Sadie Robertson Huff Quotes

Don’t get overwhelmed by what God is calling you to do. Pray, soak in His Word, and listen for His whisper. His words will carry you through all that He’s called you to do.

We don’t have a lack of time. It is a matter of who we’re obsessed with and who we worship. Who are you really following?

Lord, please quiet all the overwhelming noise in my life so that I can hear Your whispers. Amen.

When you draw near to God, he will draw near to you. . . . And if you’ll be quiet and if you’ll listen, you’ll hear the gentle whisper of a good God, who is always with you.”1

Wait until your story becomes a testimony to share online.”5

The tongue has the power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21).

Holy Father, sometimes following You and Your call for my life is a scary thing. Please give me the courage to say yes anyway. Amen.

Your relationship with Jesus needs to be a commitment, not a convenience.

Even with faith as small as a tiny mustard seed, all things will be possible.

And sometimes, if social media is bringing negativity into your life, remember the importance of intentionality around what you seek. Simply remove yourself from it for a minute to get healthy again.

A lot of times when we struggle with something, our prayer life becomes simply a plea for God to change our situation. But sometimes we’re in that situation for a reason. And rather than God getting us out of it, we need Him to meet us in it.

My feelings are not God. God is God. My feelings do not define truth. God’s word defines truth. My feelings are echoes and responses to what my mind perceives. And sometimes— many times—my feelings are out of sync with the truth.”1

Live original.

He might ask you to do something big and bold in front of the world. Or it might be something behind the scenes. Don’t compare callings. And don’t ever think your calling is less (or more!) than someone else’s. Because you can know this for certain: it’s the perfect calling for you and for the glory of His kingdom.

And just look at Jesus’ family tree. You’ll find a prostitute, a liar, and a cheat—also known as Rahab, Abraham, and Jacob.

Don’t reserve your love today. Let God’s radical love for you overflow to others.

Here I am, God. No limits, no distractions. Send me. Use me any way You want to use me.

you can't live in the fullness of her. You can only live in the fullness of you.

When God has us in a waiting season, there is so much we could be doing and so much He is working on. Sometimes we miss that, though, because we're so frustrated about the fact that we are having to wait!

Because the thing is, no matter how famous a person is, it doesn’t mean they are any more important than you are.

God’s purpose for each of us is to love others and point them back to Him and His love.

Encourage one another and build each other up. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:11

By simply, simply trying.

Lord, when things don’t go the way I planned, remind me to look for Your plans—and to trust that they are better than mine. Amen.

IF WE ARE TOO SCARED OF MAKING A MISTAKE TO TALK, TO ASK QUESTIONS, EVEN TO BE WRONG EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, HOW WILL WE EVER GROW?

Lord, I pray that You would help me to see all the reasons I have to celebrate today—and don’t let me forget to thank You for every one. Amen.

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. PROVERBS 14:30

The dirty little secret of social media is that we are often following people who don't have a clear direction in life and may or may not really know who they are. So how in the world could we expect them to help us find who we are?

We're waiting on people who struggle with their own insecurity, jealousy, and self-worth to affirm us in our lives instead of letting the words of our Creator be enough.

Vulnerability is an amazing gift to people who have empathy, who know your heart, and who you can trust. But vulnerability can be dangerous in the hands of those who don't know your heart or care to protect it.

You will always feel inferior when you compare yourself to someone else because you are not them.

Comparison is never pretty and can easily lead to criticism. We're so in tune with our own flaws and insecurities, and then we fixate on others' flaws in order to feel better about ourselves.

Being seen is the cheapest version of being known; visibility will not fill your heart or nourish your spirit. People want so badly to be seen when their true desire is to be known.

The irony of the double tap is that while the like button has trained us to be likable, it has prevented us from feeling truly loved.

Even if a song is very popular or a video has gone viral, if I know it is something I do not want to be stuck in my head, I just do not listen. I guard my heart.

Whatever you seek, you're going to find. So the question of "what are you seeking?" might be the most important one to answer.

In the Bible, Jesus' disciples knew exactly who they were looking for, and when they found Him, they stopped 'searching' and dropped everything to follow Him. That seems like a wild concept; to just drop your plans in life and follow someone you have never met. But many of us do that all the time without even realizing it. We follow people on social media that we have never met and most likely will never meet, an we begin to change things about ourselves without even realizing we are doing it.

Whatever life you think would be amazing on earth is only the tiniest glimpse of what heaven will be.

