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A Prayer for Confidence in God’s Plan through Uncertain CircumstancesBy Keri Eichberger "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart;" – Jeremiah 1:5 It was clear this was the summer. I would finally be the mom my kids needed. I'd felt MIA last year in full-on book launch mode, and almost sure I fit the description of absentee mom the prior full three months they were home while head-down writing my manuscript. But this summer, I would be all theirs. No more mom guilt here. And as sure as I was about my ministry call to write for God's glory five years ago, I knew first and foremost that God blessed me with the gift of being a wife and then a mom to five pretty awesome kids. They all needed me, deserved me, and besides, this was the summer before my oldest's senior year of high school (cue the tears). I was ready, and it brought joy to my heart at the mere thought of leaning into God's nudge to more deeply embrace my people. I had a handful of devotions I'd committed to write, but other than that, no work. Just love, serve, and be present with the fam. But...  A few days into living up to my self-defined mom-wife "A" game, unease and disappointment began to seep into the recesses of my recently certain soul. And it swelled quickly. Was this the beginning of the end of my writing career? The passion I'd poured years into with great confidence I was exactly where God wanted me. I had slowed down the past six-ish months already, and now I was sensing a near-complete halt. Was I launching into my new normal? Did God only call me for a short season, and now I needed to surrender the old to the new? I didn't want that to be true. At all.  Logic might say... Why so quick to draw such major conclusions based on a week of doing something else of great purpose? It's just one summer. Or... So what if this lasts a few more years? You'll have decades after to do other work for the Lord when the kids are gone. Just hang where God has you, hang tight with him, and be happy. And yes, this makes sense. I hardly had good reason to lose heart and hope. But the reality was that the uncertainty of my future really had me shaken.  Have you ever been in a season or set of circumstances where you lacked confidence in the future? Unsettled and longing to know that the plan ahead was good and that everything you spent your moments on through the uncertain days was on the path to God's best plan? Do you wonder that right now? Maybe you're in a job or with a company you're unsure is the best fit for your ability and gifting. Or you're serving at church, school, or a non-profit in a capacity that feels a bit much or slightly off what you thought God called you to. Or, possibly, you're spending loads of time with your kids but aren't sure if you should be investing a little more in a ministry, your spouse, your health, aging parents, or friends who need you. Me too. I feel uncertain about the future, too. And looking back, I've been here so many times. Questioning if where I am is precisely where God wants me. And will truly lead me to his best. But here's what I needed to remember. I've prayed consistently, every morning at length and then some, for God to lead and guide me. I hope you're doing or will begin doing the same. And if we are asking for guidance from the Holy Spirit, he is and will freely fuel us with it. So we can trust where we are and continue with confidence.  I believe God will redeem all the callings he's cast over our lives. But even if the unfolding doesn't match our timeline and exact description or seems to slip from the story of our lives, we can most certainly still trust his timing, order, and the way that each opportunity presents itself. We can trust that what he allows will be what's best and be confident in what he has ahead through the uncertainty. The truth is, he has you on the perfect path. And nothing on earth has power over his plan. Before the Lord even formed you in your mother's womb he knew everything about you, and everything about your future. A certain future–unraveling today, through tomorrow, and years from now–that is set apart, specific, unique, and tailor-made just for you.    Let's pray: Perfect Lord God, You have given me gifts, abilities, callings, and desires. You have led me and never let me down. And I am so thankful for your continual guidance. But for some reason, I become confused in the midst of so many crossroads of choices and all the distracting worldly voices and begin to wonder where you're leading and if it's truly what's best for me. I want to be 100% confident that I am where you want me. I want to be reminded that you have thoroughly known me and everything about me and chose the masterpiece of my future before I was even conceived. How wonderful. How purposeful. How perfect. Lord, allow my confidence to grow today in the purpose of today even when the boat of life is rocking, may I not be shaken, but remain sturdy on your good promises. That you love me, you are with me, and are crafting something beautiful with every day of my life.  Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Siri Stafford Keri Eichberger is a Jesus-loving Kentucky girl. She is married to her best friend, Mike, and has a full house of five kids. After years of writing for an online audience, Keri became ordained through Southeast Christian Church, giving her life to full-time ministry. She is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes, and has a passion for sharing faith-filled encouragement through devotional writing. Connect with Keri at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram. Related Resource: Remember God’s Enduring Love for You in this Guided Meditation on Psalm 100! This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 100 will help you experience and praise God for his unending love for you. Become aware of God's presence with you, and praise God for his loyal and enduring love from the beginning of time and into the future. Listen to every episode of the So Much More Podcast on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for Confidence in God’s Plan through Uncertain Circumstances – Your Daily Prayer – August 8 appeared first on GodUpdates.

