Inspiring you to live EVERY day like Sunday.
Weekly Question to Ponder:
How do I break free of Shame?
Shame is incredibly powerful and it has a way of convincing us that our failures define who we are, keeping us trapped in guilt, fear, and isolation. But freedom begins when we stop believing the lie that our worst moments are our identity. In Christ, we are not defined by our past but by His grace and loving forgiveness. Escaping the power of shame doesn't come from trying harder to earn acceptance, it comes from receiving the acceptance God has already offered through Jesus. As we confess our sins, embrace His forgiveness, and surround ourselves with people who remind us of God's truth, shame loses its grip. God's grace doesn't ignore our mistakes; it breaks the chains of shame and empowers us to walk confidently in the freedom found in Christ.
Weekly Bible Verse:
2 Corinthians 5:17
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
Prayer of the Week:
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for loving me even when I feel unworthy. When shame tries to define me, remind me that my identity is found in Christ, not in my past or my failures. Help me to receive Your forgiveness, believe Your truth, and walk in the freedom You have given me. Replace my shame with Your grace, my fear with Your peace, and my regret with renewed hope. Give me the courage to live confidently as Your beloved child. In Jesus' name.
-Amen
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Empower Your Mind
Here is this month's suggested reading or audiobook
In Hearing God, Dallas Willard teaches that God desires a personal, ongoing relationship with His people and still speaks today—not usually through dramatic signs or audible voices, but through a deep, growing friendship with Him. The book emphasizes that hearing God is less about learning a technique and more about becoming the kind of person who recognizes His voice through a life of prayer, Scripture, obedience, and intimacy.
Empower Your Body
1 Corinthians 16:18
"Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
Cilantro Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa
Ingredients:
Cilantro Lime Chicken:
- 1.5 lb. boneless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Avocado Salsa:
- 4 avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, diced
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt to taste
Cooking Instructions:
- To a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of lime juice, olive oil, 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk until mixed.
- Add chicken and marinade to a large ziplock bag. Let chicken marinate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium high heat (about 400°F). Place chicken on grill and grill each side for 4-6 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink. Remove and let sit.
- To make the avocado salsa: add avocado, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoons lime juice, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic clove, and salt to a small bowl. Gently toss to mix.
- Top Cilantro Lime Chicken with fresh Avocado Salsa.
* Substitute Fresh Parsley If You Don't Like Cilantro
Community Prayer Board
Someone Needs Our Help
Use the Contact Me Page below to submit a person in need.
Carson D.
Please pray for Carson D. He has been hospitalized for an unknown disease that is attacking his nervous system and giving him seizures. He is newly married and it is taking its toll on his body and family.
Lord, please ease Carson's pain and give his doctors the wisdom and skills to help fix his broken body. Comfort his family no matter what Your will is for Carson. We pray this in Jesus' name.
- Amen
