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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus…

Today, let’s fix our eyes not on the fleeting things of this world but on the eternal truth that gives us unshakeable hope. Just like flowers fade, our circumstances are always changing.

The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.  Isaiah 40:8

In ancient Babylon, exiled and homesick, the Israelites clung to these words. Today, in our own exiles of uncertainty, they still resonate.

Imagine a centuries-old tree, its roots deep, its branches reaching skyward. Empires have risen and fallen, yet the tree stands. God’s Word is that tree, and we are invited to nest in its branches.

In a world where ‘truth’ changes with each news cycle, where our curated online lives wilt faster than cut flowers, Isaiah reminds us of what endures. But this isn’t about rigidity; it’s about relevance that transcends time.

When anxiety floods your heart, when doubt creeps in like frost, remember: the same Word that comforted exiles millennia ago speaks to you now. It’s not just ancient text; it’s living water for your parched soul.

Today, as fleeting as it seems, is your chance to sink roots into eternal soil. What withering part of your life needs the nourishment of God’s enduring truth?

In a world obsessed with the temporary, dare to be evergreen.

Dear God, Sometimes life feels like a whirlwind, and my carefully laid plans just seem to blow away. But even then, Your Word remains steady and true. Thank you that Your Word always speaks to the deepest needs of my heart, offering guidance and comfort no matter what else is going on. When things feel shaky, help me cling to Your promises. Make Your Word my safe place, the source of my strength and hope. I want to live by it every day, letting it guide my choices and shape who I am. Keep me close to You, Lord. Help me hear Your voice clearly, even above the noise and confusion. Let Your truth cheer me on and keep me on the right path. Thank you for always being there, my rock, and my refuge. You’re the best, and I’m so grateful. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever; and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

The Direction of Up…

Where are you heading in life? Is it a career, school, marriage, a house, or a ministry, or do you have a plan? These things may be in God’s will, but they’re not the direction of your life. Proverbs 15:24 says, “The path of life leads upward for the wise that he may keep away from sheol below.”

People head in all directions to reach their goal in life. But Proverbs doesn’t say the path of life leads north, south, east, or west – but up. So if any goal in this world becomes the final goal, the end reason of why you’re doing what you do, your direction is no longer upward.

Your goal should never be to get from point A to B, but rather to rise up from the earthly to the heavenly, from selfishness to love, from ungodliness to holiness, from the carnal to the spiritual.

Take that step that will lead you higher up in God. The path of life is better than the north, south, east, or west. For the direction of our life is up!

And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.  Psalm 139:24

Today, take that step that will lead you higher up in God.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

At The Right Time…

Good morning,

As we awaken to a new day, let’s embrace the beautiful promise found in Isaiah 60:22. May this truth fill our hearts with hope and anticipation, knowing that our God is always right on time.

The smallest family will become a thousand people, and the tiniest group will become a mighty nation. At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen.
Isaiah 60:22

Isn’t it encouraging to know that our Lord, in His wisdom, has a plan and a timing that is perfect? He tells us that even if we feel like the “smallest,” we have a grand purpose in His divine plan. Our small beginnings, our moments of doubt, or our feelings of insignificance are never limitations in God’s eyes. In fact, they are often the starting points of something grand He is about to do.

His promise to turn the smallest family into a large one, the least into a mighty nation, is a testament of His transformative power. It also reminds us that God’s timing is always best. “At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen” – these words reassure us that when God moves, He moves swiftly. But He also moves in His time. He sees the bigger picture that we often don’t see.

So, as you move through your day, take courage. Even if you feel like the smallest, the least significant, remember that in God’s hands, you are part of a mighty plan. Trust in His timing. He has promised to act, and when He does, it will be swift, and it will be right.

Dear God, Thank you for Your promises, for reminding me that my value and my potential are not determined by the world’s standards, but by You. Help me to trust in Your perfect timing, and remind me that even if I feel small or insignificant, I am part of Your mighty plan. Guide me today as I step into the roles You have designed for me, trusting that You are transforming me and using me for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength – carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Tune In To God…

Good morning,

Today, let’s turn down the volume on life’s noise and tune in to the whispers of God.

After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.
1 Kings 19:12

Have you ever felt like you’re in the middle of a storm, with the winds of worry howling and the ground shaking beneath your feet? Maybe you’ve prayed for a clear sign, for God to boom His guidance from the heavens. But sometimes, amidst the chaos, His voice comes in a gentler form.

