Author: Chris Adams

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.46.10.NKJV

Recently, my wife and I were talking about the importance of being still—of quieting our hearts long enough to listen, reflect, and remember. Scripture speaks to this often. In the book of Psalms, we’re encouraged to meditate, to lie on our beds and recall the goodness of God and all He has done throughout our lives.

All of us carry memories from childhood—some joyful and rich, others painful or difficult. I’m thankful that many of my own early memories are filled with warmth, family, holidays, and vacations. But I know that for others, those memories may not be quite so comforting.

And yet, these moments—both the beautiful and the broken—shape who we become. Sometimes we let them define us more than we should. But the beautiful truth about walking with the Lord Jesus is that He can take every thread of our past and weave it into a tapestry filled with purpose and grace. He makes all things beautiful in His time.

In today’s world, finding stillness can feel almost impossible. Our smartphones—amazing tools that they are—can easily become distractions. I’m typing this on one right now. But sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is silence the noise: turn off the phone, the TV, or whatever else competes for our attention, and simply sit quietly before the Lord.

Jesus Himself said in Matthew 6 to “go into your room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” There is something sacred about those quiet, hidden moments when we bring our hearts before Him.

So today, pray for the grace to slow down—to make room for silence, reflection, and remembrance. Think about what God has done in your life and how faithful He has been. I know that without Him I would be nothing. He is everything.

God is faithful, and He is worthy of all our praise and adoration.

Have a blessed day, family.

I love John 3:16–20, which tells us that “God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” But the passage goes on to say that those who believe in Him are not judged, while those who do not believe are already condemned because they love darkness rather than light. When we come to the Light, our lives are revealed for what they are—open before God—so that His truth may work within us.

Each day, we must make a choice to walk in the light of Jesus Christ, led by the Holy Spirit.

I’m reminded of David’s prayer in Psalm 139: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” The Bible tells us that David was a man after God’s own heart. What a powerful reminder to continually invite God to examine us and guide us in His ways.

There are so many voices in the world today pulling us in different directions—away from the Word of God and from Jesus Christ. But Scripture says, “If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.”

Today, ask God to search your heart and shine the light of His Word upon your life by the Holy Spirit. When His light exposes what’s hidden, it’s not to condemn us—but to call us to repentance and draw us back to the Father of light and life.

He loves us deeply and desires a real relationship with us. It’s a true privilege to walk upright and blameless in this life—not because of anything we’ve done, but because of what the Lord Jesus Christ has done for us.

Until next time, love you, family.

Romans 5:3 reminds us to “rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance.”

That’s easy to read—but much harder to live out. Yet, by the grace of God and through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can endure every test that comes our way.

Lately, I’ve been walking through a season of personal testing with some health challenges. It hasn’t been easy making lifestyle changes and adjustments to improve my well-being. But in the midst of it all, I’ve been reminded that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. We are created in the image and likeness of God, and caring for our bodies is one way we honor Him—so that we can remain strong and useful for our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus Himself said, “In this world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Those words give us hope. When we face trials—whether it’s a personal struggle, a conflict with a loved one, a health issue, or any other hardship—we can look to God for strength. His grace is sufficient, and His power works best in our weakness.

So today, lift up your eyes and take heart. Whatever storm you’re facing, remember that your Redeemer is near. Stand strong in His promises, for your redemption truly draws nigh.