Do You Feel Him?

There are moments in life when God feels as close as the rhythm of a song that moves your soul or the aroma of your favorite meal warming your heart with comfort. His presence can feel familiar, nourishing, and deeply personal. God’s love is not distant or abstract—it is tangible, steady, and intentional. He surrounds us with reminders of His nearness every single day.

But if we’re honest, there are also seasons when we wonder, “God, where are You? Why can’t I feel You like I used to?” In those moments, it’s rarely God who has moved. Scripture reminds us that He never leaves or forsakes us. His grip on us is firm, faithful, and unchanging. The disconnect often happens on our end—not out of rebellion, but out of distraction, exhaustion, or the slow drift of daily life.

Like a device that quietly slips from the charger, our hearts can unplug without us noticing. We get busy. We get overwhelmed. We get numb. And suddenly, the warmth of His presence feels faint.

But here is the good news: reconnection is always one step away. James 4:8 promises that when we draw near to God, He responds immediately. He doesn’t shame us for drifting. He simply invites us back into the flow of His love.

Today, pause long enough to plug your heart back into His presence. Whisper a prayer. Sit in silence. Open His Word. Let His love stir your soul again.

He hasn’t moved.

He hasn’t let go.

And He wants you to feel Him—right here, right now.

Believe

Good Morning! 

Within every person is a longing for purpose, fulfillment, and impact. This inner craving is the spark that propels us through life. For some, that spark burns brightly; for others, life’s disappointments have dimmed the flame. You’ve worked, prayed, pushed, and persevered, yet obstacles and closed doors have made you question your ability and even question God. But hear this truth: when you doubt God’s work in you, you unintentionally give space to the enemy’s lies.

Doubt is simply confidence misplaced. God invites you to reclaim your confidence and believe again. Faith begins with belief. belief in God’s power and belief that He placed something valuable within you. Paul, writing from prison, declared, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). His circumstances did not confine his faith. Don’t allow your mind to become a prison that chains you to fear, doubt, or past failures.

God did not create you to fail. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). Remove the negative voices. Rekindle the fire in your heart. Dust off the dreams God planted in you. “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion” (Philippians 1:6).

Start believing in YOU again because God is not through with you yet.

God is Unhappy

Good Morning! 

There are moments when I quietly wonder, What if God is unhappy with my praise? What if He’s not pleased with the way I live? These questions aren’t meant to shame, they’re invitations. Invitations to pause, reflect, and return.

God is not impressed by noise, performance, or empty words. He looks for sincerity. He listens for truth. He responds to hearts that come before Him honestly, even when that honesty reveals our weakness. The danger is not that God will suddenly withdraw His love, His love is steadfast. The danger is that we might drift so far into routine, comfort, or self‑reliance that we stop offering Him our whole selves.

When our praise becomes casual, God calls us deeper.

When our giving becomes convenient, God calls us higher.

When our living becomes divided, God calls us closer.

The good news is this: God does not leave us guessing. He tells us exactly what pleases Him: a humbled heart, a repentant spirit, a life that seeks Him first. He is not looking for perfection. He is looking for surrender.

So if the question rises in your spirit, What if God is unhappy with my praise or my life? don’t run from it. Let it lead you back to the One who can do exactly what He said He will do: restore, renew, and realign your heart with His.

Today, offer Him not just words, but willingness. Not just praise, but obedience. Not just a song, but a life.

The Strength of an Ox

Good Morning! 

I didn’t fully grasp the weight of this scripture until I revisited it recently. Suddenly, it felt incredibly relevant. Many people today are without work, while others feel chained to jobs that drain them. They are afraid to lift their heads, remove the blinders, and step out on faith to pursue the vision God has placed inside them. Whether it’s starting a business, launching a ministry, or developing the gifts God entrusted to you, this verse speaks to the tension between comfort and calling.

Proverbs 14:4 paints a vivid picture: a clean stable is comfortable, quiet, and easy to maintain but it’s also unproductive. Oxen bring mess, noise, responsibility, and work. Yet they also bring increase, harvest, and strength.

In other words: you can have comfort, or you can have increase but rarely both at the same time.

The “ox” becomes a metaphor for the things God calls us to embrace: faith, desire, willingness, courage, obedience, and work. Without these “oxen,” life stays neat and predictable, but empty of growth. With them, things may get messy - your schedule, your comfort zone, your routines - but that’s where increase is found.

