It truly hurts my heart to see how deeply divided we’ve become over the very thing freedom promises: the right to speak, to believe, to share. Charlie Kirk stood boldly for freedom of speech, reminding us that disagreement is not destruction, and difference of opinion should never lead to violence.

Dr. King once said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” When a voice is silenced through hate, all of us lose.

Freedom means allowing space for opinions — even when we don’t agree. It means respecting that others may see the world differently. It does not mean tearing down, harming, or ending the life of someone because of what they believe.

The way Charlie’s life was cut short is unacceptable. It is a wound against freedom itself.

The Bible says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Because of Charlie’s faith and his freedom in Christ, he is now among the saints. And perhaps, in God’s great mystery, he and Dr. King are even now discussing things we will never fully understand until it is our time to join them.

May this Be Strong logo remind us all:
• Be strong in protecting liberty.
• Be strong in respecting one another.
• Be strong in rejecting hate and violence.

Because freedom without respect is fragile, and freedom without strength will not last.

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“Be Strong- We Are In His Grip”

The Apostle Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 6:10 to “be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” With these words, Paul reminds us that true strength is not found in self-reliance, but in God’s unlimited power. Paul understood that life is a battleground, not a playground. He urged believers to put on the full armor of God, not to fight with human strength, but to stand firm in victory through God’s might.

Centuries earlier, the Lord spoke to Joshua at the edge of the Promised Land, charging him in Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua faced a great task, stepping into leadership after Moses, with fear pressing in from every side. Yet God’s promise was clear: Joshua’s courage was never to rest in his own ability, but in God’s abiding presence.

Together, these two passages weave a timeless truth: strength is not the absence of fear or hardship—it is the presence of God in the midst of it. The same God who empowered Joshua to lead Israel and sustained Paul through trials is the same God who strengthens us today. When we lean into Him, His power perfects our weakness, and His presence casts out our fear.

And as Jesus reassures us in John 10:28-29: “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.” Our strength and security rest in His unshakable grip.

So, Beloved, walk forward in faith. When discouragement whispers, remember the Lord has commanded you to be strong. When opposition rises, remember His mighty power is your shield. You do not walk alone—the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Pray with me

Father God, thank You that my strength is not dependent on me but rooted in You. Just as You empowered Joshua, strengthened Paul, and upheld Your disciples, strengthen me today. When I am weak, be my power. When I am afraid, be my courage. Help me to walk boldly, knowing You are with me wherever I go and that no one could ever snatch me from the grip You have on my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and give You praise. Amen.

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“God Never Wastes Anything”

Beloved, nothing you’ve walked through is wasted in the hands of God. Every trial, every tear, every triumph—He uses it all to shape you into who He’s called you to be. God never wastes anything in your life.

In 2 Corinthians 4:17, Paul reminds us: “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” Even pain has a purpose when surrendered to Him. What feels unbearable in the moment becomes the very weight that produces eternal glory.

And in Joel 2:25, God promises: “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.” What was lost, broken, or stolen will not define your story. God is able to redeem wasted time, renew broken places, and rebuild what seemed destroyed.

Think of Joseph in prison, Moses in the wilderness, or Esther in exile—seasons that looked wasted were actually preparation for God’s greater plan. Nothing is lost when placed in His hands.

So Beloved, trust Him. God is not just the Author of your story—He’s also the Redeemer of every chapter. What you thought was wasted, He is weaving into something beautiful.

Pray with me:

Father God, thank You that nothing in my life is wasted in Your hands. Redeem the broken seasons, restore the lost years, and use my story for Your glory. Help me to see that even my struggles are being worked into a greater plan. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“You got to own -your own story!”

Beloved, “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” It’s easy to hide the messy chapters, to bury the pain, or to only show the highlight reel on social media. But true courage is found in embracing every part of the journey—the victories and the scars, the mistakes and the lessons, the valleys and the mountaintops.

David reminds us in Psalm 139:14, “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” That includes your past, your present, and the person God is still shaping you to be. What feels like brokenness to you, God calls beautiful because He sees the full story—one that’s not defined by shame, but redeemed by grace.

So Beloved, don’t despise your journey. Own your story. Love yourself through the process. Every page, every chapter, every sentence is being used by God to write something bigger, something braver, something eternal.

Pray with me:

Father, thank You for reminding me that my story is not wasted. Give me the courage to own it, the grace to love myself in it, and the faith to trust that You are still writing it. May my life bring You glory in every chapter. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“A Perfect Savior.”

Beloved, we don’t pray for perfect circumstances—we pray to a Perfect Savior. If your hope is in life becoming flawless, you will always be disappointed. Life will bring storms, valleys, and unexpected twists. But prayer isn’t about making life easy—it’s about drawing near to the One who is perfect in all His ways.

Jesus reminded us in John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” He didn’t promise a life without trials. He promised His presence through them. And that is far greater than any illusion of perfection we could imagine.

Paul echoed this truth in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God declared: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Sometimes the very circumstances we wish away are the ones God uses to display His strength.

So Beloved, don’t fix your prayers on the absence of problems—fix them on the presence of Christ. Don’t chase perfection in your situation—embrace the perfection of your Savior. Because where He is, peace reigns, hope abides, and victory is already secured.

Pray with me:
Father God, thank You that my hope is not in perfect circumstances but in a Perfect Savior. Teach me to rest in Your presence, to rely on Your grace, and to trust that Your strength is enough for me in every season. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“The Way You Do Anything Is the Way You Do Everything”

Beloved, excellence is not built in big moments—it’s revealed in the little ones. “The way you do anything is the way you do everything.” If you cut corners when no one is watching, you’ll struggle to stand tall when everyone is. If you treat small tasks carelessly, you’ll carry that same spirit into larger assignments.

