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[alwaysrememberjesus]

the story is not over

“Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth; do you not perceive and know it and will you not give heed to it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” Isaiah‬ ‭43‬:‭19‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

We all go through seasons where life tries to convince you that you’ve already seen your greatest days. Disappointment whispers that you missed your opportunity. Delay suggests that Heaven has forgotten your name. Pain argues that this chapter is the final one. But the Word of God declares something entirely different. The story isn’t over.

The enemy wants you to build a permanent home around a temporary season. God wants you to lift your eyes beyond what is and see what He’s already prepared. Your present circumstances may be real, but they aren’t final. The God who brought you this far didn’t exhaust His power getting you here. He still has promises to fulfill, doors to open, victories to win, and purpose to reveal.

The Lord spoke through the prophet Jeremiah, saying, “For I know the plans I have for you… plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” as recorded in Jeremiah 29:11. Those words were spoken to people living in exile, not comfort. Their future looked uncertain, yet God was already declaring that hope was waiting on the other side of hardship.

David declared in Psalm 27:13, “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” Notice that he didn’t say he might see it, he declared it with confidence. Faith doesn’t deny today’s struggle, it refuses to let today’s struggle define tomorrow’s promise.

Don’t mistake God’s silence for His absence. Seeds spend time hidden before they break through the ground. Arrows are pulled backward before they are launched forward. Sometimes what feels like delay is simply God developing the strength, character, and faith required for where He is taking you. Take courage. God hasn’t run out of ideas concerning your life. His mercies are still new every morning. His grace is still sufficient. His promises are still yes and amen through Christ Jesus. What He started, He is faithful to finish.

Don’t settle in yesterday’s victories or yesterday’s disappointments. There’s still more oil to pour, giants to defeat, miracles to witness and prayers that God intends to answer. The same God who opened doors before is able to open doors again. Walk forward with expectation. Pray with boldness. Worship with confidence. Serve with joy. Trust with unwavering faith. The best isn’t behind you because the God who goes before you has more in store for you.

[divineaura]

I love this blog’s devotionals, but this one hands down has to be my favorite post. Thank you for this 🙏🏾

[divineaura]

Life Update Since Graduation (December 7th, 2023)

I got my dream car (Lexus RX 350) all black interior and exterior.

I was offered a RN position on a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) which is a step down ICU (it’ll be great to have on my resume for when I transition over to Pediatric ICU).

I met someone who I now call my boyfriend who I adore so much (I’ll make a post about that soon)!

Only a month and God has blessed me in ways I didn’t expect.

[divineaura]

Omg I forgot all about this post. Well here’s the update…….

Nursing is going great. Tiring but a blessing to be where I’m at in life.

I still have my Lexus RX 350 and I love every bit of her.

As for that person who I called my boyfriend… y’all we broke up months later 😂 That man of God turned out to be a man of lies! Pretty scary to be with someone who has a prayer closet, listens to a prayer line every morning, prays over you….. just for him to tell me of the biggest lies ever. Ah well, live and you learn.

I’m just glad God exposed everything before things got too serious (marriage and kids).

[alwaysrememberjesus]

The cross was finished. The crowd had dispersed. The promise felt distant. And yet Scripture records a quiet, powerful moment of devotion. “And the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed after, and they observed the tomb and how His body was laid. Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment” (Luke 23v55-56 NKJV).

When everything seemed over, they stayed close. They watched where He was laid. They paid attention. They honored Him even in death. While others moved on, these women remained present. This is the kind of faith that doesn’t disappear when circumstances grow dark. “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15v58 NKJV).

They prepared spices and prepared to serve. Even though hope felt buried, devotion was still alive. They didn’t yet see resurrection, but they still chose reverence. Faith doesn’t wait for clarity to remain committed. Faith stays faithful even when the outcome is unclear. “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV).

Then they rested. Not because the situation was resolved, but because God had commanded it. This is discipline under pressure. Trust in the middle of uncertainty. They honored God’s Word even when their hearts were heavy. “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NKJV). Sometimes obedience means resting when your emotions want to react.

This moment lives between promise and fulfillment. Between crucifixion and resurrection. Between heartbreak and breakthrough. It’s the place where many believers struggle. When you can’t yet see what God is doing, will you remain faithful in the silence.

The women didn’t know Sunday was coming, but they stayed ready. Their devotion positioned them to be the first witnesses of resurrection. Faithfulness in the quiet prepares you for revelation in the breakthrough. “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much” (Luke 16v10 NKJV).

So when life feels still and God seems silent, don’t walk away. Stay close. Stay faithful. Prepare your heart. Honor His Word. Because resurrection power often shows up after seasons of quiet obedience. And those who remain faithful in the silence will be first to witness the glory.

