For those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed. (1 Samuel 2:30 AMPC)

I was visiting Faith Life Church in Branson, MO, and up on their stage are the words, “Those Who Honor Me I Will Honor.

Honor in the bible means to esteem, value, and treat someone with deep respect. What does it look like to honor the Lord in a way He deserves to be honored? How are we showing respect, esteeming Him, and valuing Him?

This is something to take time to sit and reevaluate our hearts, and to allow the Holy Spirit to show us whether we are truly honoring Him the way we should.

I think it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, and think we are honoring Him, but when we take the time to look deeply into our hearts, we may be surprised to see how little we’re honoring Him as we should. I also think we can grow even deeper by honoring Him.

How can we honor him more, or if we aren’t, how do we bring honor to Him? There are a few scriptures we can look at to examine our hearts.

In our daily action - So then, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you may do, do all for the honor and glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31 AMPC)
With our heart and speech - These people draw near Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts hold off and are far away from Me. (Matthew 15:8 AMPC)
With our finances - Honor the Lord with your capital and sufficiency [from righteous labors] and with the first fruits of all your income; (Proverbs 3:9 AMPC)
With our bodies -¹⁹ Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own, ²⁰ You were bought with a price [purchased with a ^[a]preciousness and paid for, ^[b]made His own]. So then, honor God and bring glory to Him in your body. ( 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 AMPC)

Does any one of these speak to your heart about where you are not honoring Him ? Honoring Him with our bodies is speaking to me. I need to get back into the habit of taking care of my body by exercising and eating healthier foods. Our bodies need to be strong and healthy to fulfill what He has called us to do. It’s also amazing how walking in discipline in our bodies goes hand in hand with discipline in our spiritual walk tool.

My husband and I chose to honor Him with our finances, even during a time in our lives when we were just scraping by; we chose to honor Him with our tithes and went without eating. Today, we are reaping the blessings of honoring Him first with our finances; we are more blessed today than we were a year ago. We have been able to be a blessing to others.

We can also honor Him by inviting Him into every area of our lives as we make decisions. Are our decisions aligning with what He called us to do for Him? We can honor Him by spending time with Him in our morning time and throughout the day by acknowledging Him.

Let’s start examining our hearts more to know how much we honor Him and how much more we may honor Him in our lives every day.

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You are a Warrior Heart. Keep pursuing His heart in the quiet places. Keep living the story He lovingly penned. Keep running your race — steady, surrendered, and strong.

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Hi Friend,

How are you doing?

I have come to realize the danger of becoming mediocre in our spiritual walk with the Lord.

There was a time in my life when I was on fire for the Lord, finding every moment I could to sit in His presence and have a deep, intimate communion with Him. Through those times, it strengthened my spirit, and I am more in tune with the voice of the Holy Spirit, feel like I am lining myself up with the Lord, and am walking closer to Him and in the know of what is going on in the Spiritual realm. I also feel like I am a step ahead of the enemy and am following the leading of the Holy Spirit to pray about something specific, and it has brought protection upon the family.

I have also been in a mediocre state, where, yes, I acknowledge the Lord and love Him, but I am not pursuing Him as I have in the past. I have found myself distant from Him and no longer hearing the Holy Spirit’s voice like I used to, and have been side-wipped by unexpected things because I wasn’t hearing the Holy Spirit’s warnings or preparing.

I think about the scripture in Revelation where the Lord says, I want you to be either hot or cold, not lukewarm, and spewed out of His mouth.”

There are a lot of us Christians who have settled for a mediocre life spiritually and wonder why our lives are not experiencing the full blessings of the Lord, and feel like they are getting beaten up by the enemy at every turn.

When we choose to become and stay hot for the Lord, we put ourselves ahead of the enemy’s plans and any roadblocks he sets; we can plow through them, as Jesus did in the storm, by rebuking them.

I am embarrassed by how much I have become mediocre in my walk with the Lord. I read my Bible and worship Him, but it’s not the deep, intimate relationship I was experiencing with Him. I have come to a place of repentance, which means making that 180-degree turn to change and pursue His Heart in an intimate way.

I know others have made excuses, saying that they don’t have time. I know when I was pursuing Him with all my heart, I found time. There were times when my kids were little that I spent time on the floor, face down, seeking Him after everyone was in bed for the night. Or I would have my headphones on, playing music not to disturb anyone, and just worship Him in my heart through the imagination of being with Him.

If it’s something we really want, we find the time no matter what.

Another reason we become mediocre in our walk with the Lord is that we have put other things first in our lives, which takes time from being with Him. Yes, there are certain responsibilities we have to fulfill, but while fulfilling those responsibilities, we can invite Him to be part of it with us and look deeply at things that have taken our time away from the Lord. Like I reduced social media time, and I need to reduce TV time. I have hidden myself behind the TV, and the Holy Spirit was talking to me about it, but I ignored Him. Nothing wrong with watching a little TV, but sitting in front of it for hours at a time is not good, when that time could be utilized to read or pray.

What has been taking your time away from spending more time with the Lord and pursuing His heart in a deep, intimate way? Have you found yourself becoming more mediocre in your walk with the Lord?

I also found that when we become mediocre in our spiritual walk, we sometimes can become mediocre in our physical health, too.

A life of discipline is needed in every area of our lives. Spiritually and physically. I have lacked it in both and need to make a choice to change and become more disciplined in my spiritual and physical life. My kids and I went on a 40-day no sugar, and man, did I feel great. I need to get off sugar again and need to get back into walking, too.

Our decision doesn’t only affect us, but those around us, our family and friends. When we are spiritually mediocre, our radar is not working properly, and we are not as helpful to our family and friends when they are seeking spiritual answers. When we are in Medicare, in our physical, we can experience our bodies not working as they should. I know those who have stayed active, and they are in their 70s and even some in their 90s, and they are doing great physically. I saw an 87-year-old missionary who looks like she is in great shape and moves like a younger person. I also saw a lady who was 98 and a street witness, and she can jump around.