If you want to bring about a change in your life, start investing more in your relationship with God. Take out the things in your life that are stealing from the things that truly matter. Make your time with God the priority of your life. Then let Him lead you from there. Invite His love to strengthen you and His Word to give you confidence and peace.

Fame is a four-letter word; like tape or zoom or face or pain or life or love, what ultimately matters is what we do with it. MR. ROGERS1

Just because everyone else chooses to live a certain way does not mean you have to. You can be the role model for someone else.

Do the words that you speak over yourself align with the belief that you’re wonderfully made? Do the actions that you take every day align with the belief that you are wonderfully made?

When Jesus talked about following Him, He didn’t sugarcoat it all. He didn’t say, ‘Follow Me, it’ll be great. You’re going to live an amazing life and I will pour my blessings on you financially.” Instead, it’s a much more realistic message, ‘Follow Me. It will probably be hard. People will probably persecute you and even hate you, but remember they hated Me first. I will be with you and give you strength to endure. Follow Me because I can give you eternal life.

I believe the truth—and I mean the real truth, no matter how uncomfortable it can be to hear—will set you free.

and through His Word, He gives us faith (Romans 10:17).

I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. PHILIPPIANS 1:6 NLT

God’s purpose is for all the seasons and circumstances of your life—the good times, the storms, the struggles, the heartbreaking times, the growing times, and the quiet times.

But God’s Word says, “Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life” (Isaiah 43:4). The world says, “You’ll never amount to anything. There’s just too much wrong with you!” But God’s Word says, “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes” (Ephesians 1:4 NLT). The world says, “You never do anything right!” But God’s Word says, “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us” (Ephesians 3:20 NASB). Wherever you are right now, speak the words of these verses. Say what God says. And don’t sit there and just awkwardly mumble them—claim them! These words will keep you grounded in how God thinks about you for the rest of your life. Keep them on your mind and in your heart, return to them often, memorize them, think about them, and let them become the foundation of who you believe you are.

We might say “I can’t” about a lot of things, but the reality is that we get to be in control of what we believe, think, and do. We have the freedom to choose. And here’s the thing: we need to choose well. Our verse today tells us that we need to make the most of our youth. Because as far as our earthly bodies go, they will not last forever. And for everything we do—or don’t do—we will answer to God for every last bit. So let’s get back to our choices—specifically, back to the social media scenario. In recent years society’s been talking a lot about the time we spend posting and scrolling, and the harmful effects it has on our physical and mental health. There are even reports that staying tethered to our phones and social apps is rewiring our brains to constantly crave instant gratification—not good.1 Then there are the relationship issues that result from not being fully present when we’re with friends and loved ones.

Remember, sister, it’s not that we can’t do something—it’s that we get to choose what we do. And we need God’s wisdom for both the big life choices and the small daily habits. What an amazing thing to discover: that we get to choose! It comes with being an adult and being responsible for yourself. And though there will always be consequences to our actions (or inactions), when we factor in the truth today’s Bible verse offers—that we won’t live forever—we realize we’re able to control what we do when we’re alive. We get to choose!

I hear a lot of people use the term waiting season. But if we are not careful, our “waiting” can end up looking a lot more like “watching the wind” (v. 4).

God has something for us to do even in the waiting! We need to pay attention to our responsibilities and do the work that’s in front of us. And tomorrow? It’s in God’s hands. If we ask Him to direct us in living out the passions and the purpose He’s placed inside us, we can trust He will do just that. He will lead us to open doors of possibility that we can then walk through. And as those passions become more alive, we will simultaneously be able to fulfill our purpose.

In our own desire for comfort, we miss out on the skills and strength we gain from working through challenges. Think about that the next time you pray and the door doesn’t open quickly, or when you show up but no one else does, or when Everything. Is. Just. Plain. Hard. You might want God to take away the hard, but what we learn from the struggle is worth more than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

I did buy an inexpensive canvas and some paint to create something that would symbolize the tone we wanted to set for our home. I decided to paint out the lyrics to the song “Firm Foundation (He Won’t),” by Cody Carnes, in my messy handwriting, because the words describe the kind of foundation I hope our family is building our lives on.

WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL, I would get up on our kitchen countertop and “preach” to my parents about the love of God. Who knew that’s what I’d be doing when I grew up!

He had a master plan for how it would all work together. In His love for us, He also had plans for how we needed to live and work as the caretakers of it all. We weren’t created as blank slates—God wove individual passions (desires), purpose (a reason), and abilities (skills) into our beings so we could live out our uniqueness in relationship with Him and each other.

