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Keep Going Forward…

When the angel Gabriel told Mary that she was going to give birth to the Messiah, she was engaged to a fine young man. This had been the best time of her life, preparing for the wedding.

Then came the amazing news that out of all the women in the world, she had been chosen to carry Jesus. What Gabriel didn’t tell her about were the difficulties ahead. Joseph was so upset that he was about to break off the engagement.

There would be the gossip, slander, and hurtful talk of neighbors. There would be a painful ninety-mile trip to Bethlehem on a donkey when she was nine months pregnant, and then only a manger to stay in.

Mary had to handle so many wrongs to deliver the right. When God gives you a promise, when He puts a dream in your heart, you have to realize that the difficulties and wrongs you’ll face are all a part of His plan to bring it to fulfillment. Keep honoring God, keep Him first place, and you’ll see His purpose come to pass.

But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.”  Luke 1:30-31

Father, thank You for Your promise that You will bring a fulfillment to Your plans for my life. Help me to stand firm in the difficult times when everything seems to be going wrong. I declare that I am going to keep honoring You and doing what is right. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼

Jesus – Name Above All Names…

Good morning! Today, let’s discover the profound meaning in the name above all names, Jesus.

She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus because He will save His people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21

Have you ever paused to let these words really sink in: ‘He will save His people from their sins’? We’ve heard them so often they can feel familiar, routine. But tucked within this simple phrase beats the heart of our entire faith—the reason for the star, the shepherds, the angels, the whole beautiful story of redemption.

Jesus didn’t come just to wipe our slate clean. He came to restore what sin had broken—our relationship with God. That distance we could never cross? His very name, ‘Jesus,’ meaning ‘God saves,’ tells us why He came. Before Bethlehem, before His earthly life began, His name already held His purpose.

What touches my heart most is that He came knowing everything—every struggle, every failure, every time we’d turn away. And still, He chose to come. Still, He chose us. Still, He chose you.

Today, let this truth fill your heart with wonder: Jesus came to save you. Not because you earned it, but because He loves you more than you can imagine. You are His. Chosen. Loved. And that changes everything.

Dear Father, my heart feels so full when I think about why You sent Jesus. Not because we deserved saving, but because Your love for us runs so deep. What amazing grace—that You knew every broken piece of me, every struggle I’d face, and still chose to make me Your own. Help me walk through today remembering who I am to You. When I forget my worth, whisper again the truth that’s held in Jesus’ name: I am saved, I am loved, I am Yours. Thank you for loving me this completely, for making me Your child, for giving me hope that changes everything. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Jesus came to pay a debt He didn’t owe because we owed a debt we couldn’t pay.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Little Faith – Great Faith…

Jesus highlights the connection between faith and worry. Little faith is consumed by doubts and limitations, while great faith trusts in God’s goodness and provision.

Examples of little faith include:

– Focusing on negative medical reports instead of God’s healing power
– Believing disappointments and setbacks define one’s life
– Doubting one’s ability to accomplish dreams due to lack of training, talent, or experience
– Struggling with financial scarcity instead of trusting in God’s abundance

In contrast, great faith:

– Trusts in God’s restoration and healing
– Sees beauty in the ashes and believes God turns harm into advantage
– Expect good breaks and opportunities
– Lives under the open windows of Heaven, with a cup that runs over

And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?  Matthew 6:30

Father, thank You for caring for me like You care for the wildflowers. I choose to rest in faith, knowing You provide exactly what I need. I declare I will not worry because you supply all my needs. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

He Will Be Back…

Today, let the reality of Jesus’ personal preparation for your arrival in heaven fill your heart with joy and anticipation. He’s not just preparing a place for you; He’s coming back to you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
John 14:3

Have you ever watched someone prepare for a loved one’s arrival? The way they flutter about, arranging every detail, wanting everything to be just right. Every small touch feels like a whispered “I love you.”

Now, picture Jesus saying He’s doing the same for you. With tender care and loving attention, knowing perfectly who you are—your quirks, your joys, what makes your heart sing. The One who painted the sunsets and scattered stars across the heavens is preparing your forever home.

