As Christians, we have the incredible privilege of holding the word of God, the Bible, allowing us to be ahead of our time. When we truly walk with God and listen for His voice, He equips us with discernment and understanding about what is to come.
The Intentional Pursuit of God
So, what does pursuing God require of us? First, we need to intentionally set our hearts and minds away from the distractions of this world. We must seek His presence, immerse ourselves in His Word, and attune our hearts to hear that still, small voice.
Seeking Divine Wisdom
James 1:5 reminds us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” This encourages us to actively seek God’s guidance in our lives as part of our journey in pursuing God.
Declaring Our Intentions
In response, let us boldly declare: “Here am I, Lord, use me!” With open hearts, we invite God to guide us and lead us into His plans and purposes as we pursue Him.
The Call to Discernment in Pursuing God
The wise in heart are truly discerning, as stated in Proverbs 16:21: “The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.” This wisdom is key in our ongoing efforts in pursuing God.
A Closing Prayer for Pursuing God
secret hideout with God
Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gift of Your Word and the wisdom that it brings. I ask You to fill our hearts with understanding and discernment so that we may walk in Your truth. Help us to trust in You with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding, as Proverbs 3:5-6 teaches us. Let our love abound in knowledge and depth of insight, guiding us to discern what is truly best.
Finding your place in this world doesn’t always begin with big, life-changing moments. Often, it begins quietly—in the patterns of your days, in the little choices you make, and in the passions you return to without being told.
Sometimes, who you truly are is revealed not through grand achievements, but through the quiet persistence of what you return to day after day.
Establish a quiet routine
When my son was little, I encouraged him to put his thoughts into notes. Over time, he filled his notepad with hundreds of reflections, safely stored on his laptop, desktop, and iPad. Those notes are more than words—they are a mirror of his inner world, evidence of what captures his heart and mind. Each entry reveals a piece of him, a fragment of his unfolding journey.
The way we spend our time often speaks louder than any label or title we carry. Devoting yourself to what you love, even in small ways, is one of the easiest paths to self-discovery. It is in these rhythms—writing, creating, learning, reflecting—that we begin to uncover our place in the world.
Create defining moments
Your place is not something waiting “out there” for you to find—it is something you create, moment by moment, through the things you value and nurture. The question is not just What do I want to do? but also What am I already doing that brings me alive?
Reflection Prompt: • Look at the way you spend your free time. What activities do you return to again and again? Which ones make you lose track of time?
Journaling Prompt: • Write down three activities you love doing in your free time. What do these activities reveal about your values, passions, or inner self?
Remembering Charlie Kirk: A Life of Courage, Faith, and Service Charlie Kirk, political activist, speaker, and youth advocate, passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 31.
A Hero for a Generation – Charlie Kirk
Every generation comes a hero,” said a close associate. Charlie Kirk lived as one. He devoted himself to causes he loved, engaging young people through political dialogue, debates, and mentorship, while also sharing the Gospel and inspiring others to live boldly and faithfully.
“Here am I Lord, use me!” Isaiah 6:8
Charlie Kirk
A life of dedication and mission driven man of God.
A Life Of Faith and Purpose
Kirk’s life was a testament to courage, conviction, and service. He reminded the world that God calls men and women to live boldly, embrace their calling, and inspire others to walk in faith. His work went beyond politics—it was about guiding hearts toward hope, truth, and salvation.
Honoring his legacy
A memorial service on September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, drew tens of thousands of supporters. Attendees remembered him as a leader, mentor, and faithful servant who touched countless lives and encouraged future generations to follow in his footsteps.
Charlie Kirk’s legacy is measured not just in accomplishments, but in the inspiration he left behind and the lives he transformed.
“Charlie Kirk dedicated his life to mentoring young people, sharing faith, and living with courage. His legacy reminds us to answer God’s call and inspire others through action.”
“Charlie Kirk lived boldly, served faithfully, and inspired countless youth. ‘Here I am, use me, Lord.’ — a life of courage and conviction.”
Charlie Kirk
’Here am I Lord, use me!’ Isaiah 6:8
Call-to-Action: Share Charlie’s story to inspire others today.
Final Thoughts
Charlie Kirk is survived by his family, friends, and the tens of thousands whose lives he touched. May his example continue to inspire courage, conviction, and faith in generations to come.
Reflect on Charlie’s life: How will you answer the call? Share your thoughts and actions in the comments below.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13
Today’s scripture
Devotional Message
Are you powerless to change? Has anything stirred your heart lately, or has life become so routine that nothing excites you anymore? When was the last time you clearly heard God speaking to you?