Ask God for a wise and generous heart, looking for ways to do good for people who need help.

use whatever God has given you for His purposes. Don’t be afraid to enjoy the gift, work the gift, and share the gift. Besides, your idea of “messing it up” is not God’s. He uses everything—every single thing—for our good and His glory.

I read that the point was not to feel guilty about the last thing we’d bought. It’s okay to take a vacation, it’s okay to buy something nice. But at the end of the day, we need to consider that God is looking at our stewardship. And if He can trust us with the little things, He knows He can trust us with the bigger ones (Luke 16:10).

Even if you don’t have your own dog or cat, or horse or chicken, or even a good ol’ betta fish, you likely know someone who does. So spend time with that amazing animal, just to see another form of how awesome God’s creation is. Believe it or not, there are even scientific health benefits to being around animals. Plus I’ve heard stories of people meeting their spouse when they came to meet their dog! You never know what pet owner out there may become your new best friend—just saying.

Whenever you are able, do good to people who need help.

Scripture reminds us that no one is sinless, except the Lord Jesus Christ. All of us will make mistakes. All of us will mess up. And all of us will be held accountable for our actions. But where there is humility and repentance, there is also grace. God simply wants us to come to Him and confess our sins. And when we do, He doesn’t ask us to repeat a certain number of prayers or give money to a charity. God is a relational God. The key to experiencing His forgiveness is a pure heart before Him, a true moment of repentence.

Be generous: Invest in acts of charity. Charity yields high returns.

Some days are hard, sister. The work feels endless. But when we’re seeking God and working for Him in whatever we do, not only can He give us joy and satisfaction in our work, He can use it for His good and His glory. He can use us and even the so-called meaningless tasks in our days to bless others and to help them see Him in us.

Let’s be sure that if we find ourselves being disciplined, or living in the aftermath of someone else’s wrong choices, we remember David’s response and accept that there will be consequences to sin. Also, remember that God has the authority to continue doing whatever He believes is best to rebuild us and those around us as each day we become more like Christ.

El Shaddai—God Almighty Abba—Father Jehovah Ro’i—The Lord is our Shepherd Jehovah Rapha—The Lord who heals Jehovah Jireh—The Lord will provide Jehovah Shalom—The Lord is peace El Roi—The God who sees

We have an Enemy who causes us to struggle and even stumble. To get distracted by the things of this world. In Romans 7:7–25, Paul shared his fight against sin and the ongoing war within, explaning how we all have the capacity to sin every day. We are in-process people, but if we’re not moving forward, we’re actually moving backward. If everything in life is in motion—and it is—then our faith should be too. The beautiful thing is that the more you walk with God, the more naturally you will walk as a child of His.

Be on the lookout for the little foxes in your life—stumbling blocks that often begin with negative thoughts but quickly become words and actions that trip us up. Instead, use kind, thoughtful, complimentary words that will become stepping stones to the strongest forever relationship of all.

If you know why you are on the planet, you are going to be happier.

It's mind-boggling to think that on our first date, God knew Honey and Haven would be born, though the reality is that He was already writing their stories long before that. I could have named my daughters anything, and it would have been special. But because I asked and listened for the Father’s response, I was able to partner with Him in naming them. (And be blown away all those years later by something that truly strengthened my faith!)

My child, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in mind. Then you will live a long time, and your life will be successful.

Right up front we all three agreed to abide by what we called “24-Hour Rule.” If you had a problem with one of the other roommates, you had to address it within twenty-four hours. If you chose not to, then you had to let go of the problem. The rule was honesty, truth, and kindness in action. You can see the importance of having a practice like this in a shared living space. But any time you’re in close proximity with other people, you’ll eventually face conflict.

What you do when no one else is around will actually be what determines who you are and if what you’re building will be built to last.

What is unseen is greater than what is seen.

A lot of things may happen to us that don’t seem fair—relationship issues, diseases, loss of loved ones, job layoffs—things that bring us to our knees, overwhelm us with questions, and make us feel broken, angry, and sad. Though there aren’t any quick fixes or easy answers, there is always God and His Word, which promises us two amazing things: one, He’s got the whole world in His hands (Psalm 24:1); and two, He loves us and will never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:8). The waves of life may roar and roll, but they will not prevail.

grace is the undeserved favor of God, the forgiveness we receive when we accept that Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins. But the story doesn’t end with our conversion, and it’s not just head knowledge. Because while wisdom can grow your knowledge of God, it is your understanding of grace that will grow your relationship with God.

