It’s always a good time for a “pep talk,” to speak truth to our souls. In a world forever changing, we need to rest in One who never does, in the One who calls us into His rest & hope that goes beyond circumstance. It’s an intentional grounding.  Jesus declares, “I never change.” (Hebrews 13:8)  We must declare His promises, that they will rise to life in our valleys and on our mountaintops. I am preaching to the choir. Offer a sacrifice of praise. Awake with me!

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Do you practice pep talks? How can you speak to your soul & stay awake to what’s true? Jesus loves you yesterday, today & forever. This is solid ground. 

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"Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, My  Savior and My God." (Psalm 42:5)

We should never grow tired of remembering the free gift given to us: salvation in Christ Jesus. It cost Him everything. This brings abundant life. Seeing He triumphed over death on our behalf. He didn’t dodge the cross. We shouldn’t dodge this truth. Admitting our need.  Discovering what this all means so that it can bring us living joy & hope, then clinging to it. Abundant life lives here. 

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
I’m not sure where you are on this, but Jesus knows. He is the real deal. What can you say to Him? He’s open to whatever question you have. He loves it when we ask & He loves it when we rejoice in His salvation! Wherever you are, receive & believe! 

Our thoughts set our feet to action. "Think" about it. It's true. Our thoughts need to be unentangled. It’s an ongoing process. We need to tune ourselves to hear the cheers of Jesus. We need to drink in the living water of His Word to endure. It's His voice of truth that will keep us going.  That will carry us. Keep going. More. More hope. More truth. More life. We are marked and sealed for more. Lean into His cheers! 

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Where are you today? Are you hearing good cheers or hearing give up? It’s a fight. This race is not a sprint. We have a constant source, the Savior himself. How can you hear Him more?  I am in this with you. I am cheering for you. Yet, Jesus is cheering the loudest. Let’s not miss His voice! 

Let’s throw off everything that entangles and run this race with perseverance . Let’s fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author & Perfecter of our faith. Let’s tune our hearing to His voice.  (Hebrews 12:1-2)

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It feels hard. It looks hard. It is hard—BUT, with the Lord we will make it. The answer is certain. Nothing is too hard for Him. He’s proven it. Tell Him. Carry this truth with you in every obstacle, every trial, every doubt. Jesus is greater. Amen & Alleluia. 

WHERE ARE YOU?
Will you claim this truth & grab His hand? Don’t hide your hard, ask Him to be your strength. 

Your outstretched arm reaches to me, nothing is too hard for you. 
(Jeremiah 32:17, 27)

#4 God Wants Us Now. What are we waiting for? We put things off in life. We wait & we wait. The sweetness of this story is a reminder that we don't need to put off the most important thing. God wants us as we are, right now. No need to put off coming into the arms of love. Hear this story of truth & let it stir you (& me) into "now." 

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Are you waiting? Do you think it will squash your fun? Let go of this lie. Life awaits. Don't wait! Hear this song I share below & be held!

MORE HERE: A SONG ~ OPEN ARMS OF LOVE

#3 NOW is the time, NOW is the secret! This personal story taught me so much. Y’all, we can’t get time back. NOW is the time to come to Jesus, so later we can say, “I did” & have no regrets.

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Do you hesitate? Do you call it strange? Are you distracted? Listen to love deep down. Let’s say “I did” — Put this on your bucket list! This is the invitation into abundant life!

MORE HERE: A SONG~ AN INVITATION TO THE TABLE

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#2 God Wants Us (just as we are!) There’s no need to worry, just come as you are to the One we all need. The void inside can only be filled by Him. It’s no secret, He’s always waiting with open arms!

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Do you feel the void inside? Do you crave a love that receives you this way? Come, now & again & again & again.

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It’s good to remember all the key secrets no matter where we are on the journey, they give access to the abundant life we’re seeking.
#1: We are God’s most prized possession. It’s true! The Almighty longs to open our eyes to His perfect love that our hearts are designed for. That we’d claim our identity, His beloved. That we’d claim our place, His everlasting arms. 

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Do you know He loves you this much? Have you received His love that never changes? Have you forgotten how much He loves you? Listen again. He means it!

MORE HERE: FIND US ON YOUTUBE

There’s no other way to come into abundant life than with a limp & the need to see. Let’s admit it together. Let’s admit Jesus can open our eyes & help us limp through life with living hope in Him.
Tell Him with me — “ I believe.”

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Can you see it? That we can’t see without Jesus. Even walking around blindfolded would be hard. Has Jesus untied your blindfold? It’s ok that we are crippled  by fear & doubt. Let it lead you & me to the cross. Blind & crippled we come! Believe it! He receives us.

"The blind & the crippled came into the temple courts & Jesus healed them all." (Matthew 21:14)

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We get burned in life by things, even people. What is weighing heavy on you? We are invited to bring all our burdens to be burned in the fire. Jesus sees where we are being burned & wants to instill hope & forgiveness, right there. The cross is the place to come. He is able. He is able. Don’t forget it!

WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Did you write something on your paper? Remember, it’s ok if it keeps coming up. Jesus doesn’t give up on us. He wants to hold our hand & set us free day by day. Trust Him in the process. (I’m in it with you!)

"Jesus drove away all the things in the temple that didn't belong." (Matthew 21:12)

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