“The Struggle Is Real”

Beloved, the struggle is a sign of obedience. If you were walking away from God, there would be no tension. If you were fully surrendered to the flesh, there would be no resistance. Struggle does not mean failure—it often means you are choosing God in the middle of opposition. The pull you feel is evidence that your spirit is alive and responding to truth. Obedience rarely feels comfortable, but it always produces growth.

The Old Testament gives us a powerful picture of this truth. Moses records in Exodus 23:22, “If you listen carefully to what He says and do all that I say, I will be an enemy to your enemies and will oppose those who oppose you.” Obedience invites God into the conflict. When you choose His way, resistance often increases—not because you are wrong, but because you are aligned. The struggle is not punishment; it is confirmation that you are walking in step with God’s instruction.

The New Testament echoes this reality. The apostle Paul writes in Galatians 5:17, “For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other.” That conflict is the struggle you feel. It is not a sign that God has left you—it is proof that His Spirit is actively working within you. If there were no obedience, there would be no battle.

So Beloved, don’t misinterpret the struggle. Don’t retreat just because it’s hard. Lean in. Stay obedient. The resistance you feel today is shaping the strength you’ll walk in tomorrow. God is doing something in you that comfort could never accomplish.

Pray with me: Father God, help me recognize the struggle as evidence of obedience, not failure. Strengthen me to stand firm when resistance rises and to trust You when the path feels difficult. Teach me to remain faithful in the tension, knowing You are working through it. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen and Amen!

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Be Strong | J1:9 – Weekly Devotionals for Courage, Purpose, and Kingdom Assignment.

Life has a way of testing our strength long before we feel ready. Trials come without warning. Storms rise without apology. Loss, disappointment, fear, doubt, and fatigue try to make their home in our hearts. And yet, in the middle of all of it, God continues to whisper the same powerful command He gave Joshua: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

This book was born out of that command.

For years, I carried the weight of responsibilities—family, leadership, ministry, and the daily work of serving people with excellence. But after walking through some of life’s deepest valleys, including the passing of my twin brother Noel and the reshaping of my own identity through grief, God began stirring something new in my spirit. Strength is not a personality trait. Strength is a calling. Strength is a posture. Strength is a divine response to a God-given assignment.

Be Strong | J1:9 was written to speak life into that assignment.

These 60 weekly devotionals are not meant to be rushed. They are meant to be lived. Each reflection invites you to slow down, breathe, and hear God’s voice in practical, real-world moments—from the jobsite to the kitchen table, from the prayer closet to the places where leadership and service demand more from you than you think you have to give.

Every entry in this book follows one simple truth:

God does not expect perfection—He expects obedience. And obedience opens the door to strength that cannot be shaken.

In these pages, you will find stories, scriptures, leadership principles, and transparent moments from my own journey. You will be invited to see yourself not through the lens of fear or failure, but through the eyes of the God who called you, equipped you, and assigned you to influence the world around you. Whether you lead a home, a team, a ministry, or an entire organization, the charge of Joshua 1:9 remains the same for you today:

Be strong. Be courageous. God is with you.

My prayer is that this book becomes a companion for your spiritual walk, a spark for your leadership, and a reminder that strength is already inside you—placed there by the One who never leaves, never quits, and never stops working on your behalf.

Let’s walk this journey together.

Let’s grow together.

Let’s be strong together.

In Jesus name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen and Amen!

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“God Can Realign and repurpose Your Plans”

Beloved, sometimes life doesn’t go the way we planned—and that’s not always a setback. Often, it’s God stepping in to realign our direction. He can realign your plans, reshape your desires, and repurpose your gifts for His glory. What feels like a detour is often divine redirection. God never wastes a season; He refines us in each one. The opportunities that didn’t work out and the doors that didn’t open were never meant to define you—they were meant to prepare you.

In the Old Testament, Solomon reminds us in Proverbs 16:9: “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Solomon’s words teach us that making plans isn’t wrong—but they must be surrendered. God’s sovereignty is not limited by our schedules. He sees the road ahead and gently redirects our steps when our plans drift from His purpose. What we call interruption, God calls alignment.

