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My desire is to lead as many people to Christ before the Rapture of the Church happens!
The Anchored Soul – Day 42 – The Sacred Power of Being Still
Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Our daily lives are governed by a constant pressure to move, produce, and respond. From early morning until late at night, our attention is demanded by endless tasks, endless streams of information, and the expectation that quietness is synonymous with unproductiveness. We have become accustomed to living in the middle of noise, so much so that true silence can feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or even wasteful to our restless spirits.
Yet, God frequently does His deepest work in our lives in the quiet. When Elijah stood upon the mountain waiting for a word from the Lord, God was not in the strong wind, nor in the earthquake, nor in the fire, but in a still, small voice. If we are constantly surrounding ourselves with distraction, we risk missing the gentle promptings of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual stillness is not laziness; it is an act of trust and holy discipline.
1 Kings 19:12 And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
To “be still” in the original context of the Psalm implies letting go, ceasing our striving, and releasing our desperate grip on control. [Hebrew word “raphah, H7503] It is an acknowledgment that the universe does not rely on our frantic activity to keep spinning. When we deliberately set aside time to quiet our minds and step away from the relentless demands of the day, we make room to recognize God’s presence and remember who He is. Many believers begin their day in quiet prayer, asking God for strength and guidance for whatever lies ahead. Others prefer the quiet evening, unwinding in His presence to reflect on the day’s journey. Regardless of when you meet with Him, the heart of quiet time remains the same: stepping away from the noise to be still before the Lord.
Today, choose to step back from the noise, even if only for a few moments. Put away the distractions, quiet the mental list of obligations, and yield your focus entirely to the Father. In that space of intentional stillness, allow Him to restore your weary soul and align your heart with His perfect will. This is where the still small voice can be heard.
Prayer:
Lord God, my days are often filled with commotion and my spirit feels hurried. Teach me the discipline of holy stillness. Help me to lay down my strive, to turn off the competing voices of this world, and to rest quietly in Your presence, knowing that You alone are God. Amen.
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Quote by Richard Baxter
We must feel toward our people as a father toward his children; yea, the most tender love of a mother must not surpass ours. We must even travail in birth, till Christ be formed in them. They should see that we care for no outward thing, neither liberty, nor honor, nor life, in comparison to their salvation… When the people see that you truly love them, they will hear anything from you…Oh therefore, see that you feel a tender love for your people in your hearts, and let them perceive it in your speech and conduct. Let them see that you spend and are spent for their sakes.
~ Richard Baxter 1615~1691
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The Anchored Soul – Day 41 – Dropping the Mask
Galatians 6:2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
It has become natural to present carefully filtered versions of ourselves to the world. We highlight our achievements, package our lives in neat and attractive ways, and hide our struggles behind polite smiles and measured answers. While this desire to protect our image is common, it carries a heavy cost: it leaves us isolated in our pain, convinced that everyone else has life figured out while we quietly struggle alone. This is so far from the truth!
The scriptures paint a very different picture of how believers are meant to live alongside one another. The call to bear one another’s burdens requires a level of honesty that cannot coexist with self-protection. We cannot carry a weight for a brother or sister if they never admit they are carrying it, nor can we receive comfort when we insist on pretending that everything is fine. A good example is someone who has an addiction.
When we drop the mask and allow ourselves to be transparent about our trials, weaknesses, and doubts, we create space for genuine Christian fellowship to take root. True community is not built on shared perfection; it is formed through sharing grace. Christ did not meet us in our polished moments; He came to us in our brokenness, and He calls us to extend that same compassionate grace to others.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Stepping into sincere fellowship requires courage, but the freedom found in honest fellowship is far greater than the exhaustion of maintaining a false bravado. Allow God to nurture relationships in your life where you can be known, loved, and supported, and be willing to offer that same safe harbor to those who are quietly looking for a place to lay down their heavy loads. Be Jesus with skin on for someone else! Matthew 11:28
Prayer:
Gracious Father, search my heart and release me from the fear of being honest about my struggles. Give me the courage to drop the masks I wear and to seek true, godly community. Use me to bear the burdens of others with compassion, and surround me with faithful companions who reflect Your love. Amen.
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How Shall He Not?
“How shall He not?” How often hast thou questioned, How shall He give this gift and that to me? How shall He satisfy my soul’s deep hunger? How shall His perfect peace my portion be?
How can He grant me rest amid life’s turmoil? How can He keep my feet from falling free? How can He give me victory in the conflict? Ah, surely such a life is not for me!
How shall He? Brother, sister, canst thou question The gracious promises of love divine, The while He tells thee, “Thou art ever with Me, And all I have, My child, for aye is thine.’”
How shall He? And He suffered to accomplish Thy full redemption from sin’s guilt and power; How shall He? While He waits with tender longing The fulness of His grace on thee to shower.
