During my devotional today, I was reminded of the authority of Jesus and His faithfulness through every struggle. 💜 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” —Ephesians 6:10, KJV When John saw the risen Lord, he fell at His feet. Jesus reached out and reassured him, “Fear not” (Revelation 1:17). That encounter reminds me of both His power and His tenderness. Today, I’m choosing to place my confidence in Jesus and trust in His authority, because through every struggle, He has been faithful. Let’s take a moment to read, reflect, and realign. 📖 READ Read Ephesians 6:10–18. Notice what Paul tells believers to rely on and how he connects strength with God’s armor and prayer. ✍️ REFLECT What does this passage teach about where our strength comes from? Where in your life do you need to rely on that strength today? 🙏 REALIGN Bring that area to God in prayer. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand His Word and take a faithful next step. Make room for your personal time with Him. You do not need to share your private struggles or compare your experience with anyone else’s. If you feel comfortable, share one verse from the passage that stood out to you and why. Read • Reflect • Realign

A little encouragement from my devotional time this morning. Today, I simply want to share from some of my own experiences, with the hope that something that has carried me might encourage you too. When I’ve been in seasons where I needed strength—when I was working so much, exhausted, and life circumstances felt heavy I leaned on Isaiah 40:31. It reminded me that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. When I’ve been confronted with temptation, when things were difficult, or even when I’ve found myself wrestling with sin and asking, “Lord, how do I get out of this? How do I overcome this?” I’ve leaned on 1 John 4:4: “Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.” When I’ve needed encouragement about what’s ahead, something to remind me to keep moving forward even when I couldn’t see what was next, I’ve leaned on Jeremiah 29:11. And at night, when I revisit my day—or in those moments of despair when I’ve needed to remember who loves me I’ve gone back to John 3:16. I remind myself that God loved me enough to give His Son. And I remind myself that I was created in His image. These verses haven’t just been words I’ve read. They’ve become places I’ve returned to in different seasons of my life. I’m sharing this from a vulnerable space today because maybe you’re in one of those seasons right now. Maybe you need strength. Maybe you’re fighting temptation. Maybe you need hope for what’s ahead. Or maybe today you simply need to be reminded that you are loved by God. I hope one of these scriptures meets you exactly where you are today. What scripture have you leaned on in a difficult season? Share it below. Someone reading the comments may need it today too

Every season of life seems to come with a lesson, a question, or a truth God wants us to explore more deeply. What are you currently reading or studying? It may be: 📖 A book of the Bible 📚 A faith-based or personal-growth book ✍️ A devotional or journal 💡 Something related to leadership, healing, or purpose 🔥 A Grace & Grit book or resource In the comments, introduce yourself and share: 1. What you are currently reading 2. One idea or Scripture that has stayed with you 3. What you hope God will reveal during this season There is no pressure to have the “perfect” answer. The purpose of The Reading Room is to learn, reflect, and grow together. Read • Reflect • Realign

The Reading Room is growing into more than an online space—it is becoming a community where women can read, reflect, pray, heal, and realign with God’s purpose. 💜 Here is what you can expect as we grow: 📖 Guided Scripture and book discussions ✍️ Journaling and reflection prompts 🙏 Prayer, encouragement, and faith-building conversations 🎥 Live virtual gatherings and special teachings 🪻 Sacred Pause experiences and renewal resources ✨ Future Reading Room Pop-Up gatherings 📚 Grace & Grit books, journals, and community resources Dates and details will be shared here as each experience is confirmed. Thank you for joining us at the beginning of this journey. We are building slowly, intentionally, and prayerfully—one page, one prayer, and one transformed life at a time. Read • Reflect • Realign