Scripture Focus: “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 Devotional Reflection: Nonresistance is the key to the greatest power in the universe. Through it, consciousness—Spirit itself—is freed from its imprisonment in form. When we stop fighting the current of life, the river of divine energy begins to flow unobstructed through us. Resistance is born of fear — the belief that we must defend, control, or manipulate outcomes to survive. But nonresistance is born of trust. It is the quiet knowing that God is working even when we cannot see it, that His strength is made perfect not in striving, but in surrender. When Jesus stood before Pilate, accused and condemned, He did not resist. Not because He was weak, but because He was free. His peace disarmed power; His silence shook kingdoms. True power needs no defense, for it flows from alignment with eternal truth. In moments of trial, our instinct is to push, to prove, to protect. Yet the Spirit whispers, “Be still.” In stillness, resistance melts. Fear loses its grip. The imprisoned light within is released, and we discover that God’s strength has been with us all along. Reflection Questions: 1. Where in your life are you resisting what God may be trying to teach or release? 2. What would happen if you surrendered your struggle today — not in defeat, but in faith? 3. How can you practice spiritual stillness this week and let the Spirit flow freely through you? Prayer: Father, teach me the strength of surrender. Free me from the prisons of fear, control, and pride. Help me to yield my will to Yours, that Your power may flow through me without resistance. Let my stillness become a channel for Your Spirit, my surrender a doorway to divine freedom. Amen.

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”— Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) There’s a quiet kind of strength that comes from waiting—especially when we wait on God. Waiting doesn’t mean doing nothing; it means trusting in His timing, His wisdom, and His ways. When life feels heavy or progress seems slow, Isaiah 40:31 reminds us that hope in the Lord is not wasted—it’s renewing. Eagles don’t flap tirelessly to stay in the air. They soar—using wind currents to rise higher with minimal effort. That’s what faith does for us. It lifts us when we surrender to the Spirit’s flow rather than our own striving. God isn’t asking us to do more; He’s inviting us to rest deeper in Him. The promise is beautiful: when our hope is rooted in God, He exchanges our exhaustion for endurance. We run and don’t grow weary; we walk and don’t faint—because we’re powered by His presence, not our own willpower. So today, let your waiting become worship. Let your stillness become strength. God is not delaying—He’s developing.

The Secret to Courage in Delayed Seasons Wait on the Lord—three words that are easy to say but hard to live. When answers seem distant and change feels impossible, Psalm 27:14 reminds us that waiting is not weakness—it’s a weapon of spiritual strength and courage. Scripture Reading “Wait on the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait on the Lord.”— Psalm 27:14 (NIV) 1. Wait on the Lord with Strength The Psalmist doesn’t just say wait—he says to wait with strength. The Hebrew word for “wait” (qavah) carries the sense of expectation, like a rope being stretched but not broken. - Not passive waiting – It’s active, hopeful, trusting - Not weak delay – It’s choosing strength over panic - Not giving up – It’s digging in deeper (Isaiah 40:31) To wait on the Lord means you choose to trust God’s timing over your timeline. 2. Wait on the Lord with Courage “Be strong and take heart…” David had enemies surrounding him, fear pressing in, and battles all around—but instead of rushing to fix everything, he leaned into courageous waiting. Why? Because courage doesn’t mean the absence of fear—it means choosing faith in the middle of it. The courage to wait is rooted in: - God’s past faithfulness (Psalm 27:1-3) - God’s present nearness (Psalm 34:18) - God’s future victory (Romans 8:28) 3. Why Wait on the Lord? You can wait on people and be disappointed. You can wait on circumstances and stay frustrated. But when you wait on the Lord, you wait on the One who is: - All-knowing – His timing is perfect (Ecclesiastes 3:11) - All-powerful – He can move mountains (Mark 11:23) - Always good – He works for your good (Romans 8:28) Psalm 130:5 says, “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in His word I put my hope.” That kind of waiting reshapes your heart. Practicing the Art of Waiting When impatience rises: - Pause and Pray – Invite God into your restless thoughts - Remember His Promises – Write down key Scriptures to declare - Reflect on His Goodness – Rehearse your testimony - Worship While You Wait – Let praise replace pressure

Have you ever felt like you’re pouring your heart into something good, but the results just aren’t showing up? Maybe you’ve prayed for years without seeing change, served faithfully without anyone noticing, or tried to live right while watching others cut corners and succeed. That’s when Paul’s words in Galatians 6:9 hit home: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (NIV) Paul knew how exhausting it can be to keep walking in faith when the harvest feels invisible. When Weariness Creeps In The original word for “weary” literally means to lose heart, to faint, or even to abandon your post. Isn’t that exactly how it feels sometimes? The triggers are familiar: - Planting but not seeing growth - Giving without getting thanks - Doing right while others seem to prosper doing wrong It’s tempting to think, “Why bother?” But notice Paul doesn’t tell us to strive harder or please everyone. “Doing good” isn’t about perfectionism, people-pleasing, or burning out. It’s about simple, Spirit-led faithfulness: - Showing up in the small, everyday obedience - Loving people who are hard to love - Choosing integrity when nobody is watching That’s the kind of “good” that pleases God. Here’s the hope: God guarantees a harvest. - The timing: it will be at the proper time - The outcome: we will reap - The condition: if we don’t give up Think about the parallels: - A parent praying for their child year after year - An employee standing for what’s right in a tough workplace - A believer quietly living as a light among their friends None of that is wasted. How to Keep Going Without Burning Out - Redefine success: measure faithfulness, not visible outcomes. Celebrate even the small steps. - Rest well: build Sabbath rhythms into your life. Let Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28–30 set your pace. - Remind yourself of God’s faithfulness: journal, post verses where you’ll see them, revisit answered prayers. - Find community: we’re called to carry each other’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). Don’t run this race alone.

“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you.” (John 15:18–19, NIV) Jesus doesn’t sugarcoat discipleship. He tells us plainly: following Him will make us stand out, and sometimes that means standing against the values of the world. Hatred isn’t something we seek, but it can be the result of living for Christ in a culture that rejects Him. Why does this happen? Because Jesus has chosen us out of the world. Our priorities, values, and identity no longer align with the systems of pride, selfishness, and sin. Light naturally exposes darkness, and darkness resists exposure. But here’s the encouragement: being hated for Christ’s sake is a reminder that we belong to Him. We are not rejected because we are worthless, but because we are His. That rejection is, in fact, confirmation of adoption. Don’t be discouraged when opposition comes. Instead, remember that the One who was hated first also overcame—and He calls us into His victory.