May 10: STAND FIRM. GOD DIDN'T BRING US THIS FAR AND THEN FORGET OUR NAMES.

Affirmation: I can do anything I choose to do. I trust God.

“…Spirit of truth, will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; He will speak only what He hears, and He will tell you what is yet to come.”
‭‭John‬ ‭16:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Remember who you are:
You are:
-God’s incredible creation.
-Loved immensely and intensely.
-Courageous, Compassionate and Connected 
-Talented, gifted and capable 
-Kind, loving, and thoughtful 
-Handsome and Beautiful 
-Resilient, self-compassionate, joyful
-Responsible, Active, Determined, Persistent 
-Belong
-Are forgiven
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Ponder, Personalize, Practice: As you search for meaning in your life, pray Psalm 143:8. I have been praying this verse throughout the day this week as we pray for our family and friends and for you. How are you pondering this verse?

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 NIV

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Walk in Grace. Live in Love. By Bob Goff

May 10

STAND FIRM. GOD DIDN'T BRING US THIS FAR AND THEN FORGET OUR NAMES. 

This is what the Sovereign LORD says:

"I myself will search for my sheep and look after them." EZEKIEL 34:11 

Did you ever get lost as a kid? Like, wandered too far in the woods behind your house, took a few too many turns on your bike, or hid in the department store clothes rack for too long? You look up and realize you have no idea where you are or that no one you remotely recognize is anywhere to be seen. Then the anxiety floods in. 


Do you remember what a relief it was to see your parents' car rolling down the road, hear their faint voice in the woods, or your name come through the speakers? Right when you felt the despair wash over you, your name was called and you knew people were coming to find you. 


We never outgrow the anxiety of feeling lost. As grownups, we usually feel it when we suddenly realize we don't recognize the face in the mirror. We feel it when we lose track of the person we set out to become or the principles we sought to live by. It's like who we've become went wandering a bit too far and can't find its way back. 


God didn't bring us this far only to forget our names now. You might not hear it as clearly as the voice booming through the department store speakers, but God calls your name every day. He's cheering us on, always ready to grab us by the hand when we ask Him to lead the way. 


Whether you feel like life has dropped you off in a strange place or feel like you've lost your way, know God's already there, and He's got you. 


How do you notice God pursuing you right now? 

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