Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Most of us struggle with control. We feel like if we don't handle every detail, everything will fall apart. The fear of losing control leads to anxiety, stress, and constant overthinking. We spend time worrying about relationships, finances, health, and the future. The truth is you were never meant to carry it all. The need to control is rooted in fear, and fear grows when we trust ourselves more than we trust God. That’s why Psalm 46:10 hits so deeply. God isn’t asking us to fix everything. He’s asking us to be still and trust that He is in control. When we try to control everything, we end up losing our peace. Why? Because control is an illusion. The world is unpredictable, but God is constant. He’s never surprised by what’s happening in your life, and He’s never out of control. 

God isn’t distant. He’s holding your life, guiding every step, and protecting your path. The sooner you surrender control, the sooner you’ll find peace.

That’s why sometimes He allows situations to spin beyond our control, not to harm us, but to remind us that our hands were never strong enough to carry it all. We must believe that the hands that made the stars are strong enough to hold your life together. When life feels out of control, it’s a reminder that you were never meant to control it in the first place. You don’t have to control everything. You only need to trust the One who does.

Real peace isn’t found in control, it’s actually found in surrender. That’s why sometimes He allows situations to spin beyond our control, not to harm us, but to remind us that our hands were never strong enough to carry it all. Surrendering doesn’t mean you're defeated, it means choosing to trust that God’s way is better than yours.

We can be still, because God is already moving.

Here's some steps that help us navigate all the chaos:

Step1: Identify Where You’re Trying to Control
Start by writing down areas where you feel anxious or overwhelmed. These are often the areas where you're trying to control the outcome instead of trusting God. This could be finances, relationships, health, etc.

Step 2: Evaluate Those Thoughts
Think about those things deeply and ask "Can I truly control this?" "Is this worry and control driving me closer or further away from God". 
You'll recognize that most worry and control is rooted in trusting your own thoughts over God's truth. 

Step 3: Pray & Overcome
Remind yourself that God is in control, and He has already promised to guide your steps. Then pray every morning or evening "God, I release my fear of ____. I trust You with the outcome. Your will, not mine. Please give me the grace to see this" 

By doing this daily, you'll notice your worry decreasing, your faith increasing, and your peace deepening. 

You’ll never find peace in control, but you’ll always find peace in surrender. Barzieeezzz AMEN!

Galatians 1:10 (KJV)

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

We all long for validation. It's natural to want to feel seen, understood, and appreciated. But the reality is, the world will often invalidate everything you do. You may be judged, criticized, or falsely accused. People will question your motives, downplay your efforts, or misunderstand your heart.

When you live for the world’s approval, you’ll always feel empty. When you live for God’s approval, you’ll always feel full.

And in a world that constantly tears down, God is the only One who builds up.

No matter how good your intentions are, there will always be people who misunderstand you. Even Jesus, the perfect Son of God, faced accusations and rejection. If they judged Him, they will surely judge us too.

But God allows these moments of invalidation to remind us: we are not of this world, and the world will never fully understand or love us. Unlike the world’s shifting standards, God’s validation is eternal and unchanging. When we believe in Jesus, we are already validated in the deepest way possible. We are called righteous, holy, and blameless.

You are already accepted, approved, and validated by God. His love isn’t based on your performance but on His grace.

The gospel reminds us that our identity is secure in Christ. The accusations, lies, and judgments of the world don’t define us because Jesus already declared us. 

When rejection stings and false words cut deep, the gospel becomes our strength. We don’t have to defend ourselves or prove our worth. The cross already proved our value. 

You don’t need the world to lift you up when you have the gospel holding you steady.

Focus on the gospel and remind yourself that God’s approval is all that matters. When criticism comes, set a boundary in your heart. Let the gospel be your defense, your validation, and your strength.

Amen!

2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV)

“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.”

Intrusive thoughts can feel overwhelming. They appear out of nowhere and carry so much weight. Intrusive thoughts always fall into what I call the 4 D's. They distract you, disturb you, discourage you, and disconnect you. The more we try to control them, the more powerful they seem. But here’s a truth that brings freedom: God never told us to trust our thoughts. In fact, He warns us against it.

