What You Have to Do For YOU

Believers are being pulled a thousand different ways these days. We’re told that we should get on certain bandwagons and that God won’t be pleased if we don’t. But something about this isn’t settling right, and many believers are not exactly sure how to feel about everything that is going on. The reality is that we have to be extremely cautious about the opinions of others, no matter who they are or what position they may hold. In the grand scope of our individual lives, what matters most is how we’re responding to our relationship with Heavenly Father through the Lord Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:13(NLT) tells us, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.” When everything is said and done, you alone will stand before God to give an account of the life you have lived. This truth makes it even more pressing that we live our lives in a way that pleases Heavenly Father. We must be always careful to walk in His love, and to also do what is necessary to have a meaningful and fulfilling existence for ourselves.

God’s Plan for Your Life

God has a plan for your individual life. This truth is so important that there isn’t a word in the English language that can capture its heft. Proverbs 19:21(NLT) tells us, “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail.” Some Christians are behaving as if what we do down here on earth can impede or slow the move of God’s agenda. Not true. Romans 8:28 affirms that God is the One who causes everything to work together. This is without exception. He has all power in His hands. He can wipe out any memory of any day in the minds of every person that has ever lived, and He can cause things to change within a nano second. God’s Power, Plan, and Purpose work perfectly, without a hitch. Our powerful God wove everything required for the function of the universe according to His Plan within the six days of His creation labor. Then, He rested, and when He rested, everything that needed to be done was done.

There’s a saying, “one monkey can’t stop the show.” In this same vain, none of us can stop God’s flow. He hasn’t changed nor will He ever change. He is as powerful and all-knowing today as He was when He parted the Rea Sea. The brilliance of His Plan can withstand anything that any of us might do. The thing that we must get into our heads is that God is doing His best to get the blessings through to us. We are the ones to intercept and interrupt what He has in store for our lives. He tells us in Ephesians 2:10(NLT), “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

God has a plan for your individual life, and this plan fits beautifully into His Plan for the entire universe. Rather than dabbling in areas we have no business and being concerned about things that have nothing to do with God’s agenda, the priority in our minds and the focus of our hearts should be to seek God for His plan for our individual lives.

Be Clear About What You Want

Faith requires focus. This is something you’ve probably heard me say or have seen in my teachings numerous times. Faith does not respond to whims. It responds to a fully persuaded belief and trust in God’s Word. When Abraham and Sarah received the enormous wealth of God’s promise, initially Sarah actually laughed because it seemed too farfetched. Both of them were beyond the years of childbearing and couldn’t completely wrap their heads around the reality of how God’s promise would be fulfilled. Abraham is known as the father of our believing. This is not because he instantly saw results after receiving the promise, but because he walked faithfully with God until his faith matured.

God knew that even though it would take some time, Abraham and Sarah would continue to partner with Him until the fruition of the promise came to pass. Sarah would become pregnant with Abraham’s son, Issac, at ninety years old. They didn’t allow the reality of their age to dismantle the faith of their conviction. Taking their cue, we must not allow the craziness of our time to alter our faith in God’s power and willingness to use it on our behalf.

Just as he was from the very beginning, satan is a master of deception. We are so focused on what he is doing in the world that we can’t even concentrate on our relationship with God and the blessings He wants to give us. Our faith is required; without it we can’t please God. Through His powerful and precious Son, Jesus Christ, God has promised healing, wholeness, and abundance. Many of us have been praying for quite some time for the fruition of these promises. We’ve been struggling with illness, financial stress, loneliness, and chronic sadness, and we want God to move, yet our minds and hearts are at times far from Him.

Jesus Christ said in Mark 7:6(NLT) about those who put tradition and culture above obedience to God, “You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” As God’s children that are living today in such modern conveniences and enlightenment about His Word, we should never allow this statement in Mark 7:6 to be said about our commitment. We must have faith in God!

What you have to do for ‘YOU’ is to get really clear about what you want from Him. Then you must pursue God in prayer. And it’s not just a repetitive “Oh God, give it to me, give it to me, give it to me, pleassssssse.” God knows what you want, and He knows how to bless you with it. We are the ones that must bring ourselves in alignment with the requirement of backing our faith. We become so impatient and easily distracted by the world’s shenanigans, and we ignore the reality that the eyes of God are upon us. He’s looking at our level of diligence to Him through Christ. He’s looking at what we’re doing to prepare for what we desire. He’s looking at the consistency with which we remain anchored in the steadiness of our conviction no matter what is happening around us.

