A Journey with God

+Following God is a journey.

+It’s not just a one-time decision. It’s a lifelong pilgrimage, a day-by-day walk of trust, transformation, and faithfulness. 

+Psalm 84 paints a beautiful picture of travelers whose hearts are set on reaching God’s dwelling place. They’re blessed, not because the road is easy, but because their strength comes from Him.

+If our strength came from ourselves, we wouldn’t make it very far. Life brings challenges: dry seasons, steep climbs, unexpected detours. If we’re depending only on our own energy, it’s easy to get weary and discouraged.

+But when our strength is in God, the journey changes. We’re not walking alone. We’re empowered by His Spirit. We’re supported by His promises. We have a clear destination, and the blessing is not just at the end, but along the way.

+A heart set on pilgrimage is a heart that knows this world is not our home. We’re pressing on toward something greater, and toward Someone greater.

+If today finds you tired or uncertain, remember this: the strength you need isn’t something you have to muster up. It’s something God freely gives. Lean into Him. Set your heart on the journey. He’ll be faithful every step of the way. 😊

🙏 God, thank You for being my strength. Set my heart firmly on You and the journey You’ve called me to. When I get tired, lift me up. When I feel lost, guide me. Help me trust that You are leading me home. Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻💚

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Ezekiel 36:26 💌

‘I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.’

+There are many things that can harden our hearts. There are battles, struggles, disappointments and heartbreaks; even too much success can mean pride creeps in and takes hold. God wants soft hearts that are open and responsive to him.

🙏 God, thank you for being present and with me, even now. Although sometimes it feels like I'm still waiting on what's next, I know You have a good plan for my life.

+Thank you for being never too far away for me to run to you or ask for help. Help me to continue to follow after you faithfully. In Jesus Name, Amen. 🙌☝️🌻🪄💜

GOODNESS OF GOD 😍

+Don’t be afraid to let go of something whose time has passed. It can go out in a blaze of beautiful glory, long remembered and treasured.

+Letting go makes way for new buds, shoots, flowers, and leaves. As something old passes and something new takes its place, the tree grows year by year. And so do we.

+The peace of God protects us when we trust that the God of peace is with us. Liberated from the burden of clinging to concerns, we can experience peace in the release of every prayer into God’s trustworthy hands. 😊

🙏 Dear God, thank You for being my peace whenever I release my worries into Your hands. Thank You for all of the wonderful things You’ve done in my life.

+Sometimes when my circumstances are hard, I can forget about Your goodness. In those moments, help me to trust Your goodness and love for me. Help me to keep my focus on You. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🖤

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Cast it Off

+Are you overwhelmed by the weight of a burden you were never meant to carry?

💌 “Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.”

-‭‭Psalm‬ ‭55‬:‭22‬ ‭ESV

+What burdens are you carrying? The big ones, the little ones, and everything in between. The everyday worries, the soul-crushing fears, the agonizing shame. 

+Did you know that you can surrender all of them to the Lord—rather than crumbling under their pressure?

+God wants to carry your burdens, but you have to cast them off.

+So don’t just half-heartedly set down your burdens or passively give them to God; cast them at His feet. You can trust that He will sustain you and give you the strength to stand.

🙏 Lord, thank You for helping me carry the burdens, big and small, that threaten to weigh me down. You know all my troubles, yet You promise they will not overtake me. Please give me strength and hope when I feel overwhelmed. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🖤

God, Our Safe Place ⛪

+Trouble reminds us we need a safe place to stay. Proverbs 18:10 says, “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

+Theologians tell us the phrase “the name of the Lord” means the entirety of who God is. All His attributes provide security as we hide ourselves in Him.

+Because God is kind, He welcomes us. Because He’s good, He listens to us. Because He’s love, He empathises with us.

+But God isn’t just another way to cope with problems. He’s more than a quick fix or a distraction. Taking refuge in Him means choosing His help over everything else.

+We can run to Him in prayer, meditate on Scripture or surrender to the Holy Spirit in times of stress and anxiety. Over the years, these habits lead to a lifetime of reliance on the one who is our true shelter.

🙏 Thank You God, for being my safe place. Please help me to turn to You in every struggle. Whatever I may face today—please help me entrust my life to You, as Jesus did. Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻✨

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🙏 Lord, we come to You in this time of fear and uncertainty. Please calm the winds, still the rain, and bring peace to this storm. Protect our homes and loved ones. Cover us with Your mercy and power. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙌☝️🪄🌻🩵

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🙏 God, when I am weak, You are strong. When I am lonely, You are my comforter. When I feel unable to keep moving forward, You give me the strength I need to persevere.

+Please remind me when I feel overwhelmed that You are with me. Refresh my soul, and give me rest. In Jesus’ name, Amen. ☝️🙌🪄🌻🖤