And in the New Testament, the apostle Paul writes in Colossians 3:23: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” This scripture is the foundation of my book, The 3:23 Solution: Service Is What We Do, Experience Is How We Make them Feel. Paul reminds us that purpose is not found in position—it’s found in motive. When we serve with excellence and integrity, we honor God through our work. Whatever you do, wherever you serve, do it as if the Lord Himself signed your paycheck. That’s where fulfillment lives.

So Beloved, if life looks different than what you imagined, don’t lose faith. God may be repurposing your gifts for a new assignment. The work you’re doing now may be training you for what’s next. His plan is better, His timing is perfect, and His glory is always the goal.

Pray with me:

Father God, thank You for being the Author of my life. When my plans fall apart, remind me that Yours are never broken. Realign my direction, reshape my desires, and repurpose my gifts to bring You glory. Whatever I do, may I do it with excellence and humility, as unto You. In Jesus’ name, we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen.

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“The Love of God Has Never Left You”

Beloved, the love of God has never left you — not even for a single second. Even in the moments when you felt forgotten, overlooked, or unworthy, His love remained constant. Our feelings may shift, but God’s love is unwavering. He does not withdraw His affection when we struggle, doubt, or fall short. His love holds, His love keeps, and His love carries.

In the Old Testament, the prophet Joel declares in Joel 2:13: “Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.” Joel was speaking to a people who feared they had drifted too far. Yet his message was clear: God’s love doesn’t break when we do. His compassion doesn’t fail when we stumble. His arms remain open because His love is covenant love — steady, strong, unchanging.

And in the New Testament, the apostle Paul reminds us in Romans 8:38–39: “For I am convinced that neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Paul lists every possible force — earthly, spiritual, visible, invisible — and then declares with authority: None of it can pull you out of God’s love.

So Beloved, take heart and be strong. You have never lived one second unloved. Not one tear, one trial, or one lonely night has escaped His sight. When you wandered, His love followed. When you broke, His love held you together. When you doubted, His love remained faithful. God has never left you — not even for a single breath.

Pray with me: Father God, thank You for Your unfailing love — a love that has never let me go. Remind me daily that I am held, seen, and cherished by You. Draw me deeper into Your compassion, and help me walk with confidence in the truth that Your love is constant and unbreakable. In Jesus’ name, we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen and Amen!

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“When Correction Is Rejected”

Beloved, Scripture gives us wisdom not only on how to love people, but also on how to protect peace and truth. The apostle Paul writes in Titus 3:10, “Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.” This is not a call to harshness—it is a call to discernment. God values unity, order, and spiritual health, and He knows that division, when left unchecked, spreads quickly and deeply.

This principle is not new. The wisdom of the Old Testament echoes it clearly. King Solomon writes in Proverbs 9:8, “Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.” Solomon reminds us that correction reveals the heart of the person receiving it. Those who desire growth will respond with humility. Those committed to disruption will respond with resistance. The difference is not the correction—it is the posture of the heart.

Paul understood that some people are not confused; they are convinced. The first warning is grace. The second warning is patience. But after that, continued engagement can become unhealthy and unproductive. Boundaries are not unloving—they are biblical. Walking away is not abandonment; it is often obedience. God does not require you to remain entangled with those who consistently reject truth, resist accountability, or sow division.

So Beloved, do not confuse endurance with wisdom. Speak truth with love, correct with humility, and guard your heart with discernment. You are not responsible for someone else’s refusal to change. Your responsibility is obedience. Trust that God can do more with separation than you ever could with striving.

Pray with me: Father God, give me wisdom to know when to speak and when to step back. Help me correct in love, set boundaries in truth, and walk in obedience without guilt or fear. Protect my heart from division and my spirit from bitterness. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen and Amen.

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“You Can’t Out-Sin Grace”

Beloved, you can’t out-sin grace. No matter how far you’ve wandered, how many times you’ve fallen, or how heavy the weight of guilt feels, grace is still greater. Shame will tell you that you’ve gone too far and stayed too long, but grace reminds you that God’s mercy reached the cross long before your failure showed up. Grace does not excuse sin—it overcomes it. It was never surprised by your weakness, and it is not exhausted by your mistakes.

