“Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.”

Over 3,000 years ago, King Solomon admonished us with timeless wisdom in Proverbs 18:21: “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Even after millennia, the truth still stands—our words carry weight, shaping destinies, healing wounds, or breaking hearts.

Think of it this way: once words leave your lips, you can’t reel them back in. You may apologize, but you cannot erase the echo. A careless outburst may leave scars, but a thoughtful word can plant seeds of hope.

That’s why the Apostle Paul reminded us nearly 2,000 years ago in Colossians 4:6: “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” His words echo Solomon’s wisdom, teaching us to make sure what flows from our mouths preserves, heals, and strengthens—not tears down or corrupts.

So Beloved, pause before you speak. Taste your words first. Ask—are they seasoned with grace, kindness, and truth? Are they nourishing or toxic? The wisdom of Solomon and Paul still rings true: speak life, not death.

Pray with me:
Father God, help me to speak with wisdom and love. Guard my tongue from harm and fill my heart with words that bring healing and hope. May my speech reflect Your grace, seasoned with salt, so that my words uplift and not tear down. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen and Amen and Amen!

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“Don’t Be a Slave to Your Scars”

Everyone has scars—some visible, most hidden. Scars tell the story of what hurt us, but they don’t have to define us. You are more than what happened to you. Your identity is not in the wound, and your future is not limited by your pain. Scars are signs that healing has already begun. They’re reminders that you survived.

But if we’re not careful, scars can become shackles. They can bind us to bitterness, insecurity, and fear of trying again. That’s why God invites us to something higher: freedom. Freedom from the memory of the wound. Freedom from the lie that it’s too late to start again. In John 8:36, Jesus said, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

So Beloved, don’t be a slave to your scars. Let them tell a story of grace, not grief. Let them point to the One who heals, not the one who hurt you. You are not damaged goods—you are living proof that God restores, renews, and repurposes everything for His glory. Paul graciously reminded us in Romans 8:28, “All things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose.”

Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You for healing the wounds I thought would never stop hurting. Help me not to live in the shadow of my scars, but in the light of Your freedom. Let my life testify that You still make broken things beautiful. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“Your Effort Is Not in Vain”

Some days it feels like you’re doing everything right and still watching everything fall apart. You show up. You pray. You give your best. And yet, the results don’t match the effort. But don’t give up. Don’t lose heart. Be strong. Stay positive. Abide in God’s grace. Your efforts are not invisible to God—and they are not in vain.

Seasons of pressure often come just before seasons of breakthrough. What feels like falling apart may actually be God rearranging things for something better. Sometimes He has to shake the ground to strengthen the foundation.

In Galatians 6:9, Paul encourages us: “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” That “proper time” is set by God, not by our expectations. But make no mistake—He honors the faithful. He rewards those who endure.

So, Beloved, even when everything feels uncertain, keep sowing love. Keep walking in faith. Keep showing up. The same God who sees your struggle is the One preparing your reward. And what’s coming will be worth everything you’ve endured.

Finally, never forget you’re seen, heard, and deeply loved by the One who holds you in the precious palms of His hands.

Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You for seeing the effort I put in—even when no one else does. Strengthen me to keep going when I feel like giving up. Help me stay positive and anchored in hope, trusting that You are working behind the scenes. I believe that in Your time, the harvest will come. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“You Were Made for More”

God didn’t just make you to survive—He designed you to thrive. Your body was created for elevation, to rise above limitations. Your mind was created for innovation, to think differently, to dream boldly, and to trust that the ideas planted in your spirit came from Him. Your heart was made for transformation, so that every trial shapes you more into His image. Your eyes? They were crafted for visualization—to see what’s possible even before it happens. Your hands are for preparation, building and serving in alignment with His plan. Your skin is for insulation, reminding you that you’re covered and protected in life’s storms. Your feet are for transportation, carrying you into new seasons, new territories, and new assignments. And your spirit? Well, that’s for sanctification—set apart, refined, redefined, and strengthened to walk with the One who made you.

Every part of you was made on purpose, for a purpose. You’re not lacking—you’re already equipped. As 2 Peter 1:3 declares, “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” You were designed with divine intention—complete, capable, and unstoppable. No cap, stop questioning if you have what it takes and start walking like you know God made you for more.

