Called To Love

There is a quiet lie many of us believe: That we have to get ourselves together before we come to God. We think we need to be stronger. Less emotional. More faithful. More disciplined. More healed. But the truth? God meets you right where you are. Not where you think you should be. Not where you used to be. Not where everyone else seems to be. Right here. Whether you are joyful, defeated, restored, grieving, hopeful, exhausted, or barely holding it together — He is not intimidated by your current condition. He is present in it. When You Are Joyful God meets you in celebration. In the laughter that fills your home. In the answered prayer. In the small victory that reminds you He is still working. Joy is not something to apologize for. It is sacred. It is evidence of grace. Scripture reminds us that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. When morning comes, receive it fully. He dances with you in delight just as faithfully as He sits with you in sorrow. When You Fe...

  There is a quiet beauty in the refining process—one that is often misunderstood because it involves fire. When a refiner purifies a stone, he holds it firmly in the flames, watching closely as the heat burns away every impurity. The process is not comfortable, and it is never rushed. What’s most powerful is this: not once does the refiner remove his hands from the stone. He stays present, attentive, and intentional until the reflection is clear. This is how God refines us. Held, Not Abandoned Many of us assume that hardship means God has stepped back. But Scripture reminds us that God sits as a refiner. He doesn’t toss us into the fire and turn away. He holds us. When life feels overwhelming —when pressure mounts, when old patterns are exposed, when pruning hurts—it is not evidence of abandonment. It is proof of His care. The fire is not meant to destroy us. It is meant to reveal us. The Discomfort of Becoming Refinement always involves discomfort because growth requires change. ...

  There are moments in life when we pause and ask, “How did I get here?” Not always out of celebration—sometimes out of exhaustion, uncertainty, or quiet longing. Where you are right now may not look like what you prayed for. It may not feel comfortable or clear. But one truth remains steady: you are positioned, not misplaced. God is intentional. He does not waste seasons, experiences, or people. Whether you are preparing for a storm, standing in the middle of one, or slowly emerging on the other side, God is present—and purposeful—in every stage. Positioned, Not Random It’s easy to believe purpose only exists once everything is settled. But Scripture reminds us that our steps are ordered, even when the path feels uneven. God places us where our faith can stretch, where our ears learn to hear Him more clearly, and where our dependence shifts from ourselves to Him. This season you’re in—yes, this one—is not accidental. God knows exactly where you are, and He knows exactly why. Prepa...