Sometimes, I think God uses the people who simply outlast the devil. They want to be used by God and make a difference. They stay in the Word and the Word keeps them alive. They remain full of purpose—decade after decade. —Christine Caine

When the difficulties of life leave us feeling shaken, we must plant our feet on the solid ground of God’s Word. His truth won’t shift with feelings.
 His truth won’t drown in a sea of tears. His truth won’t leave us even when our gut-honest cries don’t sound so Christian.

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

More than just reading God's words, we must choose to receive them. And even more importantly, we must live them. God's Word to me. God's Word in me. God’s Word working through me. God’s Word lived out by me. Let this be the rhythm of Truth in my life.

The devil wants you freaked out with fear. God wants you standing firm with faith. Put on a worship song. Declare the name of Jesus over and over. And let Him fight for you. "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this," Psalm 37:5.

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"I was baptized in March, got married the next day. Our marriage has been built on that foundation from the Word and Jesus and it's changed my life." fw.to/wCXhvGN

Everything broken doesn't have to be completely fixed for us to be completely fine. We can be scared & brave & frail & unbelievably strong all in the same leap of faith.

So you thought you knew where God had you going. It all started out so clear. Now you’re all like “What the heck? What is going on here? This can’t be it.” Oh yeah it can. For now. Not forever. Study faith-walks of our predecessors in Scripture. You’ll see the pattern so often...

Anyone can have a great story idea. But turning it into a book takes commitment, time and talent. You have to be willing to put in the hard work. Anyone who finishes a manuscript has done a huge, amazing thing whether it is ever published or not.

Just as God gave Moses exactly what he needed to accomplish great things, He will equip us in the same way. If He calls us to slay giants, He will make us into giant slayers.

"When you go through the deep waters, I will be with you... for I am the Lord, your God." Isaiah 43:2-3a (NLT)

"For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 NLT #WhyHerBook #P31OBS

Where there is a lack of rest, there is an abundance of stress. Praying we will all simply rest tonight. Resting in God’s presence. Resting in His promises. Resting in His love. Rest, beautiful friend. Rest.

That battle? The one for which you've run out of solutions and answers… the one that makes you weary and worried and worn out? God's got it. Let the Lord fight for you. Your job is to be obedient to God. God’s job is winning this battle.