“Going forward in our walk with Christ requires a lot of trust. Anytime the Lord is going to advance us in our lives and in our journey with Him, comfort is seldom part of the package. Amen. Growing in Christ—and moving forward—demands a leap of faith. It means stepping out of our comfort zones. It means being fully dependent on Him and who He is. Amen.

When God is growing us, work is happening—lots of change. But that change only comes when we truly believe that in and of ourselves, we can do nothing. When we rise higher with the Lord, when we keep moving forward, it’s going to be scary, to say the least. It’s not easy. Because easy is what we can do in our own strength. Amen.

But when the Lord is doing something different, when He calls us to more, He asks us to lean fully on Him. Totally. There’s no room for half-measures. We must abide in the Lord, as scripture says, John 15:4: “Abide in me, and I in you…” If we don’t abide, we can’t grow—and we cannot truly move forward. Amen.

We must understand that beginnings are often hard. But afterward, with time, perseverance, and trust, things do get easier. Ecclesiastes 7:8 reminds us: “The end of a matter is better than its beginning…” So don’t stop halfway in your walk. Don’t abandon the journey God has you on right now.

Know this: He who calls us also equips us. Hebrews 13:21. And you were made for such a time as this. Esther 4:14. Amen.

So grow. Become all that Jesus wants you to be. Move forward, regardless of how hard it may seem. Because to whom much is given, much is required. Luke 12:48. And you know what? That’s okay. Because God is for us, and God is with us. Romans 8:31. Simply knowing that can bring us peace like we’ve never known before.

The Lord needs us to be willing and obedient—to say, “Here I am, Dear Lord. If You can use anything, You can use me.” Amen. So stop giving God reasons or excuses for why something can’t happen or why it won’t work out. Believe that in Him, you can and you will do all things. Because God is always, and forever in control.

We may make our plans, but it is the Lord who directs our steps. Proverbs 16:9. Imagine that promise. What a firm foundation to build upon.

Move forward. Do new things. Grow in ways you never thought possible. Trust Christ like you’ve never trusted Him before. Because when God is doing a new thing, it won’t be easy. It will make you fully trust, fully lean on the Lord. It will stretch you and shape who you are for Him. Amen.

Isn’t that what we all want—to grow, to be doing new things, to be moving forward instead of remaining the same? Amen!

For there is a mighty work to be done. But first we must grow—grow in character, in faith, in love—so we are ready to help others grow. We must lead our own lives well before others will trust us to lead theirs. Amen.

To reach that place where the “milk and honey” flows in our lives, we must go through the growth. We must endure so we can fully experience the blessings. Amen.

So let us let go, and let God have His way in us. Rest knowing that when we do our part, the Lord our God always and forever does His. Amen!”

“For it is in His name, Jesus’ name, that I do ask and pray..Amen and Amen..Be blessed today my dear sweet friends and remember wherever you go and whatever you do, Be a light for our Father, Much love to you all, Mandi ❤️