August 8, 2024 Shine Your Light - Share Your FaithBABBIE MASON Lee en español "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) Have you ever felt hesitant, shy or even fearful to share your faith in Christ with others? I'll admit I have. I've been following Christ for more than 50 years. As a Christian singer, I found sharing my faith from the stage was always easy because I could recite my testimony like a script. But speaking up for Christ in everyday encounters was often a struggle. When it came to telling someone about Jesus, my words never seemed to come out right. So I chose to say little or nothing at all. When my 50th year of walking with the Lord approached, I confessed to God that I wanted to change. I took a big leap of faith by praying, God, will You give me more opportunities to share my faith with others? If You'll open the door and give me the words, I'll obey Your command to shine my light and share my faith. Soon after, while standing in the grocery store checkout line, I greeted the clerk, asking how she was doing. She told me she was fine, but her grandmother was fighting cancer. My heart went out to her. I didn't want to say I'd pray for her grandmother and then forget later, so I offered to pray right there. For one holy moment, the young lady and I asked God to heal her grandmother. Based on her response, I think we both sensed deeply that God heard our prayer. I was leaving the store when a kind stranger approached me, saying, "I saw you praying for the grocery clerk. My husband is not walking with the Lord. Would you pray for him?" It was a humble privilege to pray for a sister in the Lord, asking that her husband might become a believer in Christ. As I walked to my car to load up my groceries, another young lady approached me and asked me to pray for her family. What a joy to be a light for Jesus at the grocery store - not only for those who needed prayer but also for those who may have observed our grocery store prayer meeting! Jesus desires that we tell others about Him. He also wants us to show Him to others. We don't need a pulpit or a platform. With kindness, love and compassion, we can all participate in spreading the gospel, as Matthew 5:16 instructs: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Jesus commands that we reflect His light, meeting those who need the hope of Christ right where they are. When we do, we'll experience immense joy as we lead others to Him. Inviting God to use our lives to love others is the first step. Heavenly Father, help me obey Your command to make disciples who love You. Whether it's online or in person, please give me courage to share the gospel with others, to shine my light for You with love and compassion. In Jesus' Name, Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS For more encouragement to share your faith in Christ, grab a copy of Babbie Mason's latest book, Each One Reach One: Everyday Ways You Can Shine God's Light. ENGAGE Babbie's book, Each One Reach One, is inspired by her hit song of the 90s. To hear Babbie sing "Each One Reach One," click here. To check out all things Babbie Mason, go to her website, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Enter to WIN your very own copy of Each One Reach One by Babbie Mason. To celebrate this book, Babbie's publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by leaving a comment here. {We'll randomly select 5 winners and then notify each one in the comments section by Monday, August 12, 2024.} FOR DEEPER STUDY Matthew 28:19-20, "‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.' Amen" (NKJV). If Jesus went grocery shopping with you today, how might He show compassion for others? What is one action step you can take to demonstrate Jesus' compassion today? © 2024 by Babbie Mason. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews, NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post Shine Your Light — Share Your Faith –  Encouragement for Today – August 8, 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

A Prayer for Confidence in God’s Plan through Uncertain CircumstancesBy Keri Eichberger "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart;" – Jeremiah 1:5 It was clear this was the summer. I would finally be the mom my kids needed. I'd felt MIA last year in full-on book launch mode, and almost sure I fit the description of absentee mom the prior full three months they were home while head-down writing my manuscript. But this summer, I would be all theirs. No more mom guilt here. And as sure as I was about my ministry call to write for God's glory five years ago, I knew first and foremost that God blessed me with the gift of being a wife and then a mom to five pretty awesome kids. They all needed me, deserved me, and besides, this was the summer before my oldest's senior year of high school (cue the tears). I was ready, and it brought joy to my heart at the mere thought of leaning into God's nudge to more deeply embrace my people. I had a handful of devotions I'd committed to write, but other than that, no work. Just love, serve, and be present with the fam. But...  