Author Archives: #4GIVEN

“Every storm has a set number of raindrops before God turns the water off.” That’s what my beloved embryonic twin brother once said. He believed with all his heart that God wasn’t just present in the storm—He was in control … Continue reading →

Gracious and Merciful God, We come before You today shaken by the storm that has struck so many lives in Texas. Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of over a hundred souls—children, parents, sisters, brothers, and friends—whose … Continue reading →

There will come a time when your tears will fall—not because of your troubles, but because God has answered your prayers. You’ll cry, not from pain, but from relief. Not from loss, but from fulfillment. All the waiting, all the … Continue reading →

Merciful and Mighty God, Today we lift up the Texas Hill Country to You, a region beloved and beautiful, now bearing the wounds of catastrophe. The floodwaters have rushed through homes, through hearts, and through history, leaving loss in their … Continue reading →

The Door That Changes Everything In a world full of locked doors—opportunities denied, hearts guarded, systems closed off—Jesus makes a bold declaration: “I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and … Continue reading →

“God Gives Strength to the Weary, Direction for the Waiting.” Let’s dig in…Some days you’re not trying to fly—you’re just trying to stand. You’re not looking for the mountaintop—you’re just trying to make it through Monday. And in moments like … Continue reading →

In a world obsessed with platforms, titles, viral statuses, and social recognition, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind if you’re not climbing higher. But here’s the truth the Spirit keeps whispering: If the highest place I reach is … Continue reading →

In Christ, nothing will be wasted and I mean every tear, every loss, every closed door. every lonely night, every painful season you’ve walked through—God promises none of it will be wasted. You may not see it yet, but He’s … Continue reading →

GOD’S WILL IS STRONGER THAN OUR PLANS…. We make plans. We map things out. We dream, decide, and determine what should happen — and then life unfolds in ways we didn’t expect. Some doors slam shut. Others take too long … Continue reading →

Life will offer you a thousand different goals to chase—success, comfort, recognition, wealth, applause. But Paul, in the middle of his mission, narrowed it all down to one holy focus. He said in Acts 20:24, “However, I consider my life … Continue reading →