The Beacon

"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." - Isaiah 43:2 (KJV). Have you ever been in a situation where you questioned yourself — why is this happening to me? Have you ever questioned God, asking why you go through so much yet see no results? You pray. You cry. You fast. You believe. You do everything. But what you asked for doesn’t show up. You’re doing all you can to avoid your fears; somehow, those fears still become reality. Your strength may begin to fade. You stop praying — not because you want to, but because something inside you is scared. You wonder: Will it even work this time? Will I make it? Has God left me? You start to fear that your growth with God is slipping back to square one. I’ve been there. In fact, I’m still in it — fighting, pushing, trying not to lose myself. And in all honesty, ...

 "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him". Colossians 3:17 (NIV) Life gets loud sometimes. Between school, work, goals, and plans, we're constantly improving or working toward something. When one task is finished, another pops up with no time to catch a breath. In the midst of the grind and hustle, it's easy to push God to the sidelines and get carried away with achievements. Maybe not intentionally, but over time, it becomes evident that our dreams are taking center stage.  It's important to know that your dreams are valid. That drive to grow, grind, develop, and show up with excellence? God placed it all in you. He is not against your visions or dreams. God loves to see his children excel and use their gifts well. (Philippians 2:13). Putting God first does not mean ignoring your goals or slacking at work. It means filtering your grind through grace and remembering that yo...