Sometimes God answers prayers in unexpected ways. In the middle of a children’s song at Vacation Bible School, He reminded me that I’m still His child and that every act of service is a gift of His love.
When two women from a small 50-member church in Arkansas set out to feed kids at their Fall Fest, they only had 200 hot dogs—but God had something far greater in mind. By the end of the night, over 800 people were fed, and they never ran out. It was a miracle that reminded them—and now reminds us—that God doesn’t need the numbers. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. When we show up in faith, He shows up in power.
When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, her life changed forever. Faced with an unexpected and world-altering calling, she chose faith over fear and surrender over control. Her humble “yes” reminds us that surrender isn’t about understanding every detail—it’s about trusting the One who calls and walking with Him through every unknown.
When your days are consumed with serving others and your soul feels dry, remember that Jesus invites the weary to come and drink. Like a drink offering poured out in love, we can only keep giving when we’re refilled by the living water of Christ. His Word and Spirit renew our hearts so that His love can overflow again and again.
A middle school dance, a hopeful heart, and a cruel prank left me feeling crushed and unseen. But through that experience—and many like it—I’ve come to realize that no earthly romance can compare to the enduring, unconditional love of God. Psalm 136:26 reminds us, “Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.” This love doesn’t fade, disappoint, or require perfection. It fills the deepest longings of our hearts, reminding us that we are fully known and forever cherished by the One who never leaves.