Ed Christian's World

The Shortest Distance…

A curved line is moving in more than one direction at once. After a while, it will curve back on itself and make some kind of a circle. Making circles is fine when it comes to geometry, but it’s not fine when it comes to your life.

When you waver back and forth between God and the world, you’re moving in two directions at once. You’re going through life double-minded. Thus, the journey of your life becomes curved. And that means you’ll end up eventually curving right back to where you were before – in a circle, going nowhere.

So do you want your life to end up going nowhere, or would you rather have your life go somewhere – and make a difference? Then you have to stop going in two directions. You have to choose to go in only one.

A straight line goes in one direction. Thus, a straight line is the only one that goes somewhere in God. So choose the Lord with all your heart, live all out, 100%, single-minded, no compromise, and on fire for God – that’s when you’ll start going places!

No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.  Luke 9:62

Today, put away all wavering and double mindedness and choose the Lord with all your heart. Live single-minded and on fire for God. The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Reflect His Heart…

Today, let’s embrace the beauty of welcoming others in love, knowing that in doing so, we reflect the very heart of Jesus.

And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
Matthew 18:5

Isn’t it beautiful how Jesus shifts our perspective? Imagine the disciples, caught up in their own ambitions, dreaming of power and recognition in His kingdom. But Jesus, with His gentle wisdom, shifts the focus completely. He calls a child—small, unnoticed—to stand among them.

In their culture, children had no influence or status. Yet Jesus says, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” He wasn’t just talking about children; He was inviting us to see the overlooked, the vulnerable, the ones who can’t repay us, as reflections of Him. True greatness, He shows, isn’t about being first or seen—it’s about humility, love, and lifting others up.

Think about that. Every time we take the time to truly see someone the world has forgotten, every time we value someone who has nothing to give back, we’re not just being kind—we’re encountering Jesus. It’s as though He’s saying, “If you want to find Me, look where others don’t.”

Today, let’s redefine greatness through His eyes. It’s not about climbing higher but stooping lower to lift others up. And in those simple acts of love and welcome, we might just catch a glimpse of heaven, right here on earth.

Loving Father, Open my heart, not just my eyes, to see those You bring into my life today. When I’m caught up in my own ambitions, jolt me awake to remember that true greatness, in Your kingdom, is found in bending low to serve. Thank You for the incredible privilege of welcoming You as I welcome others. Help me to love like You, to value what You value, and to make room in my heart for the “little ones” the world might overlook. Let every act of welcome, every gesture of kindness, become a reflection of Your boundless heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The King of love my shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am his, and he is mine forever.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

One Sigh…

How far away is heaven? We often measure distance by time. We’ll say, “The supermarket is 10 minutes away,” “The next city is 30 minutes,” “Your vacation is a 10-hour flight,” “That galaxy is millions of light-years away.”

So, how long does it take to get to heaven? If you’re born again, it takes just one breath, your last. So the distance between heaven and you is one sigh.

Therefore, heaven is closer than the nearest galaxy, continent, city, or local supermarket; it is closer than the house next door or the room down your hall.

Heaven is closer to you than anything on earth – just one sigh. So remember whenever you sigh, feel down, lost in this life, lonely or far away from God – that sigh is a reminder of just how close heaven is to you.

It’s also a reminder that you don’t have to die to know the wonders of heaven. Jesus said, “The Kingdom of Heaven is in your midst.” So reach out for the love of heaven. It’s the Lord’s joy to give it to you. All the blessings of heaven are waiting to come into your life… just one sigh away.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Matthew 5:3

Live this day as if heaven were one sigh away – and when you sigh, know that heaven is even nearer.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Break Free…

Have you noticed that some people in your life don’t want to be happy. They’re always in the pits, and at times, being with them can feel like you’re in the pits. They expect you to cheer them up, fix their problems, and carry their loads.

You have to have the attitude: “You may not want to be happy, but you’re not going to keep me from being joyful. If you want to stay in the pits, that’s your choice, but I’m not getting in the pits with you.” You need to evaluate the people you’re spending time with and take responsibility for your own happiness.

Don’t let their issues sour your life. You’re not responsible for their happiness. Be kind. Be compassionate. But run your own race. Pray for them, be respectful, but don’t become codependent. Don’t let their problems become your problems.

Take extra doses of praise, encouragement, and inspiration. Stay prayed up and filled up. Set some boundaries. Don’t let them keep you from your destiny. It’s time to break free and live the abundant life God has for you.

Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crops fails…yet will I rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
Habakkuk 3:17–18

Father, thank You that You have called me to love and help others, but not to try to fix them or make them happy. Thank You that no matter what my circumstances look like, I can rejoice in You, knowing that You are the God of my salvation. I declare that I will remain free and joyful. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

We have peace with God by the righteousness of Christ and peace of conscience by the fruits of righteousness in ourselves.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Impossible – No Such Thing…

Good morning everyone!!! Today, let’s step into the realm of miracles, remembering that the word “impossible” simply doesn’t exist in God’s vocabulary. 

For no word from God will ever fail.  Luke 1:37

“Impossible.” The word alone can stop us in our tracks, can’t it? Like a door slamming shut on our last bit of hope. But in God’s hands, impossible isn’t the end of the story—it’s His invitation to do what only He can do.

Mary must have felt it too, that day in Nazareth when an angel stepped into her ordinary world with extraordinary news: she would carry God’s Son. A virgin birth? Everything in her reality said impossible. Yet God wasn’t asking her to figure out how—He was inviting her to trust in Who.

That’s what makes this promise so powerful: “No word from God will ever fail.” When He speaks, His words carry the very power to fulfill them. The same God who hung stars in space and breathed life from dust looks at your impossible and sees the perfect setting for a miracle.

Today, what seems out of reach? Bring it to the God who delights in doing the impossible. Because with Him, your ending might just be where His miracle begins.

Where in your life do you need to lean more on the assurance of God’s unfailing word? How can you align your actions and decisions with the truth that with God, nothing is impossible? 

Dear Lord, I come to You with everything on my heart—the hopes I’m holding onto, the fears I can’t seem to shake, the moments that feel too heavy to carry. Thank You for being a God who never turns away, who meets me in the middle of my doubts, and reminds me that nothing is impossible for You. Help me to trust You fully, even when the path feels uncertain. Hold my heart when I feel weary, and remind me that Your love is always enough. I love You, Lord, and I surrender it all into Your hands, believing that You are already at work in ways I can’t yet see. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

To trust God in the light is nothing, but trust him in the dark—that is faith.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Using A Little Wisdom…

Good morning! Today, let’s discover how God’s wisdom transforms our most powerful emotions.

A fool expresses all his emotions, but a wise person controls them.
Proverbs 29:11

Emotions are a beautiful gift from God—raw, real, and powerful. But like any gift, they need wisdom to guide them. We’ve all had those moments: a sharp word spoken in frustration, a reaction driven by hurt, or a response we wish we could take back. Proverbs 29:11 reminds us that it’s not about suppressing our emotions but learning to steward them well.

Think of emotions like a fire. When tended wisely, they provide warmth, light, and connection. But left unchecked, they can burn and destroy. God isn’t asking us to snuff out the fire of our feelings; He’s inviting us to bring them to Him first. In His hands, anger can become understanding, and hurt can be transformed into healing. Every pause to pray opens the door for His grace to work in us.

Today, let’s lean into God’s love and wisdom. True strength isn’t in hiding what we feel but in letting His Spirit shape how we respond.

Loving Father, thank You for the gift of emotions that help me navigate life. Some days, they feel overwhelming—a fire within me that’s hard to control. But I’m so grateful I can bring them all to You—my frustrations, my hurts, and my joys. When I’m tempted to react too quickly, remind me to pause and seek Your wisdom. Guide my words with Your truth, shape my responses with Your grace, and let every emotion reflect Your perfect love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Present Your Case…

One of the most powerful ways to pray is to find a promise in the Scripture and remind God what He said about you. Isaiah 62:6–7 says, in effect, “Put God in remembrance of His promises. Keep not silent. Give Him no rest till it comes to pass.”

When God hears His promises, He dispatches angels with the answers. He sets the miracle into motion. He will change things in your favor. It may not happen overnight, but just stay in faith and keep reminding God what He promised you day in and day out.

My question is, are you presenting your case to God? Have you found His promises, and are you reminding Him of them and thanking Him for them? All throughout the day, and especially when the doubts arise, kick it into gear.

Father, You said the moment I pray the tide of the battle turns. God, You said I am more than a conqueror.” “God, You said You hold victory in store for the upright. Present your case based on God’s Word, and you can not lose.

Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.…Your promise preserves my life. Psalm 119:49-50

Father, thank You that I can stir up my faith and put You in remembrance of Your promises. Thank You that when I say ‘You promised,’ something powerful happens because You watch over Your Word to perform it. I believe that You bring Your promises to fulfillment. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Truely Never Alone…

Today, let’s explore what it means to trust God in life’s deepest waters and hottest fires as we dig into Isaiah 43:2

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Isaiah 43:2

“When you pass through the waters…” Not if, but when. In this beautiful promise, God acknowledges that we will face deep waters in this life—seasons that threaten to overwhelm us, moments when we can barely keep our heads above the waves. Yet within this honest admission comes an even greater truth: we never face these waters alone.

Perhaps you’re treading water right now—struggling with anxiety that floods your mind, carrying a burden that feels too heavy to bear, or facing a storm that seems to have no end. God’s promise isn’t that the waters won’t be deep or that the fires won’t be hot. His promise is far more precious: His presence will be your anchor. His strength, your lifeline.

You see, these waters that feel like they might drown you? They’re actually the depths where you’ll discover just how near He is. Those fires that seem too intense? They’re becoming your testimony of His faithfulness.

Today, whatever waters you’re facing, remember: the One who calmed the sea with a whisper walks beside you. And His grip on you is stronger than any current that tries to pull you under.

Heavenly Father, thank you for being right here with me through every storm. Some days, the waters feel so deep, yet what peace comes from, knowing You never leave my side. Thank You for being the kind of Father who steps into every wave beside me, making Your presence my anchor. When life feels overwhelming, help me rest in Your strength. Turn these deep waters into beautiful stories of Your faithfulness. These struggles into glimpses of Your amazing grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Sometimes, God calms the storm, and sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼

Amen…

Amen,’ in Hebrew means ‘so be it’ or ‘yes,’ ‘I agree.’ Amen is one of the most universal words on our planet. And it’s one of the most important. For the word amen sums up everything we need to be saved, to live victoriously, and to fulfill your calling.

What is faith? Faith is to say ‘amen’ to God. It is to say ‘yes’ to God, ‘yes’ to His promises, ‘yes’ to His Word, ‘yes’ to His love; ‘yes’ to His will, ‘yes’ to His purposes, and ‘yes’ to the calling on your life. It is to say ‘I agree’ with Your Word, your will – and it will be so.

You can only be saved by giving your ‘amen’ to God. But it doesn’t stop there. You still have an ‘amen’ to give. If you want to grow, if you want to become strong in God, then strengthen your ‘amen.’

Give God a powerful ‘amen’ with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength. And you will see the power of God move in your life. For with God’s great promises and your great ‘amen,’ nothing shall be impossible for you. Amen? Amen!!!

And the four living creatures said, ‘Amen!’ and the elders fell down and worshiped.  Revelation 5:14

Take one promise or word from the Word of God and give it your most powerful ‘Amen,’ with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always

Ed 🙏🏼

Our Guiding Faith…

Today, let unseen promises be the source of your strength. Draw comfort and courage from Jesus’ words in John 20:29, believing in His unseen guidance and faithfulness.

Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’
John 20:29

In a world that often demands tangible proof, Jesus’ words to Thomas stand as a powerful reminder of the true nature of faith. “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” – it’s a statement that challenges our natural inclination to rely on sight and invites us to a deeper, more resilient trust in God.

Choosing to walk by faith means surrendering our need for visible evidence. It’s exchanging the fleeting clarity of the world for the profound clarity of His character. He transforms our trembling “What ifs?” into a confident “even if.” Embracing this unseen path infuses life with a vibrant purpose that doubt can never dim.

This journey isn’t a passive acceptance of uncertainty but a bold adventure. His guidance sharpens our inner vision, revealing truths unseen by those focused merely on the physical. It invites us to see ourselves not as lost wanderers but as beloved children with a glorious destination.

This life anchored in faith is our inheritance. It’s a life where every moment, every interaction, pulses with the weight of the unseen – a testament to the God who promises blessings beyond all we can ask or imagine.

In what area of your life do you find it hardest to walk by faith, and how can you start to actively trust God more in that situation?

Father in Heaven, As I step into this new day, I cling to the promise that you are a God who works in unseen ways. Help me to walk in unwavering faith, trusting in Your goodness even when the path ahead feels uncertain. Guide me with eyes that see beyond the visible, believing in Your plans even when they are shrouded in mystery. Let my life be a testament to the joy and peace that comes from resting in your unseen promises. Help me to live out this resilient faith, a beacon of hope for those around me. Remind me that You are my guiding light, leading me to places of deeper trust and abundant blessings. I am eternally grateful for Your steadfast love. May I reflect that love in all I do. Amen.

Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