Remember how I said I tend to struggle with perfectionism? That’s why I really need grace. Grace is an essential part of my relationship with God, because without it I would constantly feel the shame of not being enough. With it I know I am radically loved, just as I am.

when you possess a desire to experience something, like the beauty of the ocean or a relationship with the God of the universe, nothing will stop you from the joy of waking up, going to get the wood, and building that boat. Every believer’s story is of grace that provides forgiveness, transformation, and an ongoing relationship with the Creator of the universe.

I didn’t find that freedom in a number on the scale, which is constantly fluctuating, or in hitting a certain goal—I found it when God healed my heart.

But no matter where you live—an apartment, a dorm, a room in someone else’s house—you can still begin practicing intentionality. It will absolutely set the tone for so many parts of your life not just today, but for all of your tomorrows.

Ecclesiastes chapter eleven helps us to see that youth, though brief, is a time to enjoy life. Chapter twelve takes it a step further, reminding us that these days don’t last, but the text doesn’t just leave it there. Solomon’s final piece of advice in Ecclesiastes, which helps us better understand how to live this life of having faith and enjoying God’s good gifts, is this: to fear God and to do what He tells us to do.

Don’t let the word fear throw you. It’s not saying to be afraid of God; instead, it means to respect Him. And if you do, if you’ve given your heart and life to Him, you’ll want to do what He says because you understand that He is the way—the only way—to truth and life! It’s no longer a power struggle—it’s a transformational way to live. When we realize that as we submit ourselves to God, He in turn gives us everything we need to live. And living like this sets us free.

If you’re in a season of feeling overwhelmed by a gift you’ve been given and that gift feels more like a burden, then stop and thank God for what He gave you. Then ask Him to help you navigate the challenges and savor the good of the gift.

Teach me the art of taking minute vacations, of slowing down to look at a flower, to chat with a friend, to pat a dog, to read a few lines from a good book.1

We have to let things go and forgive those who have hurt us. It takes courage and grace, and it can be very hard, but forgiveness helps us to move forward.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, LOVE EACH OTHER DEEPLY, BECAUSE LOVE WILL CAUSE PEOPLE TO FORGIVE EACH OTHER FOR MANY SINS.

Only you can be you. Only you can live out who you were originally created to be—one of the best gifts you could give the world! And if God made you in His image, and He did, then don’t rob the world of seeing a side of God they’ve never seen before.

One of my first opportunities to need that kind of wisdom on my own was as a young teen representing USA Basketball in Austria. I didn’t join my teammates for parties and nights out, and I was made fun of. A lot. It was lonely. But at the closing Olympic-like ceremony, when I was asked to stand in front of athletes from all of those nations and present an award to the USA Basketball coach, I realized my choices had made a huge difference. God showed me the power of my faith and how it can influence those around me. Even my coach told me, “There’s something different about you.

Five seconds of awkward can save you from a lifetime of regret.

Am I going to abide by the cool Gen Z mom way of doing things, or am I going to raise my kids with the values I know are best for their lives—even if they may seem a little old-fashioned? I have to parent with confidence even though the crowd may be doing something different.

whatever comes your way, you find the wisdom and strength to choose what’s most important.

The gospel is not just a message that puts a Band-Aid on your hurts; it truly heals you and changes you!

About 2:00 a.m., when we knew they were laying the physical foundation of our home, we got on our knees to pray for our home’s spiritual foundation. We’ve learned that when people come to our house, they’re always more impacted by what they feel than by what they see. The spiritual foundation is even more perceptible and influential than the concrete beneath their feet.

My constant prayer is that everything I do that others can see is simply an overflow of what God is working inside me.

there is a difference in preparing your heart to live a godly life and trying to prepare for every minute of your life. One produces peace and the other produces fear and anxiety. Trusting the Holy Spirit requires faith. It also requires humility and openness.

When we find ourselves feeling stuck or struggling with body image, we need to remember that we were never intended to be exact replicas of one another, or someone we have seen. You were made to be you. And besides, being made in the image of God has a much deeper meaning than what you see in the mirror. You are so much more than what you look like! Look deeper. Think deeper. Your body is a temple, and I don’t mean because of the way it looks, but what it hosts—the very presence of God!