Elijah, the prophet on the run, experienced this firsthand. After a mighty wind, a shaking earth, and a raging fire, God wasn’t found in the spectacle. Instead, He came in the quietest of whispers.

In our own lives, filled with notifications, schedules, and constant noise, we too can miss God’s still, small voice. We expect a shout, but He often speaks in the gentle rustling of leaves or the peaceful lull of our hearts.

So today, let’s intentionally quiet ourselves. Turn off the distractions, take a deep breath, and simply listen. God might be speaking words of love, guidance, or simply reassurance that He is there, right in the midst of the storm.

Don’t miss His voice because you’re expecting thunder and lightning. Sometimes, the most profound truths are found in the quietest whispers.

Create more quiet moments to hear God’s voice!!

Dear Heavenly Father, in the storms of life, when worry and fear try to drown out Your voice, help me to remember Your faithfulness. Help me to remember that Your presence isn’t always found in the loud and spectacular, but often in the quiet whisper. Give me the courage to turn down the noise of this world, to quiet my heart, and to simply listen for Your gentle guidance. In the stillness, may I hear Your words of love, peace, and reassurance, knowing that You are with me always. Thank You for speaking to me in the quiet moments, just as You did with Elijah. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Blooming Faith…

Good morning,

Today, let’s explore how our faith can bloom into action.

For in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6

So often, we approach our faith like a series of obligations – prayers to recite, services to attend, and good deeds to accumulate. But Galatians 5:6 pulls back the curtain, revealing the radiant heart of true faith: a love story between us and the God who first loved us.

This isn’t a love we manufacture or earn through striving. It’s the unfathomable, extravagant love of a Father who sacrificed everything to bring us close. When we truly grasp the magnitude of this love, something profound happens within us. It’s like the first rays of dawn breaking through a long night. Our hearts awaken.

Love becomes our compass, reshaping our desires and motivations. Acts of kindness, compassion, and forgiveness are no longer chores, but the natural outflow of a heart overflowing with gratitude. We begin to see the world through God’s eyes, His love spilling through us into the lives of those around us.

This kind of faith isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress. It’s about stumbling, getting back up, and constantly allowing God’s love to reorient and transform us. It’s about making space for His love to reshape us from the inside out, bringing forth a life that reflects His goodness.

Dear Heavenly Father, Forgive me for the times I’ve turned faith into a performance. Help me truly grasp that You cherish me, not for what I do, but for who I am in You. Open my eyes to the hurting world around me. When I see need, fill me with Your compassion. When faced with difficulty, flood me with Your patience. In moments of conflict, help me respond with Your kindness. Let Your incredible love be the heartbeat of my day – shaping my thoughts, words, and actions. May the way I live reflect Your goodness, allowing others to see You through me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become. If we love things, we become a thing. If we love nothing, we become nothing. Imitation is not a literal mimicking of Christ. Rather, it means becoming the image of the beloved, an image disclosed through transformation. This means we are to become vessels of God’s compassionate love for others.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Radical Righteousness….

Ayin is Hebrew for eye. Jesus said if your eye causes you to stumble, then take it out. Some translations read, tear it out or pluck it out, and throw it away.

I’ve never seen even one picture illustrating this teaching. The reason, of course, is that it’s too graphic. But that’s exactly the point.

Jesus gave us this example, not so we would put it in picture Bibles, greeting cards, or Christian coloring books, but so it would be burned into the eyes of our hearts.

He said it so that you would take that sin in your life so seriously that no matter what the cost or sacrifice, you would pluck it out and throw it away. Imagine plucking out your own eye because it causes you to stumble.

In the same way, pluck out that sin that’s causing you to stumble. Pluck that ungodly thing out of your life. Throw it away, and be done with it already. Keep your eyes, but as far as that sin is concerned, there’s only one thing to do – pluck it out.

But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct.  1 Peter 1:15

What is it that should have no place in your life? Today, pluck it out.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

His Enduring Love…

Good morning,

As we step into today, let’s remember that no matter what life throws our way, God’s love remains steady and true. Whether in moments of joy or in times of trial, His faithfulness endures.

Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.
Job 1:21

Life can change in a heartbeat, and Job experienced this firsthand. In a single day, he lost everything—his children, his wealth, and his health. The weight of that grief is unimaginable. Yet, from the depths of his suffering, Job speaks these powerful words: “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

Job’s response doesn’t dismiss his pain but reflects a raw, honest faith that acknowledges a difficult truth: nothing in this life is permanent. Job reminds us that even our greatest trials pass through the hands of a loving God. His faith was never rooted in his circumstances but in the unchanging character of God.

