Author Archives: #4GIVEN

“Trade My Will For Yours” Beloved, one of the greatest prayers a believer can ever pray is simple — but costly: “Jesus, take my life — and give me Yours.” It is a prayer of surrender. A prayer that says, … Continue reading →

“The Battle of Self” Beloved, one of the biggest battles we face every day is not with circumstances, people, or pressure — it is the battle of self. The tension between what we want and what God desires is often … Continue reading →

“What God Sees” Beloved, people often remember the residue of your past — the mistakes, the failures, the chapters you wish you could erase. They may see the scars and assume the story ended there. But God sees differently. Where … Continue reading →

“Immutable  Love” Beloved, life has seasons — some radiant, some heavy. There are days when we feel strong, faithful, and close to God… and days when we feel weak, distant, or undone. Yet this remains constant: God sees us on … Continue reading →

“Laying Down My Dreams” Beloved, there comes a moment in every faith journey when the prayer shifts from “Lord, bless what I want” to “Lord, show me how to lay down my dreams and pick up Yours.” This is not … Continue reading →

“The Real Enemy Revealed” Beloved, Scripture is clear: the battle has never been Black versus White. The conflict we feel in the world is not rooted in skin — it is rooted in sin and deception. When the Bible tells … Continue reading →

“Forgiveness in Action” Beloved, Jesus spoke some of the most difficult words ever recorded while hanging on the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Those words were not denial. They were … Continue reading →

“The Potter and the Clay” Beloved, life often feels like pressure, reshaping, or even breaking — but Scripture reminds us of a deeper truth: God is the potter, and we are the clay. What feels uncomfortable in our hands is … Continue reading →

“He Anoints My Head With Oil” Beloved, when Scripture says, “He anoints my head with oil,” it is not poetic exaggeration — it is pastoral truth. From a sheep’s perspective, oil is not optional; it is essential. Sheep are vulnerable … Continue reading →

“Release and Rest” Beloved, there comes a moment when strength is no longer found in holding on — it’s found in letting go. Release what you can’t handle and rest in who God is. God never asked you to carry … Continue reading →