walking in the same way as He walked!

in the silence
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in the silence

What looks and feels like God’s silence and inactivity is actually an opportunity to hear that still small voice and see the provisions of God that He has made for us through faith. There are times when we have to walk in obedience to the light that God has given us before He sheds more light on our path.

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the fall of jericho
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the fall of jericho

There are walls in your life that God has promised into your hand and you may be frustrated because it hasn’t been placed in your hand. You have to believe that because God has promised it to you, He will give it to you. It requires a tremendous act of faith and endurance. I’m sure the people walking around Jericho were exhausted, but because they had great faith in God, they continued to put one foot in front of the other until it was time for the wall to fall. Are you relying solely on God?

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all leaves, no fruit
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all leaves, no fruit

The significance of this is the example it creates. God’s disapproval of those who are all leaves, and no fruit. I’m guilty of this. To an outsider, I may appear as though I am producing fruit and living out every part of my life for God. If I’m honest, there are times when this isn’t the case. I may appear as though I have leaves, yet if you take a closer look, I’m not producing any fruit.

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the curse of laziness
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the curse of laziness

I think laziness seeps into a lot of different areas of our lives, not just school. It can affect relationships, mental health, physical health, cleanliness, and so many other areas. The devil uses laziness to keep us from our God-given potential. Laziness robs us of our potential.

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wisdom
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wisdom

Godly wisdom has to be the foundation of your life. We’re called to build our house on a strong foundation. That begins with wisdom.

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firm foundation
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firm foundation

I don’t know about you, but I want my life to be built on a firm foundation. I want to cultivate a heart that loves wisdom. I want to be a fountain of life for others to see God’s greatness. A friend who brings life to their friends. A daughter and a sister who brings life to her family. One day, a wife who brings life to her home. And a friend who exemplifies the glory of God to strangers. So what is the foundation of your life built on

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