September 14th, 2025

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Never short sell an immeasurably more God.

Never underestimate the power of a simple prayer offered on behalf of a complex situation.

Never dismiss the impact of obedience (disobedience).

Never be afraid of the repercussions of telling the truth in love. One of those repercussions is freedom.

When in the dark always ask for more of God. You need Him more than answers, advice or direction.

When I am primarily after God to serve my interests, I have missed His greatest value – presence. 

God’s love for us isn’t best expressed in what He does for us. His love was best expressed by what He did for us. 

John 3:16,17 (NIV) “16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” 

John 1:14 (AMP) 14 And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us; and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).

Matthew 1:23 (NIV) “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). 

3 Aspects of God’s presence vital to navigating dark and directionless seasons. 

Presence = Guidance & Protection

Presence = Daily Provision

Presence = Identity & Security

1. God’s Presence = Guidance & Protection
Exodus 13:17-18, 20-22 (NIV) 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through