If you’re like me you’ve had moments when you want to linger in bed a little longer or watch just one (or five) more episodes of your favorite show despite having other things to do. You know God has called you to work on building your skills and talents, but it can be a struggle to pull ourselves away from the things we enjoy doing or to just stop being lazy. If you can relate hopefully this episode helps you learn how to free yourself from distractions and lazinesses and helps you boldly work (and rest) for God in excellence.

Sometimes…we just talk entirely TOO much! Our incessant words and the need to speak out of our emotions can cause more harm than good which can block or blessings. In today’s episode, we learn about the importance of coming into agreement with God’s Word and understanding the power of silence in the waiting.

Sometimes when we’re waiting on God, we feel hopeless, frustrated, and even depressed. We’re ready to hurry out of the temporary desert or valley season so we can stand happily on the mountain top. But the valleys and deserts of waiting are important. They may be temporary but they must be seen through the right lens so we don’t waste it.

“Life is short; be intentional. Life is long; be encouraged.” -Anonymous

Sometimes it can be overwhelming and make us feel lonely when we face emotions or challenges in our life. It can make us feel like no one else could possibly understand what we’re going through. But be encouraged! Jesus understands everything you face and feel because He already went through it. Let that truth sink into your heart and allow Jesus to comfort you through whatever you’re facing!

Life can be distracting and there are so many things that can cause us to lose our focus from God. Our plans, desires, and flesh can blind us from living the life we have been created for. It can cause us to not fully walk in purpose and live it out wholeheartedly. But God…He reminds us of our true purpose and always sets us on the path He has predestined.

Jesus is not intimidated or surprised by our raw, uncut, unfiltered true emotions. He doesn’t want us to put on a front with Him. He wants us to be 100% real with Him— be real when we’re doubting and anxious, when we’re frustrated and angry with our situation and even with Him because in those real moments, He can cover us and meet us with His grace. He will meet us with open arms, ready to receive everything we are feeling and going through so He can pour His unfailing love and never-ending grace onto us—to heal and restore all the dark, hopeless, and broken places.

It’s so important that we as brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ cover each other in prayer. God has placed it on my heart to reach out to my loved ones and fellow believers to ask what you are in need of so I may fervently pray over you. Please send any prayers to my email: [email protected] You can just include your first name and whatever your prayer requests are. Also, please listen to “Isaiah Song” by Maverick City Music for those in need of encouragement in this season especially those waiting on a promise from God. I know it’s not easy but be encouraged that God is faithful to fulfill His promises and He is with you. Link to song: https://youtu.be/QTZj5FJMuMI

Sometimes we’ve been waiting with hopeful anticipation for the promises of God that when we receive it, we forget...We forget key moments and lessons, and even God’s goodness. It’s so important that we never forget Him or all He has brought us through.