Friday, April 29, 2022

Living Invested



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

When you give God your full yes, everything changes. This month invites you to live intentionally and sow into Kingdom purpose.

 

Memory Verse

Matthew 6:21


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

Here are the Bible Verse Writing Sheets for 2022.

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Bible Reading Plan for 2 Corinthians

Here is the Bible Reading Plan for the month of May I created.  It is 31 verses from the book of 2 Corinthians.

Download the Bible Reading Plan PDF here.

Here is another Scripture Verse Writing Sheet I created.

Download the Scripture Verse Writing Sheet PDF here.

View the reading plans for Generosity.

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Visit this YouTube Playlist I created to help you with your study of 2 Corinthians.

Friday, April 22, 2022

Grace in the Mess (1 Corinthians)


Corinth was messy. The church had drama, division, immorality, pride, and confusion. But Paul did not walk away. He wrote. He stayed. He corrected in love.

And God still moved.

This book reminds us that God is not looking for perfect people. He is looking for a people willing to mature.

Do not run from hard truth. Let it do its holy work.

God builds even through brokenness. And He always brings beauty out of bold correction. 

Pauline Epistle Rememberminder: 1 Corinthians




Spiritual maturity is not about getting it all right—it is about surrendering it all honestly. God uses imperfect people to reflect His perfect love.

1 Corinthians 1:27 (ESV):

“But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise… what is weak in the world to shame the strong…”

Resilience Kit: Your Forward



How You Move Ahead When the Way Is Not Clear

Be Resilient on Purpose.

Reflection

Resilience is not about speed—it is about direction.
Even when the pace is slow, forward is still forward.

Sometimes you move ahead with confidence.
Other times, you move ahead by faith alone.
But progress is not always visible at first.
It is in the decision to show up, even when you are tired.
It is in the courage to take one step, even when you cannot see the finish.

God does not rush your becoming.
He walks with you through it—faithfully, patiently, purposefully.

 

Scripture Anchor

“And the Lord is the one who is going ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not desert you or abandon you. Do not fear, and do not be dismayed.”
—Deuteronomy 31:8 (NASB)

 

Speak This

I do not need to see the whole path to take the next step.
I move forward with faith, not fear.
God goes before me—and I will not stay stuck.

 

Journaling Prompt

What small step can I take today to move forward in faith?
Where do I need to release control and trust God with the outcome?

 

One Step at a Time: Walking Forward When You Feel Stuck

Your Forward.

 


You Do Not Have to Have It All Figured Out

Sometimes, we wait for clarity before we move. We wait for the full plan, the guaranteed outcome, the perfect peace before taking the next step. But the life of faith does not always work that way.

God rarely gives the full blueprint up front.
More often, He gives just enough light for the next step.
And forward is still forward—even if it is slow.

You do not need to be fearless to move forward.
You just need to be willing.
And a willing heart in the hands of a faithful God is a powerful thing.

 

Forward Might Look Different This Time

Maybe forward means starting over.
Maybe it means resting instead of rushing.
Maybe it means reimagining a life you did not expect to live.
Whatever it is—do not confuse unfamiliar with wrong.

Forward is not always flashy.
It is faithful.
It is showing up again. Trying again. Believing again.
Not because it is easy—but because you know God is still in it.

 

You Are Not Behind. You Are Becoming.

Comparison will convince you that you are too late.
Shame will whisper that you should be further by now.
But God is not watching your progress with a stopwatch.
He is walking with you step by step.

You are not where you used to be.
You are not who you used to be.
And even if the path looks different than you imagined, it is still marked by grace.

Keep going.
Not perfectly.
Not quickly.
But purposefully—with eyes on Christ and courage in your spirit.

 

Scripture Anchor

“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
—Deuteronomy 31:8 (ESV)

He is already ahead of you.
And He is not in a hurry.
You can move forward at His pace—and still arrive right on time.

 

Speak This Over Yourself

My pace does not disqualify my progress.
My path does not need to match anyone else’s.
I walk forward in faith, knowing God is already there.
I am still becoming—and that is enough.

