Proverbs 3:5-6

In the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:8, it quotes “So we cared for you. Because we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.” Sometimes we can feel as if we can’t progress in our faith any more, that we hit “a wall” and can’t do anything more to grow into a deeper relationship with Christ. This verse calls us to love as Jesus does. To love one another that have this incredible desire to share both the gospel and our relationship with Christ. When we share the gospel, we are called to be delighted and happy to do so! Our mission here at FCA Hawai’i is to do exactly this! We teach young athletes from all over to flourish in their faith and build a deeper connection with Christ and other Christ-like athletes in order to share their own story! Dear Heavenly Father, teach me to love others as You unconditionally love me. Speak through me whenever I am able to share your story and give me strength and courage to share mine. Thank you for using me for your glory and allowing me to rely on you for strength. In Jesus’ name, amen!

In Psalms 121:2, the song of ascents says “my help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.” As humans, we can easily fall into a trap of seeking help from the things of this world and at our fingertips, but our Father desires a relationship with Him where we’re able to confidently rely on Him for help and have trust that He has the ability to do so. In this verse, we can be assured that God is our strength, and helper. If we ask, we shall receive. God wants to be our provider, we just have to trust Him and lay everything before Him! Dear Heavenly Father, I lay down everything that I’m going through, for I know that you will provide and help me always. Thank you for always being there when I need you most and remind me to always trust in You. In Jesus’ name, amen! 

In John 14:27, Jesus responds to Judas with “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”   With current times being so uncertain and nerving, it’s hard to find peace within the chaos. It may be a financial burden, a laid off job, or a huge adjustment that may bring us a weight of anxiety.   In this verse, God reveals that He is the only one that can provide us with perfect peace; that He is not of this chaotic world. He commands us to not have troubled hearts and to not be afraid.   God knows our future and it’s in His hands, He just wants us to run to Him and trust Him with His Word. With this trust, we will find peace in God and our situation(s), knowing that He’s always in control. Dear Father, I pray for Your perfect peace to permeate every area of my life. Thank you for always being in control, even when everything else around me seems chaotic. Please help me to trust You in every circumstance. No trial is too big for You to handle. In Jesus' name, amen!