As the year quickly draws to a close, I want to pause a moment and be intentional with gratitude and offer praise for all that God is doing and for His faithfulness this past year. I don't know about you, but after the holidays, I find myself quickly de-decorating, cleaning, and organizing, anticipating the start of a new year. I just love the idea of a clean slate... a fresh start, anyone else?! Before we jump ahead, let's pause to look back with a lens of gratitude and heart posture of praise. May we be reminded that God is faithful! Even when we can't see it and even when we don't feel it, He is working! God sees you. Through the good days, the hard times, and every single moment we fall short and miss the mark. God loves you. You are covered by His GRACE. I used to struggle with shame and guilt and looking back was where the enemy kept me for too long. There is a healthy way to look back and reflect, so as you look back on the year, be sure to give God the glory and praise for all the answered prayers and for His blessings, remembering that every good and perfect gift comes from Him. If this is really challenging for you, begin by praising God for who He is and then silence the voice of the enemy by coming out of agreement with any spirit of guilt, anxiety or condemnation. You are a daughter of the Most High God. When you speak this aloud knowing your true identity in Christ, darkness has to flee, in the matchless and powerful name of Jesus. We don't need a new year to know that His mercies are new every morning! Every day is a chance to grow closer to Him and walk in your true identity, purpose and calling! He has began a work in you and is refining you into His masterpiece. I truly believe He has designed each one of us with a purpose for the Kingdom and if we seek Him first and all of His righteousness, and abide, He will direct our steps. All He wants is our hearts and for us to fully trust Him and then He can do the rest! A few reminders on my heart today-

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭1‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬ I don’t know about you, but I needed to be reminded of Romans 5 today! Thank you Jesus for your blood!❤️👏🏽 READ IT MORE THAN ONCE! ⭐️Reconcile- •restore friendly relations between. •cause to coexist in harmony; make or show to be compatible.

Good morning my sisters! Forgive me for the delay, the days are passing so quickly. I am fully embracing this season with the kids and we have been traveling all over Texas, connecting with other believers and ministries, it has been so encouraging and empowering!! God is on the move!! He is showing up and I am blown away. We are about to open the doors of our new facility in San Antonio, right by the airport, and have so many ideas flowing of how the Lord will use this space for the Kingdom. Praying, praising, and trusting in His faithfulness as the Holy Spirit leads! The word I have is to keep praying. May praise and thanksgiving continuously be on our lips. Keep standing on the Word of God. Speak His word aloud until you believe it in the core of who you are. Continue to prioritize time with him above all else. May we commit right here and now that we will keep our eyes on Him this holiday season. We will not get distracted by all of the stuff and the fluff. We will look for Him in all places and spaces, expecting for Him to show up and show off, because He is God and He has a plan! Yes, He has a plan for how He wants to use YOU in this next season. Yes, YOU. Let us give Him permission to move freely in our lives because His plans are so much better! “Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways, and my thoughts are higher than your thoughts.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭55‬:‭9‬ As you spend time in His word, may the words jump off the page so you know God is speaking to YOU. May our hearts be postured in such a way that God is able to transform us through the power of his Living Word. He is calling His children to walk in obedience and in love. Prayer: Almighty God, you are the creator of all things. You spoke everything into existence and you made us in your image. You gave us free will, knowing we would struggle, so you made a plan from the start to bring us back to you. Thank you Jesus, our Messiah, our savior and king. Thank you that through Christ, we have nothing to fear. That you haven't given us a spirit of fear, but one power, love and sound mind.

Every night, as I tuck my daughter into bed, I pick her up and rock her in my arms as we sing, "He's got the whole world in his hands". This nighttime routine has turned into a beautiful worship experience as we personalize the song with the names of our loved ones. It has turned from "HE'S" got the whole world in his hands to "YOU" - ... Our mighty everlasting all powerful, all knowing Father... a simple children's song becomes an opportunity to surrender and praise as we trust that He has us in the palm of his hand. He will protect us and provide for us. "He has the wind and the rain in His hands" and will "rescue those who call on His name". He is our safe haven. He will cover us under his wings and make a hedge of protection around our homes and loved ones when we pray His word daily. (Psalm 91). He will be with us in the midst of the storm. He is the same God who parts the waters and makes a way in the wilderness. He knows His children (called us before we were born!) and will provide for every need. Oh, how He loves us!! He knows the very number of hairs your head, precious daughter. He knows your every thought and deepest desire. He loves you dearly and has great plans for you. “Come near to God and he will come near to you. ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ He is proving time and time again that we can fully trust in Him and bring all of our cares to Him, who cares for us. He is with us every step of the way and has already made the way. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV

May these words bring you peace as you speak His promises or protection over your life and loved ones. When you feel fear creep in or feel anxious, speak over the lies with His truth. He is faithful and keeps His promises. His love endures forever! "I will protect you as you put your trust in me. I am your help and your defender." ““Because you love me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue you; I will protect you, for you call on my name. When you call on me, and I will answer; I will be with you in trouble, I will deliver you and honor you.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭91‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “God is within you, you will not fall; God will help you at break of day.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Jesus has given us His peace! May His words soak into our very being to comfort us and strengthen us. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 Declare aloud: I receive your peace and presence that overrides every negative circumstance and brings hope and promise. You have already overcome the world! I trust in your words more than man's words. I will set my eyes on things above and walk in your truth and faithful promises.