Author: Joshua

Many times we feel inadequate when we look at life and our future. This applies to everything from job searching to carrying out our calling from God. I myself often struggle with my own confidence. I wrestle with my insecurities and fear that things like my preferences for films and my sensitivities towards emotionally intense Read more

Another shorter one this time. God’s purpose is something we all desire to know. We know God has a purpose for us (Jeremiah 29:11). Some of us have a specific calling, but all Christians have a broader purpose. That purpose is the great commission outlined in Matthew 28. Sometimes God calls us to simply win Read more

On Friday I was able to get my drivers lisence. This has been a mountain that I have been trying to climb. I am so greatful to God for bringing me to the top of this mountain in life. I struggled a lot with learning how to drive. I felt the urge to give up Read more

The joy of the Lord is my strength. The Lord gives me the strength to wait on him in dry seasons. When I am frustrated with lack of progress getting a job, I have the reassurance that the Lord is always with me. I know that the joy of the Lord allows me to meet Read more

The Lord is our strength. He sustains us in our waiting season. When we grow weary the Lord gives us the strength to carry on. He gives us the will to go one when we feel like giving up. We have the Lord in us and he gives us the ability to overcome our challenges Read more

Another shorter one this time. When I am thinking about God and his plan I am awed by his love and his compassionate view of us. When God looks at us he sees his children. God shows us love despite our tendency to disobey him. Because of how much God loves us we can trust Read more

When we surrender to God we, gain the peace of his presence. He is a comforter and a bringer of rest. What’s more he is faithful in all things. The Lord uses the waiting seasons of our life in order to refine us into being more like him and when we lean into him we Read more

As I wait on God I’ve learned how to dwell on his presence. I’ve also learned to see God’s pace and I’ve learned to have peace in God’s timing. Earlier this year I struggled with depression and anxiety over my future. I had not been giving God the time and had been growing impatient with Read more

Just a shorter one this week. I am reflecting on on my journey this year. I have learned to be paitent with God and to both dwell in the present while also looking with expectation. I live by faith and show the power of God’s love. I live my faith through trusting God and also Read more

We are the Beacon of light that shines God’s love on the World. God calls us to show his love the world around us 2 Corinthians 5:20 tells us that we are ambassadors for Christ, we are to call the world to reconcile with God (2 Cor 5:20). We must be the bright spot in Read more