[divineaura]

I needed this now more than ever 💕

Amen, Thank you God

[dailyeffectiveprayer]

Your faith today is shaping tomorrow’s victory.

[woodsandhearth]

To not give up on those who are struggling and sinning. Because that was all of us at one point. And even as believers, we lapse into sin (and have conviction and prayerfully, repentance). To not give up in these dark days, beloved. It’s a battle for souls.

[alwaysrememberjesus]

Faith Works When You Let It Work

“You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.” James 2:22 NIV

Faith isn’t proven by what you say, it’s proven by what you do. Abraham’s “faith and his actions were working together.” In other words, faith doesn’t mature until faith moves. Faith doesn’t strengthen until faith steps. Faith isn’t complete until faith is expressed through obedient action.

If you truly believed God concerning your situation, how would you act differently? How would you walk? How would you plan? How would you prepare? Saying you believe is the doorway, but walking in that belief is the house.

Jesus teaches that real faith demands real movement. He illustrated this through the parable of the mustard seed. He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man planted in his field. Though it is the smallest, when it grows, it becomes a tree” (Matthew 13v31-32 NIV). Notice the process. The farmer doesn’t just believe in a mustard tree. He chooses the place. He prepares the soil. He plants the seed. He waters the ground. Faith expresses itself through action long before the tree appears. You cannot expect a harvest in fields you refuse to plant.

So where does active, living, mountain-moving faith begin? One, pray for wisdom. God promises that if you lack wisdom and ask in faith, He will give it (James 1:5-7). Wisdom directs your feet when faith stirs your heart. Two, plan your work and work your plan. Passive waiting often leads to empty hands. God calls you a partner in His purposes. “We are labourers together with God” (1 Corinthians 3:9). Heaven doesn’t bless inactivity, but it does bless obedience. Three, break your assignment into small, steady steps. Faith thrives in movement, even if the movement is measured and slow. Four, don’t wait for the fear to disappear. Fear often lingers, but faith works anyway. Take the step while your knees shake. Move while your voice trembles. Feel the fear and advance because God is with you. Five, thank God before you see anything. Praise prepares the atmosphere for manifestation. Thanksgiving is the language of expectation (Philippians 4:6).

And when you miss the mark, when you misstep, when you don’t hit the bull’s-eye, don’t retreat. Adjust your aim and fire again. You only lose when you stop moving.

Abraham’s faith worked with his actions. That’s still God’s formula for breakthrough, for blessing, for manifested promise. Faith plus obedience. Belief plus movement. Trust plus preparation. When faith works, God moves.

[tirednolongerinterestedgoaway-d]

What if you replaced your screen time with Bible reading? What if instead of consuming social media, you read the Bible and prayed instead?

8 hours of reading the Bible rather than 8 hours of social media. 8 hours of spending time with Jesus, rather than 8 hours being distracted by and running in a hamster wheel created by the devil.

Play the long game. Place your phone down, read the Bible and pray. The prize is your soul's eternal life with Jesus Christ and our Father in Heaven and a life guided by and filled with the Holy Spirit. Don't think or live like the rest of the distracted world. Renew your mind with the Word of God and see how your life will change for the better with Jesus.

[lovechangeseverythang]

Lord, what ever it is I desire, may I desire you more.

What ever it is I seek, may I seek you more.

What ever it is I love, may I love you more.

Be more to me than anything else in this world.

[divineaura]

Trying to get back on track with my faith is a struggle.

I miss waking up early and drinking coffee while Bible studying. I miss going on nature walks while talking to God. I miss watching sunsets while talking with God. I miss going to the gym 4x a week while listening to sermons.

Lord please help me get back on track. Lord help me fight pride. Lord help me fight laziness.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen 🙏🏾

[divineaura]

“The Lord didn’t call you to be understood, He called you to be obedient” - Philip Anthony Mitchell

[thewordfortheday]

In my walk with God, I have consistently experienced the Bible’s ability to speak the right word, at the right time. God's word comes alive in new ways each time I read. Even though I might have read it hundreds of times, in times of need it comes alive and fresh and gives me strength and courage for that particular moment when I face a struggle or trial. A.W. Tozer said, “The Bible is not only a book which was once spoken, but a book which is now speaking.” God wants to speak to us today, and everyday, through His word. Child of God, this year, would you make reading the word a priority?

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105

[divineaura]

[woodsandhearth]

To believe God is bigger than what is making you fearful.

[divineaura]

[divineaura]

You don’t need all the answers to be obedient to God. You just need submission and faith.

[divineaura]

[divineaura]

It is crucial to start your day with God whether it’s reading the Bible, praying, or listening to worship music. You make sure to prioritize the Lord and watch how Him alone will set the mood for the rest of your day.