THE POWER OF GOD'S WHISPER

Let me tell you something straight: who you are is not determined by your past, your failures, your title, or even your feelings. Your identity—your real identity—is found in one place only: in Christ. And when you discover what that truly means, everything changes.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)When you gave your life to Jesus, something supernatural happened. You didn't just receive forgiveness—you received a new identity. You were reborn, rewired, and redefined. And yet, so many of us keep living like nothing changed.We allow the enemy to label us by our sin. We allow culture to define us by performance or status. We even let our own insecurities narrate the story of who we are. But friend, if you are in Christ, the old is gone. GONE.That means:* You are forgiven, not condemned.* You are loved, not tolerated.* You are chosen, not overlooked.* You are seated with Christ, not crawling for acceptance.This identity isn't based on how well you behaved today. It's based on the finished work of Jesus. That truth is unshakable. That identity is eternal.So the question becomes: will you live out who God says you are—or who the world says you're not?Start today by speaking truth. You are a new creation. You are His. And nothing in this world can change that.Question of the Day:Do you live like a new creation—or are you still carrying the weight of your old identity?Mini Call to Action:Look in the mirror today and say this out loud: “I am a new creation in Christ. The old is gone. The new has come.” Repeat it until you believe it.Let's Pray:Father, thank You that my identity is secure in You. Help me to live like the new creation You've called me to be. Silence the lies and remind me who I truly am. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't just learn your identity—walk in it. You were made for more than the labels you've worn.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 15:57 (ESV)My warrior,You've walked through fire, battled in prayer, stood in pressure, and lifted your voice in the storm. And through it all—I was there. Training you. Strengthening you. Holding you.But now, pause. Breathe. And listen to Me.You are not fighting for victory. You are fighting from it.The war was won before you ever picked up your sword. I crushed the head of the enemy. I disarmed every power that stood against you. I didn't just make a path for freedom—I became your victory.So when you feel worn down, remember this: it's not your performance that wins battles. It's My presence. It's not how loud you shout—it's how firmly you trust.My child, I've never asked you to be strong alone. I've asked you to lean. To stay close. To remain in Me. I'm not disappointed in your fatigue. I'm not surprised by your weakness. I planned for it—and I made a way.That whisper in your spirit that reminds you you're not done yet? That's Me.That moment when peace covers you mid-fight? That's Me.That power you feel when you speak My Word, even through tears? That's Me.Don't measure your strength by the pressure you feel. Measure it by the promise I gave:You are more than a conqueror.I see you as victorious—not because you've never struggled, but because you've never stopped standing.I love you. I chose you. And I'm not letting go.Rest now. Not in retreat—but in resolve. I'm not just your strategy. I'm your shield. I'm not just your motivation. I'm your Messiah.You don't fight alone—and you never will.— Your Champion, JesusMy Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

You don't train during the battle—you train before it. You don't sharpen your sword once the enemy shows up—you sharpen it in the quiet place, where no one sees but God. Every soldier knows: preparation is everything. And God, our Commander, is not just with us in the fight—He's training us for it.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle.” — Psalm 144:1 (ESV)David didn't become a warrior the moment he faced Goliath. He was trained in the wilderness—fighting lions and bears when no one was watching. The battlefield was just where the private training became public.And the same is true for you.God trains you in the secret place. In the early morning prayer. In the Scriptures you memorize. In the worship you offer when no one else hears. Every moment in His presence is sharpening your spirit, strengthening your grip, and preparing your hands for war.You don't wait until the marriage is falling apart to learn how to fight for it. You don't wait until fear floods your heart to discover how to stand. You don't wait for an attack to learn how to pray. Training happens now.Your daily discipline is your daily weapon.And here's what's beautiful—God is the One doing the training. You don't have to figure this all out alone. He's shaping your character, forging your faith, and making sure that when the fight comes—you're not empty-handed.So don't resent the quiet seasons. Don't overlook the little battles. That daily obedience? That consistent time in the Word? That's warrior training.Question of the Day:Are you training for battle—or just reacting when it comes?Mini Call to Action:Commit 15 minutes today to prayer or Scripture—not out of routine, but as training. Ask God to sharpen you for the battles ahead.Let's Pray:Lord, thank You for training me. Forgive me when I've waited for war to prepare. Teach me to take my quiet time seriously, to let You build strength in me today for what may come tomorrow. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Victory starts in private. Show up for training. God is shaping a warrior.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

You may not always feel like praising, especially in a battle. But that's when praise is most powerful. Worship isn't a soft response—it's a spiritual strike. When you lift your hands, the enemy loses his grip. When you raise your voice, chains start falling. Worship is how warriors breathe in the fire.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the men... who had come against Judah, so that they were routed.” — 2 Chronicles 20:22 (ESV)Judah didn't win that battle with swords. They didn't fight it with strategy. They sent out worshippers—and God ambushed the enemy.Let that settle in.Sometimes God doesn't call you to fight harder—He calls you to sing louder.Worship shifts the atmosphere. It realigns your spirit. It reminds your soul who your King is—and who the enemy isn't. Worship tells hell, “I may be in a storm, but I'm not shaken. My God is still worthy.”You may think you need a breakthrough before you can praise. But it's often your praise that creates the breakthrough.When Paul and Silas were in prison, they didn't wait for the doors to open. They worshiped in chains—and the chains broke.Don't underestimate the power of your song. Even if it's off-key. Even if it's tear-soaked. Even if it's whispered through fear. Heaven hears it. Hell fears it.Worship reminds you that the battle belongs to the Lord—and He's never lost one yet.Question of the Day:When was the last time you worshiped in the middle of a fight—not just after the victory?Mini Call to Action:Put on a worship song today—not for background noise, but as your battle cry. Sing it. Mean it. Let it rise louder than the storm.Let's Pray:God, teach me to worship even when it's hard. Let praise rise in my heart before the victory is visible. I trust that You fight for me, and I'll meet You on the battlefield—singing. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't wait to feel strong. Worship now. Watch God move.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Pressure doesn't mean you're losing—it often means you're getting closer to breakthrough. The enemy doesn't waste his ammo on someone going nowhere. So if you're feeling pressed, stretched, or surrounded, it might just mean you're standing exactly where God wants you. Now the question is—will you stay there?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 (ESV)Paul wasn't writing a motivational slogan—he was delivering a command to the weary, the under fire, and the under pressure.Be watchful.Keep your eyes open. The enemy is subtle—he slips in through offense, temptation, busyness, even good things that distract you from God things.Stand firm.This isn't the time to retreat. When the pressure increases, the call isn't to run—it's to plant your feet. Faith doesn't mean you don't feel the weight. It means you don't collapse under it.Act like men.Be courageous. Show up when it's uncomfortable. Speak truth even when it costs you. Fight for your family, your faith, your future.Be strong.But not in your own strength. In the Lord's. In His might. When yours runs out, His keeps going.Here's the truth: pressure exposes where your faith is rooted. If your roots go deep, the storm may bend you—but it won't break you. And when you stand firm under pressure, you don't just survive—you witness. You show others what it looks like to remain when it would be easier to run.Question of the Day:Where are you tempted to give up under pressure—and what truth will you plant your feet on today?Mini Call to Action:Write out 1 Corinthians 16:13. Post it somewhere visible this week. Every time pressure rises, read it aloud and stay grounded.Let's Pray:Lord, strengthen me when pressure mounts. Help me to stand when I feel like sitting down, to believe when it's easier to doubt. I choose to hold the ground You gave me. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Pressure doesn't define your faith—your stance does. Hold the line. God is with you.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

