Thursday, March 31, 2022

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

In the Strength of the Lord



This year's Bible Reading Plan is based on my Word of the Year: Resilience.

 

The Holy Grit Journey: A Bold Walk in Resilience and Faith is your reminder that this is more than a plan—it is a call to live steady in what God has strengthened.

This is a step in the Path of Holy Grit—a journey shaped by endurance, faithfulness, and grace.

This is not just a reading rhythm. It is a spiritual stance.
You do not break. You bend. You build.
Stay grounded. Stay gritty.
You are Resilient on Purpose.

 

Description

This is not about your strength—it is about His. Discover how divine strength empowers you to rise and press on.

 

Memory Verse

Ephesians 6:10

 

Here is the plan for April. (Link goes to a PDF.)

Here are the Bible Verse Writing Sheets for 2022.

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Pauline Epistle Rememberminder: 2 Thessalonians




When the world gets loud and confusing, hold onto His truth. His peace is not shaken by circumstances or timelines. Neither is your place in His story.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NASB):

“Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!”

Pauline Epistle Rememberminder: 1 Thessalonians




Even when you feel small or unseen, God sees your growth. Keep doing the good. Keep loving well. You are becoming stronger than you realize.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 (CEB):

“We remember your work that comes from faith, your effort that comes from love, and your perseverance that comes from hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Resilience Kit: Your Focus



What Keeps You Steady When Everything Competes for Your Attention

Be Resilient on Purpose.

Reflection

Distraction is the enemy of endurance.
Resilience is not just about strength—it is about where that strength is aimed.

You can have passion and still lose your way if your focus is scattered.
But when your eyes are fixed on God’s voice instead of your surroundings,
peace becomes possible even in chaos.

Focus is not ignoring reality. It is choosing to anchor your attention to what God says over what everything else screams.

What you fix your eyes on will shape how you stand.
Look up. Look ahead. Look again.

 

Scripture Anchor

“You will keep the mind that is dependent on You in perfect peace, for it is trusting in You.”
—Isaiah 26:3 (CSB)

 

Speak This

I fix my focus on what is eternal.
I filter my attention through what is true.
Distraction does not lead me—purpose does.

 

Journaling Prompt

What has been stealing my focus lately?
What truth do I need to return my eyes to?

 

Eyes Fixed: Finding Peace in a World Full of Distractions

Your Focus.


Distraction Is Not Always Obvious

We often think of distraction as noise, chaos, or too many things demanding our attention. And it can be. But sometimes, distraction is subtle. It shows up as anxiety that pulls your gaze away from God’s promises. It creeps in as overthinking, comparison, or the temptation to fix everything yourself.

Resilience requires focus.
Not just discipline, but direction.
Not just routines, but vision.
Focus is not about pretending distractions do not exist—it is about choosing what you will give your attention to.

 

What You Focus On, You Move Toward

If you stare at fear, it will shape your decisions.
If you fixate on failure, it will shrink your confidence.
If you center your thoughts on God's faithfulness, it will shift how you show up—even in hardship.

You do not have to see everything clearly to stay focused.
You just have to know where your eyes belong.
And they belong on the One who never changes.

 

Focus Anchors You in Peace

God never promised we would not face pressure. But He did promise we could have peace in it.
That peace does not come from control—it comes from clarity.
Not clarity about all the outcomes, but clarity about who holds them.

When your focus returns to Christ, your spirit can find stillness even when your circumstances remain unresolved.

You do not have to do everything.
You just have to fix your eyes on the One who already did the most important thing.

 

Scripture Anchor

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”
—Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)

Peace is not found in getting everything right.
It is found in staying centered on the right One.

 

Speak This Over Yourself

My peace is not based on outcomes.
My clarity is not found in control.
My eyes are fixed on truth, and I will not be moved by fear.
I choose to focus forward in faith.

 

A Word for Today

Return your focus.
Re-center your thoughts.
Reclaim your peace.

Not everything is urgent.
Not everything deserves your energy.
Not everything is yours to carry.

But your focus? That is yours to steward.
And today, you get to choose where it lands.

 

Monday, March 21, 2022

Affirmations about Christian Living


Live Ready, Live Right

Key Thought: My daily choices reflect the hope I have in Christ.

In his letters to the Thessalonians, Paul encourages believers to live with purpose, purity, and perseverance as they await Christ’s return. Christian living is not about perfection—it is about direction. It is a lifestyle shaped by holiness, love, and expectancy. We are called to be alert, hopeful, and committed to honoring God in all we do. Every action, attitude, and word is an opportunity to live out the Gospel with integrity and joy.

 

Affirmations:

1.   I live each day in expectation of Christ’s return.

2.   I honor God by living a life that reflects His holiness.

3.   I encourage others and build them up with my words.

4.   I remain steady in faith, even when trials come.

5.   I work diligently and avoid idle distractions.

6.   I choose purity in thought, speech, and behavior.

7.   I stay alert spiritually and walk in the light.

8.   I give thanks in all things because God is always at work.

9.   I do not grow weary in doing good—I stay faithful.

10.                I reflect Jesus through a quiet, confident, and purposeful life.

 

Saturday, March 19, 2022

Anchored in Truth (2 Thessalonians)


When people misunderstand spiritual truth, chaos follows. That is what happened in Thessalonica. Some thought the Lord had already returned. Others stopped working. Fear crept in.

But Paul wrote to steady their hearts.

Sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do is sit down, open your Bible, and let truth calm the storm inside you.

The enemy thrives on confusion. But God’s Word settles and secures.

You do not have to know everything.

Just keep your heart anchored in what is true.

Friday, March 18, 2022

Pauline Epistle Rememberminder: Jesus Is the Just Judge in 2 Thessalonians




Jesus sees it all. The pressure, the pain, the perseverance. And He will return with justice in His hands and healing in His wings.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 (ESV):

“The Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels…”

Pauline Epistle Rememberminder: Jesus Is the Coming Hope in 1 Thessalonians




Jesus is coming again. Let that hope shape your habits, your mindset, and your love for others.

1 Thessalonians 5:5 (NASB):

“For you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness.”

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Power of Encouragement (1 Thessalonians)


Paul’s words to the Thessalonians are soaked in love, hope, and deep care. He saw their faith growing, their hearts enduring, their hands serving. And instead of just correcting, he encouraged.

This reminds us that spiritual growth needs watering.

Sometimes, what your soul needs most is not another rule—but a reminder that you are doing better than you think.

Encourage someone today. Say the thing. Write the note. Be the voice that helps them keep going.

You never know what seed it might protect—or awaken.