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 nights you wondered if heaven heard you—will suddenly make sense. Because when God moves, He doesn’t just respond—He redeems.

Habakkuk 2:3 reminds us, “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; though it lingers, wait for it. It will certainly come and will not delay.” That means God’s promises are not denied—just delayed for the right moment. And when the appointed time comes, nothing and no one can stop what God has set in motion. Your prayers haven’t been ignored. They’ve been righteously preserved for spiritual fulfillment.

Some of us are closer than we realize. You may feel tired. You may feel unseen. But God is still working. Behind every delay is divine precision. Behind every “terrestrial not yet” is a better “celestial yes” on the way. The tears you cried in secret will become the testimony you share in public.

So beloved, hold on. Don’t give up just because it hasn’t happened yet. The day is coming when you’ll lift your hands, and the tears will fall—not from sorrow, but from joy too deep for words. Because God did it. And He did it again and again and again!

Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You that Your timing is perfect. Thank You that even when I don’t see the answer right away, I can trust Your word in Habakkuk 2:3—that the vision is for an appointed time, and it will surely come. Help me to wait well, worship through the delay, and believe that joy is on the other side of these tears. I trust You with the promise, and I thank You in advance for the harvest. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#TearsOfJoy

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 wake. Yet we know You are the God who sees every tear, hears every cry, and holds every soul.

We remember those who have passed—fathers, mothers, children, neighbors—swept away too soon. Their absence leaves an ache no words can fill, but we ask that Your comfort would cover every grieving family. Let Your presence be felt in hospital rooms, in living rooms, and in shelters—anywhere hearts are breaking. May they find peace not in answers, but in You, the One who is near to the brokenhearted.

We cry out for those who are still missing. Be their hiding place, Lord. Guide searchers with divine wisdom and bring hope to those waiting by their cell phones or standing by the riverbanks. For every displaced family, every home now lost or underwater, we pray for swift restoration—physically, emotionally, mentally, psychologically, and spiritually. Give strength to those helping in this crisis: first responders, medical teams, neighbors opening their doors, and strangers showing up with kindness. Equip them, renew them, and protect them.

Even as the earth gives way and the waters roar, You remain unshaken. Be the Rock beneath their feet. Be the steady hand that carries them forward. Let what was meant for harm be turned for healing. Let rivers of compassion rise even higher than the floodwaters. Where despair tries to take root, plant seeds of new hope and new beginnings.

In the name of Jesus—the One who walked on water and calmed every storm—we place our trust and speak peace over the Texas Hill Country—we pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance. Amen.

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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 out and find pasture.” — John 10:9 (NASB)

He’s not a door. He is the Door. Not one of many ways in, but the only way to life, security, and peace. Through Him, the shut places of your soul swing open. Through Him, the lost are found, the broken are healed, and the hungry are fed. Jesus doesn’t just open doors—He is the Door.

That means when life locks you out, heaven still invites you in. When the world says “you don’t qualify,” Jesus says, “Come to Me.” When fear tries to shut you down, His presence opens you up to freedom. And on the other side of that Door? Salvation, safety, and supply. You’ll find pasture—provision for your soul.

So beloved, stop trying to force what only Jesus can open. He doesn’t need your credentials—He just wants your surrender. When you walk through Him, you walk into purpose. You walk into grace. You walk into life more abundantly.

Jesus is the Door that changes everything!

Pray With Me:
Lord Jesus, thank You for being the Door. The way in when everything else has shut me out. Help me to stop knocking on doors that aren’t from You, and to walk confidently through the one You’ve opened by grace. Thank You that in You, I am saved, safe, and satisfied. Lead me to the pasture my soul has been searching for. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#HeIsTheDoor

“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 that, when your strength is gone and your direction feels blurred, God steps in with a promise tailor-made for the weary and the waiting.

If you’re picking up what I’m putting down, the good news comes out of Isaiah 40:31 and the prophet of God said, “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Notice the promise isn’t for the fastest or the strongest—it’s for those who wait. Those who lean in. Those who trust even when they don’t understand. Waiting doesn’t mean inactivity; it means resting with expectancy, knowing God is doing something even when you don’t see it yet.

And while you wait, He doesn’t just give you strength—He gives you direction. Isaiah 30:21 promises, “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” You are not abandoned in your decision-making. God is still speaking, still leading, and still directing every step of your journey.

So, my beloved, if you’re tired today—mentally, spiritually, emotionally—don’t give up. Wait on Him. Lean into His presence. Let Him strengthen you, guide you, and carry you. Your season of waiting is not wasted. It’s preparation for the strength you’ll need and the path He’s prepared.

Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You that when I am weak, You are strong. I bring You my tired heart, my cloudy thoughts, and my waiting season. Renew my strength, Lord—not just physically, but spiritually. Teach me how to wait on You with faith instead of frustration. As I trust You, speak clearly to my heart. Just as You promised in Isaiah 30:21, lead me in the way I should go. I don’t want to rush ahead or fall behind—I just want to walk in step with You. Strengthen me, guide me, and be my peace. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise! Amen.

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#StrengthForTheWeary

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 at the feet of Jesus—then I’ve made it. Because that’s where real greatness lives. That’s where peace, power, and purpose collide.

Luke 10:39 tells us about Mary, who “sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what He said.” While her sister Martha and others were busy performing, Mary chose presence over pressure. She understood something the crowd didn’t: the feet of Jesus is the place of clarity, rest, and revelation. It’s the posture of surrender—and in surrender, we find strength.

If I never make it to the top of someone else’s list… if I never go viral, get promoted, or hear my name called in a room full of people—it’s okay. Because being found at the feet of Jesus is the highest honor a soul can carry. That’s where burdens are lifted. That’s where direction becomes clear. That’s where grace flows freely and healing begins.

So beloved, don’t chase stages over stillness. Don’t crave applause over intimacy. If all you ever do is bow low before your Savior and hear Him say, “You chose what is better,” that’s not a loss—it’s a legacy.

Pray With Me:

Lord Jesus, remind me that the highest place I can reach is at Your feet. In a world full of striving, center my heart in surrender. Let me choose presence over performance, worship over worry, and stillness over status. Help me not to measure success by applause, but by intimacy with You. May I never forget that all I truly need is found at Your feet. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#AtHisFeet

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 a Master at using broken pieces to build something beautiful. What the enemy meant to destroy you, God is using to develop and build you.

2 Corinthians 4:17–18 says, “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen…” That means your pain has purpose. Your struggle isn’t pointless. What you’ve walked through is producing something in you—something eternal, something weighty, something that cannot be taken away. God is the kind of Father who repurposes pain, redeems time, and recycles suffering into strength.

You may have come out with scars, but you also came out with wisdom. You may have felt broken, but you also gained perspective. God wastes nothing—especially the hard parts. Your story is not ruined because of what you went through. In fact, your story is becoming even more powerful because of it.

So beloved, don’t resent the journey. Don’t regret nor abort the process. What tried to bury you is going to bless you. What tried to break you is going to build you. God is still writing, and the ink of your past will be used to highlight His glory in your future.

Pray With Me:
Father God, thank You that nothing I’ve been through is wasted. You see every detail, every moment, every wound—and You promise to work it all for my good. Help me to trust You with the broken pieces. Remind me that You’re still shaping my story with purpose. Use my past to strengthen my present and prepare me for my future. I believe You’ll bring beauty from ashes and meaning from every moment. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#NothingWillBeWasted

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 to open. But Proverbs 16:9 brings our striving into perspective: “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”

This doesn’t mean planning is wrong — it means that God’s will has the final say, and that’s a good thing. Because no matter how much we prepare or push, if it’s not part of His purpose, it won’t prosper. And if it is His will? Nothing and no one can stop it. Not time. Not delay. Not opposition. Not even our own missteps.

So if the door is still closed, trust Him. If the relationship ended, trust Him. If the job didn’t come through, trust Him. It’s not rejection — it may be redirection. If it’s not God’s will, He has a better plan — one that protects you, grows you, and leads to something more aligned with your calling than you can currently see.

Peace doesn’t come from everything going our way. Peace comes from trusting the One who’s leading the way. He sees the whole picture. He knows the perfect time. And His “yes” carries more weight than all the “nos” the world could ever give you.

So, my beloved brothers and sisters, I invite you to take a deep breath today. Let go of the anxiety. Loosen your grip on what you thought had to happen. And rest in this truth: If it’s God’s will, it will happen. If it’s not, He has something better.

PRAY WITH ME:
Father, thank You that You direct my steps, even when my plans don’t work out. Teach me to trust Your will above my own. Help me to rest in Your timing and not rush ahead. I surrender every “no,” every delay, and every disappointment — because I believe You hold something better. Give me peace in the process and confidence in Your plan. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#GodsWillGodsWay

#IfItsHisWillItWillHappen

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 worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”

That’s clarity. That’s purpose. That’s surrender. Paul wasn’t living to impress people or protect his comfort—he was living to finish what God started in him. His life wasn’t about self-preservation; it was about gospel proclamation. And in a world full of distractions, we need that same holy focus. The truth is, you can’t run with endurance while trying to carry everything that doesn’t align with your assignment.

