“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬ I don’t know about you, but I needed to be reminded of Romans 5 today! Thank you Jesus for your blood!❤️👏🏽 READ IT MORE THAN ONCE! ⭐️Reconcile- •restore friendly relations between. •cause to coexist in harmony; make or show to be compatible.

Good morning my sisters! Forgive me for the delay, the days are passing so quickly. I am fully embracing this season with the kids and we have been traveling all over Texas, connecting with other believers and ministries, it has been so encouraging and empowering!! God is on the move!! He is showing up and I am blown away. We are about to open the doors of our new facility in San Antonio, right by the airport, and have so many ideas flowing of how the Lord will use this space for the Kingdom. Praying, praising, and trusting in His faithfulness as the Holy Spirit leads! The word I have is to keep praying. May praise and thanksgiving continuously be on our lips. Keep standing on the Word of God. Speak His word aloud until you believe it in the core of who you are. Continue to prioritize time with him above all else. May we commit right here and now that we will keep our eyes on Him this holiday season. We will not get distracted by all of the stuff and the fluff. We will look for Him in all places and spaces, expecting for Him to show up and show off, because He is God and He has a plan! Yes, He has a plan for how He wants to use YOU in this next season. Yes, YOU. Let us give Him permission to move freely in our lives because His plans are so much better! “Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts are higher than your thoughts.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55‬:‭9‬ As you spend time in His word, may the words jump off the page so you know God is speaking to YOU. May our hearts be postured in such a way that God is able to transform us through the power of his Living Word. He is calling His children to walk in obedience and in love. Prayer: Almighty God, you are the creator of all things. You spoke everything into existence and you made us in your image. You gave us free will, knowing we would struggle, so you made a plan from the start to bring us back to you. Thank you Jesus, our Messiah, our savior and king. Thank you that through Christ, we have nothing to fear. That you haven't given us a spirit of fear, but one power, love and sound mind.

Every night, as I tuck my daughter into bed, I pick her up and rock her in my arms as we sing, "He's got the whole world in his hands". This nighttime routine has turned into a beautiful worship experience as we personalize the song with the names of our loved ones. It has turned from "HE'S" got the whole world in his hands to "YOU" - ... Our mighty everlasting all powerful, all knowing Father... a simple children's song becomes an opportunity to surrender and praise as we trust that He has us in the palm of his hand. He will protect us and provide for us. "He has the wind and the rain in His hands" and will "rescue those who call on His name". He is our safe haven. He will cover us under his wings and make a hedge of protection around our homes and loved ones when we pray His word daily. (Psalm 91). He will be with us in the midst of the storm. He is the same God who parts the waters and makes a way in the wilderness. He knows His children (called us before we were born!) and will provide for every need. Oh, how He loves us!! He knows the very number of hairs your head, precious daughter. He knows your every thought and deepest desire. He loves you dearly and has great plans for you. “Come near to God and he will come near to you. ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ He is proving time and time again that we can fully trust in Him and bring all of our cares to Him, who cares for us. He is with us every step of the way and has already made the way. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV

May these words bring you peace as you speak His promises or protection over your life and loved ones. When you feel fear creep in or feel anxious, speak over the lies with His truth. He is faithful and keeps His promises. His love endures forever! "I will protect you as you put your trust in me. I am your help and your defender." ““Because you love me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue you; I will protect you, for you call on my name. When you call on me, and I will answer; I will be with you in trouble, I will deliver you and honor you.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭91‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “God is within you, you will not fall; God will help you at break of day.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Jesus has given us His peace! May His words soak into our very being to comfort us and strengthen us. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 Declare aloud: I receive your peace and presence that overrides every negative circumstance and brings hope and promise. You have already overcome the world! I trust in your words more than man's words. I will set my eyes on things above and walk in your truth and faithful promises.

Thank you to Pastor Ed for this reminder when we need it "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles." - Psalm 34:17 When you’re in the middle of life’s toughest seasons, it’s easy to feel uncertain, wondering if things will ever get better. But as a believer, you don’t have to live in doubt or wishful thinking. You have a solid promise to stand on: God will deliver you. His deliverance is not a vague hope—it’s a guarantee. This is the reason you can have faith, not because you’re wishing for a good outcome, but because God has promised that He will bring you through. When you cry out to God, He hears you. His Word tells us over and over that He delivers His people from their troubles. That’s not just a possibility, it’s His promise to you. It can be tempting to wonder if God is really going to show up, especially when you’ve been in the middle for what feels like forever. But your deliverance is not based on how things look right now or how long you’ve been waiting. It’s based on God’s faithfulness and His Word. God’s deliverance is not something you have to beg for or hope you might be worthy enough to receive. It’s already yours. He’s already planned the way out, and He’s already working on your behalf, even if you can’t see it yet. You can claim His promise of deliverance because it’s guaranteed by the One who never fails. God’s timing may not always align with yours, and the process may not look like you imagined, but He will get you through this season and lead you to where He’s taking you. The reason you can have faith is because you know that God doesn’t break His promises. He has never left you, and He will never forsake you. You may not know exactly how or when the deliverance will come, but you can trust that it will. God is faithful to His word, and He is working all things together for your good. https://youtu.be/NJpt1hSYf2o?si=1kpS_3OPm0hqzo4kHold on to that promise today. Let your faith rest not in wishful thinking, but in the confidence that God will do exactly what He said He would do. Your deliverance is coming. It’s not a matter of “if,” but “when.” Keep your eyes on Him, trusting that He will bring you out of the middle and into the place He’s prepared for you. That’s His promise, and you can claim it.