Declare this over your life today: Better days are coming. You’ve been through storms that tried to break you, battles that left scars, and seasons that tested your faith to the core. But you’re still standing. And if you’re still standing, it’s because God is still working. God is still moving.

Not convinced? I get it, you’ve endured more than most people know. But that pain wasn’t wasted-God is using that pain to build something eternal in you. Remember what Joseph told his trifling Hermanos in Genesis 50:20, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”

You see, those trials may have slowed you down, but they will not stop God’s plan. The tears you’ve sown in the dark are watering the breakthrough that’s coming in the light.

Romans 8:18 reminds us: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” That means whatever you’ve gone through is infinitesimal in comparison to what God is getting ready to release. He’s already something glorious—and your time to shine is closer than you think.

So beloved, don’t let the enemy swindle your praise and recognize that it’s not time to give up. Like Journey sanded, ‘Don’t Stop Believing…..Hold Onto That Feeling…..’ Never forget that God’s glory is will always be greater than your grief. Better days are coming.

Pray with me:
Father God, thank You for the promise of Romans 8:18. Thank You for reminding me that the suffering I’ve experienced is not the end of my story—it’s the potting soil for something greater….something awesome! I declare in faith that better days are coming. Help me to remain patient, hopeful, and ready for what You’ve prepared. Let Your glory be revealed in and through my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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Your greatest test might not be your storm, your waiting season, or your struggle. It may be how you treat the people who mishandled you. The ones who overlooked you, lied about you, betrayed you, or wounded you. God doesn’t just want to heal what they broke—He wants to refine how you respond.

The natural response is revenge. Silence. Bitterness. But the Spirit of God calls us higher. Not to excuse the hurt, but to rise above it. When they go low; you go high! Forgiveness is not about approval—it’s really about your individual freedom, peace, and sanity.

Here’s the deal, you can’t carry both God’s purpose and man’s offense and expect to move forward. In 1 Peter 3:9, the Apostle affirms this truth by saying, “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”

Beloved, make no mistake, God sees it all. And He will deal with it in His time. Your job isn’t to fight back—it’s to stay free, stay clean, and stay focused. Handle them with the grace you didn’t receive, and God will handle the justice you didn’t see.

Pray With Me.

Father God,
Help me to respond to pain the way You respond to me—with grace, truth, and love. When I’m tempted to retaliate, remind me that freedom is found in forgiveness. I release the weight of those who mishandled me and trust that You are my defender. Heal my heart, guard my responses, and let me pass this test in a way that honors You. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“He Walks With Me”

Truthfully, I don’t walk with God—I can’t keep up with Him. He walks with me, and He waits for me every time I fall behind.

That’s the beautiful, humbling truth. God isn’t pacing ahead, demanding that we catch up. He’s the kind of Father who slows down for His children, who walks at the speed of grace. When we’re tired, He pauses. When we’re weak, He carries. When we fall, He kneels down beside us—not with condemnation, but with compassion.

So many of us feel like we’re failing at faith because we can’t “keep up.” But God never asked us to sprint—He asked us to trust. Isaiah 46:4 brings this truth to life, “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”

You may not always have the strength to walk well, but He will always have the love to walk with you. Every step. Every stumble. Every restart.

Pray With Me
Father God,
Thank You for not expecting me to keep up, but choosing instead to keep company with me—right where I am. You never rush me, never abandon me, and never give up on me. Thank You for walking with me when I’m strong and waiting for me when I’m not. Teach me to trust the pace of grace. I don’t have to walk perfectly—I just have to walk with You. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise.
Amen.

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#HeWalksWithUs

Have you ever looked back over your life and realized—God did it again? When you were worried sick, He came through. When you thought it was over, He made a way. When your strength ran out, His grace showed up stronger. You didn’t always know how or when, but here you are—still standing, still breathing, still covered by mercy. That’s not coincidence. That’s not luck. That’s God—faithful, consistent, and always on time.

Sometimes we get so used to survival that we forget to celebrate the supernatural. We normalize the miracles, overlook the answered prayers, and miss the daily grace that sustains us. But make no mistake—every open door, every closed door, every moment of clarity, every ounce of strength, and every time your soul found peace in the middle of a storm—that was God. He’s not just the God of “once upon a time.” He’s the God of again, and again, and again.

Psalm 126:3 says, “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” Just a few verses earlier in that same psalm, the people cry out, “Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev.” That cry came from a people who remembered what God had done and believed He could do it again. And guess what? He did. And He still does. What God did in the past isn’t just history—it’s evidence. Evidence that He’s able. Evidence that He’s consistent. Evidence that He’s still working on your behalf.

Lamentations 3:22–23 says, “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.” That means if you woke up today, mercy and grace met you at the door. God didn’t run out of goodness yesterday—He refilled it for today. He doesn’t deal in leftovers. He doesn’t recycle blessings. Just like He did for Israel in the wilderness, God is still providing fresh manna daily. In Exodus 16, He told them, “Each day gather as much as you need”—and every morning, the provision was there. Fresh mercy. Fresh strength. Fresh grace. He’s doing the same for you and me right now.

