“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea,
Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
Mark 4:39
There will come a time when we all have to face a storm in our lives. It may be a financial crisis, a health crisis, or a relationship crisis. The question is, when you do have to face it, are you prepared for it, or will you be overwhelmed by it? You may be facing one right now and wonder when this storm will end.
“Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
Psalm 103:2
Do you believe in coincidences or God incidents happening in your life? A coincidence is something that’s not planned or arranged but seems like it is. The world may put their faith in coincidences when good things happen to them, but as a child of God, you can rest your faith in Him who always has your best interests at heart.
My Declaration of Faith:
Today, I rest in this truth: my life is not random. I’m not here by accident. God, in His wisdom and love, created me with intentional purpose. Nothing about me is meaningless, because every part of my journey matters to Him.
My Declaration of Faith:
Today, I remind my soul: my Father’s heart is full of love toward me, always. His grace isn’t based on how well I perform or how “pure” my intentions are. Just like the prodigal son, I’ve had moments when I came back to God not out of love, but because I was empty, desperate, and hungry. And still, He ran toward me.
My Declaration of Faith:
Today, I remind myself: I carry the power and presence of the living God inside me. I’ve spent too long focusing on what’s wrong: on the struggles, the debt, and the daily battles I face. But those things don’t define me. They don’t get the final word.
My Declaration of Faith:
This morning, I rest in these simple, yet powerful words: You chose me. I don’t have to wonder if I’m enough. I don’t need to strive for approval or fear being overlooked. The One who created the heavens and the earth looked at my life, with all its mess, beauty, and unknowns, and said, “I want you.”
My Declaration of Faith:
Today, I remind my soul of something deeply personal and true: I am loved by my Father, my Abba, my Daddy God. I don’t have to earn His love, strive for His approval, or fear His judgment.
“Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours,…”
I Corinthians 3:21
There will be times when people will mistreat you. People who you think are your friends may reject you. Family members may even look down on you or take advantage of you. You don’t have to allow their negative sentiment against you to take away who you already are.
My Declaration of Faith:
Today, I remind my soul that my life is not random; it’s divinely designed. Long before I took my first breath, God had already written every one of my days in His book. I matter deeply to Him. My story isn’t accidental; it’s intentional, full of purpose, and marked by grace.
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion,
seeking whom he may devour. Resist him,
steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.”
I Peter 5:8-9
If you knew that a robber was about to break into your house and steal your property and try to harm your family, what would you do? You most likely prepared yourself with the appropriate security system to prevent him from breaking in.