Unlike the race between Ashton Hall and iShowSpeed, this race we’re in—it’s not about speed or comparison. It’s about faithfulness. It’s about waking up every day and saying, “Lord, I’m still running. I’m still showing up. I’m still trusting You to work through me.” Hebrews 12:1–2 reminds us to “run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus.” That means we don’t look to the left or right. We don’t lose focus when life gets hard. We press on, because the goal is worth it, and grace has already made the way.

So today, my brothers and sisters (aka fellow runners) ask yourself: What is my focus or aim?  What am I chasing that doesn’t lead me to the finish line God designed for me? Real purpose begins when everything else fades, and you can say, like Paul, “My only aim is to finish what Jesus assigned for me to finish.”

Prayer with me:

Father God, refocus my heart. In a world full of noise, ambition, and pressure, help me to fix my eyes on what truly matters. Like Paul, I want to finish the race and complete the task You set before me—to testify to the good news of Your grace. Therefore, strip away every distraction. Remove every weight. Give me strength to endure, courage to obey, and joy in the journey. May my life echo one focus and aim: to glorify Jesus and finish well. In His name I pray, believe, praise, and receive. Amen.

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#FinishingTheRace

You say you want elevation. You pray for purpose, clarity, and growth. But here’s the hard truth—your energy has to match your intentions. You can’t ask God to take you higher while still clinging to sinful habits, draining relationships, or distractions that keep you grounded. You can’t manifest elevation while entertaining destruction.

Elevation requires alignment. If your actions don’t line up with what you’re asking for, you’re going to stay stuck. James 1:8 says, “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.” You can’t be double-minded and expect single-minded results. Wanting more while doing less leads only to frustration. You’ve got to shift not just your prayers, but your posture—your focus, your circle, and your discipline.

Distractions don’t always show up dressed in sin—sometimes they come disguised as “good things” that simply aren’t God things. Hebrews 12:1 reminds us, “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that is set before us.” Some of us are stuck not because of outright sin, but because we’re carrying unnecessary weight—people, patterns, or priorities that don’t serve our purpose.

My beloved brothers and sisters—no cap—if you’re serious about elevation, it’s time to lock in. Set boundaries. Protect your time. Invest your energy where it counts. Stop pouring into what God has already called you to walk away from. Elevation isn’t just about going higher—it’s about getting lighter. Watch this, in order to climb high, you’ve got to carry less and at the end of the day, your energy has to match your intentions.

Pray With Me:
Father God, help me align my energy with the intentions You’ve placed in my heart. Expose the sin and distractions in my life—no matter how subtle—and give me the strength to walk away from anything that keeps me from Your plan and purpose. Teach me to steward my time, my focus, and my relationships in a way that honors You. I don’t want to just talk about elevation—I want to live it. Holy Spirit, shape my habits to match the future You’ve prepared for me—even before the foundation of this world. In Jesus’ name I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#EnergyVsIntentions

For some of us, it’s hard to tell who’s winning when we turn on the news it feels like the world is on fire. One headline says progress, the next says chaos. One day it’s hope, the next it’s heartbreak. Political tension is rising, nations are at odds, the economy feels unstable, and society is more divided than ever. Fear is in the air. Confusion is on every channel. It’s easy to start wondering, “Who’s really in charge of all this?” But let me remind you of a truth that transcends every headline: God is still in control.

He’s not pacing the floors of heaven. He’s not reacting to breaking news. He’s not shaken by political and economic turbulence, social disparities, or global unrest. Psalm 103:19 declares, “The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His kingdom rules over all.” That means over presidents, world leaders, and protests. Over wars and rumors of war. Over systems and structures. His rule is not up for vote or viral support, and His authority is not on a countdown.

As believers, we don’t place our ultimate hope in policies, parties, or powerful people—we place our hope in the unshakable, unchanging reign of God. Isaiah 9:6 calls Jesus the “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” And His government—unlike any earthly government—will never fail, never fall, and never fade.

So my beloved brothers and sisters, breathe. Rest your mind. Guard your heart. Don’t let the chaos of this world drown out the confidence you have in the Kingdom. God isn’t just watching history unfold—He’s still orchestrating it. He’s immutably sovereign, transcendently strategic, and still working all things together for good to those who love Him (Romans 8:28).

Pray with me:
Father God, when the world feels out of control, remind me that You are still seated on the throne. Help me to anchor my trust in Your sovereignty, not in systems, policies, or circumstances. Give me peace in the midst of the storm, and boldness to live as a light in uncertain times. Let me not be consumed by fear or distracted by noise, but rooted in faith that You are still working, still reigning, and still in control. As Colossians 1:17 says, “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” Lord, hold me together when everything around me feels like it’s falling apart. Hold my mind steady. Hold my spirit firm. I trust that because You hold all things, I am unwaveringly held secure in You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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#GodIsInControl