If you have kept your life from being mediocre, I rejoice with you and am well pleased with you. If you have found your life in a mediocre state, please join me in making changes to pursue the Heart of God in an intimate way and get our bodies moving and eating healthy.

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You are a Warrior Heart. Keep pursuing His heart in the quiet places. Keep living the story He lovingly penned. Keep running your race — steady, surrendered, and strong.

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Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. (Proverbs 3:5 AMPC)

Hi Friend,

Well, we have said goodbye to trailer life, for we sold our fifth-wheel and traded our truck for a Kia Sportage while we were in Oregon.

There are seasons when the Lord may ask us to let go of what’s familiar and reach for the unknown. In 2022, I heard the Lord say, Be ready at my beck and call. Sell your home, get a fifth-wheel, and be ready to go wherever I lead you. For three years after that, we lived in our fifth-wheel, staying first in Oregon and then in Florida. Recently, we felt led to sell our fifth-wheel and head back to Texas, beginning a new chapter.

Now that we are heading back to Texas, we don’t know for sure what it will look like or how long we will be there, but we will keep moving forward, trusting the Lord to lead.

It’s not easy or comfortable. I don’t want to be separate from my kids and granddaughters. My dream is to have a family compound on 100 acres with my kids and grandkids. I also want to see my parents and siblings more. They all live on the West Coast, and Joe’s family lives on the East Coast.

This journey isn’t about having all the answers and comfort but about walking in obedience to His leading. He knows all things, and it’s about us leaning into trusting Him and keeping our hands in His hands. It’s about trusting Him with our hearts and desires, and with the safety and hearts of our children and grandchildren.

The journey the Lord leads us can be exciting when we choose to rely on Him and see where He takes us. He only wants the best, and His plans are always better than our plans. He knows the heart desires we have, and I have seen testimonies of those who gave up everything they ever wanted to do or have and walked in obedience to the Lord’s leading, and the Lord restored their heart’s desires.

Is there something the Lord is asking you to step out into, even if it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar? How might saying yes to Him lead you to new growth or blessing?

What does the next few weeks look like for us?

As I am writing this we are heading to Idaho from Redmond, Oregon. We stayed with my son and his family for two weeks after moving out of the trailer, and in Central Oregon to visit with my parents. Now heading to Idaho to see one of my brothers, a sister, and a dear friend with whom I was in ministry twenty years ago. Then we will head to Las Vegas to see another brother, then head to Branson, MO, for a week before heading to Texas.

We will stay in an Airbnb in Godley, Texas, for a month while we receive clarity from the Lord about what to do next. Joe and i both felt that the Lord would show us our next step when we arrive in Texas.

God is good all the time.

He knows the beginning to the end and only wants great things for His children, and He hears their hearts cry. He hears my heart cry to follow Him and do what He asks, but also my mama’s heart to be near her kids. He hears my son’s heart for his mama to be close to his children.

Whatever your heart cries, the Lord hears, and He knows, and He has a perfect plan for your life. Choose to follow it no matter what.

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I haven’t written since Easter because I’ve been busy, focusing on being with my kids and grandkids. I should be writing more again in the next few weeks.

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Keep pursuing His heart in the quiet places. Keep living the story He lovingly penned. Keep running your race — steady, surrendered, and strong.

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Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]. Proverbs 18:21 (AMPC)

I want to share with you some confessions I have been speaking over myself that have been encouraging to me. I received these confessions from River of Tampa Healing School. There are 23 confessions in their healing books they provide, and I am going to share three of them with you. I hope they will be an encouragement to you and speak life to you. You can attend their healing school in Tampa. You can find their information at https://events.revival.com.

Our words are powerful; they produce either life or death, and we are to choose life. Speaking confessions of life over ourselves daily brings health and healing to our flesh, as God’s medicine is health to our flesh.

Confessions number 7

I activate the power of God by His Word. So I choose to open my mouth and create my world with my words. I lay hold on eternal life. I lay hold of the life of God I have received. I lay hold of this victory that I have. I obtain mercy. I have received an abundance of grace. The words of my mouth are Spirit, and they are life. I am not sick. I am not a failure. I cancel every word of death on my life. I reserve it and call it null and void. It will ot have an effect on my descendants or me. Death will not have me. I have the best marriage. My children are growing up to be spiritual giants on the earth.

What I lay my hands upon shall prosper. I lay hands on my wallet, myself, my children, and my home. Money comes! I believe anything is possible. I am rich. I am blessed in the city and blessed in the field. All the work I do is blessed. God has opened His rich treasure to me. I lend to many nations, and I do not borrow. I refuse to borrow or beg. Everything is working out for my good because I love God and I am called according to His purpose. I receive exceedingly, abundantly above all I can as, think, desire, hope, or dream, according to the power that works within me. I am working on that power every day by praying in tongues. I live in abundance, and I lack nothing. All my needs are met according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Right now, I’m the beloved of the Most High. Right now, I am the head and not the tail. I’m above only and not beneath. I am steadfast, immovable, unshakable, and always abounding in all things. Christ is in me, the hope of glory. I am strengthened with might by the Spirit of God in my inner man. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in me. He lives in me. I have the life of God in me. I have the power of the Holy Ghost at work in me. I have the Zoe life of God.

Confession number 15

I decide how my world is, and I frame my world with my words. I am specific with my words, and I trust God. I choose to respond to the word by faith. I submit to the Word and resist the enemy in every way he comes against me or oppresses me in my mind. I reject any curses and lies against my body and speak life into it. I speak that my mind, my body, and my soul are strong and healthy. I know He is trustworthy. I plant the seed of the Word of God, and I expect a good 100-fold harvest in this life. I reserve any negative words that I have spoken and pluck up my bad harvest. My clouds are full of blessings, divine health, goodness, and mercy. I do not live a passive life. I live a life on purpose every day. I live in divine health 24/7.

