Scriptures James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Revelation 3:20: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Closeness with God does not happen by accident. Like any meaningful relationship, intimacy with Him grows when we are intentional. Think of standing near a fire on a cold night. From a distance, you feel nothing but as you move closer, you experience warmth, light, and comfort. The fire does not move toward you; you must move toward it. God’s presence is much the same. He does not change; He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. When we feel spiritually cold, it is often because we have drifted away. Drawing near to God through prayer, repentance, and worship places us once again where His presence can warm and transform us. We draw near to God in several practical ways: 1. Praying honest prayers: These are not ritualistic, rehearsed, or copied prayers. They flow from a sincere heart and reflect real conversation with God. 2. Offering heartfelt worship: Worship that truly connects comes from the heart. God is Spirit, and He seeks those who worship Him in spirit and in truth not merely through form, but through genuine devotion and adoration. 3. Reading and meditating on God’s Word: Scripture is not meant to be read only out of duty or for information. We engage with the Word so that we may be transformed, motivated by our love for God and our desire to honor Him. 4. Meeting God in the quiet place: Learning to be still and listen for God’s gentle, quiet voice can be challenging. Many prefer to do all the talking in prayer or seek dramatic manifestations as proof of His presence. Too often, we desire a relationship with what God does (what He can do for us) rather than with who He is.

Post 2/2 Monday Prayer: Wisdom and Discernment Father, today I ask that You fill my child with godly wisdom and sharp discernment. Let them recognize right from wrong even when it's hard, even when no one else is choosing righteousness. Open their eyes to see truth clearly, and give them the courage to walk in it. Protect them from the pressure to blend in and instead stir up a holy boldness within them to stand for what is good, pure, and pleasing to You. Surround their mind with clarity, and may they seek Your guidance before the opinions of others. Let wisdom be their companion every day of their life. Tuesday Prayer: Confidence in Christ Lord, I speak confidence over my child today the kind that is rooted not in appearance, achievements, or approval, but in their identity in You. Remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, handpicked for purpose, and deeply loved. Break every lie of insecurity and comparison before it can take root in their heart. Let them stand tall, not because of what they do, but because of whose they are. Teach them to walk with their head high and their spirit humble, trusting in Your unchanging love above all else. Wednesday Prayer: Protection and Peace Father, I plead Your protection over my child today and every day. Guard their body, mind, emotions, and spirit from all harm. Cover them with the blood of Jesus from the top of their head to the soles of their feet. Place angels around them to shield them from dangers seen and unseen. And in the middle of every situation they face, let Your peace settle over them like a heavy blanket—calming fears, silencing doubts, and reassuring them that You are near. Let no weapon formed against them prosper, and let their heart rest safely in Your hands. Thursday Prayer: Hunger for God’s Word Lord, ignite a fire within my child for Your Word. Make it alive to them—more than just stories or rules, but Your living, breathing voice. Create a hunger that drives them to seek You, to crave time with You, to depend on Your truth more than anything else. Let Scripture not just be something they memorize but something they love, something they live by. When the world shouts lies, let Your Word whisper louder. Shape their worldview, their choices, and their future by the power of Your promises.

Kids will have you questioning your entire salvation by 7:14 a.m. They ask 400 questions before breakfast, request a snack 17 seconds after you just fed them, and suddenly forget how to walk when it’s time to clean. They break things you didn’t even know you owned, argue like they passed the bar, and stare at you blankly after you just gave them five clear instructions. One minute they’re calling you the best mommy in the world and the next, they’re screaming because their sock “feels weird.” Parenting is beautiful, but let’s not pretend it’s always holy. Sometimes it feels more like survival than stewardship. And while we post the cute pictures and quote the Bible verses, many of us are secretly battling anger, shame, resentment, and the haunting thought, “I don’t even like my kid right now.” The struggle is real. So let’s jump into the realness behind parenting the parts we’re too embarrassed to say out loud. The parts God still wants to heal. Enjoy this devotional I created Completely free to you.(Attached Below) If you enjoy this resource and want to share with others. Please send them my purchase link. https://www.thejourneytofindgod.com/shop?scrollToProduct=i-don-t-like-my-kid-right-now-92-pages

Let me say something that may stretch you a little 🧡 Sometimes when God tells you to do something.....start, speak, create, forgive, pray, write, show up, teach, reach out.... it’s not just about you. There is someone else on the other side of your obedience. And when we delay…when we shrink back…when we say “later, God”… we aren’t just postponing our own growth...we might be delaying someone else’s breakthrough, too. Think about it: What if the thing God asked you to do was the very prayer someone else had been crying out for? What if your story was the answer?What if your class was the answer?What if your testimony was the answer?What if your YES was the lifeline someone needed……and you kept saying, “Not yet, God”? Not because you’re rebellious... but because you’re scared. Unsure. Overwhelmed. Tired. Feeling unqualified. But God doesn’t ask the qualified.He qualifies the called. And sometimes the enemy isn’t attacking your confidence he’s attacking your obedience.Because he knows if you ever fully step into what God asked you to do… lives will change. So here’s the heart of the message: 🧡 Your yes matters. 🧡 Your obedience carries healing. 🧡 Someone is waiting on what God placed inside you. Don’t delay what Heaven has already assigned. Even if your voice shakes.Even if you feel unprepared.Even if you’re still healing yourself. Say yes anyway. Because God never wastes obedience.And He never sends you alone.

We want calm kids but sometimes we’re the ones overwhelmed, frustrated, overstimulated, and stretched thin. And when our nervous system is on fire… their nervous system feels it too. So today, let’s flip the script: Before correcting your child check in with YOU. Ask yourself: 1. Am I reacting… or responding?Reacting = emotion first.Responding = calm first. 2. What am I really feeling?(Anger? Exhaustion? Fear? Feeling disrespected? Overstimulated?) 3. Where do I feel this in my body?Tight chest, fast heart, headache, knot in stomach — that’s your nervous system talking. A Simple Reset You Can Use in the Moment When you feel triggered: 🫁 Breathe in for 4 out for 6 👀 Soften your eyes 📉 Lower your voice 🙏 Ask God to help you respond, not react You don’t have to be perfect just aware. Awareness is growth. Growth is healing. Healing changes homes. Faith Lens God is “slow to anger and rich in love.” He models calm authority not emotional chaos. And as parents, we get to practice that too. What usually triggers YOU the most in parenting… and what helps you reset?