Weekly Verse and Song for Tonight Weeks 630 - 638
February 4, 2026
Week 630
Organization
Genesis 6:14
So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out.
One of the things I started doing last week was organizing the work that I am doing. I have been spending time with a friend, and I was trying to figure out a healthy balance. Last week, I was able to sort that out, as this was something I felt I was led by God to do. As I thought through this, I began looking for a biblical example of organization and its importance. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of Genesis 6:14:
So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out.
I recall my mom getting upset with me one week because she could not find a piece of paperwork she had set aside. From a young age, I liked things to be orderly. On this occasion, Mom—knowing this—thought I had thrown something out, but we eventually found it. When I think about this now, I realize Mom had her own way of organizing her “stuff.”
That is analogous to the passage for tonight. God commanded Noah to build the ark and described exactly how it should be built, including how it was to be structured and what animals were to be brought aboard (Genesis 6:13–22). God is a God of order, and His instructions to Noah were detailed and intentional.
Organization, when guided by God, becomes an act of obedience rather than control.
As Christians, we should strive to keep our lives orderly in a manner that is pleasing to the Lord. This isn’t just about getting things done—it’s about living in a way where our priorities are clear and our first place belongs to the Lord.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You, Lord.
Home with the One we place first.
Phil Wickham – What an Awesome God (Official Music Video)
Week 630
Organization
Genesis 6:14
So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out.
One of the things I started doing last week was organizing the work that I am doing. I have been spending time with a friend, and I was trying to figure out a healthy balance. Last week, I was able to sort that out, as this was something I felt I was led by God to do. As I thought through this, I began looking for a biblical example of organization and its importance. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of Genesis 6:14:
So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out.
I recall my mom getting upset with me one week because she could not find a piece of paperwork she had set aside. From a young age, I liked things to be orderly. On this occasion, Mom—knowing this—thought I had thrown something out, but we eventually found it. When I think about this now, I realize Mom had her own way of organizing her “stuff.”
That is analogous to the passage for tonight. God commanded Noah to build the ark and described exactly how it should be built, including how it was to be structured and what animals were to be brought aboard (Genesis 6:13–22). God is a God of order, and His instructions to Noah were detailed and intentional.
Organization, when guided by God, becomes an act of obedience rather than control.
As Christians, we should strive to keep our lives orderly in a manner that is pleasing to the Lord. This isn’t just about getting things done—it’s about living in a way where our priorities are clear and our first place belongs to the Lord.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You, Lord.
Home with the One we place first.
Phil Wickham – What an Awesome God (Official Music Video)
December 10, 2025
Week 622
Being Open
1 Thessalonians 5:11
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Recently I was at the gym working out, and I walked by a young man whom I would always notice at the gym. The reason I would always notice him was because he wore a Christian shirt. I asked him if he was a Christian, he said yes, and we started chatting more about God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The interaction turned into one of encouragement. In tonight’s verse we come to the pages of 1 Thessalonians 5:11:
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Later in life when I was working and things were not going well, my mom would encourage me to do the work and study. Mom would encourage me and make me feel I could do well.
My new friend and I have been encouraging each other on various topics. This would not have been possible if I had not been open to the Holy Spirit’s leading to talk to him and others.
As Christians, it is of utmost importance to allow ourselves to be open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. He will guide us to where we should go, and to whom we should interact with.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you, Mom, and I love You, Lord.
Home with the One who guides our steps and encourages us so we can encourage others.
Week 622
Being Open
1 Thessalonians 5:11
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Recently I was at the gym working out, and I walked by a young man whom I would always notice at the gym. The reason I would always notice him was because he wore a Christian shirt. I asked him if he was a Christian, he said yes, and we started chatting more about God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit. The interaction turned into one of encouragement. In tonight’s verse we come to the pages of 1 Thessalonians 5:11:
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
Later in life when I was working and things were not going well, my mom would encourage me to do the work and study. Mom would encourage me and make me feel I could do well.
My new friend and I have been encouraging each other on various topics. This would not have been possible if I had not been open to the Holy Spirit’s leading to talk to him and others.
As Christians, it is of utmost importance to allow ourselves to be open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. He will guide us to where we should go, and to whom we should interact with.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you, Mom, and I love You, Lord.
Home with the One who guides our steps and encourages us so we can encourage others.