I choose to have true, honest, just, noble, pure, lovely, excellent, praiseworthy thoughts. I only make room for faith-filled thoughts in my mind. No defilement comes out of my mouth; the only words that come out of my mouth are full of faith. I am free in Jesus Name. I am free in my body. I am free in my mind. I am free in my blood. I am free in every cell and molecule. I am born of God. I am anointed of the Spirit of God. I am strengthened with might by His Spirit in my inner man. I declare that in my life all things are working together for good because I love God and I have been called according to His purpose. Every situation that I face is a stepping stone for me. In my body, things are working out for my good. Health and strength are my portion every day.

Thank you, Lord, that the eyes of my understanding are enlightened. Thank you, Lord, I am comforted by your Spirit. Today is my day. Thank you, God, I’m in charge of my situation. I am in charge of my mind. I am blessed. I am highly favored. I am deeply loved. I am saved. I am more than a conqueror. I am an overcomer in this world. Only the good word of God is fulfilled in my life today.

Confessions number 21

I do not and will ot question the things God tells me. I come into agreement with the word and acknowledge every good thing that i have. I cancel every negative, idle word that has been spoken over me, that I spoke over anyone or myself. I cancel them to their roots. I reverse it right now.

I have a wholesome tongue. A healing tongue is a tree of life and is healing to the flesh and bones. I do not have a sick, perverse, or a lack of tongue. I refuse to fear. I refuse to accommodate sickness. I refuse to stress. I refuse to talk about want or lack. I have all sufficiency in all things, lacking nothing. I control my words, therefore I have the ability to control and bridle my whole physical body. I control my body by controlling my words. I speak life into my body. I speak life into my destiny. I speak life into my mind. I will not consider the facts and circumstances of life. I only consider what the words say. I walk as a possessor of the Spirit. I walk as a possessor of faith. I own the moment, it’s mine. I refuse to die. I don’t consider it. I have already died and been buried with Christ. I create and form my future with my words of life. I refuse to cowardice.

My heart is healed, I am pure. I am free. I am a winner. I am a warrior. I am clean. I am full of life. I am full of destiny. I don’t live in pain and suffering. I live in victory. I am anointed of God’s Spirit. I am moving forward. I walk and talk like a mature son/daughter of God. I am a giant slayer. I am not holding onto any grudges. I am saved. I know I am saved. I have the power of God at owrin in me. I do speak in tongues. I will not observe lying vanities. I don’t consider what I see and feel. Whatever I want, I have on the inside of me. My father and I are one. I am a temple of His Spirit. I shall bless the Lord, with all my soul and all that is within me. My soul is being renewed as the youth of an eagle. The comforter, the Counselor and the Guide is living inside of me. Everything I want lives on the inside of me now.

I want to encourage you to take these confessions and confess one of them a day for 21 days, and see how your spirit and the renewing of your mind transpire.

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Keep pursuing His heart in the quiet places. Keep living the story He lovingly penned. Keep running your race — steady, surrendered, and strong.

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Resurrection - the action or fact of restoring a dead person to life, or of being restored to life.

If it weren’t for the resurrection, we couldn’t live the victorious life God meant for us. Without it, we would remain spiritually dead. But through Jesus’ resurrection, we are alive in Him when we receive Him. Romans 8:11 And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.

On the cross, Jesus gave His life as a spotless lamb. This was the final sacrifice needed for a blood spill, providing restoration with God as His children.

While Jesus was on the cross, every sin, sickness, and desire came upon His battered body. This caused Him to be more marred than any man. Looking at Him, you saw every curse of earth laid on Him, so He was disfigured. Isaiah 52:14 just as many were astonished and appalled at you, My people, So His appearance was marred more than any man
And His form [marred] more than the sons of men.

He was laid in a grave. On the third day, the stone was rolled away. Hell and the grave were conquered. He has the keys to life and death. Revelation 1:18 says and the Ever-living One [living in and beyond all time and space]. I died, but see, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of [absolute control and victory over] death and of Hades (the realm of the dead).

Jesus now sits at the right hand of God. He is the perfection of our sins, our advocate, and is interceding for us. He is also the founder and perfecter of our faith.

When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we sit with Him as victorious warriors. Ephesians 2:6 says And He raised us up together with Him [when we believed], and seated us with Him in the heavenly places, [because we are] in Christ Jesus,

We celebrate Resurrection Sunday to remember what He did for us, redeeming us from the world’s curse and making us victorious warriors with Him. He has done His part. Now it’s up to us to walk in the revelation written in His word and live out the victory given to us in every area of our lives.

Take time to thank Him from deep within your heart for what He has done for you. Commit yourself to living out this victory daily, and ask the Holy Spirit to actively guide you into the victorious life you are called to live. Let today mark a renewed dedication to walk boldly in His purpose for you.

Enjoy this coming Resurrection Day and allow the Lord to touch your heart like never before.

More scriptures for you.

Acts 7:55–56, Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 8:1, Hebrews 10:12, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 3:22, Revelation 3:21

*Verses are taken from the AMPC

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You are a Warrior Heart. Keep pursuing His heart in the quiet places. Keep living the story He lovingly penned. Keep running your race — steady, surrendered, and strong.

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Dear Friend,

I want to encourage you to notice how your thoughts quietly guide your steps each day. The way we think shapes how we meet challenges and make choices, gently weaving into our relationships and decisions. When we nurture positive thoughts, we open the door to growth and connection. But when we let negative thinking take root, it can cloud every part of our lives.

A victim mentality, as used here, means seeing yourself as powerless or as always affected negatively by situations or people. In this context, ‘victim mentality’ refers to a pattern of blaming outside factors, feeling unable to change one’s circumstances, and avoiding responsibility. (Definition based on Google.)

A victor mentality, as used here, means choosing a mindset of personal strength and active problem-solving. It involves intentionally adopting a perspective of personal power, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, and taking responsibility for choices and actions. It also means believing your actions and decisions can make a difference. (definition based on Google)

When you begin to understand these mindsets, you start to see how your thoughts can gently shape your heart and your actions. This realization is the first small, brave step toward choosing new habits and responses, which is truly what it means to renew your mind.