In Isaiah 1:18, the prophet Isaiah speaks to this in the Old Testament when he declares, “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” This is not denial—it is divine cleansing. God does not ignore sin; He removes it. He does not label you by your past; He redeems you for your future. Every call to repentance is proof that restoration is still possible.

In Romans 5:20, the apostle Paul reinforces this truth in the New Testament when he writes, “Where sin increased, grace increased all the more.” Grace is not fragile. It is not defeated by repetition or failure. But grace is not meant to be delayed. Paul reminds us that grace invites transformation, not procrastination. Turning to Jesus is not about fear of judgment—it is about freedom from bondage.

So Beloved, don’t wait. Don’t reason with guilt or hide behind shame. Turn to Jesus while there is still time. Grace is available, mercy is active, and forgiveness is closer than you think. The cross paid the price. The resurrection secured the victory. Grace is not a license to sin, but the gateway to repentance and salvation.

Pray with me: Father God, thank You that Your grace is greater than my sin and stronger than my failures. I turn to You today with humility and trust. Cleanse my heart, renew my mind, and lead me in truth. I receive Your mercy and choose life in You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen and Amen!

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“Sleeping With The Enemy”

Beloved, make sure you are not the weapon forming against yourself. The enemy does not always attack from the outside; sometimes the greatest damage comes from within. It comes through the quiet doubts you allow to linger in your mind, the negative words you speak over your own life, and the fears you permit to influence your decisions. You cannot break what God is building, and you cannot curse what God has already called blessed—unless you agree with the lie. This is why Scripture reminds us in Isaiah 54:17 that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. The weapon may form, the pressure may rise, and the attack may appear, but it cannot succeed unless we give it power. Yet when the weapon is self-sabotage, insecurity, lust, addiction,
unforgiveness, shame, or internal fear, we are not merely facing a battle—we are participating in shaping it.

James 3:6 teaches us that the tongue is a fire, full of power either to destroy or to heal. What you speak consistently becomes the atmosphere you live in. When you continually declare defeat, you eventually begin to move and make decisions as though victory is not already yours. When you hold onto old labels and outdated identities, you make it harder to step confidently into the future God has prepared for you. You were never called to rehearse the failures of yesterday or chain yourself to the limitations of your past. God has already written victory into your story, but you must stop being the barrier that blocks what He is trying to release.

So today, Beloved, evaluate your thoughts, your words, and the agreements you have made with fear or insecurity. Ask yourself whether you are aligning with heaven or partnering with the very things designed to hold you back. You were not created to be your own opposition; you were created to be a witness of God’s power, a reflection of His grace, and a vessel through which His purpose can flow freely. Don’t become the weapon. Become the witness.

Pray with me: Father God, forgive me for every moment when I have spoken against myself, doubted Your work within me, or agreed with fear instead of faith. Heal the places in my heart that learned to fight myself instead of trusting You. Teach me to speak life, to walk in truth, and to stand boldly in the victory You have already secured for me. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen and Amen!

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Be Strong | J1:9 – Weekly Devotionals for Courage, Purpose, and Kingdom Assignment

Life has a way of testing our strength long before we feel ready. Trials come without warning. Storms rise without apology. Loss, disappointment, fear, doubt, and fatigue try to make their home in our hearts. And yet, in the middle of all of it, God continues to whisper the same powerful command He gave Joshua: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

This book was born out of that command.

For years, I carried the weight of responsibilities—family, leadership, ministry, and the daily work of serving people with excellence. But after walking through some of life’s deepest valleys, including the passing of my twin brother Noel and the reshaping of my own identity through grief, God began stirring something new in my spirit. Strength is not a personality trait. Strength is a calling. Strength is a posture. Strength is a divine response to a God-given assignment.

Be Strong | J1:9 was written to speak life into that assignment.

