 4-13-24, and I am grateful for you.
“Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call insight your intimate friend,”. Proverbs 7:4 ESV
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Faith Makes the Cloudy Clear
I find myself in a unique place of questioning and seeking. Obedience seems to lead to more questions than answers. God makes clear to me that my heart must align with his Will and my desires surrender to his plans. So I take another step today. I place all at his feet and do what the Spirit places in my heart and through my mind. My voice steps aside to allow the rightful voice of the Spirit to speak into me and out of me. My questions remain and this is where faith takes over.
Why write when few read? Because I read your heart.
Why talk when few listen? Because I hear your heart.
Why pursue when there is little reward? Because I know your heart.
Why bother Father? Because I know what your heart needs…
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:1-5 ESV
This is more, so much more than enough.
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Numbers Matter
Do you ever wonder about your worth and value in this World? We live in a time where value is based upon numbers. Numbers of social media friends. Numbers of cars. Number of square feet in a house. Number of vacations taken. Number of digits in a bank account. Number of countries visited. Numbers of calories injected. Number of calories burned. (Paradoxical!)
It is easy to get caught up in the frivolous and frankly, sinful view of numbers. Assigning our significance to numbers is diminishing the value of self and our worth to God. While the World shouts how much, God quietly, consistently and eternally says how valuable. How valuable you/we are in his eyes. How significant our contribution to the tapestry that makes up our World. His World, that we are allowed to live and thrive. His World where we are called to introduce every human being that crosses our path to Him. And they don’t cross our path by happenstance but by God’s very placement of us and them in that moment.
“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.” Psalm 139:13-16 ESV
So today I just want you to know that God says you are infinitely significant because He created you. Every number that matters, matters to God. Those numbers are the inhabitants of this planet, who He formed and has known before time began. Life’s not fair by human standards. Eternal life equally unfair by human measurement. How amazing that our value is assigned by a Grace and Mercy measuring tape that is supernatural in existence and never-ending in assurance.
You matter. Your matter was created because you matter. Whatever has come before is for this moment and time. Your number is the hope and good news for so many numbers coming in your path. Your value is exponentially valuable to the Assigner of all value. You are loved by the Creator of love. That my sister or brother is enough.
You’ve got this.
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Eclipsed
“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,”. Hebrews 1:3 ESV
I watched with fascination the social media post, the news reporting and people’s actions relating to yesterday’s eclipse event. People were willing to travel for hours, deal with traffic jams, set up in remote places, spend money and time, share in the excitement for a few fleeting moments of the moon and sun aligning in some percentage of blackout. An awesome cosmic event gifted by the Creator of the cosmos.
I saw numerous references to Joel 2:31 “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come.” (KJV). The context of this scripture is likely most attributable to God’s wrath on earthly kingdoms, people and their destruction. The reference to darkness the smoke and remnants of the destruction that blot out the sun and the blood moon to the death of those caught up in this destruction.
Yesterday’s eclipse in East TN was a non-event because of rain and significant cloud coverage. The greatness, the hope, the assurance, the everlasting promise, the deity of God was present yesterday, is present today and is an absolute assurance trillions of years from now as the temporary stars come and go, He remains.
So what would happen if we, His kids, approached every day as an eclipse event? We serve a Father that eclipses all physical laws of time and space. We have a Father whose unconditional love eclipses the limiting definition of love our human hearts extend. We live in the Father’s assurance of eternity that eclipses the doubt of sin and regret of life experience. We are loved, held, guided, empowered by a Heavenly Father whose Grace and Mercy eclipses all sin and limitations if only we ask.
