Words for the Walk Reflections to consider with God
Our Greatest Need…
Key Scriptures: John 7:37–39 • John 3:5–8 • Luke 11:13 • 1 Corinthians 2:9–10Every one of us has a need that we cannot satisfy on our own. We long for peace, purpose, identity, and lasting change. Yet Scripture reveals another remarkable truth: God desires something...
Suffering Afflictions and Going the Second Mile
“But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.” — Matthew 5:39One of the greatest tests of discipleship is not how we respond when people honor us, but how we respond when they misunderstand us,...
Restoring Christ’s Lordship in Our Hearts
We can all agree that our devotion to Jesus is never the distraction. Our covenant of wholehearted devotion to Him in our singleness, our marriage covenant with both Christ and our spouse, and His commission to go, baptize, and make disciples are the very priorities...
What True Rest Really Is
True rest in Christ is not the absence of activity; it is the presence of alignment with Him. Rest is discovered and experienced as we develop spiritual ears to hear His voice and follow His lead, rather than striving to manage life in our own strength. Jesus never...
The Truth About Our Gifting
When we live surrendered to the Lord as His sons and daughters, the gifts He has placed within us become a blessing. They serve His purpose, strengthen His people, and bring glory to His name. But when we operate outside of surrender—when our identity as sons and...
The Fruit of Genuine Surrender
When a heart truly surrenders to Christ, something powerful happens: The unconditional love Jesus baptizes His sons and daughters with becomes a river of the Holy Spirit’s power flowing through them to others—love poured out freely, with no demand that it be returned....
When Our Will Finally Aligns
To love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength requires each of us to face the temptation of self-will — the desire to do what we want to do. Yet the journey of spiritual maturity often looks like this: we continue in our own way, stumbling, getting up...
Good Things or God Things?
Remain focused today on who you are in Christ. As His son and daughter, you are powerful and become His platform to fulfill His Will and mission. Remember, Jesus desires His unconditional love to be returned to Him with passion. He wants honeymoon with His Bride,...
The Source of Unconditional Love
My unconditional love for God is directly tied to my commitment to Him as a son. However, the moment I begin placing conditions on God, I will inevitably begin placing conditions on others. When I find myself having a problem with someone, it often reveals bad fruit...
Led in Order to Lead
Our focusing should not be on leading people, but rather on solely being led by the Holy Spirit. True leadership is not born of ambition — it is born from surrender. Only the Holy Spirit can mold our heart and attitude so that we can effectively lead others to Christ....