So today, beloved, praise Him. Thank Him. Glorify Him. Trust Him all over again. The same God who came through before you even knew how to call His name is still orchestrating every detail of your life. He’s still guiding, still providing, still redeeming, and at times—rewriting your story. God did it again. And He’s not finished.

Pray with me:
Father God, thank You. Thank You for doing it again—for showing up when I needed You most. For making a way when there was no way. For reminding me that You are faithful through every season. Help me never to take Your goodness for granted. Stir my heart with gratitude, and give me the faith to believe that if You did it before, You’ll do it again. I give You all the glory—because it was never luck. It was always You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#GodDidItAgain

You’ve heard it said, “Hurt people hurt people.” And yes, there’s truth in that. Wounded hearts often spill their pain onto others. But today, let’s flip the narrative: Broken people can also rescue broken people.

God doesn’t wait for perfect people to do His perfect work. He uses broken people like you and me to rescue broken people like you and me. That’s the beauty of grace—it doesn’t require polished stories, just willing hearts.

You don’t have to have it all together to make a difference. In fact, it’s your cracks that let His light shine through. Your scars can speak to someone else’s wounds. Your survival can give someone else strength. The pain you didn’t think you’d get through is now the testimony someone else is waiting for.

Paul wrote, “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” — 2 Corinthians 4:7. We are the jars—fragile, chipped, and ordinary. But the treasure inside us is divine. And that’s what transforms a mess into ministry.

No cap, hurt people can hurt people—but healed people can help people. So don’t disqualify yourself because of your brokenness. God doesn’t. He specializes in using what others would throw away. And even while you’re still in process, your honesty, your survival, and your story can pull someone else back from the edge.

Pray With Me:
Father God, Thank You for using people like me—not despite my brokenness, but through it. Help me to stop hiding the parts of me that hurt, and instead offer them to You as vessels of healing. Let my life be a testimony of Your power, not my perfection. And as You continue to restore me, use me to help restore others. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#TheBroken

Sometimes the hardest thing isn’t believing in God—it’s trusting Him again. Especially when the people who claimed to represent Him are the very ones who hurt you. If that’s you, I see you. And more importantly, God sees you. He’s not intimidated by your doubts or distant because of your pain. He’s near—even now.

You may be on the fence about faith. You may be thinking, “If God is real, why did they treat me like that?” Or “Why did I have to go through what I went through?” The truth is, people can misrepresent God, but they are not God. His character is not defined by their behavior. He is just. He is kind. And He is still giving you breath right now—not to punish you, but to pursue you with love.

Scripture says in Psalm 145:8, “The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.” That’s who He is. Not a God of shame—but a God of second chances. And if you’re reading this, it’s not too late. Maybe the church let you down. Maybe people failed you. But God hasn’t. He’s the one who’s carried you through every valley, even when you didn’t know it.

So today, I’m asking you: give God another chance. Not the version someone misused—but the real, living, loving God who has given you chance after chance. He hasn’t given up on you. He hasn’t stopped loving you. And He never will.

Pray With Me:

Father God,
There are wounds I carry that didn’t come from You, but from people who said they knew You. Heal those places in me. Restore what was distorted. Remind me of who You truly are—gracious, compassionate, and rich in love. Help me to trust You again. Not blindly, but boldly. Thank You for never giving up on me, for walking with me even when I walked away from You. Today, I give You another chance—and I thank You for every chance You’ve already given me. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise.
Amen.

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#ASecondChance

Whatever you’re up against today—be it fear, failure, financial stress, grief, rejection, or uncertainty—God is bigger than it. You may be staring down a situation that feels impossible, but it’s not bigger than the One who holds the universe in His hands.

When David stood before Goliath, he didn’t compare the giant to himself. He compared the giant to his God. That’s the shift we need. Don’t measure your storm by your strength—measure it by His sovereignty. “Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.” — Jeremiah 32:17

Mountains may be real, but they are movable. Giants may be loud, but they are not unbeatable. Valleys may be deep, but they are not permanent. God is still on the throne, and nothing you’re facing has dethroned Him.

Remember, the same God who parted the Red Sea, shut the mouths of lions, and raised the dead is the same God who stands with you now. Your trial is temporary, but His power is eternal.

Pray With Me.

Lord God,

Thank You for being bigger than anything I face. When anxiety tries to rule me, when circumstances seem impossible, remind me that You are greater. Like Jeremiah declared, “Nothing is too hard for You.” Help me to stop shrinking in fear and start standing in faith. I surrender my battles, my questions, and my fears to You—knowing that You are already working it out for my good and Your glory.

In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise.

Amen.

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#GodIsBigger

Let me be honest, there were moments when the weight was too heavy. When the pressure, the pain, and the silence made it feel like I wouldn’t make it through. My strength was gone. My hope was fading. And honestly—I should have lost my mind. But just when it felt like I was about to break, God showed up….right on time.

He didn’t always come when I wanted, but He came when I needed. Not a moment too soon. Not a minute to spare. Not a second too late. And He brought with Him peace that didn’t make any sense, strength I didn’t have, and answers I didn’t even know I needed. That’s who He is—the God of divine timing.