You've probably heard it before—“Speak life.” But what if I told you that declaring God's Word is more than encouragement? It's warfare. When Jesus was tempted in the wilderness, He didn't argue, debate, or emotionally react. He quoted Scripture—and the devil left. That's not just inspiration; that's a strategy.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” — Proverbs 18:21 (ESV)You've been given a sword. Not a silent one. Not a decorative one. A weapon forged in heaven, sharp enough to split lies from truth—and you use it with your mouth.When the enemy attacks your identity, you don't just think your way out—you speak your way through. You declare:“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”“No weapon formed against me shall prosper.”“He who began a good work in me will bring it to completion.”You're not trying to convince God. You're reminding the enemy—and yourself—what God has already said.Why is this so powerful?Because spoken words carry spiritual weight. God created the universe by speaking. Jesus cast out demons with His voice. And you, filled with His Spirit, carry the same authority to declare truth into dark places.Don't just read your Bible—release it. Speak it over your mind, your family, your future. Don't wait for Sunday. Don't wait for feelings. Speak when you're tired. Speak when you're scared. Speak until your spirit stirs and your soul remembers who's in charge.You don't need perfect words. You need God's words.Question of the Day:What verse will you start declaring over your current battle—and how often will you speak it?Mini Call to Action:Choose one Scripture today and speak it out loud three times—morning, midday, and night. Make it your weapon, not just your reading.Let's Pray:God, Your Word is life. It's fire. It's a sword. Teach me to use it—not just read it. Help me declare truth with boldness and fight lies with Scripture. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!A whisper of God's Word in your mouth can shatter the enemy's roar. Speak up. Stand firm.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Discouragement isn't a feeling—it's a weapon. And the enemy knows how to use it well. If he can't destroy you, he'll try to deflate you. If he can't shut you up, he'll try to wear you out. But God didn't call you to live under a cloud of heaviness. He called you to war for your joy.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation.” — Psalm 42:11 (ESV)David knew what it meant to feel discouraged. He wasn't pretending here. He wasn't smiling through the pain or posting something inspirational to mask the hurt. He got honest with his soul—and then he spoke back to it.That's what spiritual warfare looks like on the inside.Discouragement creeps in subtly: a prayer unanswered, a delay you didn't expect, a voice in your head that says, “What's the point?” And before you know it, your strength is gone, your shield is down, and hope feels out of reach.But listen—hope is a weapon, and praise is your war cry.When discouragement hits, don't rehearse it. Don't replay every disappointment. Don't build a shrine to what hasn't happened yet. Instead, talk back. Remind your soul of what God has done, who He is, and what He's still doing behind the scenes.Faith doesn't ignore discouragement. Faith confronts it.There will be days when victory looks like just standing. And that's okay. Just don't sink. Stand, speak, praise, and press in. Joy isn't the absence of pain—it's the presence of God in the middle of it.Question of the Day:Where has discouragement tried to silence your praise—and how will you speak back today?Mini Call to Action:Take five minutes and write down three things God has done for you—then thank Him out loud for each one. Praise is your comeback.Let's Pray:Lord, when discouragement comes, remind me to fight back with hope. Help me speak truth to my soul. Stir up gratitude and joy in the middle of my struggle. I choose to trust You—even in the tension. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't let discouragement drain your fire. Hope loud. Praise louder.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Deliverance isn't just for the demon-possessed. It's for the bound, the stuck, the tormented, and the oppressed. And it's not a once-in-a-lifetime experience—it's a lifestyle of freedom, walking in the full authority of Jesus. If you've been carrying chains, even quiet ones, today is your wake-up call: You were never meant to stay in prison.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me... He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed.” — Luke 4:18 (ESV)When Jesus began His public ministry, He opened the scroll and read Isaiah's prophecy aloud—and declared that freedom was His mission. And that mission didn't end at the cross—it extends to your life right now.Spiritual bondage can look like:* Addictions that feel impossible to break* Cycles of sin that come back stronger* Nightmares, tormenting thoughts, spiritual heaviness* Unexplained fear or panic that overwhelms faithThe world calls these symptoms. Jesus calls them signs of captivity. And He came to break every chain.Deliverance is about Jesus stepping into your prison cell, unlocking the door, and saying, “Walk with Me.” He doesn't shame you for being stuck—He sets you free and gives you the power to stay free.It starts with confession, continues with surrender, and leads to daily warfare. Freedom isn't passive—it's something you contend for. You renounce lies, cut off open doors, and partner with the Holy Spirit to clean house.This isn't spooky—it's sacred. God's desire isn't just for you to go to heaven. It's for you to live free on earth, reflecting the glory of the One who broke your chains.Question of the Day:Is there any area in your life where you've settled for management instead of freedom?Mini Call to Action:Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal any hidden bondage. Confess it, renounce it, and declare your freedom in Christ aloud today.Let's Pray:Jesus, You came to set captives free—and I receive that freedom. Break every chain, expose every lie, and flood my heart with Your power. I don't want to manage bondage—I want it gone. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Freedom isn't just possible—it's promised. Step into it boldly.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Scripture: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)My warrior,I've seen your heart pounding in the dark. I've watched you swing your sword while feeling like your hands were shaking. I know you've fought battles that no one else sees. And I need you to hear Me clearly today:You are not alone.Not now. Not ever.I'm not the kind of Commander who stays far off, shouting orders from the sky. I fight beside you. I cover your blind spots. I strengthen your knees when they want to buckle. When your shield feels too heavy, My hand holds it with you.Every time the enemy whispers, “You're weak,” I'm right there whispering back, “My power is made perfect in weakness.”I know the war you're in. I see how the arrows have left wounds. I know the days when victory feels distant and when prayer feels dry. But none of this catches Me off guard. I've already overcome. And because you are Mine, you will overcome too.Don't let fear set the tone. Don't let the darkness convince you that I've left. I'm in the thick of it. Every fiery trial, every silent battle—I'm there. I am your fortress, your shield, your rear guard.When you speak My name, heaven moves. When you raise your voice in prayer, demons flee. You may not feel powerful, but I've placed My Spirit in you.So don't drop your sword. Don't hang your head. Lift your eyes to Me. Let Me remind you of who you are—and who stands with you.The war is real, but so is My presence. And where I am, you are never outnumbered.You are not alone in this battle, child. I've never lost a fight—and I'm not about to start now.— Your Commander and KingMy Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Strongholds don't look like battles. They feel like beliefs. Thought patterns. Habits that seem too big to break. But here's the truth: what feels permanent in your mind is often just a well-defended lie. And the Word of God wasn't given to just comfort you—it was given to tear that lie down.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.” — 2 Corinthians 10:4 (ESV)A stronghold is any area in your life where the enemy has set up camp through deception. It may have started with pain… but it grew because of agreement. You believed something long enough that it built walls around your heart and mind.Maybe it sounds like:* “I'll never change.”* “God must be punishing me.”* “I'm always going to struggle with this.”Those aren't just passing thoughts. Those are spiritual fortresses the enemy hides behind.But here's what God says: You've been given weapons. And they are not weak. They are mighty through God to demolish strongholds—brick by brick, lie by lie.You don't fight strongholds with willpower. You fight them with truth. You confront them with Scripture. You tear down arguments with the authority of Christ.When you identify the lie, you take it captive. You don't entertain it anymore. You don't rehearse it. You replace it.And when you replace it with God's Word, the walls start to fall. Freedom becomes real. That inner war loses its grip.No matter how long the stronghold has stood, it's not stronger than the name of Jesus. Today, you can start pulling it down.Question of the Day:What lie have you been believing that needs to be dismantled with truth today?Mini Call to Action:Write down one stronghold—then find a verse that directly confronts it. Speak that verse every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, I no longer want to live behind lies. Expose every stronghold and fill those spaces with Your truth. Your Word is my weapon, and I trust You to lead me to freedom. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Every stronghold has a weak spot—and the Word of God is your wrecking ball.