People will often say, “I just don’t know what God wants from me. I don’t know what else to do.” But yet, those of us that have jobs can receive a directive from our bosses, and we figure out how to achieve the results he or she desires in record time. God expects us to listen to Him even more attentively as we would a boss. He expects that we will understand the walk of faith, and greet each day with a commitment to pray, give our days over to the Spirit, and go wherever the Spirit leads, and do whatever the Spirit tells us. Abraham and Sarah showed this level of commitment to God, and they didn’t have God’s Spirit dwelling inside them. So, we have no excuse. We must reign ourselves in and get focused on what God is doing in us through Jesus Christ. This is the best thing you can do, and it is what you must do for the betterment of your life. ■

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

“What You Have to Do for YOU”, written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2026. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

The Lord Will Fight Your Battles

 

The Lord Will Fight Your Battles

In the beginning of Numbers 12, the siblings of Moses criticized him because he had married an Ethiopian woman. Miriam, a prophetess and his sister, and Aaron, the priest and older brother, had worked alongside Moses in carrying out the assignments God had given Israel. They had seen miracles with their own eyes. They had witnessed the power of God move through Moses repeatedly. Yet even with all of that, jealousy still found room to grow in their hearts. Numbers 12:1-2 (NLT) says, “While they were at Hazeroth, Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses because he had married a Cushite woman. They said, ‘Has the LORD spoken only through Moses? Hasn’t he spoken through us, too?’ But the LORD heard them.” That last sentence carries serious weight. Whatever the deeper issue was, they allowed it to carry them into a place where they opposed what God had established, and the Lord Himself stepped in to address it.

Sometimes people around us can become uncomfortable with the favor of God on our lives, especially when our obedience begins producing fruit they cannot deny. Perhaps Miriam and Aaron disliked the influence Moses’s wife had on him. Maybe they felt overlooked. Maybe pride had slowly worked its way into places they had not guarded properly. Whatever the deeper issue was, it moved them into a dangerous place where they forgot who had established Moses in the first place. This chapter is a reminder that spiritual maturity does not exempt people from battling envy, offense, pride, or insecurity. If those things are not dealt with honestly before God, they will eventually come out through words, attitudes, and behavior that work against His purpose.

The Bible teaches us repeatedly that God’s Will is not something to play with casually. Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) says, “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail.” That truth has to stay planted in our hearts because life will constantly present situations that tempt us to try to move ahead of God, resist His direction, or interfere with what He is building through somebody else. Many of the hardships we face come from poor decisions, emotional reactions, disobedience, or flesh-driven choices. Those things can delay us and create unnecessary struggles, but there are moments when a person crosses into dangerous territory by fighting against what God Himself has established. That kind of opposition carries consequences far beyond hurt feelings or temporary conflict.

One thing that stands out in this story is that Moses did not defend himself. He did not gather evidence. He did not launch a counterattack. He did not sit around trying to destroy the people who were speaking against him. Numbers 12:3 (NLT) says, “Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth.” Moses understood something many believers still struggle to learn: every battle does not belong to us. Some battles belong entirely to God. When people attack your obedience to God, your calling, your growth, or the assignment on your life, there are times when the wisest thing you can do is stay in position and allow the Lord to deal with it His way. Flesh always wants revenge, validation, and immediate justice, but wisdom understands that God handles matters better than we ever could.

What happened next was not small correction. God stepped in openly and dealt with Miriam and Aaron Himself. Numbers 12:6-8 (NLT) says, “And the LORD said to them, ‘Now listen to what I say: If there were prophets among you, I, the LORD, would reveal myself in visions. I would speak to them in dreams. But not with my servant Moses. Of all my house, he is the one I trust. I speak to him face to face, clearly, and not in riddles! He sees the LORD as he is. So why were you not afraid to criticize my servant Moses?’” That question still speaks today. Why are people so comfortable dishonoring what God has chosen, established, or anointed? We have to be careful that personal feelings, wounded pride, competition, or offense do not move us into opposition against something God is employing for His glory.

There is peace that comes from knowing God sees everything. He sees betrayal. He sees manipulation. He sees jealousy, false accusations, disrespect, and hidden motives. Nothing escapes Him. That does not mean we never speak truth or establish boundaries, but it does mean we stop carrying burdens that belong in God’s hands. Exodus 14:14 (NLT) says, “The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Sometimes the greatest act of faith is refusing to let bitterness reshape your heart while God handles matters in His own timing. The Lord knows how to defend His people. He knows how to correct what is out of order. He knows how to preserve the purpose attached to your life, even when opposition rises from people you never expected would stand against you. ■

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

“The Lord Will Fight Your Battles”,  written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2026. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

When the Outside Doesn’t Match the Inside

 

Looking good on the outside means nothing if the heart and mind aren’t right with God.

A lot of us have experienced disappointment in dating. We’ve met people that seemed compatible in the beginning. They checked all the right boxes, said the right things, carried themselves the right way, and for a moment it felt promising. But after a while, certain things started surfacing that didn’t line up with who they first presented themselves to be. Some people can look good on the outside, sound good on the outside, and even know how to play the part, but inwardly they are something totally different. That kind of disappointment can hit deep. It can make us question our judgment, our choices, and sometimes even wonder if there’s really anyone out there for us.

More Than Looks and Chemistry

A person can be attractive, charming, well dressed, and still not have the spiritual substance to build a lasting relationship. Romans 8:5 (NLT) tells us, “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.”  God shows us there are people who are driven by the flesh, and there are people striving to be led by His Spirit. Folks that are dominated by the flesh may still seem nice on the surface, but they don’t have the kind of foundation that can hold a relationship together when life gets hard. They’re focused on their own agenda instead of growing spiritually and becoming who God has called them to be. And if we’re honest, no relationship truly flourishes when Jesus Christ is not the head of it.