So today, Beloved, remember this: you are not an accident. Every part of you was designed for divine assignment. The world- and adversary may try to convince you otherwise, but Psalm 139:14 declares, “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Pray with me:
Father God, thank You for creating me with purpose and equipping me with everything I need for the journey ahead. Help me to use my mind for elevation, my heart for transformation, my eyes for vision, my hands for preparation, my skin for protection, my feet for movement, and my spirit for holiness. Strengthen me to walk in the fullness of who You created me to be. I trust Your design and surrender to Your plan. In Jesus’ name, we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“God’s Version Is Better”

There’s a quiet comfort in knowing that God is the Author of your story. You may have plans, dreams, and a clear idea of how things should unfold—but sometimes, God rewrites the script. Not to harm you, but to elevate you.

You may feel delayed, overlooked, or rerouted. But what if God’s detour is actually divine direction? What if the closed door was His kindness? What if the waiting room is where He’s building the strength you’ll need for the next chapter?

In Proverbs 16:9 King Solomon offers these comforting and encouraging words, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

We don’t always see the plot twist coming, but we can trust the Author in every sacred pivot. His version includes peace you didn’t expect, blessings you didn’t see coming, and healing you thought would never arrive. His version is not just better—it’s eternally ordained.

So Beloved, stop trying to take the pen back. Let Him write. Let Him lead. Let Him unfold the masterpiece, even if it doesn’t look like the draft you had in mind.

Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You for writing my story. Even when I don’t understand every plot and/or scared pivot, I trust the Author. Help me release control, surrender my expectations, and lean into Your perfect will. I believe that what You’ve written according to Psalm 139:16 and what You’re rewriting writing in Proverbs 16:9 is far greater than anything I could imagine. O’God, the pen belongs to You and You alone! In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“Don’t Let Anyone Put Out Your Fire”

When God ignites something in your soul—a calling, a passion, a holy conviction—it’s not meant to be dimmed by the opinions of others. People may not understand it. Some will doubt it. Others may even try to discourage you, not out of malice, but because they can’t see what God has shown you. But remember this: your fire was lit in heaven, not in the court of public opinion.

In 2 Timothy 1:6, The Apostle Paul told Timothy, “Fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you.” Flames die when they’re left untended—but they also weaken when they’re smothered by fear, criticism, or complacency. Your job is to guard it, fuel it, and let it burn brightly for the glory of God.

So Beloved, don’t let anyone put out the fire God started in you. Protect it like your life depends on it—because your purpose does. Feed it with prayer, with His Word, and with bold obedience. You weren’t made to be lukewarm. You were made to shine.

Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You for the fire You have placed in my heart. Help me to protect it from doubt, fear, and distraction. Teach me to fan it into flame, so my life burns brightly for You. Let my passion bring You glory, and let it never be extinguished. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#IgnitedToServe

In a world where religion has often been politicized, weaponized, and sterilized, many have walked away—hurt not by Christ Himself, but by those who misrepresented Him. And yet, I still choose to follow Jesus. Not the institutional mascot version—tamed, polished, or made in our image. I follow the radical Jesus—the table-turning, woman-honoring, poor-defending, storm silencing, shame-breaking, tomb emptying, blood-covering, and salvation bringing Son of God.

I follow the One who stooped low in the dirt beside the accused, not to condemn, but to restore. The One who challenged the prideful elite and exposed hypocrisy with truth. The One who saw the invisible, touched the untouchable, and called the unqualified, the rejected, and the outcast. I follow Him not because history has been clean—but because He’s always been holy, even when the Church wasn’t.

Jesus never sought titles. He washed feet. He carried crosses. He didn’t build a platform—He laid down His life. This is the Christ who still calls to us today—not to perform, but to follow. And I don’t follow Him because I’m blind to injustice, failure, or church wounds. I follow Him in spite of them, because His voice cuts through the noise with one message: “Come to Me.”

At this point in my message, I would pinpoint a scripture reference, but today I point to the entire Bible….all 66 books!

So Beloved, if you’ve been burnt by man, religion or both, know this—Jesus is better than what was done in His name. He’s not asking you to trust a system—He’s inviting you to know (believe) Him and trust (faith) Him!