These 60 weekly devotionals are not meant to be rushed. They are meant to be lived. Each reflection invites you to slow down, breathe, and hear God’s voice in practical, real-world moments—from the jobsite to the kitchen table, from the prayer closet to the places where leadership and service demand more from you than you think you have to give.

Every entry in this book follows one simple truth:

God does not expect perfection—He expects obedience. And obedience opens the door to strength that cannot be shaken.

In these pages, you will find stories, scriptures, leadership principles, and transparent moments from my own journey. You will be invited to see yourself not through the lens of fear or failure, but through the eyes of the God who called you, equipped you, and assigned you to influence the world around you. Whether you lead a home, a team, a ministry, or an entire organization, the charge of Joshua 1:9 remains the same for you today:

Be strong. Be courageous. God is with you.

My prayer is that this book becomes a companion for your spiritual walk, a spark for your leadership, and a reminder that strength is already inside you—placed there by the One who never leaves, never quits, and never stops working on your behalf.

Let’s walk this journey together.
Let’s grow together.
Let’s be strong together.

In Jesus name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen.

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“Be Intentional”

Beloved, God’s love is unlike any other love you will ever encounter. It is incomprehensible, meaning it goes beyond what the human mind can fully grasp. It is infallible, meaning it cannot fail. And it is immutable, meaning it never changes. Long before you knew Him, long before you took your first breath, God set His love on you with a firmness that time, failure, or weakness cannot remove.

In the Old Testament, the Lord declares in Jeremiah 31:3, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” God’s love doesn’t fade, weaken, or shift with your behavior. It is everlasting—steady, pursuing, patient, and secure.

Furthermore, in the New Testament, Jesus affirms this unshakable truth in John 15:9, “As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Now remain in My love.” Remaining in His love is not passive—it is intentional. It is choosing daily to believe what God says over what your emotions say. Choosing to receive what He freely gives. Choosing to respond with the same love He pours into you.

So Beloved, be intentional. Receive His love—because without receiving, you cannot remain. Remain in His love—because without remaining, you cannot respond. And respond with His love—because the world needs the God-kind of love working through you.

Think about it—Before you ever reached for God, He was reaching for you. His love is ancient, unshakable, and fiercely committed.

Pray with me: Father God, help me to be intentional today—to receive Your incomprehensible, infallible, immutable love. Teach me to remain in it, walk in it, and respond with it. Anchor my heart so deeply in Your love that nothing can pull me out of it. In Jesus’ name, I pray, believe, receive, and praise in advance, Amen and Amen.

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“God Will Never Stop Doing Wonderful Things.”

Beloved, even in the face of unimaginable tragedies, fear, anxiety, depression, and everything else the enemy tries to throw our way, we still have so much to be thankful for. Our circumstances may shake us, but the character of God remains unshaken. The goodness of God is not canceled by the storms of life. Even when the world feels heavy, God continues to do wonderful things—because that is who He is.

In the Old Testament, the prophet Jeremiah gives us a powerful reminder in Lamentations 3:22–23: “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Jeremiah wrote this in the middle of devastation, grief, and national collapse. Yet, even surrounded by despair, he chose to anchor himself in God’s faithfulness. His world fell apart, but his hope did not—because his hope was in God.

And in the New Testament, the apostle Paul affirms this truth in 1 Thessalonians 5:24: “The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” Paul reminds us that the God who began a good work will finish it. The God who calls you will keep you. The God who sustains you will carry you. His faithfulness is not seasonal; it is eternal.

So Beloved, even when life feels overwhelming, look for the evidence of His goodness—it’s all around you. Breath in your lungs, strength for today, grace for tomorrow, mercy that greets you each morning. God will never stop doing wonderful things. He didn’t stop yesterday. He won’t stop today. And He won’t stop tomorrow.

Pray with me: Father God, thank You for being faithful in every season. Even when life feels heavy, You remain good. Help me to see Your hand in the middle of my struggles and to give thanks for all the ways You sustain me. Strengthen my heart with the assurance that You will never stop doing wonderful things. In Jesus’ name, we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen and Amen!

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