God Never Meant for Us to Pretend

Romans 3:23 (NLT) tells us plainly, “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.” None of us are perfect, and none of us should carry ourselves like we’ve already arrived. Every last one of us has issues God is still working on. But through Jesus Christ, we are supposed to be growing, maturing, and allowing God to shape our hearts daily. God’s desire is that we partner with someone who pushes us closer to Him, not further away. Real love isn’t just chemistry and attraction. Real love helps both people grow spiritually, mature emotionally, and become stronger in Christ together.

Some people are too consumed with themselves to build the kind of relationship God intended. When everything is centered around ego, selfish desires, emotional games, and personal agendas, the relationship eventually begins to crack under pressure. That’s because real love cannot survive where selfishness rules. God’s love is the glue that makes relationships last. His love is patient, loyal, compassionate, forgiving, and unselfish. It doesn’t keep score over petty things, and it doesn’t walk away the moment life gets uncomfortable.

Not Everyone Will Be Comfortable with The Light God Place in You

If you belong to Jesus Christ, His love is already living in your heart, and the light of Christ should be evident in the way you think, love, speak, and carry yourself. But everybody is not going to be comfortable with that light, because light exposes what darkness tries to hide. Some people will be drawn to your relationship with God, while others will resist it because they don’t want to grow, change, or surrender their own ways. And instead of forcing connections that continually pull us away from peace, wisdom, and spiritual growth, sometimes the wisest thing we can do is let go and trust God enough to walk away.

When Our Inside Matches Our Outside

There is somebody out there for you. God already knows the details of your future, and He knows who is truly compatible with the purpose He has placed on your life. But while we’re asking God to send someone genuine, we also have to examine ourselves honestly. Because just as it hurts to meet somebody whose outside doesn’t match their inside, it’s just as damaging when we are the ones carrying that same mismatch. Some people know all the Christian language, all the church mannerisms, and all the right things to say, but inwardly their hearts are still full of pride, selfishness, bitterness, and emotional chaos. We have to be careful not to be that person.

Ephesians 1:3 (NLT) says, “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.” God has already blessed us with everything we need through Christ to live an abundant life and build a fulfilling relationship. But we still have to do our part. We have to make sure our hearts truly belong to God, and that what people see on the outside is backed up by who we really are on the inside. ■

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

“When the Outside Doesn’t Match the Inside”, written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2026. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

 

God Is Watching Over Us

 

Recognizing the covering, care, and faithfulness of God through every season of life

1 Peter 3:12-13 (NLT)

“The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil.”
“Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good?”

My great-grandmother was the kind of woman people leaned on. She carried wisdom in the way she spoke, the way she loved, and even in the way she corrected you. She taught me two lessons I still carry deep in my soul: always save something for yourself, and never forget where you came from. At the time, I didn’t realize she was teaching me balance, responsibility, and dignity. She wanted me to understand that caring for others should never come at the expense of losing yourself. As I matured, those lessons became stitched into my womanhood. She understood the wisdom of God profoundly, and through every season of my life, I can see how this wisdom has kept me grounded and steady.

Growing up, honoring God was expected. Respect mattered. Integrity mattered. People believed your relationship with God should show up in the way you treated others and handled your life. I thank God for every person who planted His Word into me early, because now that I’m older, I understand how necessary that foundation was. Proverbs 22:6 (NLT) says, “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” Life has tested me in many ways, but Jesus Christ has remained the solid foundation beneath me through it all. And the beautiful thing is that He wants to be that for every person if they will allow Him.

Sadly, many people were never taught the Word of God in a meaningful way. Some have spent years carrying pain, confusion, disappointment, and fear without knowing they could bring those burdens to the Lord. Then when life becomes overwhelming, they try to survive without any spiritual covering or understanding of God’s love for them. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28 (NLT), “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” It’s a blessing it is to know that we can lean on God’s strength instead of trying to carry everything ourselves.

Psalm 10:17-18 (NLT) says, “Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them. You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.” This passage reminds us of the kind of God we serve. He sees. He listens. He cares about what concerns us. There have been very challenging moments in my own life when life just felt too heavy to handle. Heavenly Father carried the weight for me, and I could clearly see how He was preserving me, strengthening me, and guiding me. His eyes truly are upon those who desire to walk with Him.

As believers, we must remember there are still people who have not yet encountered Jesus Christ in a way that truly changes their lives. That is why we need to stay immersed in God’s Word and spiritually prepared to share His truth with wisdom, compassion, and clarity. There is so much confusion, pain, and spiritual blindness in the world right now, yet we know firsthand the difference Christ has made in our lives. God has been watching over us from the very beginning, and through our willingness to love well, do good, and represent Him faithfully, someone else may finally encounter the hope, healing, and salvation that is found in Jesus Christ. ■

Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.

“God Is Watching Over Us”, written by Kim for https://rescuefromdomesticviolence.blogspot.com© 2026. All rights reserved. All praise and honor to God through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.