Jesus said, “Abide in Me” (John 15:4). Branches don’t strive. They stay connected. The old roots are gone. The new source is heaven. The world tries to steal joy, identity, peace. But nothing can separate you from the love of God (Romans 8:38–39). The key? Replace every lie with what’s already written. Bible study transforms you from a natural mindset to a supernatural one. What lie have you replaced with truth recently? Let’s encourage each other. Drop it below. For those reading along, Chapter 4 of Relationship Goals is available inside the Classroom.

We don’t always think about it, but every day is full of choices. Big ones. Small ones. Obvious ones. Quiet ones no one else sees. And those choices matter more than we realize. God gave us the ability to choose. That was never a mistake. It was a gift. From the beginning, people have been shaped by their decisions. Not just in one big moment, but over time. The choice to trust God. The choice to obey. The choice to keep going. It’s easy to focus on the defining moments. But most of life is not lived there. It’s lived in the everyday decisions. The ones where no one is watching. The ones that feel small. Those are the ones that shape us. Following Jesus is not just a one-time decision. It’s a daily one. To stay. To trust. To keep moving forward. “Choose life…” (Deuteronomy 30:19) Esther goes deeper into this in a devotional video. You can watch it RIGHT HERE. Take a few minutes with it this week. Let’s talk as a family: What is one area where you need to choose Him again today?

In the Schilling house, our children don’t beg to eat in our house. They know they belong. Being in God’s family means access, but it also means protection (Matthew 7:9–11). Sometimes God withholds not because He doesn’t love you, but because He is protecting you. The Good Shepherd leads (John 10:16). He guards (2 Thessalonians 3:3). So the real question is: Is there something you now realize God protected you from? Share a short testimony in the comments. Someone may need it. Chapter 4 in Relationship Goals goes deeper here.

If you’ve been feeling stuck… weighed down… or like something just isn’t shifting, we want to encourage you to go back and rewatch this past livestream. There was a clear thread through the entire night: God is not just near. He is reaching into the exact place that needs healing. Julie shared on the healing touch of God. How He doesn’t just comfort the surface, but pinpoints the areas we often avoid and brings real restoration. And Aaron brought a strong reminder that grace is not permission… it’s power. Power to walk free. Power to stay connected. Power to actually change. There was also a powerful time of worship led by Esther and Glory that created space for God to move in a real way. This is one of those messages you don’t just watch once. You sit with it. You let it work in you. If you’ve been struggling with: • emotional heaviness • feeling disconnected from God • cycles you can’t seem to break • knowing what’s right but not walking in it Go back and rewatch THIS 👉 The Grace Of God Let the presence of God meet you again. After you watch, let us know: What did God speak to you as you watched it through?

When you were saved, you weren’t cleaned up and sent back into the same roots. You were cut off from the world’s tree and grafted into God’s. Unbelief disconnects. Faith grafts in. You are not who you were. You are not bound to what used to define you. Answer this: Are you still allowing “imaginary roots” from your old life to shape your thinking? Comment “New roots” if you’re choosing to live from your new source. Chapter 4 of Relationship Goals unpacks this further for those reading along.