You are influencing others whether you realize it or not. Think of it this way, your life is weakening or strengthening someone else.

Your actions, compassion, passion, strength & courage is giving someone else permission one way or another...

God's plan is what He's speaking to you in this season...focus on that!

If we shift our focus & realize God isn't trying to hurt us, be He's trying to shape us; you'll see the dream come alive!

Although it's often not pretty or welcomed, adversity is necessary & what God uses to bring us to "next"

Although we are too often up & then back down, Jesus remains the same. 2 Timothy 2:13 tells us "even when we are unfaithful, God is faithful", even when we are up & down - Jesus STILL calls us to walk with Him!

We are called to be full of life yet too often when reality comes in we fall lifeless...

Today let's look at Luke 2:39-52 for wisdom in walking with Jesus.

Some things are part of your story, but they are not your entire book!

If someone walked up to you & asked the question “Do you want to do something extraordinary?” Oddly, there would be some reluctance...

But what could happen if you said yes?

What great things are right behind your next yes?

We must examine our hearts & replace any lies that have taken root with the solid foundation of God's Word

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,

The fruit of the womb is a reward.

Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,

So are the children of one’s youth.

Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;

They shall not be ashamed,

But shall speak with their enemies in the gate."

Psalm 127:3-5