Each time you choose to renew your mind, you are gently creating new pathways. Science calls this neuroplasticity. When you replace anxious thoughts with God’s promises and spend time in prayer, you are slowly nurturing a healthier, more peaceful mind. It may take time—sometimes even forty days or more—but every small step you take is a quiet victory.

2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be [a]transformed andprogressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you]. - Romans 12:2 (AMP

As you reflect on these gentle shifts, remember that choosing a victor’s mindset can bring healing not just to your heart but also to your body and mind. Holding onto a victim mindset, though, can cloud your vision and weigh you down, making it harder to see the beauty and hope in each day.

I want to share a piece of my own journey with you. There was a time when I carried a victim mindset, shaped by painful experiences of abuse—some physical and verbal, others emotional and mental. For a season, I spent hours each day soaking in God’s Word and listening to teachings, letting His truth slowly heal and reshape my heart. Over time, I found the strength to forgive, and I began to see those who hurt me through the eyes of compassion, recognizing the pain that shaped their own lives.

Sometimes, I feel deep frustration when I see others clinging to a victim mindset, because I truly know that change is possible. With God, all things can be made new, and His Word is what helps renew our minds. When I meet someone who is open to transformation, I want to encourage them, but when someone resists, I feel a righteous frustration rising within me.

In the end, we each have the choice to let our past define us or to let it become the soil where our strength grows. As we renew our minds with God’s Word and let it shape our daily steps, we begin to live as victors. This daily renewal is a quiet, beautiful practice that leads us into the life God longs for us to have.

This is why I encourage you to spend a little time each day renewing your mind with God’s Word. It gently keeps your heart and mind healthy, guiding you into the victorious life He has prepared for you.

8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be [a]successful. God’s living words lovingly guide our focus. When you feel the pull of negative thoughts or old hurts, gently turn your heart toward what is good and keep lifting your praise to the Lord. keep praising the Lord; think continually on these things [center your mind on them and implant them in your heart].- Philippians 4:8 (AMP)

8 Finally, [a]believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable andworthy of respect, whatever is right andconfirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].- Philippians 4:8 (AMP)

Let’s keep our hearts lifted in praise, no matter what each day brings.

I will bless the Lord at all times;
His praise shall continually be in my mouth. - Psalms 34:1 (AMP)

To sum up, you and I are called to live with a heart of victory, shaped by God’s loving words. The scriptures gently encourage us to carry this mindset into every part of our lives. No matter what we face, we can overcome, one small step at a time.

37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through Him who loved us [so much that He died for us]. Romans 8:37 (AMP)

13 Be on guard; stand firm in your faith [in God, respecting His precepts and keeping your doctrine sound]. Act like [mature] men and be courageous; be strong. - 1 Corinthians 16:13 (AMP)

8 We are pressured in every way [hedged in], but not crushed; perplexed [unsure of finding a way out], but not driven to despair; 9 hunted down and persecuted, but not deserted [to stand alone]; struck down, but never destroyed; - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (AMP)

13 I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.] - Philippians 4:13 (AMP)

If you’d like to put this into practice, gently choose a scripture that speaks to a place in your heart where you long for renewal. Speak it out loud, carry it with you through the day, and let its encouragement settle deep within you. There have been seasons when I held onto just a few scriptures for months, letting them slowly change my mindset and bring new hope.

You are meant for so much more, and a life of quiet victory is within reach. As you let God’s living words inspire your mindset, you will find yourself growing into the fullness He has always dreamed for you.

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Keep pursuing His heart in the quiet places. Keep living the story He lovingly penned. Keep running your race — steady, surrendered, and strong.

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Hi, My Friend,

How are you doing?

Do you remember MySpace? It came out in 2003.It looks like it’s still around, from what I gather. I thought it was exciting when it came out, and you can connect with your friends and make new friends. Then Facebook launched in 2004 and went public in 2006, and pretty much took over MySpace. Then, in 2006, Twitter, now known as X, came out. Instagram launched in 2010, and many other social media platforms have helped shape the internet.

When Social Media first came out, it was a great place to connect, reconnect, and make new friends.I have reconnected and made a couple of new dear friends. It was a great way to post something for your friends once and reach out to them all at once. I really enjoyed being on social media, until....

It has become more like a loud advertisement platform, crowding out my friends’ voices.

And the mindless scrolling, which I have been caught up in, too. I would watch a cute animal video, and it would lead to another, and before I knew it, one, two, or three hours had gone by.Isn’t that crazy?Has that happened to you, too?

There’s an overload of information about health, parenting, and gardening, to name a few, some of which has been truly helpful, but there is so much because everyone is trying to share their voice.

Also, it seems like it has become an addiction to many, and it has hindered the young generation from understanding what a real in-person conversation is, and their social skills are very lacking, which is a concern I heard from a school psychologist when I worked for the school district.

And followers, some of whom made it about numbers rather than about just being connected and real.

I have read from individuals with businesses, services, or products who want to reach people who spend so many hours on social media trying to get their stuff out there and be known, and it becomes a stress factor for them.

It’s so sad when families are sitting together in a family room, the TV is on, and you look around, and everyone’s faces are glued to their phones.I miss the connection that we had before media scrolling on phones.

Brain Health

I read that Dr. Caroline Leaf, a neuroscientist, has frequently stated that the average person today encounters more information in 24 hours than people in the 1970s absorbed in an entire month. Isn’t that crazy?

Also, I have found that talking to others who have found that, at times, after scrolling on the internet, there is a sense of anxiety. An overload of information that the brain is trying to process. I have read testimonies from people who stepped away from social media and found themselves calmer and less anxious.

Lies or Truth

Now with AI, it’s a blessing and a curse. It’s great for some information, but it feels like taking over in other areas. It can also be used to distort the truth about people and information. And the news: I don’t listen to the news, but so much news stuff on a platform made for socialization, not news broadcasting.