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There's power in your words—especially when they're backed by heaven. Jesus didn't give us authority just so we could feel spiritually safe; He gave it so we could take territory. And that's exactly what binding and loosing is about. It's more than a church phrase—it's a warfare command. And it starts with believing you have the authority to use it.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” — Matthew 18:18 (ESV)Binding and loosing is rooted in the spiritual authority Jesus gave His followers. To bind is to forbid something—shutting it down, locking it out. To loose is to release—inviting what is of heaven into your situation. These are legal terms in the spirit realm, not emotional reactions.What does that look like in practice?You bind the spirit of fear and loose the peace of God over your household.You bind confusion and loose clarity in your decision-making.You bind the spirit of lust, addiction, or offense—and loose purity, deliverance, and forgiveness.This isn't magic. It's alignment. You're coming into agreement with what God has already declared in heaven—and enforcing it on earth through faith-filled prayer.But here's the catch: you must be under authority to exercise authority. That means walking in obedience to Christ and His Word. The authority isn't in your name—it's in His.Binding and loosing isn't about being loud—it's about being aligned. It's not about shouting into the air—it's about standing on Scripture and partnering with the Spirit.Don't let the enemy bluff you out of your own authority. You've been given keys—use them.Question of the Day:What needs to be bound or loosed in your life today—and are you walking in the authority to do it?Mini Call to Action:Find one promise of God that applies to your current battle. Bind what opposes it. Loose what aligns with it. Speak it in prayer—and believe it.Let's Pray:Jesus, thank You for entrusting me with authority. Teach me to pray with precision, to bind what is not of You, and to loose what brings Your kingdom to earth. I stand in Your power, not mine. Amen.Let's Get To Work!You've got keys in your hand—and hell knows it. Time to use them.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There's a reason the enemy targets families—because family is where faith is formed, identity is shaped, and legacy is born. If the enemy can disrupt your home, he'll do everything he can to distract, divide, and destroy. But you, my friend, have a spiritual post to stand on. You are the watchman on the wall.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” — Nehemiah 4:14 (ESV)Nehemiah was building a physical wall—but make no mistake, the spiritual principle applies. The call is clear: fight for your family.This isn't about being aggressive in the flesh—it's about being intentional in the Spirit. Guarding your family means praying over your children's hearts. It means rebuking fear, anxiety, and confusion at the front door before it seeps into your living room. It means leading your household with Scripture, with worship, and with wisdom.Satan loves a distracted leader. A passive protector. A silent spiritual authority. But you weren't placed in your home to watch it unravel—you were placed to war for it.Guarding your family spiritually means setting the tone in your home. What gets your attention gets access. So, what music plays? What voices are shaping your kids? What attitudes are being tolerated in the atmosphere?You don't have to live in fear—but you do have to live on alert. Pray over your spouse. Anoint your kids' pillows. Speak life out loud in the kitchen. Create an environment where the enemy feels unwelcome and heaven feels close.Your prayers may be silent, but they're shaking things in the spirit realm.Question of the Day:Where have you let your spiritual guard down in your home—and how can you reclaim that ground today?Mini Call to Action:Walk through your home today, room by room. Pray over it aloud. Declare peace, purity, and protection in every space.Let's Pray:Father, make me a spiritual warrior for my family. Open my eyes to attacks I've missed. Teach me to cover my home in prayer, love, and truth. Let our household be a fortress of Your presence. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Your family isn't just your blessing—it's your battlefield. And you've been called to guard it.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Most of us know how to pray after the attack hits. We beg for rescue. We plead for peace. But there's a deeper calling in warfare prayer—one that doesn't just respond to battle, but initiates it. Offense isn't arrogance. It's spiritual obedience that says, “I'm not waiting for the enemy to hit me. I'm moving in first—with authority.”Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” — James 5:16 (ESV)Too often we treat prayer like a last resort. But in the kingdom of God, prayer is air support—and it's how we take ground. There's a boldness that rises when you understand that prayer isn't just emotional comfort—it's strategic warfare.Defensive prayer says, “Lord, protect me from what's coming.”Offensive prayer says, “Lord, go before me. Crush the enemy's schemes. Tear down strongholds.”You pray with insight—not just reaction. You call things into alignment before they spiral. You speak promises over your family, clarity over your mind, and truth into the atmosphere.And here's the key: righteousness. Not perfection—but right-standing with God through Jesus. That's what gives your prayers power. Not fancy words. Not emotional highs. Just raw, Spirit-filled faith.When you pray offensively, you stop begging—and start declaring. You remind the enemy of his place. You wield Scripture like a sword. You don't ask for victory—you pray from victory.You were never meant to live on the run. You were born to advance the Kingdom.Question of the Day:What's one area where you've been praying defensively—and how can you shift to praying offensively?Mini Call to Action:Choose one Scripture. Speak it boldly in prayer today—not from fear, but from victory. Don't ask for permission. Take ground.Let's Pray:Lord, ignite a warrior spirit in me. Teach me to pray with power, with clarity, and with confidence in Your promises. Let my prayers move heaven and shake hell. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Stop reacting—start advancing. Victory belongs to those who pray like it.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

We've all heard about the armor of God—maybe you memorized it in Sunday School or highlighted it in your Bible. But the armor wasn't given to decorate your bookshelf. It was meant for battle. Real armor. Real war. And today, we're stepping into the action.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” — Ephesians 6:11 (ESV)Paul wasn't writing theory when he described the armor. He was under Roman guard, likely chained to soldiers, and very aware of what armor was meant for: protection, preparation, and perseverance.Let's break this down for battle:* Belt of Truth – This isn't just about honesty. It's about being anchored in what God says—even when your feelings scream the opposite.* Breastplate of Righteousness – Not your righteousness—His. It guards your heart when the enemy tries to bring up your past or disqualify you.* Shoes of the Gospel of Peace – Your foundation is peace. You walk into battle knowing your steps are ordered by God, not driven by fear.* Shield of Faith – Every lie, every fiery dart, every discouragement? Your faith in God extinguishes them when held up daily.* Helmet of Salvation – Guard your mind. Remember who you are in Christ and whose you are.* Sword of the Spirit – The Word of God isn't just comfort—it's your weapon. Speak it. Declare it. Fight with it.This isn't passive gear—it's active armor. And you don't put it on just once. You wear it every day, through prayer, worship, and truth.Don't go into spiritual battles unarmed. You've already been given everything you need to stand strong.Question of the Day:Which piece of armor are you least intentional about wearing—and how can you strengthen it today?Mini Call to Action:Choose one piece of armor you've overlooked. Look up a verse connected to it and pray that truth over your life today.Let's Pray:Father, clothe me in Your armor. Make me battle-ready. Remind me to walk in truth, righteousness, peace, and faith—and to wield Your Word with boldness. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!The armor only works if you wear it—and the battlefield won't wait.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

You can't fight what you can't identify. One of the enemy's greatest strategies is staying hidden—twisting situations, manipulating thoughts, and making his attacks feel like “just life.” But once you learn to recognize his patterns, you stop reacting in the flesh and start responding in the Spirit.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV)Spiritual warfare doesn't always look like Hollywood drama. It often shows up in subtle ways: discouragement that sneaks in unexpectedly, division in relationships, confusion about God's voice, and anxiety that feels like it came from nowhere. That's not coincidence—that's strategy.Satan is a deceiver, not a creator. He can't make anything new—he only distorts what already exists. He'll take God's truth and twist it. He'll take your weakness and exploit it. He'll use fear, shame, and distraction to steal your joy and silence your prayers.That's why Peter tells us to be watchful—not paranoid, but spiritually alert. We must train our minds to recognize when a battle is not just physical or emotional—but spiritual. That moment of hopelessness after a breakthrough? That temptation right after a victory? Those aren't random. They're tactical.But here's the good news: the moment you recognize the enemy, you've already taken the first step toward victory. Because now you can fight with discernment. You can pray with purpose. You can rebuke lies with truth.And most importantly—you don't fight alone.Question of the Day:Where have you seen patterns of attack in your life that might be more spiritual than circumstantial?Mini Call to Action:Take 10 minutes today and ask the Holy Spirit to show you one area where the enemy has been at work undetected. Write it down—and speak truth over it.Let's Pray:Lord, open my eyes to see where the enemy is working in my life. Give me discernment and spiritual clarity. Teach me to stand alert, to pray boldly, and to trust fully in Your victory. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!You're not just surviving life—you're a soldier in a battle. And the first step to winning? Spot the enemy before he strikes.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

