As we come to the close of another month together, we’d like to invite you into a simple two-day challenge. For the next two days, begin and end each day in the Word of God. Before you reach for your phone in the morning, spend time reading the Scriptures and ask the Holy Spirit to give you one truth to carry with you throughout the day. Before you go to bed, return to that same passage and ask yourself one question: Did I live what I read today? Don’t focus on reading a certain number of chapters. Focus on hearing His voice and responding in obedience. Then, on September 1, come back and share one verse that stayed with you over these two days and one way the Lord helped you put it into practice. Let’s finish August the same way we want to begin every month: with our hearts anchored in His Word.

Every one of us will eventually face a situation that seems bigger than we are. In those moments, the question isn’t whether there is a giant standing in front of us. The question is whose report we are going to believe. In THIS DEVOTIONAL VIDEO, Esther walks through the account of Joshua and Caleb and reminds us that faith sees differently. The other spies saw the same land, the same enemies, and the same obstacles, yet they came home with a completely different confession. Joshua and Caleb were more aware of God’s faithfulness than the size of the giants before them. As you watch this teaching, pay close attention to the words that come out of your own mouth. Is your confession agreeing with your circumstances, or is it agreeing with the promises of God? When you finish the video, take five minutes to write down one promise from Scripture that speaks directly to the battle you’re facing right now. Read it aloud every day this week, and let your confession begin to line up with God’s Word instead of your circumstances. That’s where faith begins to grow.

One genuine encounter with Jesus can accomplish what years of striving never could. This short teaching reminds us that following Christ is not about adding religion to our lives. It’s about becoming a new creation. When Jesus changes a heart, the evidence is seen in the way we live, the way we love, and the direction of our lives. Take a few minutes to watch THIS VIDEO, then pause before moving on with your day. Ask yourself this question: What has Jesus changed in my life since I first encountered Him? Spend a few moments thanking Him for His faithfulness, and if the Holy Spirit highlights an area where He is still doing a work in you, surrender that area to Him today. Then type out your win in the comments. He is faithful to finish what He has begun.

One of the easiest things to do in our walk with God is to become busy doing things for Him while slowly neglecting time with Him. In this DEVOTIONAL VIDEO, Esther walks through the familiar story of Mary and Martha with a perspective that reminds us why Jesus called one choice “the good portion.” Serving has its place. Faithfulness matters. But none of those things can replace sitting at the feet of Jesus. It is in His presence that our hearts are strengthened, our minds are renewed, and our priorities are brought back into alignment. If life has felt busy, noisy, or even spiritually dry, we encourage you to take a few minutes with this teaching. It is a simple but timely reminder that the most important thing we can do is keep our eyes fixed on Him. After you’ve watched it, we’d love to hear what stood out to you or what the Lord has been speaking to your heart.

One of the greatest misconceptions many Christians have is that they spend their lives trying to get God’s attention. We pray harder, strive more, and wonder if He sees us or even cares about what we’re facing. But Scripture paints a completely different picture. God told His people, “For I know the plans I have for you… plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) David went even further when he wrote that God’s thoughts toward us are so vast they cannot be counted—they are more than the sand (Psalm 139:17-18). Think about that for a moment. You are not an afterthought to God. You are not overlooked. You are not forgotten. Long before anyone else noticed David, God saw him. While others looked at outward appearance, God was looking at David’s heart. Before David ever stood before Goliath or sat on Israel’s throne, God already had a purpose for his life. The same is true for you. God isn’t waiting to decide whether He loves you or has a plan for your life. His heart has already been turned toward you. The Holy Spirit was given so we could know the thoughts and heart of God, and as we surrender to Him, our minds are renewed as we begin thinking His thoughts instead of the world’s. This changes the way we pray. We stop praying to get God’s attention and begin praying from the confidence that He already knows us, loves us, and desires to reveal His heart to us. 🎥 Watch the full teaching HERE Reflection Take a few quiet moments today and ask the Holy Spirit: “Lord, what do You want me to know about the way You see me?” Then spend a few minutes in Scripture, allowing His Word—not your circumstances—to shape your thoughts. We’d love to hear what Scripture or truth the Lord highlights to you as you spend time with Him.