Taking a big breath

I want to limit internet distractions and saturate my mind with God’s Word and teachings. Have more control over what information I receive and not have to dodge information I don’t care for.

It was short and sweet.

Honesty: I do miss what social platforms were like when I first started connecting with people. Back in the day, before it was an app for the phone. You got on your computer when you had a moment, checked what your friends were doing, posted something you wanted to share, and were off and moving on with your day. And when the apps were first introduced on your phone, you saw your friends, not many advertisements, and fewer distractions to keep you on for very long.

There are those who know how to balance it.

Some of my friends on the platform know how to balance it and use it wisely for ministry, for whatever they are offering, and for connecting with people, and some are stepping back from social media, too. Some have let the platform become a higher priority than their relationship with their Lord.

What is the Lord leading you to do with the social media platforms?

He may be leading you to use them as tools to get your message and service out there, bringing glory to Him. He may ask you to step back for a season. He may ask you to close the accounts. Whatever He is asking, I encourage you to do so.

I don’t think the platforms are bad, but they have been used in unhealthy ways, have censored people in the past, and people have used their words unkindly. I also do believe these platforms can be used for God’s glory by His leading.

And maybe in a few months, or in a year or so, I might utilize them more again. I am not deleting them and will check out my personal ones occasionally. And I will be sharring my post here on Substack.

Well, I love you, my friend, and I appreciate your time and friendship. You have an amazing, blessed day. ♥

And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach and publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole human race]. Mark 16:15 (AMPC)

Dear Friend,

My husband was talking to me about St. Patrick the other day, and the reason we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. So, I went to Google to find out more about him.

St. Patrick was born in Britain ( 385 - 461 ) and was captured at the age of 16 by the Irish raiders and spent six years in Ireland as a slave as a shepherd before escaping. It sounds like, through his writing, that is where he had encountered the Lord with his heart and turned to the Lord.

He later went back to Ireland as a bishop to spread Christianity. That’s admirable to go back as a missionary to a place where you once were a slave. That speaks of forgiveness and love. He chose to walk in forgiveness and love with more concern for their eternal welfare than for himself, being taken from his home of familiar surroundings, and the possibility of being taken from his family, friends, and culture.

How many of us would go back to an individual who has hurt us because we are more concerned about their eternal welfare than our own pain caused by their action? It’s something we need to be more aware of and more concerned about, individuals’ eternal welfare, than our own discomfort.

He also used the three-leaf shamrock to explain the trinity. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Apparently, Ireland was a pagan place. It’s said that he raised 33 people from the dead. It sounds like there were signs and wonders, including miracles and healing, during His time of ministry over there.

What kind of creative ideas has the Lord led you to use to share your faith with others, as He did with Patrick, with the shamrock? If not, are we open to allowing the Lord to give us creative ideas for sharing our faith with others? I know it’s making me think about opening up my heart and allowing the Lord to use me in a creative way. He desires to do so.

As I was writing this blog and reading some info on Patrick, I came across this website, and I want to share it with you. I haven’t read everything, but I’ve glimpsed some of his writings, and the little I’ve read has ministered to my heart.

St. Patrick Writings

I hope you take the time to read some of his writings and let them speak to your heart. I was encouraged by the amount of prayer he spent throughout the day and the hunger and love he had for the Lord and for others. It made me examine my heart to see how much hunger and love I really have for the Lord. His love for the Lord outwaited any comfort his flesh would be screaming for.

It’s said that he went home to the Lord on March 17th, not as a martyr but as someone willing to be one, and as one who lived a full life. And that’s why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th.

Let’s take a deep look into our own hearts and let the Holy Spirit show us how hungry we are for the Lord and how deep our love is for Him. And let’s grow our hunger and love for Him by spending more time with Him.

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Keep pursuing His heart in the quiet places. Keep living the story He lovingly penned. Keep running your race — steady, surrendered, and strong.

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It is better to trust and take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man. Psalm 118:8 (AMPC(

Dear Friend,

There are individuals with gifting and anointing who have been a blessing in people’s lives. But they are humans who have to walk out their own salvation and are not always perfect in their walk. Or some ministries have grown so much that they have so many different individuals working with them who haven’t fully developed their characters and are very carnal.

We also need to keep in mind that giftings are without repentance, according to Romans 11:29: “For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” [He never withdraws them when once they are given, and He does not change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call.] (AMPC). So man can be operating in their gifting and walk carnally, but God will deal with them. We just need to keep our hearts right.

The Lord is gracious, giving a grace period for correction. If change doesn’t occur, the ministry may be cut short.

It’s easy to look at an individual who operates powerfully in their gifting, and when we see something in their life that doesn’t line up with God’s Word, it can be devastating. That’s why it’s so important that we never put them on a pedestal in our hearts, but keep Jesus as the center focus and on the throne of our hearts. He will never disappoint us.

I know it can be easy to put people on a pedestal; I have struggled with it, even after growing up as a pastor’s kid and knowing the dangers. There is something in us that wants to go by our senses; we see something spectacular, and there is a natural desire in some of us to look up to those who are seen and known. When we see a defect in their character, we can feel hurt and devastated, leading us to respond by tearing them down through gossip, slander, or dismissal.

In reality, they are not different from us. They are simply in the limelight and bear greater responsibilities. Like them, we face daily choices between following the flesh and following the Holy Spirit.

If you have experienced devastation because you put a minister on a pedestal, take intentional steps: run to the Lord, repent for placing someone above Him, ask Him to heal your heart, choose to forgive that person, and release them into the Lord’s hands. Make a conscious decision to keep Jesus at the center of your trust and continue growing in your relationship with Him.

We can appreciate the anointing and giftings flowing through man and allow the Lord to minister to us as He uses man to minister to others, but we must keep the Lord on the throne of our hearts. And when we see some fall due to their carnal nature, we forgive and pray for them.

Stay focused on Jesus, trusting only Him. See what you receive from people as a bonus, and walk out your own salvation.