In our own seasons of joy or sorrow, Job’s faith challenges us. Can we trust God’s goodness when life feels anything but good? There’s a peace in surrendering to God—not for what He gives or takes away, but for who He is beyond our circumstances. And may we find the strength to whisper, even through tears, “Blessed be Your name.”

Heavenly Father, thank You for being with me through every season of life, especially in the moments that feel overwhelming. When I face losses or struggles that seem too heavy to bear, remind me that You are unshakable and faithful. Help me trust You, not just in the good times, but in the hardest days. Teach my heart to find peace in Your love, even when I don’t understand. Give me the strength to whisper, even through my tears, “Blessed be Your name,” knowing that Your hand will never let me go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

The Process of Beautification…

In the ancient Hebrew marriage, the bride and groom would stay separated for a year. The groom would prepare a place for the bride and the bride would prepare herself for the groom, making herself beautiful.

Anyone who’s witness a woman getting beautiful knows – it often gets worse before it gets better. And if you’re born again, you are the bride and this life is your preparation time. This is the time given for you to become beautiful in His eyes.

But becoming beautiful involves a process that isn’t overnight. And often, before you become more beautiful, you appear less so, or even ugly, especially in the mirror of our own eyes. So, if you’re examining yourself, your heart, attitude, and spirituality, it can be pretty ugly.

But don’t be discouraged. It’s all part of the process. In fact, it’s seeing your faults that allow you to become beautiful. This is the time of your preparation. You don’t have to be beautiful, you only have to become beautiful.

For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.    1 Timothy 4:8

Today, take steps toward not looking more beautiful but becoming more beautiful in God.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

His Plans…

Good morning,

As we start this new day, let’s open our hearts to receive a timely reminder: God has beautiful plans for our lives. In seasons of uncertainty, this truth anchors us.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11

Jeremiah 29:11 isn’t just a comforting verse—it’s God’s love letter to the weary and brokenhearted. Picture receiving this promise while living in exile, far from everything familiar, with hope fading. And then, God’s voice breaks through the silence: “Even here, especially here, I have a plan for you.”

Like those exiles, we all experience seasons when life unravels—when our carefully laid plans crumble and we’re left wondering what’s next. Yet, even in the chaos, God’s promise remains unshaken. His plan may not always align with our own desires or timelines, but it is always woven with purpose, hope, and anchored in His unchanging love. Trusting Him doesn’t guarantee an easy road, but it assures us that each step—especially the missteps—are guided by His hand.

Your life is a story that God is writing. Right now, you may be in a chapter of uncertainty or pain, but remember: the best authors use these moments to shape the most beautiful endings.

Whatever season you’re in today, place your fears, your dreams, and your doubts in His hands. The struggle you’re facing isn’t the final word—it’s the foundation for a comeback that only God can script, a future brighter than you can imagine.

Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your unchanging love and perfect plans for my life. Forgive me when I try to take control, forgetting that You are the author of my story. Calm my heart when I’m tempted to fear what I don’t understand. Guide my steps, hold my heart, and lead me through each moment. Even when I can’t see the full picture, help me trust that You are working all things for my good. You are my peace, my hope, and my strength. In You, I know my future is safe. In Jesus’ name, Amen

God’s plans for your life far exceed the circumstances of your day.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Victim or Victor…

We live in a victim culture where few take responsibility for their lives. People live as victims of their parents, their society, rejection, abuse, or behavior they can’t control.

Even God’s people often walk around with lifelong hurts, wounds, self-pity, and blame. But Proverbs 18:14 reads, “A man’s spirit sustains him in sickness, but a wounded spirit, who can bear?”

So, when you walk around feeling sorry for yourself, dwelling on what’s been done to you, you’re carrying a wounded spirit. And a wounded spirit will make your life and your burdens heavier and keep you from joy, peace, and fulfillment.

That’s not God’s will for your life. Don’t go through this life as a victim. Don’t live according to how people treated you and start living according to how God treated you.

What people did is nothing compared to what Jesus did on Calvary. That’s everything. You’re not a victim – you’re a victor. In fact, you’re even more than a conqueror. Live like one.

But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  1 Corinthians 15:57

Today, move away from your past and how people treated you and live solely according to how God has treated you in salvation.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