December 17, 2025
Week 623
How To Walk Godly
Micah 6:8
8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Sometimes in life we are put into positions that will test how we are walking with God. Recently, I encountered a situation that just never felt right. I had a friend, and we would talk a few times a week. We would also meet on occasion; however, there was something that just did not feel right about the situation. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of Micah 6:8:
8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Mom encouraged me to do things that were right, as Mom understood it. There were, however, occasions when neither my mom nor I would know the best course of action. In those occasions, Mom would encourage me to seek a godly person and to pray.
This verse for tonight encourages us with the truth that God Himself shows us what is good and requires us to act in a way that is just, to be merciful to others, and to walk humbly with God. These are the principles of how to walk godly. The idea is that many times, when we are in positions that test our walk with God, we may not know if what we are doing is truly good. However, by using the principles laid out in the book of Micah, we can ask:
Following these principles will help us know how to continue to walk humbly with God, even when we are in a position that may not seem right.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you, Mom, and I love You, Lord.
Home with the One we walk humbly with
Hark The Herald | Gloria
Week 623
How To Walk Godly
Micah 6:8
8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Sometimes in life we are put into positions that will test how we are walking with God. Recently, I encountered a situation that just never felt right. I had a friend, and we would talk a few times a week. We would also meet on occasion; however, there was something that just did not feel right about the situation. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of Micah 6:8:
8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Mom encouraged me to do things that were right, as Mom understood it. There were, however, occasions when neither my mom nor I would know the best course of action. In those occasions, Mom would encourage me to seek a godly person and to pray.
This verse for tonight encourages us with the truth that God Himself shows us what is good and requires us to act in a way that is just, to be merciful to others, and to walk humbly with God. These are the principles of how to walk godly. The idea is that many times, when we are in positions that test our walk with God, we may not know if what we are doing is truly good. However, by using the principles laid out in the book of Micah, we can ask:
- Can I justify what I am doing, or what I am about to do?
- Toward the people who are involved directly or indirectly, am I being merciful?
- In the situation I am in, am I seeking the Lord and asking for His direction—whether through other godly men or through prayer?
Following these principles will help us know how to continue to walk humbly with God, even when we are in a position that may not seem right.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you, Mom, and I love You, Lord.
Home with the One we walk humbly with
Hark The Herald | Gloria
December 24, 2025
Week 624
Seeing Others As God See's Them
Romans 12:10
10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
I really enjoy working out and have been into bodybuilding for what feels like my entire life, since I was a teenager. I enjoy going to the gym to work out and train, and many times I’ll meet people who seem like they’re just there taking up “space.” In those moments, I am tempted to let some indignation rise up in my thoughts. In tonight’s verse, we come to Romans 12:10:
10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Growing up, my mom always seemed to have a knack for looking out for others. For example, our neighbors had a newborn, and my mom went and got clothes for the baby. She didn’t really have a relationship with the family, but she still wanted to look out for them. Mom simply saw them as people she could care for.
Sometimes when I’m working out and I see others, I may be tempted to feel “high and mighty.” However, I’ve learned something over the years: to love others and honor them above myself. I can do this first by capturing my thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5), and by doing so, maybe I can offer a hand to those who are seemingly “taking up space.”
As Christians, it's important to love others and understand that God loved us first (1 John 4:19). By doing so, we show others Jesus.
Merry Christmas! 🎄🔥
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You Lord.
Home with the One who first loved us.
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Week 624
Seeing Others As God See's Them
Romans 12:10
10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
I really enjoy working out and have been into bodybuilding for what feels like my entire life, since I was a teenager. I enjoy going to the gym to work out and train, and many times I’ll meet people who seem like they’re just there taking up “space.” In those moments, I am tempted to let some indignation rise up in my thoughts. In tonight’s verse, we come to Romans 12:10:
10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Growing up, my mom always seemed to have a knack for looking out for others. For example, our neighbors had a newborn, and my mom went and got clothes for the baby. She didn’t really have a relationship with the family, but she still wanted to look out for them. Mom simply saw them as people she could care for.
Sometimes when I’m working out and I see others, I may be tempted to feel “high and mighty.” However, I’ve learned something over the years: to love others and honor them above myself. I can do this first by capturing my thoughts (2 Corinthians 10:5), and by doing so, maybe I can offer a hand to those who are seemingly “taking up space.”
As Christians, it's important to love others and understand that God loved us first (1 John 4:19). By doing so, we show others Jesus.