The said anonymous author of Psalm 94:18–19 gives us this powerful truth, “When I said, ‘My foot is slipping,’ your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.”

Here’s the deal, we don’t hold ourselves together—God holds us together. We don’t climb out of the dark on your own—He reached in and pulled us through. And undoubtedly, God is still doing it today. Still stepping into hospital rooms, courtrooms, bedrooms, work rooms, war rooms, and silent battles nobody else sees. He shows up when we’ve run out—of options, of energy, of strength, of stamina, of hope—and He reminds us that He is never late. He’s the God of just in time.

So beloved, even in your biggest challenges, even when it feels like time is running out or everything is falling apart—don’t lose hope. The same God who came through before is still faithful. Still present. Still in control. He sees you, He knows what you need, and He knows exactly when to deliver it.

Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You for showing up right when I needed You most. When my mind was overwhelmed and my soul was weary, You were my rescue. You are my peace, my strength, my anchor. Remind me that even when I feel like I’m slipping, You are holding me steady. I trust Your timing. I praise You for every time You showed up right on time. And I believe You’ll do it again. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#AlwaysRightOnTime

“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 of it. My Twin would often remind me, “God is the true Master Plumber in the storm.” And though my twin is no longer here with me physically, his wisdom, his faith, and his voice still echo in my spirit, especially during life’s floods.

Storms often come suddenly and stay longer than we expect—grief, illness, fear, disappointment, uncertainty. It can feel like we’re drowning in waves we never saw coming. But Noel’s words remind me that even storms have boundaries. God counts every drop. He knows the exact moment to turn the valve off and shut it down. Nothing about our suffering is random or overlooked. There is divine regulation at work.

As Scripture affirms in Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you.” That verse doesn’t promise we won’t face storms—it promises that God is in them with us, and that they will not overtake us. We will pass through. He will bring us through.

I think about how often Noel would encourage others, even when he was navigating storms of his own. He trusted that God, like a master plumber, knew when to release pressure and when to restore peace. His faith never ignored pain, but it always anchored in promise.

So beloved, if you’re feeling like the rain just won’t stop—like you’re stuck in a flood of questions, emotions, or trials—remember: it won’t last forever. The Master Plumber is still in control. He knows when to shut it off. And when He does, you’ll see that not one drop was wasted. He’s been working behind the scenes, protecting your heart, sustaining your strength, and preparing your peace.

Pray with me:
Father God,
Thank You for the storm wisdom You gave Noel—and for the legacy of truth and faith he left behind. Even now, his words lead us back to You. Thank You for being the Master Plumber in our lives—the One who not only walks with us through the waters but who regulates every drop.

We hold to Your promise in Isaiah 43:2, that the waters will not overwhelm us and the rivers will not sweep us away. When the storms of life feel too strong, remind us that You are stronger still. Teach us to trust Your timing, Your hand, and Your heart. And when the rain finally stops, let us testify that You brought us through—on time, in grace, and with peace. In Jesus’ name we pray, believe, receive, and praise.
Amen.

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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 lives were cut short by rising waters. In the wake of this tragedy, we lift our cries to You, the One who sees every tear and holds every sorrow. Lord, be near to the brokenhearted. Bring comfort to those whose grief is still raw, and strength to those who are barely holding on. Walk closely with the families who are still waiting for news, whose hope flickers in uncertainty, and whose pain feels unbearable.

We ask for Your mercy to surround the communities devastated by this flood—especially the families of young children lost at Camp Mystic, whose innocence was swallowed by a river that rose too fast. There are no words that can fill the space left by their absence. But You, O God, are present in every shattered place. You are the healer of hearts and the restorer of what’s been lost. Bring peace that surpasses understanding. Bring healing that defies logic. Bring the light of Your presence into this dark valley.

And Lord, do not let us remain bystanders to this pain. Let our faith not rest in comfort, but compel us toward compassion. Awaken us, stir us, move us to action. Break our hearts for what breaks Yours, and teach us what it means to carry one another’s burdens. Help us not only to feel—but to serve, to give, and to go. May we be the ones who show up when the waters rise, who give when needs feel too great, and who stand beside the hurting when others turn away.

We pray for every first responder, every volunteer, every rescuer still in the field. Give them strength beyond their own, and protect their bodies, minds, and hearts as they wade through wreckage and search for the missing. Sustain them through exhaustion. Bless their hands with purpose and precision. And may their work be fruitful in both recovery and comfort.

Jehovah Nissi, we also pray that this tragedy would not pass silently or fade from memory once the waters recede. Let this be a turning point—a moment when communities rally, when strangers become family, and when the Church rises not in word alone, but in action. May love flow more powerfully than floodwaters. May compassion rise faster than rivers. And may the cries of the suffering awaken generosity, justice, and hope in us all. And may Your banner of victory rally us all together! 

You, O God, are our refuge. You are the shelter we seek when all else is lost. Let Your presence be known to the people of Texas, and let Your Spirit move through every act of love that follows. In the name of the One who calms storms and walks on troubled waters—Jesus Christ—we pray, receive, believe, and praise. Amen! 

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