I'm thankful to God this week that He has reminded me that in amongst all the things to think about, concerns, changes that only one thing is needed.

Jesus is our solid rock and foundation, He died *but* He rose again and all authority in heaven and earth has been given to Him. He is worthy of all our praise and adoration, our loyalty and strength, our worship and praise. The one thing we need to do is stay close to Him, listen to Him only and keep trusting. He is more than able He can do more than we ask, think or imagine. He is our shepherd, is close by always to lead us, refresh us, bring us through and provide what is needed. He is worthy of all our praise!

Luke 10:38-42

New International Version

At the Home of Martha and Mary

38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”

41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

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Proverbs 4:20-22 TPT

Listen carefully, my dear child, to everything that I teach you, and pay attention to all that I have to say. Fill your thoughts with my words until they penetrate deep into your spirit. Then, as you unwrap my words, they will impart true life and radiant health into the very core of your being.

I recently said to a friend, 'I feel like God is saying this...' to which she replied; be careful not to go on feelings but to ensure you've actually heard from Him.

I was reminded that God is speaking to us all the time, and he has specific things he has to say to us. When I hear from God, there is complete peace and clarity, and I can persevere whatever challenge or opposition comes my way. So easily, when new opportunities come around or in the busyness of life, I can rush ahead or 'feel' like I've heard from Him, when taking time to actually hear His voice, is what is needed most!

James 1:19 (Amp)

Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving];

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Sometimes in life the directions we take don’t always pan out. Life can throw you curved balls, and the dreams you had can be shattered. You can find yourself in a metaphorical grave! As Christians we can sometimes strive to do the things we THINK God wants for us, unaware that it’s not the direction he intended for our lives. We try in our own strength, not in his.

Thankfully, we can find comfort in knowing that God is sovereign over every twist and turn. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Our plans may not always unfold as we expect, but God is always working behind the scenes, guiding us toward what He knows is best.

Sometimes, when things don’t go as planned, it can feel like a setback, but in reality, it might be a setup for something better—something we couldn’t have seen or understood at the time. Romans 8:28 assures us that “in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Even in the detours and challenges, we can trust that God is with us, leading us through each moment, and that His plans for us are ultimately for our good and His glory. So, even when the path is unclear or doesn’t make sense, we can rest in the truth that He’s got it all under control and is shaping our lives according to His perfect will. Keep trusting, even in the unknown. So today choose to get up out of that grave, and trust in God’s goodness.

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Getting out of bed on a cold, dark winter morning isn’t easy – we’ve all been there. The warmth of the blankets, the quiet outside, and the thought of stepping into the chilly air can make it tempting to stay put.

But these mornings are also an opportunity to lean on God’s strength and step into the day He’s prepared for us. Each time we rise despite the winter gloom, we’re not just waking up – we’re answering His call to embrace His plans, trusting that His grace is sufficient for whatever lies ahead. As the Bible reminds us, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).

It’s okay to feel the struggle – even Jesus sought the Father’s strength in hard moments. But when we push through, relying on His power, we find that the hardest step, getting up, can be a step of faith, setting the tone for a day filled with His presence and purpose.