Narrow and Beautiful

No matter what situation you are in or how heavy life feels right now, remember that you are not fighting alone. God has never promised that we would never face trials, but He has promised to be with us through them. “The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm” (Exodus 14:14 NLT). Even when everything around you seems uncertain, His presence remains constant, and His power is more than enough to sustain you. Even if it feels like everyone and everything is against you, do not lose heart. God is greater than every opposition, every obstacle, and every plan of the enemy. “If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” (Romans 8:31 NLT). The battle may seem fierce, but the victory belongs to the Lord. As Scripture reminds us, “The battle is the Lord's” (1 Samuel 17:47 NLT). If you have lost hope or you are feeling discouraged, know that God sees every tear and hears every silent prayer. He has not forgotten you. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose ...

“For my people have done two evil things: They have abandoned me—the fountain of living water. And they have dug for themselves cracked cisterns that can hold no water at all!” Jeremiah 2:13 NLT Can you remember when you first gave your life to Christ? Do you remember how the fire burned within you? How you looked forward to spending time with God? How you longed to pray, read His Word, and fellowship with Him? Do you remember those moments during worship when you became so overwhelmed by His presence that tears rolled down your cheeks? Serving God was never a burden; it was your greatest joy. What changed? Was it adulting? More responsibilities? A demanding job? Family commitments? Or have you simply become too busy with your own life? None of these things are wrong. God expects us to be responsible and diligent in the assignments He has given us. We can serve God even in our workplaces, businesses, careers, and daily responsibilities by making Him the center of everything we d...