“He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction…” — 2 Corinthians 1:4 (ESV)My beloved child,I've seen every tear that fell in secret. I've heard every prayer spoken through clenched teeth and quiet groans. I've watched you endure moments you thought would break you completely—and I need you to know this: none of it has been wasted.You may not understand why the pain came. You may never fully know why certain doors closed, why healing didn't arrive the way you prayed, or why the silence lasted so long. But I do. And I am still writing your story.What you thought was the end… was only the beginning of something deeper.Every moment of suffering has shaped you, not just for survival—but for purpose. You now carry a depth that cannot be taught in classrooms. You carry compassion that only comes from walking through the fire.I comforted you not just to make you feel better—but to equip you. To prepare you. To position you to speak life into others who feel like they're drowning.Your pain has become your ministry. Your scars—now sacred reminders—that I brought you through.And though I didn't cause every hardship, I have used every one of them to draw you closer, deeper, stronger.Do not be ashamed of the season you came through. It has refined your voice, softened your heart, and anchored your soul in ways you don't yet realize.I'm not done with you. And I'm certainly not done using your story.So keep walking. Keep testifying. Keep loving people with the same comfort I gave you.I'm not wasting your pain.I'm redeeming it.— Forever Faithful,Your FatherSupport MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Spiritual weariness doesn't always announce itself with a crash—it often creeps in like a slow leak. You still go through the motions. You still show up. But deep inside, you're drained. You've prayed, fasted, fought, believed… and now you're just tired. And the temptation to let go feels stronger than ever.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (ESV)God never denied that weariness would come. In fact, Paul's words here acknowledge the very real weight of doing good in a broken world. But the promise is powerful: if you don't give up… you will reap.That's not hype. That's harvest. God sees what you've planted in prayer. He sees what you've carried in silence. He sees every tear, every late-night intercession, every quiet act of obedience. And He's not ignoring it. He's growing something underneath the surface that you can't yet see.But in seasons of exhaustion, you don't need to “do more”—you need to hold tighter. Not to your own strength. Not to your routines. To Him.Sometimes, clinging to God looks like resting in His Word when you can't feel His presence. Sometimes, it looks like crying out instead of shutting down. Sometimes, it looks like letting others carry you for a while.You're not weak for being weary. You're human. And the Father knows your frame. He's not waiting for you to impress Him—He's asking you to lean on Him.So today, take one more step. Not because you feel strong, but because He is. And because in due season… you will reap.Question of the Day:What part of your life feels the heaviest right now—and how can you cling tighter to God instead of letting go?Mini Call to Action:Take five minutes today to speak Galatians 6:9 over your weary heart. Then text or call someone to pray with you. Don't carry it alone.Let's Pray:Lord, I'm tired. But I'm not giving up. Help me to hold on when everything tells me to let go. Breathe new strength into me. Help me trust the harvest that I can't yet see. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Weariness may come—but so will the harvest, if you don't quit.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Disappointment is a silent thief. It doesn't always show up loudly—but it lingers. It questions your prayers. It clouds your joy. It slowly erodes your confidence in God's goodness. Maybe you didn't get the healing, the breakthrough, the answer you begged God for. And now you're left wondering: Can I really trust Him again?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV)Jeremiah wrote these words while looking at a destroyed Jerusalem—smoke rising, hope scattered, grief pressing in from every side. And yet, even there, he said: God's mercy is new. His love hasn't stopped. His faithfulness remains.That kind of trust doesn't come from having all the answers—it comes from knowing the heart of God. You may not understand why something happened. But you can choose to believe who God still is.Disappointment invites you to harden your heart. To play it safe. To believe, “If I don't expect much, I won't get hurt again.” But faith doesn't grow behind walls—it grows in surrender. The same hands that held your loss can hold your future. The same God who didn't answer the way you hoped still holds every moment of your life in His care.To trust again doesn't mean forgetting what happened. It means choosing not to let disappointment define your relationship with God. It means choosing to open your heart again to the One who can heal it.It's okay to start small. A whispered prayer. A song sung through tears. A decision to say, “Lord, I still believe—help my unbelief.”Question of the Day:Where in your life has disappointment made it hard to trust God—and what would it look like to give that place back to Him?Mini Call to Action:Write down one area where hope has been hard. Then write this beneath it: “His mercies are new every morning.” Let that be your declaration today.Let's Pray:Lord, I bring You my disappointment—not to hide it, but to heal it. I want to trust You again. Teach me how. Show me Your faithfulness in a fresh way. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Disappointment is real—but it's not your final chapter. God is still writing.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

When your heart breaks, it feels like time stands still. Your breath catches. Your world shifts. You try to function, but the pain keeps whispering that nothing will ever be the same again. Whether it's the loss of someone you love, a dream that collapsed, a betrayal, or an unexpected blow—you're not alone in that space. God sees it. And He moves toward the brokenhearted.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (ESV)God isn't afraid of your heartbreak. He doesn't pull back from your tears, your questions, or even your anger. He steps into it. Psalm 34 doesn't say He tolerates the brokenhearted. It says He's near them. And not just nearby in theory—but close in presence, in comfort, and in rescue.Hope doesn't mean pretending the pain isn't there. Hope means acknowledging the pain, and still believing there's something on the other side of it. It means trusting that God is writing a greater story, even if all you can see is the torn page in front of you.The world says, “Get over it.” But God says, “Come to Me with it.” He doesn't rush your healing. He walks with you through it.Hope for the brokenhearted doesn't come from quick fixes. It comes from quiet presence. From the Word of God gently restoring what has been torn. From worship in the middle of weeping. From other believers who hold up your arms when you can't lift your own.And when you feel like you're barely holding on, remember: God isn't asking you to hold it all together. He's holding you.You may be broken, but you are not beyond repair. In God's hands, even shattered hearts can shine again.Question of the Day:What's one step you can take today to move toward hope—no matter how small?Mini Call to Action:Write the words of Psalm 34:18 on paper and place it somewhere visible. Let God's nearness be the truth you lean on this week.Let's Pray:Father, I bring You the pieces of my heart. I don't know how to put them back together—but I trust that You do. Draw near. Heal what's broken. And fill me again with hope. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Hope doesn't deny the pain—it declares that God's not done yet.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There's a kind of tired that sleep doesn't fix. A weariness that goes deeper than the body. Spiritual burnout happens when we're doing all the right things—but no longer from the right source. The passion fades. The prayers dry up. And you start wondering if you have anything left to give.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 (ESV)Jesus never asked us to carry the full weight of ministry, family, or life on our own. Yet we often try. We serve. We give. We lead. We pour out. And if we're not careful, we stop going to the well and start running on empty.Burnout doesn't always come from rebellion—it often comes from running without refueling.If you're feeling numb spiritually, that's not a sign of failure. It's a signal that something needs to be realigned. And Jesus' invitation is simple: “Come to Me.”Not to a new strategy. Not to a performance checklist. To Him.Rest is not found in inactivity—it's found in intimacy. You can be busy and still burn bright if you're rooted in Christ. And you can be doing “good things” but missing the best thing—sitting at His feet.Take time to return. Slow down. Let God minister to you. Let Him remind you that your value is not in your output—it's in your relationship with Him.He doesn't want you to burn out. He wants you to burn with Him—not away from Him.Question of the Day:Where have you been giving without receiving—and how can you come back to Jesus for rest?Mini Call to Action:Block out 15 minutes today. No phone. No noise. Just sit with God. Don't perform—just be present.Let's Pray:Jesus, I'm tired. Not just in my body, but in my soul. I come back to You. Restore me. Refill me. Teach me to rest in Your presence, not just serve from it. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!You weren't created to run on empty—come back to the well that never runs dry.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Storms will come. That's not a matter of if—but when. The question is: where will you stand when the wind picks up, and how will you respond when the waves crash in? The answer isn't in trying to control the storm—it's in knowing who's in the boat.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!' And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” — Mark 4:39 (ESV)The disciples panicked—and it's easy to understand why. The storm was real. The danger was intense. And Jesus was… asleep.That's how it feels sometimes, doesn't it? Like God's sleeping on your situation while everything around you falls apart. But notice what Jesus did—He didn't panic. He didn't match the chaos. He commanded peace.And peace obeyed.That same Jesus is with you now. He may not always calm the storm immediately, but He always brings peace to the one who calls on Him. Peace is not the absence of struggle—it's the presence of Christ in the middle of it.If you're overwhelmed right now, stop trying to control the outcome. Call on the One who controls the wind and the waves. Let Him quiet your heart even if the storm still rages around you.The goal isn't to escape the storm—the goal is to walk through it without losing your peace.Question of the Day:Are you trying to calm the storm yourself—or are you calling on the One who speaks to storms?Mini Call to Action:Take five minutes today, close your eyes, and breathe deeply. Say aloud, “Peace. Be still.” Let those words settle into your spirit as a declaration of trust.Let's Pray:Jesus, I invite Your peace into the chaos of my life. Remind me that You are near, that You are greater than the storm, and that my soul can rest in You. In Your name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Peace doesn't come from the storm dying down—it comes from knowing Jesus never left.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

When hardship strikes, it feels like everything unravels—our plans, our peace, even our confidence in what God promised. But this is exactly when His Word matters most. In times of crisis, we don't cling to what we feel—we cling to what He has said.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” — Romans 8:28 (ESV)This verse isn't a cliché—it's a cornerstone. Paul didn't write it from a place of comfort. He wrote it as someone who had been beaten, imprisoned, shipwrecked, betrayed, and misunderstood. And yet, his conviction remained unshaken: God works all things—even suffering—for good.That doesn't mean everything feels good. It doesn't mean every moment is easy. But it means nothing is wasted.Your hardship might feel random, but it's not. Your pain may seem senseless, but in God's hands, it has purpose. He redeems what looks ruined. He transforms what feels hopeless. He rewrites stories with endings we never saw coming.When God makes a promise, He's not speaking from your perspective—He's speaking from eternity. He sees the full picture. He knows how this chapter connects to the next. And even in your deepest sorrow, His Word stands firm.This is why we need His promises hidden in our hearts before the storm hits. Because in the middle of the storm, emotions scream—but truth sustains.If you're in hardship today, don't just survive it. Anchor yourself in what God has said.Question of the Day:What promise from God do you need to hold onto right now—despite what you're feeling?Mini Call to Action:Write down Romans 8:28 on a card or in your phone. Every time discouragement rises, read it aloud. Let God's Word reshape your focus.Let's Pray:Lord, thank You that nothing in my life is wasted. Even in hardship, You are working. Help me to trust Your promises when I can't see the outcome. Remind me that You are faithful. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!When the pain is loud, let the promises of God be louder.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you... when you walk through fire you shall not be burned.” — Isaiah 43:2 (ESV)My child,I know the road you're on right now feels impossible. I know the fire feels too hot, the weight too heavy, the silence too deep. But I want you to hear this clearly—I am not watching from afar.I am with you in the fire.I never promised you wouldn't face pain. But I did promise you wouldn't face it alone. I never said the waters wouldn't rise—but I said they wouldn't drown you. And I never once said the fire wouldn't come—but I declared that the flames would not consume you.You may not feel Me, but I am here.You may not hear Me, but I am still speaking through the storm—reminding you of My faithfulness, holding you when you collapse, weeping with you when the tears won't stop.You are not forgotten. You are not forsaken. You are not failing just because you feel fragile.I am not measuring your strength—I am pouring out My own.Keep walking, even if it's slow. Keep breathing, even when it hurts. Keep trusting, even with trembling hands. I am guiding every step, even the ones you don't understand.And when the fire passes—and it will—I will bring you out not burned, but purified. Not lost, but led. Not shattered, but shaped.Don't mistake this pain for absence.I am the fourth Man in the fire.I am the Shepherd in the valley.I am the God who stays.And I am walking through this—every step—with you.— With all My love,Your FatherSupport MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Sickness shakes us. Loss devastates us. When the body begins to fail or when someone we love slips from our arms, our theology gets tested. It's in these moments that faith either crumbles—or deepens. And it all depends on where we anchor our hope.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” — 2 Corinthians 4:16 (ESV)Paul doesn't minimize suffering—he reframes it. He reminds us that while the body grows weaker, God is doing something powerful in the unseen places. In the hospital bed. In the quiet hospice room. In the slow fading of strength. God is not absent—He's active, renewing us from the inside out.Illness is never easy. Whether you're the one fighting or the one watching a loved one suffer, the pain is real. The questions are real. The weariness is heavy. But the promise of God is this: you do not have to lose heart.Your value is not measured by physical ability. Your faith is not invalidated by emotional struggle. Your strength is not found in your muscles—it's in your spirit, and God is the One renewing it day by day.Loss may take someone from your life, but it cannot take the promises of eternity. Healing may not come how you prayed—but God's presence will never fail to show up.We walk by faith—not by what we see, not by what we feel, but by the truth that Jesus is still the Healer, the Comforter, and the Resurrection and the Life.Question of the Day:How is God inviting you to trust Him right now—in your weakness, or in your grief?Mini Call to Action:Take a few minutes today to speak 2 Corinthians 4:16 out loud. Declare it over your body, your mind, or someone you love who's suffering.Let's Pray:Lord, I bring my weakness and my pain to You. I choose to trust Your hand when I don't understand Your plan. Renew me from the inside out. Give me strength for today and hope for eternity. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!The body may break, but the Spirit never stops rising.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Grief is sacred. It's not weakness. It's not faithlessness. It's the natural outpouring of love when something or someone is lost. But for those who belong to Christ, grief carries a companion—hope. And that hope changes everything.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“But we do not want you to be uninformed… that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (ESV)The Bible doesn't say we shouldn't grieve. It says we don't grieve like the world does—like those without the promise of redemption, resurrection, or reunion. Our grief is real, but it is not final.When death strikes, when relationships are lost, when dreams are buried—we feel it deeply. Jesus did too. He wept. He felt sorrow. He bore it. But He also conquered it.To grieve with hope means we bring our sorrow to the foot of the cross and say, “Even in this… I will trust You.” It means we don't rush the pain, but we also don't drown in it. We feel, we mourn, we cry—but we do so tethered to a truth greater than our tears.Hope whispers that God sees our pain. Hope declares that eternity is real. Hope reminds us that even what's been taken can one day be restored.If you're grieving today, you're not alone. God is close to the brokenhearted. He's near in the pain. He's listening. And He will not waste one ounce of your sorrow.Question of the Day:Where do you need to invite hope back into your grief?Mini Call to Action:Light a candle today. Let it represent the light of hope in your sorrow. As it burns, pray for God's comfort and the promise of restoration to rise in your heart.Let's Pray:Lord, I bring my grief to You. I don't hide it. I don't deny it. But I ask You to fill it with Your presence and anchor it with Your hope. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Grief may visit, but hope refuses to leave.