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Keep pursuing His heart in the quiet places. Keep living the story He lovingly penned. Keep running your race — steady, surrendered, and strong.

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Dear Friend,

Have you ever found yourself so busy during the day that you don’t think about Jesus, our Lord, who has given us life to live, except maybe in the mornings with your devotions time with Him, or at night when you lay your head upon the pillow?

Think about it, He is the reason we are alive today. he and our heavenly Father. Our Heavenly Father is our creator, who has given us everything that pertain unto life and godliness.

Everything we could ever need for life and godliness has already been deposited in us by his divine power. For all this was lavished upon us through the rich experience of knowing him who has called us by name and invited us to come to him through a glorious manifestation of his goodness. As a result of this, he has given you magnificent promises that are beyond all price, so that through the power of these tremendous promises we can experience partnership with the divine nature, by which you have escaped the corrupt desires that are of the world. 2 Peter 1:3-4 (TPT)

I am coming to a realization that if I am going to experience the life that Jesus died on the cross for me to live. He gave himself not just as a savior, but as my healer in every area of my life, and redeemed me. He is someone I need to acknowledge in most of my thoughts and whom I need to honor most with my time.

So I need to be more mindful of Jesus and what He has done, to acknowledge my Heavenly Father as my creator, and to acknowledge the Holy Spirit as my comforter. I need to keep them in the forefront of my mind in every decision I make and invite them into my life by living for Him and following their plans for my life. Invite them to do chores around the house with me, driving the car, going shopping etc...

As I train myself to keep the trinity at the forefront of my mind and in my heart, my Husband and I have set timers on our phones to go off 7 times a day. It runs from 8 am to 8 pm, going off every 2 hours. When those times go off, we stop with whatever we are doing at the moment and just take a moment to think upon our precious Jesus to glorify Him with thanksgiving and honor that’s due to Him

This is something we were inspired by Rick Renner, at Renner Ministries, who talked about the different things he does every day to keep Jesus in the forefront of his life. He talked about where King David said in Psalm 119:164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.” So, we decided to do this too. You can listen to the message on YouTube here.

And it’s been great. This is only the beginning; I want to come to a place where Jesus is on my mind in everything I do.

Would you like to join me in setting a timer on your phone for 7 minutes a day as a reminder to take a few seconds or minutes to stop and glorify our Heavenly Father, Jesus, and to thank the Holy Spirit for being with us? We have our set at 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, and 8 pm.

I hope you join me in doing this. You are amazing and have a divine purpose to fulfill.

Keep pursuing His heart in the quiet places. Keep living the story He lovingly penned. Keep running your race — steady, surrendered, and strong.

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Dear Friend,

Thank you for letting me take time this month of February 2026 to share with you some old Blog posts I wrote in 2018 and 2019 about Love. I enjoyed going back a few years with you, when I first started my Blog writing journey, and reading what I shared about love. Here are three more to enjoy.

Love Is Not Rude, Self-seeking, and Provoked

If Love isn’t Rude, Self-Seeking, and Easily Provoked. Then walking in self-seeking, the only concern of oneself, and not tuning into the best interest of others means walking in sin, apart from God’s loving ways.

God’s love is not self-seeking but self-serving. Love desires to lay oneself down, seeking to serve others instead of oneself.

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Love Does Not Rejoice in Injustice But in Truth

Pure, true love rejoices in what is proper. Love doesn’t cover up sin and seeks a way to justify wrongdoing. Love doesn’t try to find ways to behold ungodly behavior.

One gloating over another one guilt shows they are not walking in love.

Someone rejoicing when an enemy is caught guilty, not founded in love, but a heart that’s humble with gratefulness for justice done. One’s attitude of wanting the enemy set free in God is established in love.

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Love Bears All Things and Never Fails

We find that Love Bears through it. Love upholds in times of pressure.

Love preserves through times when accusations come against our family and us.

When we stay in Love, grace can give us the strength to bear through any trials or temptations that come our way.

With our hearts choosing to walk in Love toward others and ourselves, we can overlook failures and mistakes because Love never fails. Love seeks goodness in others and ourselves.

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Well, that wrapped up our February 2026 reflection. I hoped you enjoyed stepping back in time with me and re-reading these heartfelt posts. May we keep Jesus as our first and foremost love in our hearts as we celebrate our love with our loved ones. We can truly love them by first knowing God’s love. Thank you again for reflecting back with me. I hope they touched your heart.

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Dear Friend,

I want to take the month of February to share with you some old Blog posts I wrote in 2018 and 2019 about Love. Let’s go back a few years, when I first started my Blog writing journey, and read what I shared about love. All the way back to 2028 and 2019.

Love is not Jealous or Envious

Love rejoices when it sees others rise in their calling or receive the manifestation of what they believed in or a blessing bestowed upon the other.

A passionate heart desires to see those around walk in the fullness of everything God has for His children to step in. Knowing God isn’t respected will bestow His full blessing upon the one who desires to receive.

Continue to read here

Love Does Not Brag and Is Not Proud or Arrogant

Every living being ever breathed upon this earth has, one way or another, walked in some level degree, bragging about oneself, having a proud attitude, or showing forth arrogance toward others. Some more so than others. Most are unaware of themselves doing so.

Insecurity in oneself brings them into a place of needing to brag about oneself.

One feeling inferior strives for the momentary gratification of walking in pride and arrogance, which, in the long term, brings more harm and opens the doors for sin to reign in one’s life.

Continue to read here

I hoped you enjoyed stepping back in time with me and re-reading these heartfelt posts. May we keep Jesus as our first and foremost love in our hearts as we celebrate our love with our loved ones. We can truly love them by first knowing God’s love. Stay tuned for more to come.

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Dear Friend,

I want to take the month of February to share with you some old Blog posts I wrote in 2018 and 2019 about Love. Let’s go back a few years, when I first started my Blog writing journey, and read what I shared about love. All the way back to 2028 and 2019.

