We can have 20/20 vision physically but be blind in our hearts. When we don’t choose to see God’s goodness and mercy, we stumble around spiritually—hurting ourselves and others in the process. But when we let in the light of Jesus, everything changes! We can clearly see that He has a plan, and He provides abundance. In the light of God, we can see light for life.

Many psalms are worshipful, but some reflect a writer who was disheartened. King David was often in the trenches of spiritual warfare. Why would God allow such despondency in the Bible? Because it shows us that our first instinct should be to run to God. He hears our prayers and understands our tears. The Lord fights our battles for us! Let’s pour out our cares to God and let Him handle everything.

God is not a doctrine—He's a person we can know. We can receive His grace, and His Holy Spirit can live inside us. That's why we should be praising and exalting Him at all times. He is worthy of it! To exalt the Lord is good for our souls—we’re never spiritually healthier than when we praise Him.

What makes us feel safe in this turbulent world? Many of us place our hope for security in things like savings accounts, militaries, trust funds, and careers. But really, our hope should be in Jesus! He is the provider of everything we need and want—especially those things that make us feel safe. “My hope is in You.” Say that to God today. He loves to hear it!

Has the hand of the Lord ever felt heavy on your life? When we sin and don’t repent, it feels almost oppressive. But David the psalmist wrote, “Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven.” If you are saved, all your sin and guilt are forgiven! We can be blessed and happy when we confess our sins to our loving Father. Let’s live in that truth today.

One of the greatest, shortest prayers is “Help!” God already knows about our need—He understands the reality of our situations better than we do. He's just waiting for us to ask for help. The strength of prayer is not in its eloquence or the number of words. It's in the intensity and desperation of the heart that reaches out to God.

Life has different seasons—sometimes we're on the mount of rejoicing and victory, other times we're going through valleys and discouragement. Even as Christians, we go through tribulations and trials. But God brings us through! The reward is that much richer when we trust Him through the hard times. So don’t lose hope in the lows. God’s going to get you out.

God talks to us today—that’s not just an Old Testament thing! While He no longer uses booming thunder or billowing smoke, the voice of God is still present. It is small but powerful. We feel Him uplifting our spirits when we’re discouraged. We hear Him through the inspired words others share with us. God wants to speak to you—listen closely for His voice today.

Jesus is worthy of hearts-open, hands-raised, all-out worship. But so often we hold back because of what we’ve been taught or what others may think of us. We present ourselves one way in church but act differently once we walk out of the sanctuary doors. Let’s be genuine and honest in every aspect of our lives—not just in worship—and honor the One who saved us.

More can happen in five minutes of God’s presence than in two hours of church proceedings. A spiritually-minded person doesn’t need fancy words or nice religious activities—he just wants the presence of God. Let’s open up and let God in today. Commune with Him, see His beauty, and feel His peace.