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Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

I haven’t been on here much lately, but when I have I’ve prayed for the requests posted. As many continue to go through tough times, I thought I’d share this devotional God promoted me to write today. Praying it ministers to someone who needs encouragement!

Storms Will Come

by Gwen Fitch

Scripture Focus
“They were filled with great fear, and said to each other, ‘Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?’” —Mark 4:41 AMP

“You know you have genuine faith when common sense tells you to stop believing, but you continue to trust God anyway.”
—Cherie Hill, Be Still (Let Jesus Calm Your Storms)


Reflect:

There are many unknowns and uncertainties we experience in life. But one thing is certain: storms will come.

These “life storms” often appear suddenly and without warning—leaving us shaken and unprepared.
They may come through broken relationships, conflict with loved ones, depression, job loss, death, medical diagnoses, or unexpected tragedy.

We are often thrust into panic, paralysis, or despair. We don’t know how to respond—so we react.

This is what the disciples did in Mark 4.
As they crossed the lake with Jesus, a storm arose.
Waves crashed over the sides, the boat began to fill, and they feared for their lives.

All while Jesus was asleep in the stern.
In fear, they cried out: “Teacher, don’t You care that we’re about to die?”

Jesus calmed the storm and then asked: “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

Their response?
“Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” (Mark 4:41)

Consider:

Isn’t that how we often respond?
When we face a storm we didn’t expect, we question God’s care and identity.

But God is never surprised by our storm.
He knew it was coming—and still called us to go to the other side.

Why? Maybe the storm is part of His plan.


Truth to Hold:
• God knows which storms will refine us.
• Our faith must be tested to grow.
• God may test us where we feel strongest.
• He will speak peace if we ask.
• He never leads us anywhere He hasn’t planned.

“This incident teaches that faith involves trusting in Jesus’ power and presence, even when circumstances seem dire… faith is not the absence of fear but the choice to trust Jesus despite it.”
—Tim Gombis, Faith Improvised

“His love endures forever.” —Psalm 136
“Nothing… will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 8:38–39

If He died for us while we were still sinners, He will see us through every storm—if we surrender.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your love that knows no bounds.
We thank You that even in the midst of life’s storms, You are there with us—guiding and directing our way.
Help us to keep Your perspective and bring that calm peace and assurance that You are leading us to the other side—stronger, deeper, and more surrendered than before.
Amen.

Thank you for this @GwenFitch👆🏼

Those with the highest callings often get the toughest tests.

Stay strong, warriors. 🙏🏻

XPOST

To those who have served and to those families who have lost much, thank you. And I'm sorry.

With God's grace, you helped preserve our Nation for such a time as this. We'll pick up the mantle and with the LORD leading the charge, fight on to preserve America the Beautiful.

Testimony Tuesday

I love to hear testimonies from people that have experienced a phenomenon known as NDE’s or Near Death Experience. All the ones that I’ve come across they have one thing in common…not one person wanted to come back, they wanted to stay. Just from hearing about it I can imagine why they wouldn’t want to return to their earthly life.

After the death of my brother, I imagined his reunion with his late wife Lisa who passed in 2014, and our mother who passed in 1999. I thought to myself, “He probably wouldn’t want to come back.” I can imagine the utter joy of seeing loved ones and being in the presence of God. Seeing Jesus in the flesh! Getting a real hug from him. Oh my! I get the chills just thinking about what it will be like. All the beautiful array of colors, the flowers perpetual scent and beautiful scenery preserved in perfection. And of course our beloved pets that have passed on that are waiting for us.

Though at times our grief seems unbearable for those of us that remain, the promise of eternal life far outweighs the momentary sadness. We celebrate that our loved ones are there also waiting, and the joyful reunion will be like no other reunion we’ve experienced. And to top it all off, we’ll see our Savior and offer a joyful chorus of admiration and praise.

Today’s testimony is a beautiful reminder of what we can expect. Though our hearts break when we lose a loved one, we have a beautiful hope and expectation for those who have put their trust in Jesus. We will see them again. We will be in His presence for an eternity.

I pray that we can look at physical death on earth not in its finality, but as a temporary sting of pain. This life on earth is just a pitstop, a drop in the bucket compared to an ocean of eternity as we anticipate the glorious hope of glory awaiting us.

Blessings,

—Paula
@CallToBattle

Amazing!

Sometimes God's Voice
Sounds Like:

A gentle nudge in the right direction.
Wise counsel from a trusted friend.
Peace that surpasses understanding.
Scripture that speaks directly to your heart.
Silence that invites deep listening.
Conviction that leads to transformation.
Comfort in moments of turmoil.

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Testimony Tuesday

Today’s testimony is more about encouragement to not give up on unsaved loved ones or friends.

There is nothing more frustrating than watching someone you care about struggle in their life when you know what the answer is.

You’ve tried to speak to them about God and Jesus, to encourage them to turn to Jesus the helper, but you are not seeing any evidence or any interest to change or surrender. You ask to pray for them but they say “Please don’t.” Instead, it seems like things are far worse than ever before.

We all either know someone or have someone within our sphere of relationships that is struggling in their lives. And you know the solution, but they still refuse to surrender. They still push God away.

There are times we feel so discouraged, and we wonder if we will ever see any fruit from our prayers. I’ve been praying for my two children for years, and I see nothing…yet. They are both struggling in their lives right now. But, I keep praying.

So rather than begging God to save them, it’s time to surrender them to God, and say; “God, I can’t force them to accept you, you have to draw them to you. It’s out of my hands. “

As I listened to Trish’s video about her encounter with a woman she has known, you can sense her frustration, she knew she couldn’t change her friend’s heart, she could only pray and plant those seeds and leave the rest to God.

Her wise words for anyone struggling no matter what it is…”Seek Him daily and in every hard moment, and He will get you through it.”

Here is a simple and effective prayer for your unsaved friends or loved ones.

Dear God,

Give them eyes to see, ears to hear and heart to understand. (Matthew 13:15)
Open their heart to believe! ( Acts 16:14)
Father, draw them to Jesus (John 6:44)
God, send forth laborers to them. (Matthew 9:38)

Thank Lord, in Jesus name I pray, amen.🙏

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