Pray With Me:
Jesus, I choose You—not the version others distorted, but the real You. The One who heals, restores, and loves with no conditions. The One says Grace is bigger than our sins. The One who heals the parts of me hurt by people who claimed Your name but didn’t reflect Your heart. Draw me close again—not to religion, but to my intimate relationship with You. In Your holy name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“Grace Upon Grace”

There is a sacred rhythm to how God meets us: not with measured portions of mercy, but with an endless stream of grace. The Apostle John captures this truth with striking clarity in John 1:16:“Out of His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.”

This isn’t poetic exaggeration—it’s a spiritual reality. Grace isn’t just something God gives; it’s who He is. From the fullness of Christ, we are not given scraps or occasional blessings. We are lavished with abundance—grace layered upon grace, like waves that never cease to wash the shore.

Watch this, God’s grace is the kind that finds you in failure, lifts you in weakness, and covers you in peace. It’s not based on your performance, your history, or your perfection. It flows directly from Jesus’ fullness—His perfect life, His finished work on the cross, His unshakable love. And because His fullness has no end, neither does His grace.

So Beloved, let this be your quiet and bold assurance today: what God gives, He gives fully. And what He gives most is Himself. You are not living off spiritual leftovers—you are drawing from divine overflow. When you feel empty, grace will fill. When you feel unworthy, grace will cover. When you feel forgotten, grace will remind you that you are deeply seen and loved.

Pray With Me:
Gracious Father, thank You for Jesus—the source of all fullness and grace. I receive today, not by merit but by mercy, grace upon grace. Let Your abundance overflow in my life so I can live freely, serve boldly, and love fully. Help me never forget that Your grace doesn’t run out—it runs to me. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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In human relationships, we often demand evidence before we give trust. “Prove it first.” “Let me see how it works out.” But faith doesn’t operate that way. Man says, “Show me and I will trust you.” But God says, “Trust me… and I will show you.”

God doesn’t hand us the blueprint up front. He gives us the invitation to trust—and then reveals the next step as we walk by faith. That’s how Abraham became the father of nations. That’s how Moses led an entire nation through the wilderness. That’s how Joshua led an entire nation to the promise land. That’s how the woman with issue of blood got healed. That’s how Peter stepped out of the boat. Bottom line, that’s how miracles happen—not when we have all the answers, but when we walk in obedience without them.

In Proverbs 3:5-6, Solomon writes, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” That means the path doesn’t become clear before the trust—it becomes clear because of it.

So Beloved, if you’re waiting for God to “show you” before you move, maybe He’s waiting for you to trust Him first before He moves. Your obedience is what activates the revelation. Your faith unlocks what fear tries to keep hidden. In Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, and Hebrews 10:38 we are reminded, “The just [justified in Christ] shall live by faith.”

Pray With Me:
Father God, I confess—sometimes I want to see before I believe. But You call me to trust before I see. Help me to walk by faith and not by sight. Let my trust in You open doors I can’t see yet. I believe that when I move in faith, You will meet me with direction, provision, and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#NotBySight

Beloved, there’s something beautifully unstoppable about prayer. In a world where doors are slammed shut, opportunities vanish, and obstacles rise like mountains, prayer remains the one passage that hell itself cannot block. Charles Spurgeon once wrote, “Prayer is an open door which none can shut. Devils may surround you on all sides, but the way upward is always open.” What a powerful reminder that even when everything feels closed off, heaven is always listening-always open!

Prayer is not about perfect words—it’s about persistent hearts. You may be weary. You may feel surrounded by spiritual warfare, disappointment, discontent, discouragement or despair. But the one door that remains open—the one no devil can bolt shut—is your access to the Father. Through prayer, we don’t escape our reality; we tap into a greater one. We don’t pretend the storm isn’t real—we simply reach for the hand of the One who can still it.

As Revelation 3:8 declares, “See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” Jesus Himself has made a way. Not just through your struggle, but upward—toward peace, strength, clarity, comfort, joy, and hope.

So Beloved, when everything else seems uncertain, when people let you down and situations feel beyond your grasp, remember this: the way to God is never blocked. You may be surrounded, but you are not sealed off. The way upward is always open.

Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You for the gift of prayer. Thank You that no matter what surrounds me—chaos, fear, uncertainty, or spiritual resistance—Your presence is always accessible. When doors close around me, help me remember that the most important door remains wide open. I run to You now. I seek You in every breath. Thank You for hearing me. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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