Merry Christmas! 🎄🔥
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You Lord.
Home with the One who first loved us.
for KING + COUNTRY - O Come All Ye Faithful | Official Picture-Story Lyric Video | SCENE 10
December 31, 2025
Week 625
God Never Changes
Isaiah 40:8
8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.*
Today is New Year's Eve, a day I use toward the end of the night to reflect on things. I love watching It's a Wonderful Life as a way to “ring” in the New Year. One of my favorite lines is: For auld lang syne (for the sake of old times), We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet (we’ll raise a cup in kindness), For auld lang syne (for the sake of old times).
The translation is in the parentheses. When I think through the words and lyrics, what comes to mind is remembrance. In tonight's verse, we come to Isaiah 40:8:
8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.*
When I was younger, Mom made New Year's a special day. She would make a special Indian dish called Biryani, and it was great because she made it with chicken, and it would be fantastic. It’s a time I remember and cherish. However, today things have changed. My mom is not here, and I don’t get to have that special Indian dish.
As I think about this, I am reminded that our God never changes. He is the same always (Malachi 3:6). With that being the case, tonight’s verse is on my mind, and as the New Year approaches, I remember that God never changes. Though the world changes, He is faithful.
So in the New Year, whether you are happy or sad, remember that as Christians, God will always be with you and be there for you—not only in this New Year but for your entire existence.
Praise God.
Happy New Year’s! 🥳
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You Lord.
Home with the One who first loved us.
Auld Lang Syne – from It’s a Wonderful Life
Week 625
God Never Changes
Isaiah 40:8
8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.*
Today is New Year's Eve, a day I use toward the end of the night to reflect on things. I love watching It's a Wonderful Life as a way to “ring” in the New Year. One of my favorite lines is: For auld lang syne (for the sake of old times), We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet (we’ll raise a cup in kindness), For auld lang syne (for the sake of old times).
The translation is in the parentheses. When I think through the words and lyrics, what comes to mind is remembrance. In tonight's verse, we come to Isaiah 40:8:
8 The grass withers, the flower fades,
but the word of our God will stand forever.*
When I was younger, Mom made New Year's a special day. She would make a special Indian dish called Biryani, and it was great because she made it with chicken, and it would be fantastic. It’s a time I remember and cherish. However, today things have changed. My mom is not here, and I don’t get to have that special Indian dish.
As I think about this, I am reminded that our God never changes. He is the same always (Malachi 3:6). With that being the case, tonight’s verse is on my mind, and as the New Year approaches, I remember that God never changes. Though the world changes, He is faithful.
So in the New Year, whether you are happy or sad, remember that as Christians, God will always be with you and be there for you—not only in this New Year but for your entire existence.
Praise God.
Happy New Year’s! 🥳
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You Lord.
Home with the One who first loved us.
Auld Lang Syne – from It’s a Wonderful Life
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January 7, 2026
Week 626
Anger, Jealousy, Frustration, and Anxiety
James 1:19–20
Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
Recently, I met a friend who is becoming very close to me. I like many things about her—she seems nice, caring, compassionate, calm, and most importantly, she loves the Lord. My friend approached me about a certain situation she is getting into. Needless to say, what she was getting into brought out several emotions: anger, jealousy, frustration, and the hardest one for me—anxiety.
Over the next four weeks, we will explore these topics and look at them as God wants us to see them. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of James 1:19–20:
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
As a kid, my sisters and I would hang out, play, and spend time together. I also have an older brother who was more like a pseudo-parent figure. At times, we would get upset with each other and feel anger toward one another. It’s a sad thing that situations like that happen. There were moments when anger caused me not to talk to a sibling for a long time. I remember Mom once exclaiming that this broke her heart.
Using today’s verse to discuss this emotion is very important. When we read through it, God’s desire is for us to be righteous. A person who is angry withholds God’s desire for us and essentially breaks His heart. The verse tells us to be “quick to listen,” “slow to speak,” and “slow to become angry.” By following this, we are walking with the Lord. We are following Him in learning how to deal with others, including friends and relatives. It is not an easy practice to put in place, but by God’s grace, we can do it—gradually.
“Slow” implies:
This week, let’s walk a careful line as Christians. When something comes our way that may anger us, let’s check ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit. Let’s remember to listen, wait to speak, and allow our anger to dissipate or be lessened. Let’s put this into practice.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and love You Lord.