Jesus reminds us in Luke 16:10: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” Faithfulness in the small things prepares you for greater responsibility. Sloppiness in the small things sabotages destiny before it arrives.

And in Luke 12:48, Jesus takes it further: “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded.” The blessings, gifts, and opportunities God has entrusted to you are not just privileges—they are responsibilities. God’s best flows through those who steward well, both in the small and in the great.

Daniel is a perfect example. Long before he faced lions, he was faithful in prayer and integrity in the palace. His consistency in the unseen moments gave him strength in the public trials. Greatness isn’t built overnight—it’s proven over time, in every small decision.

So Beloved, whatever God has placed in your hands today—do it with all your heart (Colossians 3:23). Treat the ordinary as extraordinary, because how you do the little things reveals how you’ll do everything else. And when you walk in excellence, God can trust you with more.

Pray with me:

Father God, help me to live with faithfulness in every detail of my life. Teach me to honor You in the small and the great, in the seen and the unseen. Let my consistency reflect Your excellence and prepare me for more. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“God Wants What Is Best for You.”

Beloved, never settle for less than God’s best. We often pray for what seems good—a job, a relationship, an opportunity—but God sees the whole picture. What looks good to us may only be temporary. What looks best to Him is eternal.

Paul reminds us in Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” But notice—God doesn’t promise just any “good.” He promises His good, which is often far greater, deeper, and wiser than what we imagined.

The prophet Jeremiah echoes this in Jeremiah 29:11, where God declares, “For I know the plans I have for you… plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” His best may take patience, pruning, and trust, but it always leads to fruit that lasts.

So Beloved, trust Him. God doesn’t just want what is good for you—He wants what is best for you. And if He withholds something now, it’s because He’s making room for something greater.

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Pray with me:

Father God, thank You that You see the end from the beginning. Forgive me for chasing what looks good when You have prepared what is best. Teach me to trust Your timing, Your plan, and Your purpose. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“Where Your Energy Goes, Your Life Follows.”

Beloved, the direction of your energy shapes the direction of your life. If your energy is poured into worry, fear, or bitterness, your days will be consumed by anxiety and regret. But if your energy is invested in faith, gratitude, and purposeful action, your days will be filled with strength, peace, and progress.

Think about it: how we spend our energy is how we spend our day. And how we spend our days is ultimately how we spend our lives with the time that God has given us. Moses prayed in Psalm 90:12, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Why? Because every day is a deposit, and where we invest determines the harvest we will reap.

Paul echoes this truth in Galatians 6:8-9, reminding us that “the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life… let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

So Beloved, today is not just another ordinary day—it is an opportunity to steward your energy wisely. Choose to invest it in prayer, in encouragement, in building what matters, in loving others deeply. Redirect your focus away from what drains and toward what uplifts. For where your energy goes, your life surely follows.

Pray with me:
Lord, teach me to number my days and to use my energy for what truly matters. Guard me from wasting strength on things that deplete my soul. Help me to sow into the Spirit and into eternal things, so that my life may bear fruit that honors You. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“Contempt Ruins Relationships”

Beloved, every relationship can survive disagreements, but few survive contempt. Disagreement says, “I don’t see it your way.” Contempt says, “You’re beneath me.” And when that seed is planted, love begins to wither, trust begins to fade, and hearts begin to harden.

Scripture warns us in Proverbs 15:1, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Contempt doesn’t just stir up anger—it suffocates connection. Where there should be grace, contempt replaces it with criticism. Where there should be compassion, it replaces it with coldness.

Paul gives us a better way in Ephesians 4:29: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” When we choose to honor instead of despise, when we choose to build instead of belittle, relationships are strengthened rather than destroyed.

So Beloved, guard your words, check your heart, and refuse to let contempt take root. Disagreements can be healthy, but contempt is poison. Choose humility. Choose love. Choose to lift others up, not tear them down.

Pray with me:
Father God, help me to root out any contempt in my heart. Give me words that build up, not break down, and eyes to see others as You see them. Heal the places where bitterness has taken root and replace it with love, patience, and grace. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“Handling People Who Mishandled You”

Beloved, one of your greatest tests will be how you handle people who mishandled you. David knew this well. Though Saul had once loved him, jealousy consumed the king’s heart. Saul hurled spears at him, chased him through the wilderness, and sought his life. Yet when David had the chance to retaliate, he refused. Standing over Saul with his sword, David declared in 1 Samuel 24:6: “The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord’s anointed, or lay my hand on him.”

David chose restraint over revenge—God’s in lieu of his way! He understood that taking matters into his own hands might bring temporary satisfaction but would forfeit God’s blessing. Instead, he left justice in God’s hands and allowed mercy to speak louder than vengeance.

Paul later echoes this truth in Romans 12:19: “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” Sometimes your greatest strength is not striking back or lashing out but standing back, trusting that God sees, knows, cares, and will act in His perfect timing.

So Beloved, when mistreated, mocked, or mishandled, remember David’s example. Choose mercy over malice. Choose trust over retaliation. Choose God’s way over your own way! Because your response reveals more about your faith than their offense ever could.

Pray with me:

Father God, thank You for David’s example of restraint and trust. Teach me to handle those who mishandled me with grace, patience, and forgiveness. Help me to leave justice in Your hands and to walk in mercy, knowing You are my defender. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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