For years, I felt stuck in the same place — unmoved, unchanged. But recently, God stirred my heart again. His prompting woke me up, and I realized I had been living with what I call a heart of indifference.
What does that mean? A heart of indifference is alive in body but dead in spirit — a “walking corpse” without passion, without hope, without joy. It’s when we feel powerless to change, when we believe life is hopeless, and when we stop looking forward to anything.
But here’s the good news: change is possible. Even the smallest step forward — one new habit, one prayer whispered in faith, one moment of obedience — can open the door to transformation. Change begins when we no longer settle for hopelessness, but dare to envision what God can make new in our lives.
Let Your Faith Be Bigger Than Your Fear
When you feel powerless, speak directly to your soul: “Let your faith be bigger than your fear!” Go into your secret place of prayer — your war room — and fight life’s battles first in the heavenly realm. In the strength of God, victory always begins on your knees.
Change may not come all at once, but through prayer, patience, and passion, you will begin to see new life take shape. Remember, passion is your God-given drive. Without it, you lose your spark. With it, God can redirect and transform your future.
Reflection Question
• Where in your life do you feel powerless to change, and how can you take one step of faith toward transformation this week?
Prayer
Lord, I confess that at times I have felt powerless to change. Stir my heart again, and breathe new passion into my soul. Let my faith rise above my fear, and transform me into who You created me to be. Amen
Our God-given right to free speech is challenged since internet has become the modern public square, where ideas are exchanged, movements are born, and communities are built. Platforms like Google, Apple, Facebook, and X were once celebrated for empowering ordinary people to share their voices freely. Yet today, those very companies are undermining one of our most fundamental rights by deciding who gets to speak, what gets to be heard, and in many cases, who must pay for that privilege.
Free Speech: Our God-Given right
Our God Given Right
freedom of expression is a fundamental, inalienable part of human nature that pre-dates government.
This growing pattern of censorship and monetization is deeply troubling. While private corporations are not bound by the First Amendment in the same way governments are, they nonetheless wield immense influence over public discourse. By filtering, throttling, or outright silencing voices, they are not simply moderating content—they are reshaping the boundaries of free speech itself.
At its core, the right to speak one’s mind is not just a constitutional guarantee—it is a God-given right, inherent to every human being. Governments and corporations alike should treat this right with respect, not as a commodity to be restricted or sold. Yet today, Big Tech seems to be creating a two-tier system of speech: one for those who can pay, and another for those who cannot.
Free speech: Supposed to be free, not hidden behind a paywall.
And this raises a serious question: are only the wealthy entitled to be heard? Families across the country are already struggling to make ends meet. No one should ever be forced to weigh the cost of putting food on the table against the cost of having a voice online. Free speech is supposed to be free, not hidden behind a paywall.
When speech becomes something money can buy, society loses more than fairness—we lose truth itself. A healthy democracy relies on the free exchange of ideas, even unpopular ones. Silencing or pricing out ordinary voices means fewer perspectives, less accountability, and ultimately, less freedom.
Free Speech: Censorship is dangerous
For those who have personally felt the sting of censorship, the issue is not abstract. It is the feeling of being pushed to the margins, told that your thoughts and experiences do not matter. This is not just disappointing—it is dangerous.
The internet should expand our freedoms, not shrink them. If we allow corporations to redefine expression as a product rather than a right, we risk losing the very foundation of democracy. It is time to demand better: transparency in policies, fairness in reach, and a recommitment to protecting the voices of all people, not just the privileged few.
Because in the end, free speech isn’t truly free until everyone has a voice
Finding yourself, your place series is about defining who you truly are and where you belong in the amidst of a chaotic and unsettling world. Ever feeling lost in a crowd of strangers?
Introduction
Have you ever found yourself surrounded by strangers, searching for a familiar face but seeing none? In that moment, the world feels distant, like you don’t belong anywhere, and loneliness presses in. Here’s the truth: you are not alone. Countless others wrestle with the same thoughts and feelings—even if they don’t always show it.
“Where do I belong?” is probably the most fundamental question we ask ourselves. It’s the quiet thought that lingers in our hearts when we feel out of place, or the loud cry inside when life seems confusing. Deep down, every person longs for a sense of belonging—a place where they are accepted, valued, and understood.
But belonging is more than just fitting in. It’s not about wearing the right clothes, acting the right way, or pretending to be someone you’re not. True belonging comes when you discover who you really are and live out that identity with confidence.