Love Endures with Patience and Serenity

Endures – hold out against; sustain without impairment or yielding; – to bear without resistance or with patience; tolerate: –to admit of; allow; bear:

Patience – the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like – an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay – quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care

Serenity – the state or quality of being, serene calm, or tranquil; sereneness.

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Love is Kind and Thoughtful

Kind – of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person. – having, showing, or proceeding from benevolence: kind words. – indulgent, considerate, or helpful; humane (often followed by to): to be kind to animals. – mild; gentle. – loving; affectionate.

Thoughtful – showing consideration for others; considerate – characterized by or manifesting careful a thoughtful act – in a thoughtful mood – careful, heedful, or mindful: to be thoughtful of one’s safety.

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I hoped you enjoyed stepping back in time with me and re-reading these heartfelt posts. May we keep Jesus as our first and foremost love in our hearts as we celebrate our love with our loved ones. We can truly love them by first knowing God’s love. Stay tuned for more to come.

♥♥♥

Dear Friend,

I want to take the month of February to share with you some old Blog posts I wrote in 2018 and 2019 about Love. Let’s go back a few years, when I first started my Blog writing journey, and read what I shared about love. All the way back to 2028 and 2019.

What Love Looks Like

To know what love looks like, we first must look at our precious, beloved Heavenly Father. He is love.

We can’t walk in pure love without first having a personal relationship with Him and a profound revelation of His Love. Next, we need to look in His Word to see what He wrote about how love is to look.

We both know of the famous love chapter in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13, but we will focus on some other scriptures and look at Corinthians 13 another time.

Romans 12:9-21 is an excellent place to read what the Words say about how Love looks. You can read the full address at your time. And I would encourage you to really study the meanings of the words. And maybe even look at different translations.

But I want to look at some of the verses in Romans. I am reading the AMPC translation. In verse 9, it says, Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing-without guile and hypocrisy]…….Verse 10 says, Be Devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor.

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What Love Doesn’t Do

We looked at what love looks like in the previous post; now, let’s look at what love doesn’t do.

Blame –

One of the most dangerous things people can do is blame others for their problems. When you blame, you yield yourself to wrong, evil spirits.

True love doesn’t look to blame others for their own mistakes or circumstances out of their control.

True love will take the blame and take responsibility for their wrongdoing.

Taking the blame causes you to yield to the love of God and be used by God. It causes you to look into your heart and humbly change whatever needs to change.

These people are always grumbling and blaming others; they follow their own evil desires; they brag about themselves and flatter others in order to get their own way. Jude 1:16 (GNT)

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I hoped you enjoyed stepping back in time with me and re-reading these heartfelt posts. May we keep Jesus as our first and foremost love in our hearts as we celebrate our love with our loved ones. We can truly love them by first knowing God’s love. Stay tuned for more to come.

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Dear Friend,

I heard Brother Keith Moore talk about how the Lord dealt with his heart about valuing the Old Testament, and it spoke to my heart, for I didn’t value the Old Testament as I should

Do you value both the Old and New Testaments?

Ever since my preteen years, the Epistles of the Apostle Paul and the writings of the Apostle John have been my favorites. There was a time I even valued the Epistles more than the Gospels. In all honesty, I used to avoid the Old Testament as much as possible, except for the Psalms, Proverbs, and a few verses here and there.

But my heart was challenged to value the Old Testament as much as the New Testament, for they were both inspired by the breath of the Holy Spirit, and neither is more valuable than the other; they complement each other and bring perfection as a whole together.

Which part of the Bible do you find yourself drawn towards and read from the most?

I want to share some scriptures to read for inspiration on the importance of all scripture, to encourage valuing both the Old and New Testaments.

All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; ¹⁷ so that the ^[a]man of God may be complete andproficient, outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (AMP)

For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged ^[a]sword, penetrating as far as the division of the ^[b]soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. - Hebrews 4:12 (AMP)

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be ^[a]successful. - Joshua 1:8

They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. - Psalm 19:10 (AMP)

Which scripture touched your heart the most? They all spoke to me, that’s why I shared them all and more on my website.

Did you know that the Old and New Testaments refer to the Old and New Covenants?

We can’t fully understand our New Covenant without first knowing the seal of our Old Covenant with God. We embrace and live our lives through the New Covenant we have in God, because Jesus fulfilled the Old Covenant and brought us a New Covenant.

The old Covenant was under the law, but the New covenant is under grace. Not with grace to ignore the law, but under the grace, knowing it’s all ready fulfilled through what Jesus has done for us, through His love. For no one can fulfill the law. We don’t ignore the law, for there are guidelines that help us determine what’s right and wrong, but it’s to be lived by grace through faith in our righteousness in God.

“For it is by grace [God’s remarkable compassion and favor drawing you to Christ] that you have been saved [actually delivered from judgment and given eternal life] through faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [not through your own effort], but it is the [undeserved, gracious] gift of God; 9 not as a result of [your] works [nor your attempts to keep the Law], so that no one will [be able to] boast or take credit in any way [for his salvation].”
Ephesians2:8-9 (AMP)

I have determined to embrace and value the Old Covenant as much as the New Covenant. Have you always embraced both covenants the same, or have you come to a realization of the importance of valuing them both?

You know, the stories in the Old Testament also teach us how to live a life pleasing to the Lord. To know what and what not to do. The faith of Abraham shows us how, by living by faith with perseverance, we will receive our promises. The bravery of David to run toward and kill the Giant. The Israelites’ complaining while in the wilderness caused the whole generation to wander and not receive their promised land inheritance. So many stories that should not be ignored but valued to apply to our lives today.

Which stories from the Old have inspired and shaped your life?

May your journey be marked by developing a deep love and appreciation, and by valuing the Word of God more deeply in your heart.

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For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare andpeace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome. Jeremiah 29:11 (AMPC)

Dear Heart,

We often feel excited to share our dreams and goals with others, but it’s important to consider when and with whom that sharing is appropriate. But why shouldn’t we share our dreams with everyone? Isn’t it natural to expect others to be happy and excited for us, too?