Supporting Scriptures

Faith Requires Movement

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 

2 Corinthians 5:7

Faith is an ox. It pulls you forward even when you can’t see the full path.

God Blesses the Work of Your Hands

“And the Lord shall bless thee in all the work of thine hand.” — Deuteronomy 28:12

God multiplies what you’re willing to start.

Your Gift Makes Room for You

Proverbs 18:16

Your gifts are divine tools—your oxen—designed for impact.

Don’t Bury What God Gave You

Matthew 25:14–30

Keeping things “clean” forfeits increase.

Step Out of the Boat

Matthew 14:29

Staying in the boat never leads to the miraculous.

Reflection

What “oxen” has God placed in your life that you’ve avoided because they seem messy or demanding?

Prayer

Lord, give me courage to embrace the oxen You’ve placed in my life. Strengthen my faith and help me pursue the vision You’ve entrusted to me. Amen.

God is Like Wind

 

Good Morning! 

Experiencing God is much like experiencing the wind. We cannot see it with our eyes, yet we all acknowledge that it is real. Wind is woven into our daily lives; sometimes so gentle we barely notice it, like a soft summer breeze brushing against our skin. Other times, its presence is undeniable: the sharp sting of winter’s arctic blast, or the overwhelming force of tornadoes and hurricanes.

Wind is always there, whether we pay attention to it or not. And so is God.

Yet, just as we often forget about the wind until a storm rises, people often ignore or overlook God’s presence until life becomes turbulent. 

Scripture shows us this pattern clearly. In Isaiah 1:2–4, God calls out to His people who have forgotten Him. Some deny His existence altogether, like the one described in Psalm 14:1, while others simply do not understand who He is, as Paul observed in Acts 17:22–23, 30.

Still, whether we acknowledge Him or not, we are deeply connected to God just as every living thing is touched by the wind.

Just as wind can be felt in countless forms, God reveals Himself uniquely to each of us:

1. Through His Power

• Psalm 29:1–11 God’s voice thunders like a mighty storm, reminding us that His strength is unmatched.

2. Through Community and Care

• Galatians 6:2 We feel God’s presence when others carry our burdens.

3. Through Kindness

• Ephesians 4:32 Every act of compassion is a breeze of God’s character blowing through someone’s life.

The wind never stops moving, and neither does God. Even when we don’t feel Him. Even when we don’t acknowledge Him. Even when life is calm or when storms rage. God is present.

When your battery is dead

Good Morning! 

What’s the difference between a pessimist and a battery? 

A battery eventually recharges. A pessimist, on the other hand, drains energy—both their own and everyone around them. They often struggle to see joy, hope, or possibility.

But here’s the good news! God is not like a pessimist—He is like a battery.
He supplies power. He restores strength. He brings life back to places that feel drained or empty.

Just like batteries work by storing and releasing energy, God fills us with spiritual power and renews us from the inside out. When we plug into Him, we receive strength that doesn’t run out.

🔋 5 WAYS TO RECHARGE YOUR BATTERY THROUGH CHRIST

1. 🧠 Exercise — Strengthen Both Mind and Body

Just like physical exercise energizes the body, spiritual exercise energizes the soul. Study the Word daily. Stretch your faith. Move your body.
 

“Train yourself to be godly.” — 

1 Timothy 4:7

2. 🙌 Praise — Worship Is a Power Source

Praise shifts the atmosphere.
It lifts your spirit, breaks heaviness, and reconnects you to God’s presence.

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10

3. 💼 Work — Use Your Gifts and Talents

When you use the abilities God gave you, something powerful happens:
You feel alive. You feel purposeful. You feel accomplished.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” — Colossians 3:23

4. 😴 Sleep — Rest Is Holy Even Jesus rested.

You can’t pour from an empty cup, and you can’t run on a dead battery.

Quality rest frees your mind, restores your body, and resets your spirit.

“He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.” — Psalm 23:2–3

5. 🌤️ Positive Thinking — Renew Your Mind

Your thoughts determine your energy.
Negativity drains. Faith-filled thinking fuels.

 

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2

When life drains you, remember: God is your power source. Plug into Him through His Word, worship, purposeful work, rest, and renewed thinking.
He is always ready to recharge you fully, completely, and consistently.