But what touches my heart most deeply is His promise to return. “I will come back,” He says. Not sending someone else, not leaving us to find our own way. He’ll come Himself—like a parent who’d never dream of letting their child make such an important journey alone.

When the world feels cold and unwelcoming, when you’re weary of temporary places and temporary things, remember: Someone is thinking of you, preparing for you, anticipating your arrival. And not just anyone—Jesus himself. Your forever home isn’t just a place; it’s a promise. And He always keeps His promises.

Dear Heavenly Father, Sometimes I get so caught up in the here and now that I forget the incredible future You’ve promised. Jesus said He’s preparing a place for me, and the thought of that fills my heart with such a longing for heaven. When life pulls my heart downward, lift my eyes to this beautiful truth. Let it shape how I see, how I live, and how I love. I want my heart set on You, on my true home. Thank You, Lord, for making it all possible. I love You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Jesus In The Pulpit…

Luke 4:16 says, ‘as was His custom, He (Jesus) entered the synagogue on the Sabbath.’ It was His custom. There are bad customs and traditions, but there are also good ones.

If Jesus had customs and we’re to live in imitation of His life, then we also had to have good, holy customs and godly habits. Start developing good habits and customs, such as the habit of daily prayer, daily time in the Word, and the daily doing of good works.

Practice the habit of saying no to temptation and to anything else that’s questionable. Make it a habit and as a priority of yours to share the Gospel, of not compromising, and of applying the Word to your life every day.

Develop a zeal for the habit of forgiveness, joy, peace, faithfulness, gentleness, and goodness. Let it be said of you and of your time on earth that you followed the good, you became good, and you did well all the days of your life as was your custom.

Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.  Daniel 6:10

Today, set out to develop daily and life-long habits that will bless your life and lead you to become the person God called you to be.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Trust and Hope…

Good morning!

As we embrace this new day, let us turn our hearts to a message of trust and hope from Matthew 6:34. May this scripture inspire us to live fully in the present, embracing God’s grace in every moment.

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.   Matthew 6:34

In Matthew 6:34, Jesus gently reminds us to set aside our worries about the future and live fully in the present. This message is a heartening call to trust in God’s loving plan. It speaks to the beauty and simplicity of faith, where each day is entrusted to God’s care. We often get entangled in the what-ifs of tomorrow, yet Jesus encourages us to lean on God’s strength today, for He holds all our tomorrows.

Living out this scripture means embracing each day with gratitude and a heart open to God’s guidance. It’s about recognizing that while we can’t see the entire path ahead, we can take confident steps, knowing God is with us. Let this verse inspire us to cherish today, find peace in God’s presence, and trust in His unfailing love for our future.

In what ways can you be more present and grateful for the blessings and lessons of this moment?

Gracious Father, As I step into today, help me remember that each moment is a gift from You, not to be overshadowed by the worries of what tomorrow might bring. Guide me to trust more deeply in Your provision and care, finding peace in the knowledge that You’re with me, through every up and down. May my heart be light, my spirit joyful, and my mind focused on the blessings You pour into this day. Let me spread kindness and hope, grounded in the faith that You hold all my tomorrows. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Life Saving Words…

Paul wrote in 1 Timothy: ‘Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy… Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst.’ In effect, Paul is saying, ‘I was wrong.”

He not only said that at the end of his life, he undoubtedly said it, acted on it, manifested it, and lived it from the moment he encountered God on the road to Damascus onward…

It all started there with three words: I was wrong. Had he never been able to say those words, he would’ve never been forgiven, given a ministry, and been able to preach the Word, write the epistles, and change the world. In fact, everything he ever said or wrote all rested on three initial words: I was wrong.

Those powerful words turned the chief of sinners into the foremost of apostles. Those words in the grace of God will set you free from the old and open up your life to the healing and glory of God. It all begins when you say, “I was wrong.”

In what way were you less privileged than the rest of the churches, except that on my part, I did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!  2 Corinthians 12:13

Today, if you have a situation that calls for it, don’t be afraid to say, “I was wrong.”

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Bless and Pray…

Good morning. Today, let’s discover the freedom found in blessing others, even when it’s hard.

Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Luke 6:28

There’s a weight that comes with hurt. Words that wound, actions that betray, people who disappoint—these can feel like burdens we carry long after the moment passes. Naturally, we want to hold on to our pain, maybe even justify anger or distance. But Jesus invites us to drop that weight. He doesn’t just tell us to forgive—He calls us to bless and to pray.

At first, this feels upside-down, doesn’t it? Blessing someone who has cursed you? Praying for someone who mistreats you? It seems like weakness, but in reality, it’s a display of God’s strength within you. When you pray for those who hurt you, you invite God into the broken places. You surrender the need to fix, punish, or carry it alone.

Prayer doesn’t always change the other person immediately, but it changes you. It softens bitterness, lifts heavy burdens, and reminds you of who God is—merciful, just, and able to heal even the deepest wounds.

Today, take a step of faith. Name that person in prayer. Ask God to bless them, even if it’s hard. Because this kind of love—His kind of love—is the key to your own freedom. It sets you free.

Who has God placed on your heart to bless today?

How might your own heart change if you began praying for those who’ve hurt you?

Dear Father, You see the weight I’ve been carrying—the hurt, the disappointment, the unspoken pain. Today, I choose to trust You with it. I lift up the ones who’ve caused this hurt. Bless them, Lord. Heal their hearts and mine. Replace bitterness with Your peace and my weakness with Your strength. Thank you for the mercy You’ve shown me time and time again. Help me reflect that same mercy to others, even when it’s hard. I trust You to work in ways I can’t see and to bring beauty from what’s broken. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

The Real You…

In one Beetle Bailey comic strip, Beetle was asked if he’d like to have been Abraham Lincoln. He answers, “Sarge, I’m having a hard enough time just being me.”  I’m sure we all wondered during our lives what it would be like to be someone else.

When you die, you will not be asked why you weren’t Paul or some other great Christian leader. God made you precious and unique. Nobody else can fulfill your calling, nor can you fulfill the calling of anybody else.

So when you try to be somebody else instead of yourself, you become a second-rate imitation. When you try to fulfill somebody else’s calling instead of your own, you actually sin against God because He didn’t make you to be somebody else.

The holiest thing you can do is be the best, godliest, on fire for the Lord you that you can be. And you can be, for it is written I can do all things through Jesus who strengthens me.

So forget about what everybody else is doing, and focus on being faithful to God’s calling for your life. Be yourself in His grace and your life instead of ending up a second-rate imitation. Be a first-rate original.

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

There is not one blade of grass, there is no color in this world that is not intended to make us rejoice. Today, forget about what everybody else is doing or saying or thinking, and focus instead on just being faithful to God’s calling for your life.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Immeasurable Power…

Today, be reminded that even your smallest prayers tap into the immeasurable power of God, who is at work within you, ready to do more than you could ever ask or imagine.

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.
Ephesians 3:20

Sometimes, it’s the quietest prayers that echo the loudest.

The whispered, “Help me make it through today.” The tears that fall between ‘I can’t” and “Please.” The dreams we hold so close we barely dare to whisper them. In these raw, honest moments, we often hold back, don’t we? We ask for just enough—just enough grace to survive, just enough light to see the next step.

But tucked within Ephesians 3:20 is a promise that shatters our small expectations. The same power that ignited the stars that burst forth from the grave that holds every galaxy in place—that very power is alive within us. Not just beside us, not just for us, but in us.

Right now, in your waiting, in your uncertainty, in your impossible—that power is at work. Where you see dead ends, He sees doorways. Where you see barriers, He sees breakthroughs.

Today, let this truth take root in your heart: Every ending in your hands becomes a beginning in His. Your impossible is just the opening chapter of His miracle story. And right now, even as you read these words, He’s already writing the next page.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for hearing even the faintest whispers of my heart—the dreams I barely dare to speak and the fears I struggle to release. When I feel weak and weary, remind me that Your power—the very power that ignited the stars and conquered death—lives within me. I lay my impossible at Your feet, trusting You to do immeasurably more than I could ever ask or imagine. Where I see dead ends, open my eyes to Your new beginnings. Write my story, Lord, according to Your perfect will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

There are three stages to every great work of God; first, it is impossible, then it is difficult, then it is done.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