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WELCOME TO ANKRD IN ⚓
I'm Erika, the founder of ANKRD IN, creator of Framed Verse, and owner of an AI consulting firm. Before this chapter, I had a very successful career in software sales. But behind that success, I was exhausted. For two years, God had been telling me to leave and fully run my own business. He had given me the tools and resources, but I was afraid to step out on faith and bet on myself. I stayed longer than I was supposed to, and I learned some things the hard way. After mistreatment and spiritual warfare across several companies, I was mentally drained. I was successful at work I no longer loved. I was rich in finances but bankrupt in spirit. Many people are in that place today. We've achieved things, fulfilled expectations, and built lives that look good, yet we know God is calling us higher. Many of us have made the pit stop the palace. We've settled into a place God intended us to pass through, and leaving it feels harder than staying. Then came an unexpected layoff, and I was crushed. Everything I had worked so hard for was beginning to slip away. When that door closed, I finally surrendered to God fully and completely. And it was difficult. He immediately led me into a season of isolation. Familiar voices were telling me I was making a mistake and needed to return to corporate. Hearing that from people I loved was painful, especially after everything I had experienced. God revealed that I had put more faith in my family's and friends' opinions than in His direction. He had to teach me to trust Him without needing everyone else to agree. I've come to understand how isolation can lead to elevation. In that quiet season, He began changing what I believed, what I valued, and whose voice I followed. Over these last two years, I've experienced immense spiritual warfare. I grew up in a conservative Baptist church where it wasn't really discussed. When my life turned upside down, I needed to understand what I was facing and the God I was trusting. Studying His Word changed my life.
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This is our space to carry each other before God. Drop what's weighing on you, what you're believing Him for, or what you're standing in faith over. No request is too small. If you see someone's request, take a moment to pray for them and let them know. We cover each other here. How can we pray for you today?
Pray This Before You Carry That Pain Into Today
Dear Heavenly Father, Before we face this day, we bring You the pain we woke up carrying. Some of us opened our eyes and immediately remembered the loss, the unanswered prayer, or the situation we cannot fix. Father, meet us right there. You said You are close to the brokenhearted. Draw near to the person holding back tears while getting dressed. Come see about the one who has been strong for everybody else but is struggling to find strength for themselves. When our hearts are overwhelmed, lead us to the Rock that is higher than us. Let Your truth rise above every thought telling us to give up. Remind us that our tears have not escaped Your attention and our prayers have not fallen on deaf ears. Father, contend with those who contend with us. Fight against those who fight against us. Guard our minds against torment, our hearts against bitterness, and our mouths against words that wound. Give us discernment to recognize the enemy’s schemes and strength to stand firm in Your truth. Let Your peace stand guard over the places anxiety has been trying to occupy. Quiet the thoughts that keep rehearsing the worst. Help us breathe, gather ourselves, and take the next step with You. Where grief has left an ache, bring comfort. Where disappointment has weakened our hope, sustain us. Where rejection has made us question our worth, remind us that we belong to You. Do not let pain make our decisions today. Do not let yesterday’s wounds speak for our future. Heal what we keep hiding, and give us courage to ask for the help we need. Strengthen our hands for what You have entrusted to us. Give us wisdom for every decision and grace for every difficult conversation. Put people around us who will pray with us, tell us the truth, and help carry what has become too heavy. We place our families, our health, our provision, and our unanswered questions in Your hands. Show us what is ours to do, and help us surrender what we cannot control. Your mercies were new before our feet touched the floor. Help us receive them today. Even with tears in our eyes, teach us to pray. Even with questions in our hearts, help us trust You.
Pray This Before You Carry That Pain Into Today
Peace in Trials
Life is full of trials, and no one is immune to hardship. Yet, as followers of Christ, we have a source of peace that goes beyond our circumstances. Jesus told His disciples that we would face trouble in this world, but He also promised His peace to sustain us. His peace is not about avoiding struggles but experiencing His presence within them. When we encounter trials, it’s easy to feel shaken or overwhelmed, but God offers a peace that transcends our understanding. This peace isn’t based on life being easy or predictable; it’s rooted in God's unchanging nature. He is our steadfast source of strength, always available to us. In 2 Thessalonians, we’re reminded that God is the Lord of peace. His presence is with us continually, regardless of what we face. Peace in trials doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine or dismissing our pain. Instead, it’s a deep assurance that God is with us, working even amid our suffering. As we seek Him, He steadies our hearts and minds, giving us the strength to endure with hope and confidence. His peace allows us to face challenges with courage, knowing He is in control and will use every difficulty for our growth and His glory. This peace transforms the way we respond to our circumstances. When we rest in God’s peace, we find patience and endurance. Rather than being overcome by fear or despair, we can trust that God is at work, refining and drawing us closer to Him. We can also be a source of encouragement to others, showing them the power of God’s peace during trials. No matter what we face, God’s peace is a constant, steadying force. He is near, ready to comfort and strengthen us in every situation. We can rest in His presence, confident that He will carry us through. Prayer: Lord, thank You for being my peace, even in trials. Help me to rely on You when life feels overwhelming. Remind me of Your presence and promises, and fill my heart with Your peace. Strengthen me to face every challenge with faith in You. Amen! Based on the devotional, what is one thing God is speaking to you today?
Peace in Trials
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