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are moments in life when nothing seems to add up. You've prayed, obeyed, sought the Lord—and still, the outcome doesn't make sense. Doors close that you thought were open. Answers delay. Pain lingers. The roadmap you thought you had suddenly disappears. And it's in those moments that the question rises: Can I still trust God when I don't understand Him?Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV)God never promised that our understanding would always align with His direction. He simply said, “Trust Me.” That means we choose faith over clarity. We walk in obedience even when we can't explain the terrain.When life doesn't make sense, that's not the time to back away—it's the time to press in. Trust is most powerful when it's hardest to give. That's where real surrender begins. Not when the path is easy, but when the path is unclear.Choosing to trust in chaos means we stop trying to control everything. It means we quit writing our own outcomes and start resting in the One who sees the end from the beginning.God doesn't ask you to understand—He asks you to follow. And He promises to direct the path. Not always the shortest. Not always the smoothest. But always the one that leads you closer to Him.When life stops making sense, anchor yourself in what never changes—His character, His promises, His faithfulness.Question of the Day:What part of your life right now feels confusing—and how can you submit that place to God's direction today?Mini Call to Action:Write down Proverbs 3:5–6 and say it out loud every time your mind starts chasing answers God hasn't given yet.Let's Pray:Lord, I choose to trust You. Even when it doesn't make sense. Even when the path feels unclear. Help me release control and follow where You lead. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Clarity may come later—but trust is for right now.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Resilient faith doesn't come from smooth seasons—it's built in storms. Faith that survives isn't shallow or emotional. It's grounded in truth, tested by adversity, and strengthened through endurance. If you want deep faith, you can expect deep pressure. But the result? Hope that doesn't fade.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.” — Romans 5:3–4 (ESV)God doesn't waste suffering. He doesn't allow pain without purpose. According to Romans 5, suffering—when surrendered—leads to endurance. And endurance begins to shape your character. It chisels away pride, fear, and spiritual immaturity. It refines motives. And out of that character, hope is born—not a vague optimism, but a rooted, tested, undeniable confidence in God.This kind of faith doesn't collapse when the bank account drops or the diagnosis comes. It doesn't unravel when the prayers take longer than expected. It stays planted.The world wants quick relief. God desires lasting transformation. He's not just rescuing you from the storm—He's forming someone strong in the middle of it.Building resilient faith means:* Trusting even when the outcome isn't visible.* Standing even when you're tired.* Worshiping even when you feel broken.* Staying rooted in the Word when the feelings fade.You're not just surviving a hard time. You're becoming someone who won't be shaken the next time. That's what resilient faith is—it bends, but it doesn't break. Because it's anchored in a God who never fails.Question of the Day:Where is God calling you to stand firm right now—so He can build something stronger in you?Mini Call to Action:Take five minutes today and thank God—out loud—for what He's building in you through your current trial. Don't thank Him for the pain—thank Him for the purpose.Let's Pray:Father, make my faith strong. Not shallow. Not temporary. But deep, refined, and lasting. Help me endure and trust You through every storm. Build in me the kind of faith that stands. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Resilient faith isn't found in the easy places. It's forged in fire—and finished in grace.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There are few things more disorienting than feeling like God is silent. The heavens feel closed, your prayers seem unanswered, and your spirit longs for even the faintest whisper. Many of us know what it's like to cry out in pain, only to be met with what feels like divine stillness. But even in silence, God is not absent.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?” — Psalm 13:1 (ESV)David, the man after God's own heart, wasn't afraid to express deep frustration and anguish in his relationship with the Lord. He didn't hide his heart—he brought it fully before God. That kind of honesty is part of what faith looks like in times of silence.When God seems quiet, it's tempting to believe the worst—that He has left, that He's uninterested, or that your prayers don't matter. But silence is not the same as absence. Often, God is doing His deepest work in your life in the quiet spaces—strengthening your roots, building trust, refining your heart.The silence stretches us. It tests whether we will lean into His Word even when His voice seems still. When fresh direction doesn't come, go back to the last thing He told you. Stay rooted in Scripture. Remember His faithfulness in past seasons.Trust grows in the quiet. Obedience deepens. Spiritual maturity takes shape not just in what we hear—but in how we respond when we don't.Question of the Day:What does faith look like for you right now when you feel like God is silent?Mini Call to Action:Write down Psalm 13:1. Reflect on David's honesty and courage. Let it give you permission to bring your full heart to God today.Let's Pray:Lord, when I can't hear You, help me trust You. Strengthen my faith in the quiet. Teach me to lean on what is true, not just what I feel. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!God's silence is not His absence—keep walking with Him anyway.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Nobody asks for trials. But if you've been walking with Jesus for any amount of time, you know they come—unexpected, uninvited, and often unrelenting. And yet God tells us to “count it all joy”? Not because the pain feels good—but because something greater is being produced within us.Our springboard for today's discussion is:“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” — James 1:2–3 (ESV)Trials are God's classroom. Not His punishment. And certainly not His absence. In the fire, your faith is refined—not destroyed. You learn how to stand, how to endure, how to trust when everything around you shakes.But the trial doesn't just reveal what's around you—it reveals what's in you. And more importantly, it reveals the One who is in it with you.You may not understand what's happening. The pieces don't always make sense. But God is not silent in the storm. He is speaking, even now.“My child, I know this hurts. I haven't overlooked it or delayed out of neglect. I'm allowing what will strengthen you, not destroy you. Trust Me. I am forming something in you that comfort never could. Hold on. I'm right here.”God is not asking you to pretend the trial isn't painful. He's asking you to anchor yourself in the truth that He is still good, still faithful, and still present.Faith is not proved in the light—it's proven in the dark. And every step you take in trust is shaping you into someone who reflects Jesus more than ever before.Question of the Day:Where in your life right now do you need to stop asking “why” and start trusting “Who”?Mini Call to Action:Write down one area of trial you're facing. Next to it, write one promise of God. Post it where you'll see it every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, I don't always understand the pain—but I trust Your purpose. Strengthen my heart. Refine my faith. And teach me to walk through the fire with my eyes fixed on You. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Pain isn't the end of your story. It's the beginning of something stronger.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

"For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God." — Hebrews 3:4My beloved child,You've carried more than you thought you could. You've stood at the door of your home, guarding, weeping, fighting in prayer when no one else saw. I have seen it all. And I want you to hear this:I am the Builder of your home.You are not raising your children alone. You are not holding your marriage together by your own strength. I have been working behind every tear, under every whispered prayer, through every act of obedience—small or great.I am not building for the moment. I am building for eternity.When you corrected in love, I was shaping their conscience.When you worshiped in the living room, I was filling the room with My Spirit.When you prayed at midnight with tired eyes, I was dispatching angels.When you taught truth when it wasn't popular, I was planting roots.Nothing has been wasted. No moment has gone unseen.You are raising arrows—sharp, steady, and called. And while you may not see the fullness of the harvest yet, trust Me—the foundation is being laid deep. I'm not just interested in making your home peaceful. I'm making it holy.There will be days when it feels like you're falling short. But I am not measuring your performance. I am honoring your faithfulness.So take heart. Keep sowing. Keep loving. Keep leading.Your obedience is building something you cannot yet see—an inheritance of righteousness, a generation that knows My name, and a legacy that will speak long after you're gone.I am with you. I am for your family. And I am building something eternal in your home.— Forever Faithful,Your FatherSupport MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There is no greater weapon, no stronger shield, and no more powerful ministry than a parent who prays. When you cover your family in prayer, you're not just speaking words—you're building walls of protection, opening doors of favor, and aligning your home with the will of God. God hears every whisper, every tear, every cry that comes from a parent who stands in the gap.