Home with the One who keeps us.
Casting Crowns – Praise You In This Storm (Live from YouTube Space New York)
Week 626
Anger, Jealousy, Frustration, and Anxiety
James 1:19–20
Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
Recently, I met a friend who is becoming very close to me. I like many things about her—she seems nice, caring, compassionate, calm, and most importantly, she loves the Lord. My friend approached me about a certain situation she is getting into. Needless to say, what she was getting into brought out several emotions: anger, jealousy, frustration, and the hardest one for me—anxiety.
Over the next four weeks, we will explore these topics and look at them as God wants us to see them. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of James 1:19–20:
19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
As a kid, my sisters and I would hang out, play, and spend time together. I also have an older brother who was more like a pseudo-parent figure. At times, we would get upset with each other and feel anger toward one another. It’s a sad thing that situations like that happen. There were moments when anger caused me not to talk to a sibling for a long time. I remember Mom once exclaiming that this broke her heart.
Using today’s verse to discuss this emotion is very important. When we read through it, God’s desire is for us to be righteous. A person who is angry withholds God’s desire for us and essentially breaks His heart. The verse tells us to be “quick to listen,” “slow to speak,” and “slow to become angry.” By following this, we are walking with the Lord. We are following Him in learning how to deal with others, including friends and relatives. It is not an easy practice to put in place, but by God’s grace, we can do it—gradually.
“Slow” implies:
- Time to reflect
- Time to pray
- Time for understanding
- Time for self-examination
This week, let’s walk a careful line as Christians. When something comes our way that may anger us, let’s check ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit. Let’s remember to listen, wait to speak, and allow our anger to dissipate or be lessened. Let’s put this into practice.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and love You Lord.
Home with the One who keeps us.
Casting Crowns – Praise You In This Storm (Live from YouTube Space New York)
January 14, 2026
Week 626
Anger, Jealousy, Frustration, and Anxiety
1 Corinthians 3:3
3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?
Last week we discussed a series of emotions that arose in me recently; one of them was anger. Though it was not prominent in me, it was an emotion I felt. This week, we continue the series with the second one in our title: jealousy.
As mentioned, I had a friend who was getting into something that evoked a series of emotions in me. As the week continued, I realized jealousy was arising. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of 1 Corinthians 3:3:
3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?
Generally speaking, I am not the jealous type. However, I do know that this emotion appears in me at various times—for example, when a friend is “doing better than me,” which can include someone achieving things I desire. When I was younger, my siblings and I would get into arguments. I recall that, when I was older, my siblings went their separate ways and lived their own lives. I was the one who stayed with Mom. It wasn’t always easy, and I often wished I could have my own independent life like my siblings.
One thing Mom always tried to do for me was to make sure I knew she cared. She always made dinner for me, and when I thought about it, I was reminded that I had something more.
In tonight’s verse, Paul is speaking to the Corinthians in Corinth, and I like to emphasize: “…are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?” Thinking about that with emphasis, we as Christians must remember that we have more. We are called to live by the power of the Holy Spirit, who reminds us that we are followers of Christ, bought with His shed blood. When jealousy arises, it is a human emotion. But since we are called to walk in the Spirit, we must focus on that in a practical way.
How can we do this when it seems our human side takes center stage? It is only by the reminder that God is in control. We cannot control situations that make us jealous, but we can trust that God understands them. If something does occur—a spouse cheating, a friend having something we desire—it is through that occurrence that we realize we have more than what we are jealous about: we have Christ.
God cares for us. Whatever comes our way, remember it is because God allows it for a reason we may never understand on this side of Heaven. But we can remember that we have the better deal: we have Jesus, and He will protect us. Because we have Him, we will always have more.
By doing this, jealousy loses its power instead of ruling our words and actions.
This week, let’s walk a careful line as Christians. When something comes our way that may make us feel jealous, let’s check ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit. Let us remember we are to operate as spiritual beings, not merely human, knowing we have more in Him. Trust Him.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You Lord.
Home with the One who keeps us.
CityAlight - Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me (Live)
Week 626
Anger, Jealousy, Frustration, and Anxiety
1 Corinthians 3:3
3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?
Last week we discussed a series of emotions that arose in me recently; one of them was anger. Though it was not prominent in me, it was an emotion I felt. This week, we continue the series with the second one in our title: jealousy.
