When Jesus said, “Whoever loses their life for My sake will find it,” He wasn’t calling for loss; He was calling for release. Surrender is not defeat — it’s deliverance.

Isaiah 52:7 (NLT) “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns!” Feet don’t usually make the list of “beautiful things.” They’re functional, not glamorous. They carry us from place to place, often hidden behind socks and shoes that keep them clean and comfortable. In our modern world, most of us rarely think about what our feet go through — they walk on smooth floors, rest on soft carpets, and are cushioned by supportive sneakers or sandals. But in biblical times, feet told a different story. They were constantly on rough terrain — dusty roads, rocky paths, hot sand. People walked long distances, often barefoot or in thin leather sandals. Their feet would have been cracked, dirty, and calloused — hardly what we might call “beautiful.” Yet Isaiah saw them differently. He said those worn, dusty feet were beautiful — not because of how they looked, but because of what they carried: good news. They belonged to someone bringing a message of peace, salvation, and hope — the declaration that God reigns. There’s something powerful in that image. Beauty, in this case, isn’t about comfort or appearance — it’s about purpose. It’s about movement toward others with a message that matters. The “beautiful feet” are those that carry light into dark places, encouragement into despair, and truth into confusion. We might not trek across mountains or deserts, but each of us has paths we walk every day — workplaces, homes, online spaces, communities. When we use those paths to bring good news, kindness, and truth, we join the same mission Isaiah described. Our “feet” become beautiful, too — not because of what they look like, but because of the good they carry. Reflection Verse “I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”— Acts 20:24 (NIV)

When the Wait Is the Work “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”— Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV) The Tension Between Promise and Process One of the hardest truths to accept in life is that God’s timing rarely matches ours. We pray, plan, and pursue, expecting results on our schedule. But heaven doesn’t move on human deadlines. God’s timing has its own rhythm—one that is often slower, quieter, and more purposeful than we realize. Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that God makes everything beautiful in His time, not ours. His timing is not random; it’s redemptive. It reshapes impatience into perseverance and frustration into faith. We often want the finished picture while God is still painting the strokes. He’s weaving details we can’t see, preparing blessings we can’t yet carry. What seed has God asked you to plant that still hasn’t produced fruit? How can you remain faithful in the waiting?

When tragedy strikes, our first reaction is often anger. We look at the person responsible and our hearts burn with grief, outrage, and even hatred. That response is human. But as followers of Christ, we are called to walk a different road—one that feels almost impossible without His strength. Jesus’ words ring loudly in moments like this: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you” (Matthew 5:44). It is not natural. It is not easy. But it is the way of the cross. As the initial fire of anger begins to fade, I am reminded of the greater truth: holding on to bitterness only chains us to the pain. Forgiveness, however, does not excuse evil—it releases us from being consumed by it. We may never understand the motives of those who commit such acts, but we can choose not to let hatred be the final word. Praying for our enemies doesn’t mean we agree with what they’ve done. It means we hand the gavel over to the only Just Judge—God Himself. It means we trust Him with justice, while we pursue peace in our hearts. Forgiveness is not weakness. It is strength rooted in Christ. It is how darkness loses its grip. So today, let us grieve, let us mourn, but let us also take the bold step of obedience—praying for our enemies and choosing forgiveness, so that the love of Christ shines brighter than hate.

Hey everyone, today I am going to pray every hour on the hour for both the families of those affected by 9/11 and the family of Charlie Kirk (don’t look up the video…). If you would like to join me I know they and the Lord would greatly appreciate it. This isn’t to focus on the tragedies that have happened but to gain an eternal perspective that none of us are promised tomorrow. Tell your friends and family you love them every chance you get, share your faith with everyone who will listen, and love people the way Jesus did. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ I love you all