💙Where are you currently tempted to strive, perform, or “make things happen” in your own strength? 💙Where might Jesus be inviting you to release so you can remain in Him? John 15:1-4

Remember Who God Is Genisis 1:1 Daniel 2:20-23 🌟Elohim: Creator Mentioned in the Old Testament 2250+ times. 192 in Genesis & Elohim is mentioned 35 times in the very start of Scripture. 🌟Elohim is Personal He is Plural "Let US make man im our image" referring to the Triune nature of God: The Father, The Son, The Holy Spirit He doesn't need raw material to work with. He creates everything from nothing. Our job as followers of Christ isn't to "outwit, outplay, or outsmart God... " "Your purpose has your name on it...your peace has your name on it. Your well-being has your name on it. Your rest has your name on it." Because God has designed you specifically, uniquely, and strategically. All we must do is #1- Believe that He exists #2- Accept His Son Jesus as the FREE Gift of Eternal Life and #3 allow the Holy Spirit to direct our lives according to the Word of God. From obedience, we find our rest. ❓QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER (journal): A- What area of life feels chaotic right now? B- What seems to be impossible right now? C- Where have you been trying harder to be a good person, a better Christian? D- What area of your life is God asking you to surrender to Him? ➡️ACTION STEPS: Find a time and place to be still and quiet- in nature if you can. Talk to Elohin about all that concerns you. Ask Him to show you where you need to rest Stop trying and allow Him to take over; release your cares to Him. Confess that He is ALL-POWERFUL and strong.

Psalm 23:1-3 The Lord gently guides and provides. My encouragement to you today is to stop and notice the ways God has not only provided for your needs, but also for the blessings, the extra, the bonus things we enjoy in life simply because of HIs goodness toward us. BLESSINGS, MY FRIENDS!

Today is a good day to reflect back on the week we've made it through. Looking at the highs and lows and the in between helps us to see the following: 1) We were never without hope 2) The Lord's faithfulness has continued, once again 3) We are still in the center of His perfect love for us “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Have a great weekend, my friends. See you Saturday for Coffee & Conversation!