A few days into living up to my self-defined mom-wife "A" game, unease and disappointment began to seep into the recesses of my recently certain soul. And it swelled quickly. Was this the beginning of the end of my writing career? The passion I'd poured years into with great confidence I was exactly where God wanted me. I had slowed down the past six-ish months already, and now I was sensing a near-complete halt. Was I launching into my new normal? Did God only call me for a short season, and now I needed to surrender the old to the new? I didn't want that to be true. At all.  Logic might say... Why so quick to draw such major conclusions based on a week of doing something else of great purpose? It's just one summer. Or... So what if this lasts a few more years? You'll have decades after to do other work for the Lord when the kids are gone. Just hang where God has you, hang tight with him, and be happy. And yes, this makes sense. I hardly had good reason to lose heart and hope. But the reality was that the uncertainty of my future really had me shaken.  Have you ever been in a season or set of circumstances where you lacked confidence in the future? Unsettled and longing to know that the plan ahead was good and that everything you spent your moments on through the uncertain days was on the path to God's best plan? Do you wonder that right now? Maybe you're in a job or with a company you're unsure is the best fit for your ability and gifting. Or you're serving at church, school, or a non-profit in a capacity that feels a bit much or slightly off what you thought God called you to. Or, possibly, you're spending loads of time with your kids but aren't sure if you should be investing a little more in a ministry, your spouse, your health, aging parents, or friends who need you. Me too. I feel uncertain about the future, too. And looking back, I've been here so many times. Questioning if where I am is precisely where God wants me. And will truly lead me to his best. But here's what I needed to remember. I've prayed consistently, every morning at length and then some, for God to lead and guide me. I hope you're doing or will begin doing the same. And if we are asking for guidance from the Holy Spirit, he is and will freely fuel us with it. So we can trust where we are and continue with confidence.  I believe God will redeem all the callings he's cast over our lives. But even if the unfolding doesn't match our timeline and exact description or seems to slip from the story of our lives, we can most certainly still trust his timing, order, and the way that each opportunity presents itself. We can trust that what he allows will be what's best and be confident in what he has ahead through the uncertainty. The truth is, he has you on the perfect path. And nothing on earth has power over his plan. Before the Lord even formed you in your mother's womb he knew everything about you, and everything about your future. A certain future–unraveling today, through tomorrow, and years from now–that is set apart, specific, unique, and tailor-made just for you.    Let's pray: Perfect Lord God, You have given me gifts, abilities, callings, and desires. You have led me and never let me down. And I am so thankful for your continual guidance. But for some reason, I become confused in the midst of so many crossroads of choices and all the distracting worldly voices and begin to wonder where you're leading and if it's truly what's best for me. I want to be 100% confident that I am where you want me. I want to be reminded that you have thoroughly known me and everything about me and chose the masterpiece of my future before I was even conceived. How wonderful. How purposeful. How perfect. Lord, allow my confidence to grow today in the purpose of today even when the boat of life is rocking, may I not be shaken, but remain sturdy on your good promises. That you love me, you are with me, and are crafting something beautiful with every day of my life.  Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Siri Stafford Keri Eichberger is a Jesus-loving Kentucky girl. She is married to her best friend, Mike, and has a full house of five kids. After years of writing for an online audience, Keri became ordained through Southeast Christian Church, giving her life to full-time ministry. She is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes, and has a passion for sharing faith-filled encouragement through devotional writing. Connect with Keri at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram. Related Resource: Remember God’s Enduring Love for You in this Guided Meditation on Psalm 100! This guided Christian meditation from Psalm 100 will help you experience and praise God for his unending love for you. Become aware of God's presence with you, and praise God for his loyal and enduring love from the beginning of time and into the future. Listen to every episode of the So Much More Podcast on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an episode! Now that you’ve prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer for Confidence in God’s Plan through Uncertain Circumstances – Your Daily Prayer – August 8 appeared first on GodUpdates.

