Grown in Faith

“I do what I got to do.” I feel like this is a common saying for many people. For sometimes we carry a heavy load of responsibilities and we just have to get through it. So, we just do our best and do what we need to. Though I have found when we pray through…

We all make mistakes and no one is perfect. It is what we do when we mess up that can make so much of a difference. The best thing we can do is hold ourselves accountable. I always ask myself, what is the next best thing? For though we cannot change our past, we can…

Listen to wise counsel. I think most of us have heard something like this being told to us at one point. I will be honest, there have been times in my life where I got myself in trouble because I didn’t listen to wisdom. There have been many times however that I did. At times…

Sometimes when things break, they can be fixed. It is usually in our favor when they can. Though, it is usually upsetting when they can’t. As humans there are times when we feel broken. We may wonder if God can fix our brokenness. The good news is that unlike things, He can always put all…

I sat with God and told Him my story, although He already knew He said come here my child; I will carry you through I could not see His arms physically, though, I knew He did surround For I felt His presence and knew it was His love that did abound I know He sat…

Election day. A controversial subject. One I’m not going to delve into. For I’m not here to talk about the candidates or who I am voting for. I’m also not going to tell you who to vote for. I’m simply going to say, no matter who wins, God is still in control. Some may be…

Have you ever prayed for someone you didn’t know? I hope so. For no prayer goes unheard or unanswered, even if God does so differently than we wanted or expected. I know there were times in my life where people that did not even know me personally, prayed for me. Just this year when I…

I like to read feel-good stories. The ones where the news doesn’t talk nearly enough about. Frequently front and center are stories of sadness, anger, political opposition. Though amidst all that, there is still good to be found in this world. Even if it isn’t talked about near enough. Mass media has a way of…

God is my hope My saving grace My soul’s antidote In Him I can find rest My safe place By Him who loves me best In His loving hands In His faithful time I can trust in his plans I need not know it all For I know He does And he answers my call…

I don’t know what your plan is God, though I know you have one indeed I know you’ll always come through, to give me what I need So, as I wait, I’ll do my best Trusting You, with the rest I will focus on today, as You carry me through Trusting You with tomorrow, in…