A Tree Without Fruit

Good Morning! 

A fruit tree is still a fruit tree even when it bears no fruit. So why did Jesus curse the fig tree when it had leaves? 

In Scripture, leaves signaled that figs should have been present. The tree advertised fruitfulness but offered nothing. It had the appearance of life without the evidence of it.

Many of us know this tension. We look the part. We are busy, spiritual, committed but inwardly we’re barren, out of season, or disconnected from the true Source. 

Jesus wasn’t simply condemning a tree; He was revealing the danger of spiritual unfruitfulness. 

To bear fruit in every season, we must be deeply rooted in God’s Word. Roots anchor us when life feels dry, when we feel overlooked, or when we’re “out of season.” Connection to Jesus, not circumstances produces fruit. Even in pruning seasons, when God cuts back what no longer serves us, He is preparing us for greater growth.

God has already filled you with a fruitful spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Yet how often do we set these aside? How often do our words contradict what God planted in us? We curse ourselves when we speak defeat, doubt, or limitation over our own actions. Our mouths can uproot what God is trying to grow.

The fig tree looked alive but produced nothing. Jesus called it what it was, the tree wasting space. That same question reaches us today: What are you doing with your fruit? Are you fruitful or fruitless?

Covered By Grace in 2026

Happy New Year! 

As we step into a new year, take a moment to breathe in God’s goodness. Last year held victories, losses, lessons, and unexpected turns and yet through it all, God’s grace and mercy covered you. 

You are here because God kept you, strengthened you, and carried you.

Scripture reminds us to “rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18). 

Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything was perfect; it’s about recognizing that God was present in every moment. What can you thank Him for today? What did He teach you, protect you from, or grow within you?

As you enter this new year, release what tried to hold you back. God speaks clearly: “Forget the former things… See, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:18–19). 

There is something ahead of you that requires your focus, your faith, and your willingness to move forward.

You are not stepping into the unknown alone. God has already prepared the path. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord… (Jeremiah 29:11). His plans are intentional, hopeful, and filled with purpose.

But to walk in what God has for you, you must stay connected to Him. “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). Make space for prayer. Open your Bible with expectation. Worship with a heart ready to receive. God is not distant — He is waiting to meet you.

This year, may you walk boldly, love deeply, trust fully, and seek God intentionally. He has something for you and it begins with drawing near.

Life is like baseball Don’t be afraid to swing or strikeout

Read: Galatians 6:7-10

 

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

Good Morning! 

We encounter both positive and negative situations in life. Approaching them differently can make a difference.

 Life can be likened to any sport on different levels. Achieving requires discipline, listening, and persevering. The outcome of the game can be determined by the athlete's 

methodologies. 

Baseball, for example. Every player, at some point in the game, must step up to Homeplate and take their turn. Each day in life is like a fresh start at Homeplate. We never know what pitch is going to be thrown at us - fastball, curveball, slider, or the deceptive knuckle ball.

Guess what?  To avoid striking out, we have two options: swing the bat or stand by and watch every pitch go by.  

So often we try to swing big aiming to hit a home run or grand slam. But we often overlook the fact that scoring runs in baseball is not solely dependent on hitting home runs. You can achieve the same runs by hitting singles, doubles and being diligent.

 In whatever you are facing or attempting, remember to be diligent, put in the necessary work, and never give up. If we don't, our appetite will never be filled, as Proverbs 13:4 reminds us of the sluggard's nature.

 

Rules govern our lives. To achieve our goals or desired outcome, we may either take shortcuts or resort to cheating. According to 2 Timothy 2:5, only those who abide by the rules can attain the victor's crown, just as athletes do in competition. In a God-like manner and for the glory of God, do all things.

 Fun is not associated with training only pain. Study your craft and train accordingly. Training in baseball can be painful; however, it is essential for achieving success. Discipline, as Hebrews 12:11 teaches, results in a harvest of righteousness and peace for individuals who undergo training.

 In life, do not grow weary. Keep your eye on the ball as you stand at Homeplate. Swing without fear. There will always be another turn at bat, even if you strike out. 

By consistently putting in effort and staying persistent, you will harvest success in due time with singles and doubles and scoring a winning run!

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