I’ve gone through seasons of letting a series of negative, even mean, thoughts invade me. If you let that kind of self-talk spin in your brain all the time, you’ll be on the most unhealthy diet ever! It’s essential to change our mindsets and fill ourselves with God’s Word because self-confidence is about our hearts and minds as well as our bodies. (See 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 and 10:31.) Positive self-talk is vitally important to our mental health and our physical health. I love what Dr. Daniel Amen, who has become a regular on my podcast, said about it: “I am not a fan of positive thinking . . . .I am a fan of accurate thinking.” The great news is the Bible gives us truths to speak over ourselves. So if you can’t find kind words to say, repeat the words from Psalm 139:13–16. The truth is, you actually need to believe you can change before anything happens. A negative obsession with your body isn’t good for your body—or your soul.

You’re rolling along through life and then . . . Whoa! What was that? A thought pops into your head that’s not who you are, what you normally think, and certainly not what you believe. Many people call these “intrusive thoughts.” And while we cannot control every thought that pops into our heads, we can control how we respond to them.

When Satan planted that lie into her mind, Eve didn’t shut it down. She allowed it to take up residence in her head and cause her to act in a way she knew was against God’s command. From there, she shared the intrusive thought—and the fruit—with Adam, and he also bought into the lie. Then both of their eyes were opened in a way God never intended them to be.

When I need solid direction, I go to the Bible—the ultimate life-map. And if I’m not sure where to go in the Bible, I ask a mentor to guide me to the right scriptures and stories of complicated, messed-up people who I can learn from.

In other words, if you don’t like what your thoughts are saying, you can change the channel, so to speak. Change your focus, and change your thinking. Then start thinking of something you’re grateful for. Don’t get bullied by intrusive thoughts. Fight back! Sometimes you need to change your environment by removing yourself from the situation and anything related to it.

If you ever start feeling alone, forgotten, defeated, or filled with doubt, then remember Daddy, your Heavenly Father, has definitely got you!

Often used by academics, this is a convenient phrase for avoiding arguments because people can contradict your opinion but not your “truth.” The phrase is often used when seeking to justify a controversial personal stance or action because people are not allowed to argue with “your truth.”1

How scary is this? Are we now so entitled to our own opinions that we have no standard for truth? Beyond being scary—and, frankly, ironic—it’s also confusing and highlights the urgent need to understand biblical truth.

Does it line up with the Bible? Are there multiple verses, passages, or themes that support it as true and in line with God’s Word?

Have I prayed about it? Have I asked God directly to show me what is true, and do I have a willing spirit to adjust my behavior—and beliefs—accordingly?

Have I sought wise Christian counsel? People aren’t perfect, and they don’t have all the answers. You don’t need to ask everyone for their opinion; instead, direct your questions to a small number of believers who diligently seek the Lord and live in a way that honors Him.

Don’t live stuck in a place where you’re unwilling to see the honest truth about something in your life—a relationship, a habit, a mindset. Until you face the truth, you won’t be able to find your way forward to God’s wisdom, which brings healing and joy.

Thank You, Father, for the gift of animals that give us insights to life and nature beyond what we even realize. We know You have determined for them to be in our lives. May our care of them honor You and Your intentions. Amen.

only a life lived for God has purpose and meaning. You can live for God in any job you have, but doing it without Him in the equation? That’s when we become like hamsters stuck in the vicious wheel that spins around and around but leads us nowhere—except into a permanent state of exhaustion, anxiety, and dissatisfaction.

On Day 35, I mentioned Dr. Daniel Amen, a good friend and author of several books who’s helped me see there’s a science to changing the pathways of your brain. It’s both biblical and documented by scientific research that you can change the way you think, and that doing so can change your habits (and ultimately your life). He said, “In three decades of working with patients, I’ve found that when you tell your brain what you want, your brain will help you make it happen.

As you plant new seeds of connection with others, it’s not only important to remember where you planted them, but you also need to continue to tend them with the time, love, and care they deserve.

God doesn’t just symbolize love; He is love. And He made us for relationship—with Him and with one another.

Do you realize how very much God loves you? It’s so much more than we can comprehend! More than a spouse who adores you. More than a parent who is thrilled to have you. God loves you even more. Let’s slow down long enough to dwell on this, and even picture Jesus bringing us into a large banquet room with a sign over our heads that says, “I absolutely adore this person!” Let that sink in as you go about your day today. You are loved!

You may feel the same fear as you look at the dark world surrounding you. You recognize there are many things you need, but also so much you don’t even know you need. The reality is that God knows. And whether you’re on the mountaintop or in the valley—a place that might look like uncertainty, discomfort, even death—He’s with you. And that changes everything.