Finding Yourself
You begin by discovering who you are. Defining yourself—not by labels, not by expectations, and certainly not by pronouns. • If you are curious about the world, are you a traveler? • If you read to understand, are you a reader? • If you love Mathematics and Physics, are you a physicist? • If you enjoy drawing and the arts, are you an artist?
The real question is: Who am I?
Are we defined by what we do, by what we love, or by the passions that drive us? Or is our identity something deeper—something that cannot be captured in a single word or role?
Sometimes the answers are not clear, and that’s okay. The important thing is to keep asking questions, exploring, and giving yourself the freedom to grow into the person you are meant to be—beyond labels, expectations, and the judgment of others.
Reflection Prompt: • Make a list of three things you love doing most. • Ask yourself: do these things define me, or do they reveal pieces of me?
Journaling Prompt: • Write a short reflection on how these activities connect to who you are becoming.
Mystery of life transforms your outlook and perspective in a split second, from ordinary to extra-ordinary. Here I am, back behind the computer desk typing away once again. Two years after I last penned my thoughts, I return to writing again. The lockdown in California drew me to the backyard by these tiny creatures, sharing our resources.
Mystery of life
How Mystery Struck
How it started was nothing short of an ordinary mundane morning and yet extra-ordinary because my eyes spotted a tiny creature, motionless and it almost felt dead. In the next instance, my life changed. My perspective differed and the implication was profound.
From an intense love for macro photography to an addiction to gardening. From a woman often questioning about herself, full of self-doubt, to growing confidence and realizing a potential she never thought she has.
That tiny creature turned out to have a name. I later found out that it was a painted lady butterfly. Through the lens, I saw her eyes, the patterns on her wings, her long curly tongue and her hairy legs. In that instance, I declared she was beautiful.
Painted lady butterfly
Mystery of life That Seeks Perfection
The next day, I spent an hour each morning for an entire year, just to catch a glimpse of tiny creatures in the backyard. At the same time, in my best effort, I learned to capture thousands of images just so I could obtain that one perfect shot. Perfection drove me on from one to another and before I knew it, I had about a dozen captures. Over time self-doubt left me and as a result, I became passionate in macro photography.
I started working on my mother-in-law’s front yard garden while hoping to attract new species. I put my vision onto the paper and with some assistance from my husband, I finally saw the fairy garden came to live.
Uncertain times often reveal what’s hidden within. It is an honest indicator of who you really are. What do you mean? When life is good, you enjoy the fruit of your labor. Right?
However, when life becomes tough, what you do reflect what’s truly within. It also reveals things you may never consider before in good times. Most of all, it spotlights on what you are capable as well as what you lack.
Uncertain times bring out either the best or the worst in us.
Challenges reveal who we really are
If you are tough, the toughness in you illuminates. If you on the other hand, cannot take toughness, in difficult times, you either collapse or rise up. Why? Challenges push us to our limit.
Often, these moments in our lives give us a good indication of who we really are. Subsequently, they give us a clear picture of what we are made of. There are 4 different groups that I would like to discuss today.
During challenging times, are you a hoarder? Are you a giver? Are you a oppressor? Or are you one who overcome? Sometimes, you get surprises that you never know you have in you. Lets look at each one closely as we go along.
Uncertain times – Are you a hoarder?
When corona-virus initially break out in United States, we suddenly found ourselves run out of toilet papers. We joke about it all the time in the social media networks. But, it is true. People hoard toilet papers.
Why do people hoard? Those who hoard things are often insecure especially during a time of uncertainty. Yet, many who hoard prepare themselves for some tougher time for the long haul.
They make projection, in preparation for the future and sometimes, over react, thus creating a dilemma unknowingly. Hoarders are however survivors because they always react ahead of time. Like they say, early birds get the worms. Hoarders are not all bad
However, there is one particular group that I detest. They hoard for their pleasure. Such behavior is called self-indulgence. If you hoard for necessity I can understand and such behavior is expected. Those who hoard to indulge in their pleasure need to learn to share with those who do not have enough.
A giver is a very special person
Are you a giver?
Givers shine so brightly in time like this. They are always ready to give and they will naturally look for opportunities to give. In uncertain times, our society need them.
For instance, whether it’s time, financial and or energy, they will avail themselves to those in needs. The truth is, they never tired when it comes to giving. A giver will give no matter what.
A giver makes sacrifices for the greater good. In such time, they naturally put others’ needs before theirs. Sometimes, you get surprises and you realize you have more to give than you think you have.
That is a pleasant surprise to someone who never realize it.
