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While heavenly beings attend to God's throne in the spiritual realm, we are called to proclaim God's goodness to the world. | Michelle Martino

Heavenly beings declare God's majesty and holiness. They protect God’s people and provide supernatural help. They proclaim the good news of Jesus. | @Muddamalle

We may not understand the details of God's plan, but He is doing more behind the scenes than we can fathom. | Joy A. Williams

Every time we choose to align ourselves with Jesus and live as He did on earth, we reveal God's true image to the world. | Trisha Hawk

Jesus will never end up back in the grave. It was impossible for death to keep its hold on Him. | Felicia Caid Smith

The King who rules over all is also the Savior who draws near to us. | Denise Pass

God is purposeful in all He does. | Cara Blondo

The enemy seeks to influence our thinking through deception and discouragement. But God gives us His Spirit and His Word so we can find clarity and confidence to walk in His light. | Kelley Brown

Overspiritualizing tends to magnify threats yet minimize God. Discernment does the opposite. | Kelley Brown

God is at work in ways we can't always see... but we can always trust. |. Kelley Brown

While the spiritual battle is very real, it is not meant to frighten us as believers. It is meant to awaken awe, deepen trust, and reinforce this truth: God reigns. | Kelley Brown

Behind every visible moment, there is an invisible reality: a God who works in realms we cannot fully comprehend, though they are nearer than we imagine. | Kelley Brown

Try intentionally lingering with God for no other reason than that you love Him. This is what we do with those we love. We tell ourselves it's OK to "waste time" because time spent in love is never really wasted. —Kayla Ferris

God's people actually have a story with no last page. Even death is not the end. —Kayla Ferris

Repentance means not just removing what is bad but also prioritizing what is good, centering our lives around worship of God.

Crises arrive on their own schedule. Worship is one thing we can keep on ours. -Dr. Gladys Childs

Worship brings us back from our wanderings to our home in Christ. -Karissa Silvers

Sometimes we inherit messes we didn’t create, including patterns, circumstances, or spiritual neglect that feels overwhelming to undo. But Scripture reminds us restoration begins with one faithful step. | Kelley Brown

To guard against pride, we can intentionally practice daily gratitude, pausing to praise and acknowledge the Lord. —Valarie Bastek

It's our choice: We can listen to the voices around us urging us to serve our own ambition, or we can listen to the voice of God reminding us to stay tethered to Him. —Shay S. Mason