I once signed the biggest opportunity of my life ---> global stages, book deals, recognition and realized I was more disconnected and depressed than ever. That’s when I discovered success without purpose is just another form of pain. Inspiration isn’t about hype; it’s about living from the overflow of a healed and whole heart. That’s when your story begins to set others free. Next Step: Think about someone in your world who needs encouragement, what part of your story could you share with them today?

I posted something tiny. A simple reminder to slow down. Nothing clever. Nothing polished. Honestly… I almost deleted it. It felt too soft. Too obvious. Too “not enough.” Then someone reached out and said, “That post wrecked me. It made me sit with myself in a way I haven’t in years.” It shook me. Because I spend so much time trying to make things excellent, helpful, meaningful… And here God uses a small, almost-forgotten thought to open someone’s heart. It reminded me:Impact isn’t always loud. Breakthrough isn’t always complex. Sometimes it’s a sentence. A pause. A breath. A slowdown. Share the small things. They may be the thing that saves someone from burning out, giving up, or shutting down.

He chose helpless on purpose Jesus didn’t just arrive as a baby. He chose dependence. He needed to be held. He needed to be fed. He needed to be protected. That tells us something important: God is not impressed by self-sufficiency. He is drawn to need. If Jesus was willing to enter the world needing help, then our need is not a problem to fix. It’s a place God loves to meet us. This morning I am choosing to be needy with God. Merry Christmas friends

In GLADNESS OUR NEED is to share joy. The gift of gladness is freedom and gratitude. Gladness isn’t extra. It’s essential. It reminds us our hearts were made for delight, not just endurance. Gladness shows up in small moments, a quiet morning, a kid’s laugh, a breath where nothing feels wrong for a second. It's also isn't scared of sadness. It holds sadness at the same moment as joy. Example ---> I'm so glad my kids are playing in the driveway right now, I'm also sad knowing this won't last forever. Gladness is holding both at the same time. Gladness helps me feel two emotions at the same moment. I'm happy they're playing and sad knowing it doesn't last forever. They don't contradict, rather they collide! When we notice it, gladness restores us. It strengthens us. It whispers, “Your heart still works.” Gladness doesn’t deny pain. It tells the truth...you can feel joy even in the middle of the mess. Practicing gladness... It starts with naming it, receiving it, sharing it and builds resilience from the inside out. Gladness is the courage to say, “I’m allowed to enjoy my life…even here, even now.”

Sometimes God invites us into reverse living. However, His ways are higher. Maybe it looks backwards to others, but in fact it's healthy forward progress. Can we trust Him when it feels like we're going backwards? I've learned that His Kingdom doesn't measure success like the world does. What might look like regression with God is often a Father's tenderness. Have you felt like you're going backwards at all? How did you make it through?