In the presence of light, you see darkness. In the presence of power, you see weakness. In the presence of God, you see your need for grace.

"The rest we truly seek is only offered by the One who causes a revival in our hearts no matter our physical location." First 5 ⁦Proverbs 31⁩ myf5.co/352073

"Fear makes us forgetful. This is why we must purposefully look back and trace God's hand of faithfulness in our lives. God's faithfulness before assures us He will be faithful again." First 5 ⁦Proverbs 31⁩ myf5.co/352076

“Fear only has as much access to our hearts as we allow.” Lysa TerKeurst

People are hurting. Really hurting. Try to be patient. Try to be kind. Try to be gentle. Try to be loving. Try to be forgiving. Try to be gracious. Try to be hopeful. Try to be peaceful. try: make an attempt or effort to do something.

Criticism is easy. What's rare and beautiful is a person eager to notice the good and communicate with kindness. Let’s be rare.

Suffering can make you more lonely or drive you into deeper community. Let it be the latter.

“God, please don’t grant me more power than my character can handle.” - Dallas Willard

"The danger of mingling our faith in God with faith in people - even godly people - is that it's easily uprooted when we're reminded of their humanity." First 5 ⁦Proverbs 31⁩ myf5.co/352088

It may not always seem like it, but the day-to-day things matter. God can work in and through every circumstance to bring light, hope, fruit, and restoration.

"We might say and do all the right things - faithfully attend church, read Scripture, recite prayers, serve sacrificially - but activity for God doesn't necessarily equate devotion to God." First 5 ⁦Proverbs 31⁩ myf5.co/352089

Critique gently, encourage fiercely. #AGentleAnswerBook

As I have watched the events in Minneapolis unfold the last few days I have wondered & prayed about how I should respond. Below are my thoughts. I hope you read the whole thing because the final thought is most important. Romans 12:21 🙏🏽

Just Psalm 91 🙏🏽

You can instantly shift into a massive influential role in the life of anybody you choose by simply praying for them with consistency, determination, and faithfulness.

Check out "Obedience Matters" in the First5 App from Proverbs 31 Ministries! “ ... obedience - not doing it to earn God's favor but as an expression of love for the One who loves us and wants us to flourish." First 5 ⁦Proverbs 31⁩ myf5.co/352092

“God graciously allows us to redefine who we are with every decision we make, no matter how small.” Thanks for the great reminder Laura, from First 5 #first5 ❤️