One of my favorite Bible verses is in Numbers.

Now, if you have read through the book of Numbers, you know it begins with a set of rules and conditions laid out for God’s people.

They have recently been rescued from slavery and walked through walls of water, and now God has given His people the way to cleanse themselves when they come in the presence of their holy God.

When we reach Numbers 6, we find God reminding the Israelites that they are set apart as a holy nation in contrast to the rest of the world and receive a blessing.

The blessing God specifically told Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them…

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace (Numbers 6:24-26).”

Friends, this blessing from the Lord is still for us today.

In every blessing in this verse, God makes it known it is from Him and Him alone.

If your soul is weary today, declare this blessing over your life.

Friend, read this verse out loud and hear how God speaks life over you.

He loves you so much and desires to keep you with Him.

I pray today that the Lord bless you and keep you.

I pray you feel His radiant light shine upon you, and I pray His peace washes over you even in your circumstances.

Amen.  

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Pray this prayer today:

Lord, you have commanded your children to be strong and courageous. 

We can rest in this encouragement and not in our strength, but knowing your word does not stop there. 

Scripture goes on to say we do not need to be afraid or lose heart because You, Lord, are with us wherever we go. 

The omnipresence of the Lord fills our hearts and minds with the strength and courage we need to take that next step. 

It reveals that we are not alone in our suffering, temptations, or struggles. He is with us.

Lord, I praise you for the constant reminder and presence of your love for me and your willingness to encourage my frail heart. 

In you, Lord, I know I am strong and courageous. 

And for this, I sing Hallelujah. 

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You, friend, are deeply Loved by our Creator.

The One who formed the shooting stars and deep oceans. The One who created the singing birds and the sweet taste of berries.

He was so intentional in everything He created- everything has a purpose.

And only a creator would know what His creation would need to be fulfilled.

It is no wonder that our hearts desire nothing more than His presence.

Jesus says in John 15:5, “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing”.

Friend, as the branches, it is our purpose to produce fruit, but we cannot do it by ourselves. We need Jesus as our anchor- our vine.

When we root our lives in Him, we can experience nourishment and resurrection power.

Many times, however, we cling to temporary worldly support that will not sustain us or give us eternal life.

Only Jesus is the abundant life that can flow through us when we choose to seek Him above all else.

The late Elisabeth Elliot said- the secret of joy is Christ in me- not me in a different set of circumstances.

Friend, whatever you face today, I pray you keep yourself connected to the One who knows what you need.

Our Creator is the only One who can fulfill and cover you with His unexplainable peace.

Cling to Him today.

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Pray this prayer today:

Heavenly Father, I praise you today.

You are Almighty, ever-lasting, and a just judge.

Thank you for sending your only son Jesus to stand before us and make us innocent before your eyes again.

His death on the cross washed away our sins, and His resurrected life restored us to you.

What a gift that was and still is.

Lord, I ask for new mercies and a renewed heart today.

I pray the holy spirit will guide my walk today and will guide my words, thoughts, and actions.

I pray to be your vessel and an example of your love to my children and husband.

Father, keep me walking righteously today and help my weary heart rejoice.

In Your powerful name, I pray.

Amen.

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One of the most beautiful gifts we have as followers of Christ is His constant protection.

It is written- Those who dwell in the shelter of the Most High will indeed abide in the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1).

This imagery of finding refuge in our heavenly Father’s arms brings us peace and rest after we have sought shelter elsewhere for our worries and struggles.

Today let us declare this verse over our life, home, family, marriage, and friendships.

We must remind ourselves daily that God is our refuge, He is our shelter, He is our protection, and we can trust in Him.

Friend, so many of the battles we face daily can be released when we speak His truth over our lives.

The Almighty is present and never not with us.

Psalm 91:9-10 goes on declaring- If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home.

Today, if your heart is weary, call upon the One who can set you free.

Our Maker has created us to be in constant communication with Him and desires for us to depend on Him solely.

Friend, He will not forsake you in your time of trouble but will offer you protection when you dwell in Him.

I pray over your hardships today, friend.

I pray whatever difficult season you are facing today or will face in the future, that you encounter the Lord’s presence so clearly.

He is with you, always.

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There is a purpose in our waiting season.

Whether we’re waiting for a future spouse, a growing family, changes in our finances, health concerns resolved, or unanswered prayers fulfilled, there is purpose in the unknown.

Friend, God is never in a hurry and is never late.

His timing is always perfect and for our good.

While it may appear nothing is happening in our waiting season, action and transformation are happening.