Proverbs 3:5 (KJV) says, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

Our minds are flawed. Our thoughts shift like sand, but God’s Word is solid rock. Thoughts will deceive, but God’s Word is always true. 

Intrusive thoughts often feel foreign and uncomfortable, which is why they cause distress. God tells us however that you are not your thoughts. Thoughts are fleeting, often triggered by past experiences, fears, or even spiritual attacks. Satan loves to use our thoughts as weapons, planting seeds of doubt, fear, and shame. He whispers lies, hoping you’ll latch onto even just one of them. But remember, you are already holy, righteous, and sanctified through Jesus Christ. Your salvation isn’t based on what you think, it’s based on what Jesus did.

Intrusive thoughts lose their power when you refuse to trust them.

The Bible teaches us that our minds are naturally unreliable. Our thoughts are often shaped by emotions, experiences, and the enemy’s lies. That’s why God instructs us not to depend on them.

God knows our hearts and minds are prone to wander, which is why He gave us His Word as a guide. Instead of trusting what you think or feel, trust what God says. His Word never changes, even when your mind feels chaotic.

Your thoughts are temporary but God’s truth is eternal.

Don’t fight intrusive thoughts. Fighting gives them power. Instead, acknowledge their presence and remember that they’re just noise. They don’t reflect who you are in Christ.

When intrusive thoughts arise, combat them with Scripture.

If a thought brings guilt, fear, or shame, recognize it as a lie. God’s Word says you are forgiven, loved, and secure.

Jesus died to give you freedom, not just from sin but from mental torment. Your thoughts cannot undo what Jesus finished on the cross.

The gospel isn’t just about eternal salvation, it is also the blueprint to resting in peace. 

When your mind fixates on your thoughts, it leads to fear and confusion. But when you fix your mind on Jesus, His death, resurrection, and the righteousness He gave you. you experience peace.

Amen!

Deuteronomy 8:17-18 (KJV)

17 "And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. 18 But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day."

When we first encounter God’s grace, it often breaks us. We remember the nights of loneliness, the seasons of emptiness, and the weight of depression we couldn’t shake. We remember how Jesus came into our lives and gave us peace when nothing else worked. We were humbled by the reality that salvation is a gift, not a reward.

But over time, if we’re not careful, something dangerous happens: we forget. We start to see our blessings as something we earned. We become comfortable in the peace that God gave us and begin to feel entitled to it. We forget that grace is unearned, undeserved, and purely given because of God’s love.

I want you guys to understand something very important: pride grows when gratitude fades. 

We must always remember that the same grace that lifted us up is the same grace that should keep us grounded. Jesus doesn’t want us to dwell in guilt about our past, but He does want us to remember what life was like before we met Him. Why? Because humility is rooted in remembrance. Ephesians 2:12 (KJV) says, "That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world."

Before grace, we were spiritually bankrupt—empty, lost, and without hope. We couldn’t save ourselves from sin, depression, fear, or loneliness. Jesus stepped in when we were at our lowest, not because we were good but because He is good. But Satan now works to make us forget that grace. He replaces humility and gratitude with pride. We must never accept the heart that we are doing "well".

The cure for pride is remembering who you were without grace.

Pride doesn’t usually show up all at once. It creeps in when we stop being amazed by grace. When blessings become expectations, we move from grateful to grumbling. We start to judge others who are still struggling, forgetting that we once stood in their shoes. Every blessing, every breakthrough, every ounce of peace we enjoy is a gift from God. We didn’t earn salvation, and we don’t sustain it, Jesus does.

Jesus, the King of kings, showed us the ultimate example of humility. He had every reason to demand honor, yet He washed feet. He had every right to condemn, yet He forgave. He had the power to rule, yet He chose to serve.

Satan tells you to stand tall, God tells us to kneel. 

I hope we can regularly remind ourselves in a non-condemning way who we were before Jesus saved us. I hope we can thank God each day for all the blessings of peace. I hope we can think about the emptiness He filled, the peace He gave, and the hope He restored. Ask Him to keep your heart humble and to help you see every blessing as a gift, not an entitlement.

Amen & Selah!

Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

We all face moments of doubt and fear. Whether it’s uncertainty about the future, worry over loved ones, or anxiety about life’s challenges, these feelings can feel overwhelming.
But Isaiah 41:10 reminds us that we are never alone. God is with us, strengthening us, and helping us each step of the way.

Doubt often comes from looking at our circumstances instead of looking at God. Fear creeps in when we focus on what we can’t control. Both are natural human responses, but they’re also opportunities to lean on God. We must always remember that fear and doubt does not come from God. They’re tools the enemy uses to shake our faith. 

Fear grows when we forget who God is, while peace comes when we remember who God is.

God calls us to trust Him, even when we can’t see the outcome. Trust isn’t about understanding, it’s about believing that God is good, faithful, and in control. When we surrender our doubts and fears to God, He directs our paths and fills us with His peace. You don’t have to understand everything to trust God with everything.

No matter what you’re facing, He is with you, fighting for you, and working everything for your good. We must remember that faith isn't the absence of fear. It's trusting that God will guide you through it. Amen!

Matthew 6:33 (KJV)
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”


Finding your purpose in life is one of the deepest longings of our human heart. We search for meaning in careers, relationships, hobbies, and achievements, hoping these things will fulfill us. But true purpose isn’t found in what we do but through the gospel of Jesus Christ. I thought having all the money in the world would make me happy. It didn't.
God created you with a purpose, and that purpose is to glorify Him and share His love with others. When we make the gospel the center of our lives, everything else falls into place. Our happiness, fulfillment, and identity are rooted in the truth that Jesus has made us righteous, holy, and sanctified. 

Your purpose is not about what you do, it's about who you glorify.

The gospel reminds us that Jesus died for our sins, rose again, and reconciled us to God. This truth doesn’t just save us temporarily, it gives us eternal meaning in life. Whatever your specific career may be, it always leads back to preaching the gospel and freeing souls.

Your purpose is using every part of your life as a way to glorify God and point others to the gospel. True purpose is living every moment for the One who gave you eternal life. Some people think following God’s plan makes life harder, but that’s a misunderstanding.

God’s plans aren’t burdens, they're blessings.

He knows what’s best for us and wants us to live with joy and peace.Preaching the gospel is a part of that joy. When we share the good news of Jesus with others, we see lives transformed, hearts healed, and chains broken. That freedom pours into our own hearts, reminding us of the beauty of the salvation we’ve received. One of the greatest truths of the gospel is that Jesus has already made us righteous, holy, and sanctified. We don’t have to earn our purpose or prove our worth anymore.

You don’t need to search for purpose when you’re standing on the foundation of the gospel. I hope we can all focus on the gospel that saves our souls and brings true happiness. Amen!

James 4:6 (KJV)

“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”

Pride is one of Satan’s most powerful tools. It sneaks into our hearts and blinds us to the truth of God’s grace. Pride tells us, “You’re good enough on your own,” or, “You don’t need help.” We must recognize that pride doesn’t come from us, it’s planted by the enemy to separate us from God’s blessings and strip us of gratitude.

James 4:6 is reminding us that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Pride keeps us from experiencing God’s blessings because it puts the focus on ourselves instead of Him. It blinds us to our need for God’s grace, leading to self-righteousness, sadness, and misery. 

Pride builds walls whereas humility builds bridges.

At its core, pride is self-reliance. It’s trusting in your own strength, wisdom, or righteousness instead of God’s. But self-reliance always leads to disappointment because we were never meant to carry life’s burdens on our own. Pride sets us up for failure because it blinds us to our weaknesses and keeps us from seeking God’s help. Self-righteousness, a form of pride, is especially dangerous. It makes us believe we’re “good enough” on our own, but it robs us of the joy and peace that come from trusting in Jesus. Pride leads to sadness because it takes our eyes off God’s grace and places them on our inadequacies. 

The first step to overcoming pride is acknowledging it. This requires humility, which Satan works hard to keep us from. Pride tells us that surrendering is weakness, but in actuality surrendering to God is the ultimate act of strength. For example, Jesus had every right to be exalted, but chose humility. He surrendered everything, even His life, to obtain eternal redemption for us all. 