I have heard a great and tragic statement that says what occupies our mind and controls our time is our god. I am not looking for a theological fight here and do think there is factual truth here. What would East TN, the United States, the World look like today if every person that professes the name of Christ approached today with the tenacity and open communication and intensity that occurred during yesterday’s eclipse? A seismic shift in hope, love and expectation replaced with assurance would be growing. Hope would abound. People would cancel therapy sessions, pending divorces, anger management classes…all things that Satan uses to steal, kill and destroy God’s beloved children. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. “so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” Philippians 2:10 NASB
So let’s allow eternal euphoria to replace momentary excitement. Let’s roar with the voice of a lion and the gentle love of a lamb the incredible news that Jesus reconciled us to his Father. Let’s know, present and defend scripture so people seeking, find. That momentary excitement surrounding a Heavenly event gifted by God the Father is understood that it is an event assigned and controlled by the only Omnipotent and omnipresent Being. Let’s recognize that every day time shortens and the chasm between assurance and desolation grows. Let’s accept the assignment that Jesus left us with to “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”. Matthew 28:19 KJV
Let’s go! Thank you, Father for yesterday’s gift and reminder that you are in control.
“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” Psalm 147:4 NIV
You’ve got this
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Tears and a Towel
“Now one of the Pharisees was requesting Him to eat with him, and He entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. And there was a woman in the city who was a sinner; and when she learned that He was reclining at the table in the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster vial of perfume, and standing behind Him at His feet, weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears, and she wiped them with the hair of her head, and began kissing His feet and anointing them with the perfume. Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching Him, that she is a sinner!”
And Jesus responded and said to him, “Simon, I have something to say to you.” And he replied, “Say it, Teacher.” “A moneylender had two debtors: the one owed five hundred denarii, and the other, fifty. When they were unable to repay, he canceled the debts of both. So which of them will love him more?” Simon answered and said, “I assume the one for whom he canceled the greater debt.” And He said to him, “You have judged correctly.” And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I entered your house; you gave Me no water for My feet, but she has wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You gave Me no kiss; but she has not stopped kissing My feet since the time I came in. You did not [ab]anoint My head with oil, but she anointed My feet with perfume. For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but the one who is forgiven little, loves little.” And He said to her, “Your sins have been forgiven.” And then those who were reclining at the table with Him began saying to themselves, “Who is this man who even forgives sins?” And He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:36-50 NASB
Have you noticed the pattern in the New Testament where Jesus beautifully rebukes the efforts of the ‘powerful and uplifted’ by involving those the religious people of the day judged and rejected? I love this story of the woman who understood the glory of the Forgiver standing in front of her, back to her, who held the ability to forgive sins. She did not seek to show herself worthy. She sought to glorify Jesus by an act that honored the guest and exemplified his value and ‘status’ in the home the guest was visiting.
Jesus softly and forcibly exposed the heart of the Pharisee that had opened his home to him. While the Pharisee desired to hear and learn from Jesus, he chose not to honor and exalt him by not extending the gracious act of the day of cleaning his feet, or even offering a bowl of water that Jesus might have used to clean his own feet. Then when the insult was to take place, Jesus turned this effort, yet again, into an example of beauty and love that the leaders of the day could not, or refused to recognize and understand.
Why has my heart been drawn to work with God’s children overcoming addiction? Because I desire to be close to Jesus and he draws himself close to those of us that have much to overcome and hearts desiring to humbly serve him through our actions and our minds. What the World defines as dirty and broken, Jesus clearly shows as worthy of repair and cleaning. Hearts reflecting the heart of this woman. Actions reflecting the acts of this woman. Lives reflecting the heart of the Savior and his deep, deep, abiding love for you, his daughters and sons.
Walk boldly today. You are the child of the Most High God. That is more than enough.
You’ve got this!
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Are You Not Entertained?
“Are You Not Entertained? Are You Not Entertained? Is This Not Why You Are Here?” General Maximus (Gladiator)
“they took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, indeed, the King of Israel!” John 12:13 NIV
I was recently having lunch with Adam, one of my favorite people in this World and the Holy Spirit had me utter words too profound for me alone when I said: “Congregations are so fickle, it drives pastors to be incredibly inauthentic.” Adam’s response was: “This was such a profound insight. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop. That comment has really helped me to extend grace where I have before been quick to judge. Love you.” Please pray for your Pastor today, this weekend and every day. They are called to lead and appointed in a time of incredible confusion and inauthenticity.