Are you an oppressor?
If you oppress others, you are a bully. You are also a control freak. You are constantly in need to control others around you. In challenging time, you tend to demand for control because you feel insecure without it.
In such time, you need to learn to let go of that urge to take full control of the situation. Finally, let others help you when you feel helpless. Give someone you trust the opportunity to take charge what you cannot.
If you become an oppressor under stress because you cannot cope, get help. Let someone know you need help. Call helpline if need to, talk to someone who can help you and know that it is okay to ask for help if you need it.
Uncertain times – Are you an over-comer?
It is awesome to know you overcome a tough situation. You have what it takes to become an over-comer. You are stronger and better because you never give up when it gets challenging. Give yourself a pat on your back.
In difficult time, look out for over-comers and seek them out intentionally. Let them know how proud you are and remind them they are heroes of such a time.
The truth is when you overcome challenges in uncertain times, you see a new you, you’ve never know it exists before.
In conclusion
So, which group are you? Are you a hoarder that you suspect all along? Or are you a giver, an oppressor or to your surprise, an over-comer?
Nourish your soul by listening to music that inspires you. What do you find yourself listening to lately? I find comfort through music. Music is able to reflect the true state of our minds and emotions.
In fact, music has that ability to stir your soul unlike any other. For instance, when you are anxious, what help to calm you down? When you lose focus, what brings you back? When you are feeling hopeless, what gives you hope?
What brings you joy and what gives you comfort? Often times, the answer is music. Today, I share two songs with you. When I listen to them, I find hope and comfort. The first song is Way Maker by Leeland.
Way Maker, Miracle worker, promise keeper, Light in the darkness, my God that is who you are.Music has the ability to stir our souls unlike any other.
In times of uncertainty
While we continue to maintain a social distance from others because of Corona-virus, we tend to isolate from people. Thus, feeling at times alone and depressed.
This song draws me to God’s faithfulness and His power to do even the impossible, people need restoration and His ability to heal the sick. The next song that draw me to God is King of my heart.
You are good, you’re good, Oh.
Life is good because of God
When life is is so full of uncertainty, God is certain. He is the same, yesterday, today and forever more. God is my anchor of hope I cling onto. He is the refreshing air I need daily.
When burdens get so heavy and unbearable, God takes them and replaces peace in me instead. He makes me lie down in green pasture that I may rest in Him. He is a good God that I need.
Therefore, thank you that everyday is a new day with you, Father God. I am forever grateful that music draws me closer to you.
Story behind this beautiful hymn – Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Story behind great hymns often lift up our faith. These stories touch our lives more than any other. These men and women lived to tell their stories in order to pen down their deepest thoughts and their enduring faith.
We feel honored to read their stories through these amazing hymns. So in light of that, we share this beautiful hymn called ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus’.
As it begins
This one started with a beautiful sunny day. A day where nothing could go wrong and a family enjoying their time together at a picnic. A perfect couple spent their beautiful afternoon with their daughter.
However, in an instant, their lives changed. That is a little girl lost her beloved father that day and a blissful wife became a widow. Life is therefore full of unexpected events.
According to God tube, here is the full record of what happened that day.
Story behind the hymn
It was a beautiful sunny day. Louisa M. Stead, her husband, and her daughter Lily decided to go for a picnic. They went picnicking on Long Island Sound. While having their picnic, the Steads heard a scream. It was from a young boy.
Mr. Stead ran to the rescue. Louisa Stead and young Lily watched helplessly as Mr. Stead and the boy drowned. Their troubles were not over yet, however, and without her husband, Mrs. Stead became very poor and destitute.Yet God never left her. He provided for her always and she and her daughter made it through.
Louisa learned to trust God, and thus the words to the song ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.’ Shortly after this incident, Louisa and her daughter Lily moved to South Africa where they became missionaries.
Lets listen to this beautiful hymn
Despite the tragedy, Louisa chose to see God’s faithfulness and His ability to provide for her and lily’s needs. She went on to pen this beautiful hymn expressing her gratitude to Jesus, her Lord and provider.
I am thankful
I am thankful today because through her life of courage, I have this wonderful hymn in me knowing that I can be brave like her. Therefore, trusting in Jesus in times of uncertainty and unforeseen circumstance in my life.
Be encouraged
Lets draw strength from this wonderful hymn and trust in God’s provision even though there are times we cannot feel or see Him at work. He is always right there with us all.
May you and your family be blessed in this season. Be strong and encouraged. Our God is mighty and you are not alone.