When we surrender our pride to God, we follow Jesus’ example. We let go of our need to be right, strong, or self-sufficient and allow God to take over our lives. 

Surrendering isn't defeat, it's the gateway to strength and true freedom.

Pride blocks us from seeing God’s blessings because it blinds us to His work in our lives. It keeps us focused on what we lack instead of what we have. Gratitude counteracts pride and shifts our focus back to God. 

Pride tells us, "we/I did this.’ Humility tells us, "God did this."

I hope we can always remember that Pride isn't from God but Satan. Whenever you feel prideful, I hope we can think deeply to forsake it. Amen!

John 10:28-29 (KJV)

28 "And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand."


One of the greatest lies Satan whispers to all of us is that we can lose our salvation. He stirs up doubt, fear, and worry, causing us to question whether we’re truly saved or not. Thankfully the words of Jesus tell us the opposite of our thoughts. If you believe in him, you are eternally secure. In John 10:28, Jesus promises us one thing. "I give unto them eternal life." Eternal life isn’t temporary. It isn’t based on your performance, your works, or your ability to hold onto God. It’s based solely on Jesus, who holds onto you! Many people worry about whether they’ve done enough to stay saved. But salvation was never about what we can do, it's about what He's already done. On the cross, Jesus declared, "It is finished". He didn’t leave anything undone. His sacrifice was complete, perfect, and eternal.

The gospel isn’t about what you achieve, it’s about what Jesus has already accomplished.

Your righteousness isn’t based on your ability to avoid sin, it’s based on Jesus’ obedience and his eternal sacrifice. Sadly, many people don't believe this simple truth. Satan has a simple strategy, he makes you doubt your salvation, in order to steal your joy and distract you from sharing the gospel. When you focus on your works, your failures, or your feelings, you begin to lose sight of the truth. That is why God calls us to walk not by sight, feelings, or circumstances, but by faith. You must believe that Jesus has made you holy, righteous, and blameless in God’s sight. Your salvation doesn’t depend on your performance but solely on Jesus' sacrifice.

Doubt comes when you focus on "you", whereas faith comes when you focus on Jesus.

The beauty of salvation is that it’s a gift, not a wage. We don't do anything to work for it. When you believe in Jesus, you can rest in the assurance that your salvation is secure. God doesn’t break His promises, and He doesn’t change His mind. Once you are saved, you are always saved. 

Eternal life isn’t something you can earn, so it’s also not something you can lose either. I hope we can let go of the worry and fear that Satan tries to plant in your heart. Trust that Jesus’ sacrifice was enough. When doubts creep in, remind yourself of God’s promises. That he chose you over his only begotten son. He reconciled us forever!

Amen!

Leviticus 3:1 (KJV)
"And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord."

In Leviticus 3:1, we see instructions for the peace offering. This offering, whether male or female, had to be without blemish meaning perfect. While the peace offering was an Old Testament practice, it foreshadowed something much greater: Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice for our peace. The word used here in Hebrew is שֶׁלֶם, shelem which is a masculine noun. This is important because Jesus (the husband/masculine) in the only sacrifice that God accepts. 

No matter how good our works may seem, they are not sufficient to bring us peace with God. True peace comes only through the sinless, spotless Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. True peace and reconciliation doesn't come from what we can do, it comes from what HE can do.

Our works may look good, but only Jesus is the only one that's good enough for God. Isaiah 53:5 (KJV) says, “The chastisement of our peace was upon him.” Jesus bore the punishment required to bring us peace with God. His sacrifice wasn’t just sufficient. It was perfect and without blemish, fulfilling the requirement of the peace offering. True peace isn’t achieved by us, it’s received through Christ.

Many people strive for peace with God through their own efforts. They try to pray harder, do better, keep the commandments, and live perfectly. But Leviticus 3:1 shows us that only a perfect offering is acceptable to God. No matter how noble our works may seem, they are blemished by sin. This is why Jesus’ sacrifice is so crucial. He is the only one who is truly without blemish, the only offering acceptable before the Lord. I hope we can all see that every scripture in the bible is descriptive of Jesus. 

The only thing we must do is have peace and rest in his sacrifice. Amen!