As mentioned, I had a friend who was getting into something that evoked a series of emotions in me. As the week continued, I realized jealousy was arising. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of 1 Corinthians 3:3:
3 You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?
Generally speaking, I am not the jealous type. However, I do know that this emotion appears in me at various times—for example, when a friend is “doing better than me,” which can include someone achieving things I desire. When I was younger, my siblings and I would get into arguments. I recall that, when I was older, my siblings went their separate ways and lived their own lives. I was the one who stayed with Mom. It wasn’t always easy, and I often wished I could have my own independent life like my siblings.
One thing Mom always tried to do for me was to make sure I knew she cared. She always made dinner for me, and when I thought about it, I was reminded that I had something more.
In tonight’s verse, Paul is speaking to the Corinthians in Corinth, and I like to emphasize: “…are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?” Thinking about that with emphasis, we as Christians must remember that we have more. We are called to live by the power of the Holy Spirit, who reminds us that we are followers of Christ, bought with His shed blood. When jealousy arises, it is a human emotion. But since we are called to walk in the Spirit, we must focus on that in a practical way.
How can we do this when it seems our human side takes center stage? It is only by the reminder that God is in control. We cannot control situations that make us jealous, but we can trust that God understands them. If something does occur—a spouse cheating, a friend having something we desire—it is through that occurrence that we realize we have more than what we are jealous about: we have Christ.
God cares for us. Whatever comes our way, remember it is because God allows it for a reason we may never understand on this side of Heaven. But we can remember that we have the better deal: we have Jesus, and He will protect us. Because we have Him, we will always have more.
By doing this, jealousy loses its power instead of ruling our words and actions.
This week, let’s walk a careful line as Christians. When something comes our way that may make us feel jealous, let’s check ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit. Let us remember we are to operate as spiritual beings, not merely human, knowing we have more in Him. Trust Him.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You Lord.
Home with the One who keeps us.
CityAlight - Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me (Live)
January 21, 2026
Week 628
Anger, Jealousy, Frustration, and Anxiety
Isaiah 26:3
3 You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
Last week, we discussed a series of emotions that arose in me recently; one of them was jealousy. Though it was not prominent in me, it was an emotion I felt. This week, we continue the series with the next one in our title: frustration.
To reiterate, this series began because I had a friend who was getting into something that evoked several emotions in me. As this week started, I realized frustration was arising. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of Isaiah 26:3:
3 You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
I found myself frustrated this week. When I was younger, I recall a time when I was going to school on a Saturday morning to study. I met a person there whom I had never seen before. He saw me, smiled, and asked if I could help him with some money. I asked where he came from, and he mentioned that he had escaped his country and come here. I was concerned, but also a bit fearful about helping him.
I remember leaving to go home and thinking along the way, why did this happen to me? All I was doing was going to school to study, and I felt very frustrated. I spoke to Mom, and she suggested I talk to the pastor, which I did. That conversation brought a sense of peace about the situation, and I eventually ended up helping the person I had met.
In tonight’s verse, the prophet Isaiah reminds us that keeping our minds on God is essential to achieving perfect peace, because we trust that God allows certain things in our lives for a reason. This is the main thing we must remember when we are in situations that frustrate us—situations that may also bring other emotions. We need to understand that God is allowing something to come our way for His purposes.
How can we do this when it seems our human side takes center stage? It is only by the reminder that God is in control. We cannot control situations that make us frustrated, but we can trust that God understands them. He is allowing a certain situation to occur for His reasons. Our job is to trust Him.
Knowing that God cares for us and is protecting us, even when we feel frustrated, we must consciously lean on Him.
This week, let’s walk a careful line as Christians. When something comes our way that may make us feel frustrated, let’s check ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit, knowing that God is allowing a frustrating situation to come our way for His purposes and for His glory.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You, Lord.
Home with the One who provides us our peace.
Trust In God (feat. Chris Brown & Isaiah Templeton) | Elevation Worship
Week 628
Anger, Jealousy, Frustration, and Anxiety
Isaiah 26:3
3 You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
Last week, we discussed a series of emotions that arose in me recently; one of them was jealousy. Though it was not prominent in me, it was an emotion I felt. This week, we continue the series with the next one in our title: frustration.
To reiterate, this series began because I had a friend who was getting into something that evoked several emotions in me. As this week started, I realized frustration was arising. In tonight’s verse, we come to the pages of Isaiah 26:3:
3 You will keep in perfect peace
those whose minds are steadfast,
because they trust in you.