Nay, rather let thy trembling, doubting question Give place to faith’s glad note of trust and praise, How shall He not do all that He hath promised, And with His glory fill thine earthly days?
How shall He fail to keep the feet from falling That He hath ransomed from the ways of sin? How shall He not give peace and joy abounding Unto the soul He gave His life to win?
How shall He scorn an empty earthen vessel Laid in surrender at His pierced feet, How shall He fail to cleanse and fill and use it, Making it for His blessed service meet?
How shall He not baptize thee with His spirit, Who in thy soul hath wrought the deep desire That thy whole life might be one living offering, Consumed and burning with that sacred Fire?
Nay, soul, He yearns His very best to give thee, To do His highest, deepest work in thee, Henceforth live thou upon His love unbounded, And all His fulness shall thy portion be.
~ Freda Hanbury Allen
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The Anchored Soul – Day 40 – The Peace the World Cannot Give
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Why does a world with more knowledge, more technology, and more ways to connect still seem so restless? We can know what is happening across the globe within seconds, yet all that information often brings more anxiety than peace. We scroll through troubling headlines, uncertain predictions, and endless opinions, hoping that somewhere we will find reassurance that everything is going to be all right. But the world cannot give lasting peace because the world itself is constantly changing.
Jesus spoke of a different kind of peace. He said, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.” John 14:27. The peace of Christ is not dependent upon favorable circumstances. It does not disappear when the news is troubling, when plans change, or when tomorrow remains uncertain. It is a peace rooted in the unchanging character of God. That peace is promised when effort is made to connect with the Lord.
Sometimes we think peace will come when our problems are solved. We tell ourselves that if the diagnosis is good, the finances improve, the relationship is restored, or the world finally settles down, then we will be able to rest. But life has a way of reminding us that one concern is often replaced by another. If our peace depends upon everything around us being calm, we may spend our entire lives waiting for peace to arrive.
The believer has been given something far greater. We can come into the presence of God with every burden, every fear, and every unanswered question. “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isaiah 26:3. Notice that the promise is not that we will understand everything. It is that our minds can be stayed upon Him. Peace begins when we stop trying to carry tomorrow and place ourselves in the hands of the One who is already there. Peace begins when we enter the Throne room and fellowship with our Father.
Today, the world may still be restless. The headlines may still be troubling, and you may have circumstances in your own life that have not yet changed. But the Prince of Peace has not changed. You do not have to wait for a perfect tomorrow to experience His peace today. Bring Him what is troubling your heart, fix your thoughts upon Him, and rest in His promises. The world may offer temporary comfort, but the peace that Jesus gives reaches deeper than anything this world can take away.
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The Anchored Soul – Day 39 – When the World Becomes Artificial, Be Real
Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
We are living in an age when it is becoming increasingly difficult to know what is real. Images can be created that never existed. Voices can be reproduced and you wonder if you’re listening to the actual person or a “version” of him. Words can be generated in seconds. Online, people can carefully construct versions of themselves that bear little resemblance to the person they are when no one else is watching. Technology may continue to change the way we communicate, but it can never change the deepest longing of the human heart—to know what is true! So what is true?
In a world where so much can be manufactured, God offers us something that cannot be altered, manipulated, or improved upon: His Word. “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Isaiah 40:8. Cultures change — Technology advances. What seems impossible today may become ordinary tomorrow. When I was a kid, the cartoon “The Jetsons” was fun to watch. Never once did I think that some of those concepts would actually come true! Some actually did. But the truth of God does not need an update. It has stood through every generation and will remain when everything created by the hands of man has passed away.
Perhaps this is why authenticity has become so precious. Beneath all those filters, carefully chosen photographs, polished captions, and artificial voices, people are still searching for something genuine. And as believers, we have the privilege of offering something far greater than a perfectly curated image. We can offer the evidence of a life that has been changed by Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:17) We do not have to pretend that we have never struggled. We do not have to create a flawless version of ourselves for the world to see. We simply need to walk honestly with the Lord. Why? Because that change is permanent!
God has never asked us to perform Christianity. He asks us to abide in Christ. A real faith is not one that appears perfect on the outside; it is one that continues to trust Him when no one is watching. It is a heart that repents when it fails, forgives when it has been hurt, and seeks the Lord in the quiet places where there is no audience and no applause. The world may be learning how to create artificial intelligence, but there is no substitute for a life genuinely surrendered to God. There is nothing artificial about that.
As the line between what is real and what is artificial becomes increasingly blurred, let us cling to the One who is Truth. Let our words be sincere, our love be genuine, and our faith be more than something we display. We may live in an artificial world, but we serve a living Saviour. And when everything else is changing around us, may our lives quietly point others to the One thing that will always remain true: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Hebrews 13:8
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