February 11th, 2026

Read Psalm 119:41-45

May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,

    your salvation, according to your promise;

then I can answer anyone who taunts me,

    for I trust in your word.

Never take your word of truth from my mouth,

    for I have put my hope in your laws.

I will always obey your law,

    for ever and ever.

I will walk about in freedom,

    for I have sought out your precepts.

Merely affirming your identity in Christ does not mean your mind instantly agrees. Be convinced of the truth you are affirming! Seek the word of God consistently and faithfully. The Bible tells us to wear the Word of God around your wrists and write it on your forehead. (Deut 11:18) In other words, keep His Word close and accessible, reference it, remind yourself of His truths!

I wear a leather strap that literally wraps around my left wrist as a reminder of the Serenity Prayer. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.” As someone whose flesh desires to be in control, I need the reminder of who is really in charge of it all. As a woman who has lived in fear most of her life, I need the reminder to fear not, for God is with me, always. And my ego needs the reminder that my thoughts and ideas are nothing without the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit.   

I also need the reminder to give myself grace, and that character development and spiritual growth are not instantaneous, and that I am loved no matter what (hence the heart necklace that adorns my neck). I do not wear a watch, because worthwhile goals take time. 

I do not get it all right all the time. I don’t have it all together, but I do invest in my relationship with the One who knows, who will, and who does! 

Please join me in this prayer:
Thank you, Lord, for Your Word and the encouragement You have given me to live a life full of love and acceptance. I am grateful to be Your child and that through it all You are with me. You are my serenity; You are my courage; You are the wisdom I need daily. Thank You for the freedom of choice in loving me just as I am, yet having a strong desire to know and understand and live out Your will. Thank You for Your patience in the process and for never leaving or forsaking me! Help me to listen and obey so that I am able to live out the plans You have for me and show the world how great You truly are! Amen