When it comes to sharing about Jesus, it can be rather scary. We read Scriptures where people were persecuted, imprisoned, and even killed for loving Jesus. Additionally, this continues today when we read stories about missionaries who are imprisoned or killed for sharing the Gospel.

I find in seasons when I am not abiding in the Word, my speech is more critical and less wholesome. In contrast, I find that when I am spending time in the spiritual disciplines of reading the Bible and praying, the words that fall out of my mouth are more gentle and less harsh.

His very presence is peace. What is the commotion surrounding you? Does it feel like you are in the midst of chaos? Invite God in. He longs to have a special moment with you. He will stop to meet you amidst the hustle and bustle of this life.

We don’t have to wait until church to bring worship to God. In the in-between days, the trained, worshiping heart finds Him.

If we truly understood the brokenness and emptiness sin causes, we would be more encouraged to seek Jesus during our temptations and immediately repent of something when we learn it’s in opposition to God’s law. If we knew how destructive our sin is, and desired to flee from it, we wouldn’t keep it a secret.

If we are going to imitate God we must learn to forgive even when it is painful, remembering how much we have been forgive from.

No matter which path we choose - the road less traveled or not - He is with us. We have plans and visions for our life but God guides our steps. “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps”. This life is an adventure. One we are meant to embark on with God.

In order to break the barriers that keep us from pursuing God's assignment for us we have to first remember this one thing.

When the weight of the world gets to be too much to bear, use these 3 ways to fix your eyes on Him and remember Who holds tomorrow.

This same concept of patience and thoughtful behavior can be applied to our spiritual lives. When we rush to grow our faith, or desire to see instant results of our prayer time, Bible reading, or Scripture memory, we lose sight of the purpose of our spiritual disciplines.

I don’t know about you, but I want to be remembered as a woman after God’s own heart. To achieve this, we follow David’s example. In good times and bad, we praise and draw strength from our Father in Heaven; rejoicing in His mercy.