We'll be going over this in depth tomorrow (Sat, 1/11 at 10 AM PST)
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Ephesians 3:8 (KJV)

8 "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ."

These days as I gain more popularity on social media, I am seeing more ridicule and persecution than ever before. People call me a heretic, a cult leader, false prophet, fake minister/pastor, I've heard it all. 

As a human with feelings of course those things can get to me. Imagine people speaking falsely and making absurd allegations about you. But I'm so thankful that God gave us his precious Bible. Every time I'm going through hardships and feel like I'm dying, I turn to the book of life. 

Today as I was reading Ephesians 3, I stumbled across this verse. The Apostle Paul is one of the most remarkable figures in Scripture. He preached the gospel boldly, planted churches across the world, and wrote 14 books of the New Testament. Yet he was called the ring leader of cults. He should be angry, sad, and even discouraged. But we can see that His heart was full of humbleness and humility. 

In Ephesians 3:8, he calls himself “less than the least of all saints.” How could someone so impactful think of himself this way? Paul understood the magnitude of God’s grace. He never forgot who he was before encountering Jesus. He was a persecutor of Christians and murderer. But he also fully embraced who he became through Jesus: a redeemed, holy, and righteous child of God. This balance of humility and boldness fueled his mission to preach the gospel, even in the face of persecution.

Paul showed me that true humility isn't thinking less of yourself but thinking more of the grace of God. 

I felt as if Paul was speaking to me directly today. Reminding me that following Jesus often brings criticism and persecution. People spoke against him, questioned his authority, and sought to kill him. This wasn't because of his past but solely because he preached the gospel of grace and perfection boldly.

Now of course we're not on the level of Paul, but as Christians today, we also face rejection and slander for proclaiming the truth of salvation by grace through faith alone. Works cannot get us into heaven and because we make claims to focus solely on Jesus, we get ridiculed. 

But like Paul, I was able to find strength in humility. 

I thought about Paul's life deeply today. The sadness he must've felt going through persecution. Having his own disciples question him. When he was persecuting Christians and killing them, nobody had anything to say except words of encouragement. Yet, as he changes his heart to preach this precious gospel, he is called a false prophet, cult leader, and fake Apostle. 

I thought about how Paul didn't have any titles. He wasn't a pastor, elder, rabbi, or even part of the original 12 disciples. Yet he boldly preached and did so much more than all the disciples combined. He essentially preached the gospel to the whole known world in his time. That is truly amazing. 

I was able to discover that humility allowed him to move forward boldly even in the midst of persecution. Humility sustained him to never lose hope. He continued to preach boldly no matter what type of judgement he faced. He showed that even if we don't have titles or the proper "training", we can still boldly preach this gospel. What matters most is the message of Jesus Christ. 

We do not need to have a title to have a testimony.

Paul acknowledged who he was before Christ. Only evil and persecutor of the gospel. How he was once a sinner but now saved only by grace. 

But he didn't stop there, he also acknowledged who he is in Christ. He embraced his identity as righteous, holy, and set apart through the blood of Jesus.

Paul is teaching that true humility isn’t thinking less of yourself rather it’s thinking more of God.

As we face challenges, criticism, or even persecution for preaching the gospel, Paul gives us a blueprint for how to respond. We must always remember who we are without God. We are saved through faith and grace alone. This allows us to stay humble because it wasn't anything we did to receive the grace. None of our works were involved. It was God who gave us that grace. This then allows us to move boldly with humility. It also allows us to accept the criticism we all face as Christians. Yes without Jesus we are everything people say we are. However, our identity now is in Christ. 

This verse allowed me to move forward boldly even after being called a heretic, fake minister, false prophet, anti-christ etc etc. I hope we can all focus on the gospel rather than accolades, titles, achievements, degrees and anything that distracts from the gospel. 

We are all royal priests in the eyes of God and chosen to preach his precious gospel. It's funny how we didnt face much ridicule when we were focusing on the world. Serving the flesh, getting a job, and occasionally going to church, nobody had a problem with that. Yet, now that we share our testimony and how Jesus made us perfect. Many people started judging and ridiculing us. It's proof that God is working. Satan wants to deter us from preaching this precious gospel. I hope we can all preach boldly like Paul. Amen!