Whatever happens, whatever we might need, God is there to watch over us and care for us. Notice that I’m not saying God will always give you what you want, but I do believe He will provide everything you need. He is the Good Shepherd, and we are His treasured little lambs.

We might just need to slow our pace. Maybe we put the phone down, play with the kids, read a book, go on a walk, play cards, dance, draw, hang out with friends, or simply sit with Jesus. These are what green pastures and calm waters look like to me. They bring me into His presence and give me strength.

You’re walking in darkness, unable to see where to safely place your foot for the next step, and the next. And you’re in a valley, which makes you feel even more isolated. Besides a bright light, what else would make a difference? Not being alone. Because having someone beside you changes everything.

Even if I walk through a very dark valley, I will not be afraid, because you are with me. Your rod and your shepherd’s staff comfort me. PSALM 23:4

As we remember Christ and His sacrifice, our own strength is renewed as we recognize that Jesus gave us Himself to be everything we need—our joy, our strength, our all—despite the pain that He endured. He is our eternal Shepherd. We are to “feed” on Him and His words that give us life and strength. It’s also a treasured reminder that our Enemy, the devil, has already been defeated! The sacrifice that Jesus the Good Shepherd made by dying on the cross for our sins—and the sins of the entire world—is what sealed the devil’s fate. The blood He shed as the Lamb of God covered our sins, wiping them out so that we can live in the goodness of His grace, feeling not only unafraid but also fed and blessed beyond measure.

During our time here on the earth, His Holy Spirit abides in us, protecting us and directing us toward the path of life. And as we look through the wide-angle lens of our lives to see eternity, we are comforted by the final promise of this verse—to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Forever! God’s Word and His many blessings, both for here and in life ever after, are truly everything you need to find your way.

Sometimes we may feel stuck—that’s just how life goes. But unlike the Ever Given, we’re never not moving. In fact, we’re always moving toward something. That’s why it’s so important for us to know the way we should be going, so we can keep walking in God’s wisdom and doing what He’s called us to do. Sometimes this means making big life decisions. But often, it’s the little choices we make day after day that create a lifestyle of loving God and walking in His wisdom.

Those big plans are the reason we’re here. But our Jesus is also a personal God who loves us deeply and cares about the most intimate details of our lives. He sees your longing for meaningful relationships. He knows your desire for purpose and direction. He recognizes your passions and dreams. And He wants you to know Him and to walk with Him on every step of your journey.

True “quiet” time with God is not easy to pull off, but even Jesus needed it and made time for it. The Bible tells us about several times when He went away to pray and spend time with the Father. Those times instructed Jesus, encouraged Him, and refreshed Him. I love that we don’t know all that was said during Jesus’ quiet-and-alone times with God. Some moments with the Father are intended to be private. There is such a temptation these days to share everything, but there’s something sacred about the time you spend with just your Heavenly Father. And as it benefits and builds you up, it also instills the wisdom you need for when you eventually leave that quiet-and-alone time and interact with others.

you don’t have to stay a victim to your erratic thoughts. That’s not who you are. God has already won this battle for us, and He can help us change our thought patterns.

While it’s okay to make plans of your own, try not to hold them so tightly. Instead, be still and realize God is the ultimate defender. Be willing to surrender your own plans, and put your faith and trust in Him. Cast your cares on Him, knowing that He cares about every single detail of your life. It’s the only way fear vanishes and real peace lives.

If the first part of the day is not your best part because you’re not a morning person, or you work third shift, or you’re in a season of life (like I am) where your little ones don’t sleep much—or ever—then begin with a simple prayer of, Good morning, Lord! That’s it! Then punctuate moments of your day with quick prayers of, Thank You, or, I love You, until you get to the quiet-and-alone time that works best for you.

He holds the future. Whatever you’re facing today, hand over your understanding of the situation to God—who sees all things—and listen as you lean fully on His wisdom. God really does have a plan for your life, a plan for good. He is such a good Father!

Creativity is what God has put inside all of us. Genesis 1:27 reminds us that we are the image bearers of the ultimate Creator. What an incredible thought that God’s creativity is on display in each one of us!

if you don’t think of yourself as creative, I’d love to challenge you to drop the “I’m not” language and just try something.

I’ve found that we tend to overcomplicate who God is and how He speaks. Remember that His love is uncomplicated. If it’s truly a message from God, He’ll make it clear.

vision for my life. Amen.

I finally realized that running from the issue wasn’t actually the same thing as being free from it.

when people are willing to show up and do the work

it’s not what you know that changes you