Today, on this day of silent confusion, the day between, I often wonder what the various people involved in Jesus’ life and death uttered to themselves. “Why?” “Now what?” “That was fun, hanging with my friends and encouraging the death of that guy.” “Could the leaders have been right?” “What about the earthquake? The darkened skies?” “How do we make sure no one finds out about the temple curtain ripping from top to bottom?” “What about the ‘holy people’ who came out of their tombs when he died?’ How, how do we maximize this to instill fear, quell questioning, gain greater control, increase giving to and membership in the Temple?” “How do we put the genie back in the bottle?” You don’t!
“And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people. When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!” Matthew 27:50-54 NIV
I imagine Jesus’ mother, Mary asking his brothers, James and Joseph, ‘what has happened’ as she dealt with the shock of her beloved and guiltless son’s murder. We know Jesus’ closest friends and followers scattered and hid. We know that fear reigned because understanding had not arrived. We know the mob won in the moment as leaders of the day congratulated themselves for ridding their closely held and controlled world of the greatest risk they had ever experienced…and so they thought.
Fast forward approximately 1,991 years (AD) and we find ourselves in the time between, much like the day between Jesus death, burial and resurrection. We find ourselves in a time where the leaders of these days desire to deny truth in exchange for pacifying the mob. Where polling of the mood of the moment supersedes all factual defense of truth. Where ‘entertainers’ can influence our children and those lukewarm in their faith with the press of a button. A time where authenticity is surrendered for popularity. It seems that Jesus died and rose again for the defense, the hope, the assurance of eternity to those who believe in him for a time like the days in which we are living…and times that every human has lived since his death and most importantly, his resurrection.
The Amplified Bible translation succinctly defines the chasm between Believers and the mob in Revelation 3:16 where John writes “So because you are lukewarm (spiritually useless), and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth [rejecting you with disgust]”
So in this ‘between’ day, I believe there was heart surgery occurring in and through Jesus’ followers. This was the day that would define the lives of those committed to the Christ. The day where the question Peter had uttered to Jesus came into focus: “Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life.” (John 6:68 NLT).
This was a day of complete confusion and despair for all except He who mattered. Our Father in Heaven, mourning the death of His only begotten son. Cueing up the Heavenly celebration of death’s defeat. Displaying in real time the parable of the prodigal son’s return home. Awaiting to clothe His son in majesty and splendor for all time, for a job perfectly done. A day where death became life and truth remained truth. Where hope surrendered to promise and promise to eternal connection with the Father for those who believe.
“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 KJV
What a beautiful day this day of waiting is.
You’ve got this because He’s got you.
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Get Up, Let’s Go
“Then Jesus *came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and told His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” And He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with Him, and began to be grieved and distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me.” Matthew 26:36-38 NASB
Father, would I be invited into the garden the night before your son, our Savior was slaughtered? Would Jesus have seen in me a committed brother and son who would desire to walk with him? Be rebuked with him? Be rebuffed by those that I had lived with, learned with, worshipped with, done life with prior to Jesus turning the World right-side-up?
“And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and He said to Peter, “So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour? Keep watching and praying, so that you do not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:39-41 NASB
Father, knowing what I know now, would I pass the test? Would I stay awake? How much was Heaven mourning this night? Heaven, where eternal life now lives, suffered the loss of your beloved son. You, I AM, made clear in Heaven as on Earth the depth of your love for your beloved children, formed in your likeness, gifted with choice and irretrievably broken…but wait! You retrieved the irretrievable. Father, would I stand the test? Do I stand the test?
“He went away again a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass away unless I drink from it, Your will be done.” Again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more. Then He came to the disciples and *said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Get up, let’s go; behold, the one who is betraying Me is near!” Matthew 26:52-46 NASB
Your son taught us how to pray, “Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. They Kingdom come, thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” Then Father, he showed us the truth of this prayer by honoring your Will. Father, I can never be deemed worthy of the love your son reconciled this night. Father, I can only accept and share. I am awake, Father, desiring and dedicated to sharing the Mercy, Grace and Promise that was gifted this night as your beloved son said, “Get up, let’s go…”
Would I have gotten up and gone with him? This horrid night that led to eternal beauty. Father, cause me to see that beauty lies within, where sin and shame prowl. Thank you for the incomprehensible love that this night released.