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children." — Isaiah 54:13You don't have to control everything in your child's life. You won't always be there to guard every decision, every friendship, or every circumstance. But you can stand before God every single day on their behalf.Praying for your family means you're calling down heaven into their lives:* Pray protection over their minds, their hearts, and their purity.* Pray purpose over their callings, gifts, and futures.* Pray peace over your home, especially in moments of tension.* Pray wisdom over your parenting decisions, even when clarity feels far away.Start calling out their names before God each morning. Declare His Word over them—because prayer mixed with Scripture is warfare. Lay hands on their doors. Speak life into your spouse. Cover your home in the authority Christ has given you.Prayer isn't a backup plan. It's your first line of defense.And even when you feel weak, tired, or unsure—God sees your prayers as incense before His throne. He is moved by the intercession of a mother, a father, a grandparent who refuses to give up.Question of the Day:What specific area of your family needs prayer covering today?Mini Call to Action:Write a 3-line prayer today—one sentence for your spouse, one for your children, one for yourself. Speak it aloud and repeat it every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, teach me to cover my family with prayer. Help me to be faithful in intercession, bold in declaring Your promises, and strong in trusting You with those I love most. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Your prayers may be silent to the world—but they roar in heaven.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Sibling relationships have the power to shape a child's character and future in profound ways. These relationships are often the first training ground for learning forgiveness, humility, patience, and selfless love. And God is not silent about how we're to treat one another—even in the smallest corners of the home.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you…" — John 13:34Teaching siblings to love one another doesn't begin with behavior correction—it begins with heart formation. It's not about getting kids to simply “get along.” It's about helping them see each other as image-bearers of God, placed in the same family for a reason.Here are a few ways to disciple your children in sibling love:* Model it – Show grace and respect in your own relationships. Children replicate what they see.* Pray for one another out loud – Let siblings hear each other's needs lifted to God. It softens hearts.* Teach peacemaking, not just peacekeeping – Train them to work through conflict biblically, not just avoid it.* Celebrate one another – Encourage them to cheer each other on rather than compete for attention.* Speak blessing – Teach them to use their words to build, not tear down.Sibling rivalry isn't new—it's been around since Cain and Abel. But in Christ, our homes can be different. God wants to use sibling relationships to build unity, sharpen character, and reflect His love.If your children struggle with tension, don't lose hope. Ask the Holy Spirit to move in their hearts. Begin praying for a spirit of unity and kindness between them—and don't stop. God cares deeply about what's happening between your children.Question of the Day:What's one way you can help your children grow in love and unity toward each other this week?Mini Call to Action:Lead your children in a short time of praying for one another today. Even one sentence each. Watch what begins to shift.Let's Pray:Lord, teach our children to love each other as You have loved them. Help us lead by example. Let our home be filled with grace, patience, and a Spirit of unity. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!The love your children learn to give each other at home will shape how they love the world.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Every home carries an atmosphere. It's not just about what's said—it's about what's felt. Some homes carry tension. Others carry peace. But God wants your home to carry joy. Not just happiness when things go right—but a deep, Spirit-rooted joy that becomes strength for your family's soul.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"The joy of the Lord is your strength." — Nehemiah 8:10Joy isn't accidental. It's intentional. It doesn't appear just because everything is in order—it grows when everything is rooted in the presence of God. You can have bills on the table, laundry in the basket, and still have a joyful home—because joy is spiritual, not circumstantial.God is calling us to cultivate joy with purpose:* Speak words of life—compliments, encouragement, and gratitude should echo in your halls.* Make room for laughter—joy isn't always solemn; it's often loud, light-hearted, and healing.* Choose worship over worry—music, prayer, and praise invite God's joy into your space.* Celebrate small wins—acknowledge answered prayers, spiritual growth, or even just a peaceful dinner.Your children won't remember every rule you made, but they'll remember how home felt. Let it be a place where joy wasn't rare—it was daily. A place where the presence of God wasn't occasional—it was constant.That doesn't mean you'll never have tough days. But even in grief, even in discipline, even in spiritual warfare—joy can still be present. Because joy comes from Him.Let your home be one where the joy of the Lord strengthens every heart inside its walls.Question of the Day:What can you start doing today to stir up God's joy in your family's daily life?Mini Call to Action:Start a new joy habit—read a Psalm of praise together, play worship music during breakfast, or share one thing you're grateful for at dinner each night this week.Let's Pray:Father, fill our home with joy. Let it be more than emotion—let it be strength. Teach us to rejoice in You, to speak life, and to reflect Your goodness in the atmosphere of our home. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Joy isn't just a gift—it's a weapon. And your home needs it now more than ever.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Purity is not just about avoiding sin—it's about preserving what is sacred. In a culture that glorifies impurity and mocks holiness, God is calling families to rise and protect what He values. We are not just called to raise good kids. We are called to raise godly ones—and that means setting a standard of purity that begins in the heart and flows into every part of the home.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless." — Psalm 101:3Protecting purity starts with what we allow into our homes. Every device, every screen, every conversation is a gateway. And as parents, we are the gatekeepers. Not in fear—but in faith. We are called to guard what is holy because we know what's at stake.Purity is more than a talk about sex. It's about:* What we watch.* What we listen to.* How we speak.* What we joke about.* What we celebrate—or tolerate—in our home.We cannot expect our children to walk in purity if we do not first model it. That means we hold ourselves accountable. We repent quickly. We filter our own lives, not just theirs.When the home is filled with the Word of God, worship, honor, and truth—purity becomes the atmosphere. It becomes the expectation—not out of shame, but out of a deep desire to please God and keep our hearts clean.And when the line is crossed—and it will be at times—grace must flow. Correction and love must walk hand in hand. Purity is not about perfection. It's about direction. It's about returning to the narrow road every time we drift.Let your home be marked by holiness. Let the standard be high—not because of legalism, but because you know the One who lives there.Question of the Day:What's one area in your home where purity needs to be restored or reinforced?Mini Call to Action:Choose one practical step today to protect purity—set a new media boundary, pray over your family's entertainment choices, or start a conversation that leads to change.Let's Pray:Father, help us to protect what is holy. Give us courage to lead our homes with conviction and tenderness. Let our hearts, our words, and our habits reflect Your purity. Make our home a place where Your presence dwells. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Guarding purity isn't old-fashioned—it's kingdom-minded.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Every family passes something down—values, traditions, even patterns of brokenness. But as believers, we are called to leave more than possessions behind. We are called to pass on a legacy of faith. A spiritual inheritance that will outlast our name, our income, and even our lifetime.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice..." — 2 Timothy 1:5When Paul spoke to Timothy, he didn't mention titles, wealth, or success. He pointed to a lineage of faith. Faith that was lived out. Faith that was taught. Faith that endured across generations.You may not come from a family of faith—but you can be the starting point. You can be the one that breaks curses and begins blessings. You can plant seeds your great-grandchildren will benefit from.Passing down faith isn't about being a perfect parent. It's about being faithful in the small things:* Praying over your children and letting them hear it.* Reading the Word and inviting them into it.* Telling them how God showed up in your life—testimony is one of the most powerful gifts you can leave behind.