God is moving, friend.

But what is our role in a season like this?

We can look to King David for encouragement and the answer in Psalm 27:13-14.

I remain confident of this:

I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

While David faced uncertainty and adversaries coming after him, he encouraged himself in the One who is the stronghold of his life.

Like David, we can take heart.

Our waiting season allows us to establish deep roots with our heavenly Father. This gracious season of waiting is a gift from God that prepares our hearts and minds for what He has for us next.

Friend, let us not waste our season of waiting to grumble, complain, or live in fear but instead allow this wilderness phase to purify our hearts and refine our relationship with God.

When we depend on God, we are filled with His peace.

Today, seek Him and trust His timing more than the impulses of fear.

Wait on the Lord.

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The Psalmist David writes in Psalm 30:5, weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.

Oh, how I love this verse.

This is a sweet reminder to all weary hearts who need to hear of His goodness and faithfulness.

Friend, this is who our God is.

He loves us enough to keep us from staying in our sorrow.

While our hearts may ache and feel overwhelmed with a season of waiting on answers, our God still brings us joy in the morning.

And a kind of joy that surpasses all understanding.

The worship song, This Is Our God, sings-

Remember that fear that took our breath away.

Faith so weak that we could barely pray.

But He heard every word, every whisper.

Friend, cling to the One who hears your faint, trembling prayers and cares to bring you joy amid your pain.

He loves and cares for us.

Our God knows what is best for us and will sustain us through all circumstances.

Even when we are weak, He is strong and does not grow wearier.

Cling to His strength today, friend.

His joy will come in the morning. 

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I can always tell when I have been distant from Jesus and His Word.

My patience dwindles, I am easily distracted, and my gentle voice turns harsh.

Can you relate?

Friend, I need Jesus.

Not just a Sunday morning service kind of Jesus, but each day, I need Him.

I am thankful His mercies are new every morning.

Lamentations 3:22-23 tells us so- “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness”.

This comforting verse I cling to when the enemy attempts to swoop in and place doubt in my mind about God’s never-ending love for a sinner like me.  

When I am weak, scripture tells me His strength is made perfect in weakness.

When I struggle and mess up, scripture tells me I receive abundant grace and forgiveness.

Friend, let us hold tight to the One who has set us free because His mercies never end but are renewed each morning.

While our flesh may fail, our God never will.

Charles Spurgeon once said, child of God, you cost Christ too much for Him to forget you.

He has forgiven you.

He has redeemed you.

And His mercies are there for you each morning.

Choose Him today, friend. 

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Be wholly devoted to Christ.

Psalm 16:2 says- “I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”

If we were created to do life with God, what is life without Him?

Meaningless? Confusion? Hopeless? Dark? Condemnation?

Friends, having a personal relationship with God is our sole purpose on this side of heaven.

We have been made by Him and for Him.

And because of that, God knows we need Him, and as the Psalmist says- we have no good apart from Him.

When we wholly devote ourselves to God, there is no separation between our spiritual life and everything else.

Scripture says when we are in Christ, we are a new creation. The old has passed, and the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17).

But how do we begin to devote our lives to Christ?

Here are a few examples:

1. You can start reading your Bible daily.
2. You can begin each morning with prayer and praise.
3. You can serve at your local church or host a family for dinner.
4. You can listen to worship music daily.

Devoting our life to Christ means we invite God into every part of our lives and serve others because we serve Him first.

Friend, a life committed to Christ is not without suffering, but devotion to Him also includes an abundance of love, grace, mercy, and eternal life.

He has equipped us with unique gifts and talents to serve others.

And when we do it for Him, all glory shines on His goodness through us.

Today, let us live wholly devoted to Him alone. 

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If He is for us, who can be against us?

There is nothing impossible for our Jesus.

His life after the crucifixion reveals the powerful love and desire He had to save us from our sins.

Friend, nothing can stand against the mighty name of I AM.

Inhale and Exhale, Yahweh.

God is with us.

The great I AM, He is with you.

Let us not quickly move on to the next “thing” without first meeting with Jesus.

Decide today that you are all in for Him.

He will set you and me apart when we choose to follow Him.

I pray you know how much your Creator loves and knows you.

I pray that with every weary bone, heartache, and suffering you sit with today, you know that Yahweh can be the comfort and peace you desperately desire.

The apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:9, “Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses so that the power of Christ can work through me”.

Friend, we do not have to suffer alone, but we can walk the path set before us because of the One who lives within us.

Your life is worth seeking His presence.

He is worth following.

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