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A New Life I Give You…
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35 NIV
“First off I really want to thank you and your family a whole lot. I never thought a family would ever trust a person of my caliber especially a Caucasian family lol. Seriously I enjoyed myself. I missed 12 birthdays 12 Christmases 12 Thanksgivings 12 easters and a whole lot of more in prison. I forgot how to celebrate birthdays among other things. I can truly say you and your family has changed my outlook on life tremendously. I was looking for help but I found a family friends brothers and little sisters. I woke up today feeling different in a good way. Yesterday crushed any doubts in my mind about wanting to be better and I really see and feel that spiritual change in me thank you and your family so much. I am trying not to cry but I never ever experienced love like this since the death of my mother from my family let alone others outside I never thought it was possible. I truly love yall 💗”
A Fight Club Men Leader’s House resident sent this text message to Megan Mullins and me this afternoon. We celebrated his birthday yesterday and laughed, cried and praised our Father in Heaven for Grace and Mercy.
Had you told Megan and I a few short years ago that God would be rewarding us with the privilege and honor of walking alongside men coming out of the bondage and brokenness of addiction and into the lives of purpose and impact that they are experiencing, we would have prayed for you and your delusional visions.
God is so good, isn’t He? He merged a broken Myron Mullins with a broken Megan West and now almost 20 years later uses our life experiences of failure and complete desperation to deliver love, hope, expectation and the Father’s inexhaustible love. God is so good, isn’t He?
In this Easter Season where love was exhibited in ways no human could imagine, show love. Be love. Live love. Extend love.
“Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12 NLT
So this upcoming Palm Sunday, I have the unbelievable privilege to baptize my brother in Christ who wrote this beautiful note. Who teaches me daily. Who builds within me gratitude for the life God has gifted me. This Sunday, I baptize God’s son, in whom He is well pleased. What a privilege.
God is so good, isn’t He?
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A New Day
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” Psalm 46:1
Father, yesterday was a bad day. So many frustrations. I allowed my mindset to be influenced by the circumstances of the day that I had no control over. I surrendered instead of putting on the armor that you have gifted me. I confess that I did not adequately lead yesterday because of confusion, faltering, frustration and by my own inaction, being overwhelmed by the arrows the enemy was slinging at me from every side.
“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28
Dad, I love that in the bad days, I feel you. I know you are there to catch me, to carry me, to guide me and to so patiently await my cry for help. I know that I draw closer to you during the difficult seasons and bad days. I rest in the truth that you always surround me in every moment and every emotional state. I am so grateful that last night I slept peacefully through the night. Not having the customary wake up around 2:00 am. Dad, you knew I needed rest. Thank you for knowing me so well…and still yet, loving me completely.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand” Isaiah 41:10
Father, I am grateful for this morning that I face with fierce determination because I accept that I am who you say that I am. I am the son of the most high King. I am a warrior against the principalities of evil that seek to destroy me, my family and all those that I love. I and we will not be destroyed or dissuaded from our purpose to share the light that is your Son. My commitment to you and to my appointment is keen this morning. Sharp as a two-edged sword. I am willing and only able through you to share the hope and life that your son, Jesus has delivered to this World.
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” John 16:33
Father, thank you for the difficult days. For the lost battles and the ultimate victory that is yours. Thank you for allowing me to be a small vessel, insignificant in the World’s sight, yet so significant and impactful to those you have entrusted to my keeping. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for Mercy that does not give me what I deserve. Thank you for Grace that gives me what I do not deserve. You, Father God, are too marvelous to understand so I simply stand in awe and worship you in reverence this morning.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” Philippians 4:6
So, my God, I willingly approach this new day with and through you. Use me as your vessel. Create through me love, hope, guidance, encouragement, love, care, affirmation, joy, love…always love. Today is a good day because You are already here.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose” Romans 8:28
Amen
You’ve got this.
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