 

A Word for Today

You do not need a dramatic sign.
You just need a next step.
Even small progress is sacred when God is in it.
So move forward. By grace. In faith. With confidence.

You are not stuck.
You are still going forward.

 

 

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Affirmations about Love


Rooted in Love

Key Thought: True love is the greatest evidence of a life shaped by Christ.

In 1 Corinthians, Paul makes it clear—spiritual gifts, knowledge, and even great faith mean nothing without love. Love is not just a feeling; it is a deliberate way of living. It is patient, kind, humble, forgiving, enduring, and honest. A transformed heart expresses love in both action and attitude. When we are rooted in love, everything we do flows from the heart of God and brings unity, healing, and strength to the body of Christ.

 

Affirmations:

1.   I am patient and kind in my words and actions.

2.   I do not envy or boast—I walk in humility.

3.   I am not rude or self-seeking; I put others first.

4.   I forgive quickly and do not keep score of wrongs.

5.   I rejoice in the truth and speak it with love.

6.   I bear all things, believe the best, and never give up on people.

7.   I love without condition, just as Christ loves me.

8.   I choose love even when it is not easy or convenient.

9.   I let love lead me in conflict, correction, and connection.

10.                I build my life on love because it never fails.

 

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Faith Worth Exploring: Why Paul’s Letters Invite Us In

An Invitation, Not a Checklist

Exploring your faith is not about having all the right answers. It is about getting honest, getting curious, and getting closer to the One who already knows you. Paul’s letters invite us into that journey—not as perfect people, but as people in process.

Faith is not something you stumble into. It is something you walk out. And Paul’s words help guide that walk.

 

Paul's Letters Give Us Permission to Grow

Paul never writes as if we should have everything figured out. Instead, he writes with clarity, compassion, and conviction. He encourages questions. He confronts confusion. He reminds believers—over and over again—that faith is meant to be explored, wrestled with, and walked through in layers.

  • In Romans, Paul lays the groundwork for righteousness—not earned, but received through faith.
  • In Galatians, he calls us to walk by the Spirit and let His fruit grow in our lives.
  • In Ephesians, he urges us to grow up spiritually, stand strong, and put on the full armor of God.
  • In Philippians, he teaches us how to think with clarity, peace, and praise—even in pressure.
  • In Colossians and Philemon, he highlights the traits of a transformed life—seen in our character and our relationships.
  • In 1 Corinthians, Paul centers us on love—patient, honest, and powerful.
  • In 2 Corinthians, he invites us into generous living, fueled by grace and sincerity.
  • In 1 and 2 Thessalonians, he challenges us to live faithfully, love consistently, and stay ready for Christ’s return.
  • In 1 Timothy, he encourages us to pursue what matters—godliness, faith, and purpose.
  • In 2 Timothy and Titus, he calls us to live with integrity, boldness, and sound conduct in every season.

Every letter builds your spiritual vocabulary—and expands your spiritual understanding.

 

Faith Is Not Fragile—It’s Deepening

Some people are afraid to explore their faith because they think asking questions means they are doubting. But Paul’s letters teach us that exploration is healthy. It means we are growing. It means we are letting the Holy Spirit stretch our understanding and shape our hearts.

Faith that is explored becomes faith that is strong.

 

Let Paul Help You Explore the Word—and Your World

Paul does not write for “the elite.” He writes for the Church. For real people. For those who are just beginning and those who are burnt out. His voice gives language to what we feel, what we face, and what we need to remember.

If you want to grow in faith, do not skip his letters.
Let them challenge you. Let them comfort you.
Let them walk with you as you explore the heart of God.

  


Monday, April 18, 2022

Pauline Epistle Rememberminder: Jesus Is the Foundation in 1 Corinthians




You are building something eternal—on a foundation that cannot be shaken. Let every brick of your life rest on Jesus.

1 Corinthians 3:11 (CEV):

“No one can lay any other foundation than the one that is already laid, and that foundation is Jesus Christ.”