The reality is that some dreams and goals can be shared freely, while others should only be entrusted to wise, trusted leaders who offer guidance. Still, there are certain dreams best kept sacred in our hearts, between ourselves and the Lord, as they unfold at the right time.

This is because we can’t always share our dreams openly; others may not understand, might try to discourage us due to their own insecurities, or fail to see how we will achieve them. Beyond the reactions of others, we also have an adversary who may try to sabotage our dreams through people or circumstances.

It’s vital to be Holy Spirit-led about what, when, and with whom to share, and to guard what the Lord speaks to our hearts. When we are led by the Holy Spirit and keep ourselves under the shadow of His wings of protection, our dreams will remain protected, no matter the challenges we face

Manifestation of Dreams is taking time.

We might even feel at times that the manifestation of our dreams is taking a long time. It could be due to the timing not being right, or we may be missing something in our own lives and need to ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas we have missed.

Most of the time, it’s because we haven’t developed our character enough to handle our dreams. Depending on the dream, God will encourage us not to walk in it until we have developed a full dependence on Him and our character reflects Him.

There are individuals who have carried and kept their dreams hidden in their hearts for decades before they saw them manifest, but when the timing was right, they had developed their character to handle it, and it took off quickly and unfolded before others, quicker than others’ experiences, and has been going strong.

There are individuals who have set out to fulfill their dreams, but because their character wasn’t developed, they ended up falling. That’s when we need to come alongside them and love them and encourage them to take time with God for healing and to develop their character, and then head back out at the right time.

We have been so quick to point our fingers at individuals who have made a mistake and tear them down. Which shows that our character hasn’t been fully develop too. Because if our character, especially the fruit of love, has been developed, we wouldn’t act like a savage wolf tearing people up, but come along beside them and help them.

We are known as God’s true disciples by walking in love, according to John 13:34-35.

³⁴ I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another.

³⁵ By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves].

Another reason we may have been quick to point fingers at others is that we had put more faith in them than in God. We can’t put any faith in man, as man can be fickle at times. We keep our eyes, trust, and faith in God as our main source in every area of our lives, and what we receive from man, we consider a bonus.

What we have received from the individual who has made a mistake, don’t throw it out, but be grateful for the moment that it was a blessing in your life.

Our Dreams will come to pass.

If we stay humble, keep developing a close, intimate relationship with our Heavenly Father, grow in character, and walk in obedience to the leading of the Holy Spirit, we will see our dreams come true. We keep our dreams before our eyes, pray over them, and ask the Holy Spirit what we are to do to develop ourselves to walk in them.

There are stories in the Old Testament we can read to bring us encouragement to hold on to our dreams and keep them sacred in the Heart of God. Read about Abraham and Sarah, starting in Genesis 12: how it seemed impossible for their dream to come true, but through their faithfulness to God, it did.

Read about Joseph, starting in Genesis 37, who went through so much, but he kept his heart faithful to God and walked in a powerful leadership position. Though I wonder whether his life would have looked different and whether he would have entered the leadership position in a different way if he had kept his dreams close to his heart, trusting the Lord to fulfill them. Just things I think about at times.

Let’s keep our dreams sacred in God’s Heart and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us in which visions and goals we can share and which to keep only between our Heavenly Father until the right time. And in the meantime, we focus on developing our character to look and act more like Jesus. And saturate ourselves in His Word and Prayer.

It’s the start of 2026. Like many people, I used to make New Year’s resolutions, but I often didn’t keep them. A few years ago, I heard about choosing a word for the year, a word to live by and grow into. I haven’t tried that yet. Still, I feel the Lord is showing me some things to focus on this year, and that’s walking in love. To learn more about His love and walk in it in every area of my life. And to surrender more of myself to Him.

Setting goals and having a vision can guide what we do, as we see in Habakkuk 2:2

And the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision and engrave it so plainly upon tablets that everyone who passes may [be able to] read [it easily and quickly] as he hastens by. (AMPC)

But the most important thing is to let the Holy Spirit guide our goals and visions. Are we allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us? I know some people spend the beginning of January, or even the months before, asking God for direction for the new year.

There are also times when we don’t know what tomorrow will bring. In those seasons, we take each day as it comes and trust God for the next step.

Sometimes it’s helpful to have clear goals for tomorrow, or even for the months and years ahead. Other times, we need to take life one day at a time and trust God with each step.

Right now, I don’t know what tomorrow will bring. I began living one day at a time in 2023, and eventually, I learned what my next step was. But as I write this, I still don’t know what comes next.

When we’re not sure about our next step, it can help to look back and see if we’ve done the last thing God asked us to do. We can also ask the Holy Spirit if we’ve missed something or left something unfinished. Maybe God is asking us to do something we don’t want to, and we’ve ignored it without noticing.

When everything feels quiet, it doesn’t mean the Holy Spirit has stopped speaking. Often, we’re just too distracted to listen. We need to slow down and pay attention. Sometimes we get anxious when we think we’re not hearing anything, or we let fear take over because we want to stay in control.

This is a time to be still, calm our minds, bodies, and souls, and connect with the Holy Spirit. He is always speaking; we are the ones who block His voice. The idea of mountain tops and valley lows is just a saying in the religious circle. The Bible teaches that there are only times when we walk in obedience and times when we do not.

The beauty is that when we find we have made a mistake, the Lord’s grace always abounds, and His loving forgiveness covers us. We walk day by day in His new mercies.

A life that chooses to live at the altar of His heart in a surrendering lifestyle is pleasing to Him and surpasses any resolutions we can come up with. May we always keep this at the forefront of our minds as we make decisions, set goals, and shape our visions.

May we keep our hearts buried deep in the Heart of our loving Heavenly Father, living for Him daily. Growing closer to His heart. Whether we are setting up a vision board, making one- to five-year plans, or just living in a season of one day at a time. May it be through a surrendered life pursuing after His heart this year.

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