I found myself frustrated this week. When I was younger, I recall a time when I was going to school on a Saturday morning to study. I met a person there whom I had never seen before. He saw me, smiled, and asked if I could help him with some money. I asked where he came from, and he mentioned that he had escaped his country and come here. I was concerned, but also a bit fearful about helping him.
I remember leaving to go home and thinking along the way, why did this happen to me? All I was doing was going to school to study, and I felt very frustrated. I spoke to Mom, and she suggested I talk to the pastor, which I did. That conversation brought a sense of peace about the situation, and I eventually ended up helping the person I had met.
In tonight’s verse, the prophet Isaiah reminds us that keeping our minds on God is essential to achieving perfect peace, because we trust that God allows certain things in our lives for a reason. This is the main thing we must remember when we are in situations that frustrate us—situations that may also bring other emotions. We need to understand that God is allowing something to come our way for His purposes.
How can we do this when it seems our human side takes center stage? It is only by the reminder that God is in control. We cannot control situations that make us frustrated, but we can trust that God understands them. He is allowing a certain situation to occur for His reasons. Our job is to trust Him.
Knowing that God cares for us and is protecting us, even when we feel frustrated, we must consciously lean on Him.
This week, let’s walk a careful line as Christians. When something comes our way that may make us feel frustrated, let’s check ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit, knowing that God is allowing a frustrating situation to come our way for His purposes and for His glory.
Praise God.
Be blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love You, Lord.
Home with the One who provides us our peace.
Trust In God (feat. Chris Brown & Isaiah Templeton) | Elevation Worship
November 26, 2025
Week 620
Being Determined
1 Corinthians 13:4
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
Being Patient
Recently I had a meeting with someone who I have been texting and talking to a lot on the phone. After the meeting things looked positive, then suddenly it seemed like a “game.” As I started thinking about this, and about this week's writing, something I feel the Lord leading me to think about is being patient.
In tonight's verse we come to the pages of 1 Corinthians 13:4:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
Growing up I recall a time when I wanted a new gaming system, the Nintendo NES. I was excited. We did not have a lot, but my mom was able to give us $50 for the summer and $50 for Christmas. I asked Mom to save it so that I could get the gaming system for Christmas. When we finally had the money saved, I went to Toys “R” Us with my mom, only to find out that the Nintendo system was sold out. With that, I had to wait months and months until one day the manager of the store called my mom and said they had it in stock.
This was one of my first memorable experiences of learning to be patient.
One of the things I believe the Lord is opening my mind and heart to is being patient in all things, and this current situation is an example of both.
As Christians, whenever we are experiencing something, the most important thing to ask ourselves is, “What is the Lord trying to show me through this ____ (fill in the blank)?”
The Lord is sovereign over all things, including our interactions with others. Seek Him for answers.
Be Blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One who teaches us Patience.
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus - Ximdrake Asidor | THE ASIDORS
Week 620
Being Determined
1 Corinthians 13:4
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
Being Patient
Recently I had a meeting with someone who I have been texting and talking to a lot on the phone. After the meeting things looked positive, then suddenly it seemed like a “game.” As I started thinking about this, and about this week's writing, something I feel the Lord leading me to think about is being patient.
In tonight's verse we come to the pages of 1 Corinthians 13:4:
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
Growing up I recall a time when I wanted a new gaming system, the Nintendo NES. I was excited. We did not have a lot, but my mom was able to give us $50 for the summer and $50 for Christmas. I asked Mom to save it so that I could get the gaming system for Christmas. When we finally had the money saved, I went to Toys “R” Us with my mom, only to find out that the Nintendo system was sold out. With that, I had to wait months and months until one day the manager of the store called my mom and said they had it in stock.
This was one of my first memorable experiences of learning to be patient.
One of the things I believe the Lord is opening my mind and heart to is being patient in all things, and this current situation is an example of both.
As Christians, whenever we are experiencing something, the most important thing to ask ourselves is, “What is the Lord trying to show me through this ____ (fill in the blank)?”
The Lord is sovereign over all things, including our interactions with others. Seek Him for answers.
Be Blessed.
Love you Mom, and I love you, Lord.
Home with the One who teaches us Patience.
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus - Ximdrake Asidor | THE ASIDORS