August 8, 2024 Shine Your Light - Share Your FaithBABBIE MASON Lee en español "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) Have you ever felt hesitant, shy or even fearful to share your faith in Christ with others? I'll admit I have. I've been following Christ for more than 50 years. As a Christian singer, I found sharing my faith from the stage was always easy because I could recite my testimony like a script. But speaking up for Christ in everyday encounters was often a struggle. When it came to telling someone about Jesus, my words never seemed to come out right. So I chose to say little or nothing at all. When my 50th year of walking with the Lord approached, I confessed to God that I wanted to change. I took a big leap of faith by praying, God, will You give me more opportunities to share my faith with others? If You'll open the door and give me the words, I'll obey Your command to shine my light and share my faith. Soon after, while standing in the grocery store checkout line, I greeted the clerk, asking how she was doing. She told me she was fine, but her grandmother was fighting cancer. My heart went out to her. I didn't want to say I'd pray for her grandmother and then forget later, so I offered to pray right there. For one holy moment, the young lady and I asked God to heal her grandmother. Based on her response, I think we both sensed deeply that God heard our prayer. I was leaving the store when a kind stranger approached me, saying, "I saw you praying for the grocery clerk. My husband is not walking with the Lord. Would you pray for him?" It was a humble privilege to pray for a sister in the Lord, asking that her husband might become a believer in Christ. As I walked to my car to load up my groceries, another young lady approached me and asked me to pray for her family. What a joy to be a light for Jesus at the grocery store - not only for those who needed prayer but also for those who may have observed our grocery store prayer meeting! Jesus desires that we tell others about Him. He also wants us to show Him to others. We don't need a pulpit or a platform. With kindness, love and compassion, we can all participate in spreading the gospel, as Matthew 5:16 instructs: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Jesus commands that we reflect His light, meeting those who need the hope of Christ right where they are. When we do, we'll experience immense joy as we lead others to Him. Inviting God to use our lives to love others is the first step. Heavenly Father, help me obey Your command to make disciples who love You. Whether it's online or in person, please give me courage to share the gospel with others, to shine my light for You with love and compassion. In Jesus' Name, Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS For more encouragement to share your faith in Christ, grab a copy of Babbie Mason's latest book, Each One Reach One: Everyday Ways You Can Shine God's Light. ENGAGE Babbie's book, Each One Reach One, is inspired by her hit song of the 90s. To hear Babbie sing "Each One Reach One," click here. To check out all things Babbie Mason, go to her website, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube. Enter to WIN your very own copy of Each One Reach One by Babbie Mason. To celebrate this book, Babbie's publisher will give away 5 copies! Enter to win by leaving a comment here. {We'll randomly select 5 winners and then notify each one in the comments section by Monday, August 12, 2024.} FOR DEEPER STUDY Matthew 28:19-20, "‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.' Amen" (NKJV). If Jesus went grocery shopping with you today, how might He show compassion for others? What is one action step you can take to demonstrate Jesus' compassion today? © 2024 by Babbie Mason. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews, NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post Shine Your Light — Share Your Faith –  Encouragement for Today – August 8, 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

Shocking footage from an Oklahoma home shows a fire erupting after a pet dog chewed into a lithium-ion battery. The Tulsa Fire Department released the stunning video, which shows the portable cell phone battery back igniting inside the house. Sparks from the battery pack sent two dogs and a cat running. “The home sustained significant damage in the fire, but the pets escaped through a dog door and were not harmed, according to Andy Little, a spokesperson for the fire department,” ABC News reports. WATCH: WATCH: Dog Starts House Fire After Chewing on Lithium-Ion Battery Charger Tulsa Fire Department pic.twitter.com/LwUmmD38Bj — Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) August 7, 2024 Per ABC News: “However, the outcome could’ve been much worse if there had been no means of escape or if the family was asleep at the time,” Little added. Little called lithium ion battery fires a “critical issue that has been affecting fire departments across the United States.” Dog Sets Home on Fire After Chewing Phone Charger Containing Lithium-Ion Battery — Watch the Video https://t.co/CHoZSXf82z — People (@people) August 7, 2024 From the New York Post: The fire occurred in May, but firefighters shared the video last week to spread the word on the dangers of lithium-ion battery usage. “Lithium-ion batteries are known for storing a significant amount of energy in a compact space. However, when this energy is released uncontrollably, it can generate heat, produce flammable and toxic gases, and even lead to explosions,” Andy Little of the TFD said. “These incidents can occur due to various reasons, such as exposure to extreme heat, physical damage to the battery overcharging, or even using incompatible charging equipment … Many individuals keep these batteries within their homes for convenience, unaware of the potential dangers they pose.” Tulsa firefighters urged homeowners to keep the batteries out of reach of children and pets and to properly dispose of damaged ones at recycling centers. WATCH:

A fourth-generation Black American farmer is bringing 21st-century agriculture into the lives of youth from marginalized communities, teaching them how to grow and sell nutritious food to the people who need it. Marcus Carpenter is the founder of Route 1, an organization that focuses on introducing farming to people, and farmers to the people, through […] The post 4th Generation Farmer Helps Youth Flunking Out of School to Grow and Sell Food for Disadvantaged in Minnesota appeared first on Good News Network.