* Creating a home where grace is tangible, worship is welcome, and repentance is modeled.Legacy isn't formed in one big moment. It's built in ordinary days of consistency, surrender, and obedience. And even if your kids stray, the seeds of faith remain. God knows how to water them at the right time.So live your faith in front of your family. Let them see what it looks like to follow Jesus—not just in church, but in how you treat them, how you persevere, and how you love.Question of the Day:What spiritual inheritance are you actively building for your children and grandchildren?Mini Call to Action:Write down one testimony of God's faithfulness in your life and share it with your child this week—even if they've heard it before.Let's Pray:Lord, help us to live in a way that leaves a lasting legacy of faith. Let our lives be a testimony of Your goodness, Your power, and Your grace. May the generations after us know You because of the seeds we sow today. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!A faith-filled legacy doesn't start someday—it starts now.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Discipline is not about control—it's about correction, restoration, and love. In a culture that either overcorrects or refuses correction altogether, God calls parents to walk a better way. His way. Biblical discipline isn't about punishment—it's about discipleship. It's about forming hearts, not just managing behavior.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"He who loves him is diligent to discipline him." — Proverbs 13:24God disciplines His children out of love—never out of rage, never for revenge. The goal is always restoration. As parents, we're not called to react to our children—we're called to respond with wisdom and grace. That means we must discipline from a place of peace, not pressure.Discipline done right involves:* Consistency – Children need to know what's expected and what's not.* Clarity – Set boundaries that are understandable, biblical, and realistic.* Calm – Correct from a place of peace. Never discipline in the heat of anger.* Connection – Always restore relationship after correction. Remind them they are loved, even in failure.Your role is to reflect God's heart. He disciplines because He loves. He corrects because He cares. His Word sets the standard—not the world, not emotions, and not cultural trends.Remember, discipline isn't just about what you say—it's about what you model. Your children will follow your spirit more than your words. If they see grace in your correction, they'll learn to run toward God, not away from Him when they stumble.Don't fear discipline. Embrace it with humility and trust. The fruit of your faithfulness won't always show up overnight—but it will show up.Question of the Day:How can you bring more consistency and love into how you discipline your children?Mini Call to Action:Pray today before any correction. Ask God for His tone, His heart, and His wisdom to guide your next conversation.Let's Pray:Father, help us discipline the way You do—with mercy, clarity, and love. Let our correction point our children toward You, not just away from wrongdoing. Make our homes places of grace and growth. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Discipline isn't about control—it's about shaping hearts for the Kingdom.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

"You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways." — Psalm 139:3My beloved son. My beloved daughter,I see you.I see your early mornings and your late nights. I see you when no one else does—when you quietly pray over your child's room, when you fight through your own fatigue to offer one more word of comfort, when you hold back tears so your family can feel secure.You wonder sometimes if it matters. If what you're doing is enough. If your efforts are even working. But I tell you today—nothing is hidden from Me, and nothing is wasted.Every time you chose patience over anger… I saw it.Every time you bit your tongue when frustration boiled… I recorded it.Every time you whispered a prayer instead of lashing out… I answered it.I see your sacrifices. I see your faithfulness. I see how you've laid down your own dreams at times to build something that honors Me. I see when you speak life, when you teach truth, and when you stand guard over your home.I know there are days when the weight feels too much. But I remind you—I never asked you to carry it alone. I am not a distant observer. I am in your home. I am in your parenting. I am in every moment you invite Me in.You don't lead your family by your own wisdom—you lead with Mine. You don't protect them by your strength—you stand under My covering. You don't have to figure it all out—just walk with Me, and I'll direct your steps.I'm not asking you to be perfect. I'm asking you to be present—with Me. I will give you the words, the discernment, the grace.So lift your head today. You are not alone. You are not unseen.You are raising something eternal—and I am with you in all of it.— With everlasting love,Your FatherSupport MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Few things test a parent's heart like watching a child walk away—from your home, your voice, and from the truth you've spent years planting. It's a pain only God fully understands. And it's a pain He speaks into. The story of the prodigal son is not just about rebellion—it's about relentless love. And if you're standing in that place today, God sees you.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion..." — Luke 15:20The prodigal's father didn't chase his son into rebellion—but he never stopped watching the road.If your son or daughter has wandered—into sin, doubt, addiction, unbelief—you are not alone. And you are not powerless. God is not finished writing their story.In seasons of rebellion, your role is prayerful presence. Keep the door open, keep your heart soft, and keep your knees on the floor. You don't need to argue your child back to Jesus. You love them, speak truth when the Spirit leads, and trust that what God began in them, He is able to complete.And maybe today, the prodigal child is not a teenager—but an adult. Maybe the distance has been years, not months. Hear this: God is not bound by time. He's not restricted by seasons. And His Word never returns void.You may not see it yet, but the Father is working. Even now. In the pigpen. In the silence. In the questions your child won't say out loud. He's stirring. Drawing. Loving.You're not a failure—you're a watchman. And heaven still hears your prayers.Question of the Day:What promise from God are you holding onto for your prodigal child?Mini Call to Action:Write your child's name on a card. Speak a specific Scripture over them out loud today. Declare it in faith, even if your heart is hurting.Let's Pray:Father, I place my child into Your hands. I trust that Your love reaches further than my voice ever could. Call them home. Speak to them in the silence. And strengthen me as I wait. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Don't give up. Keep praying. The Father is already watching the road.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Your family is watching. Every word you speak, every decision you make, every moment you lean into God—or don't—shapes the spiritual atmosphere of your home. You may not feel ready or equipped, but if God has called you to lead your family, He will speak to you as you do it.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." — Joshua 24:15Spiritual leadership isn't about being perfect. It's about being present—and surrendered. Joshua didn't say, “As for me and my house, we'll figure it out as we go.” He made a declaration. A decision. A stand.As parents, we are the gatekeepers of our homes. We decide what is allowed in spiritually and what is kept out. And that leadership isn't just lived in big moments—it's lived in the ordinary:* Choosing prayer over panic.* Choosing Scripture over popular opinion.* Choosing to model faith when your kids are watching—and when they're not.Your children need to see you seeking God. They need to hear you bless the family before dinner, repent when you fall short, and speak life over them when they're discouraged.They also need you to fight spiritually. That means standing on God's Word when fear tries to enter, praying over your spouse and children daily, and keeping your home set apart for God's glory.Spiritual leadership is not just your role—it's your assignment. And no matter your past, God has equipped you with everything you need to lead well. You just need to answer the call.Question of the Day:What is one specific way you can step more fully into spiritual leadership in your home this week?Mini Call to Action:Declare out loud today—“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Then act on it in one visible, intentional way before the day ends.Let's Pray:Father, give me the courage to lead spiritually with humility and strength. Let my home be a place where Your presence is known and Your Word is honored. Teach me to walk with You, so my family can follow. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Your home doesn't need a perfect leader—it needs a surrendered one.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Technology isn't evil—but it is powerful. And in today's culture, media shapes minds faster than almost anything else. As parents, we are not just raising children—we're guarding hearts. If we're not actively leading our families through the noise, the noise will lead them away from truth.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Whatever is true, honorable, just, pure… think about these things." — Philippians 4:8Our kids are growing up with access to everything—entertainment, opinions, ideologies, and temptations—all at the touch of a screen. The question isn't if they'll be influenced, but who will be the loudest voice in that influence.God is calling us to lead with discernment, not fear. To guide our children into tech wisdom—not tech dependence. To train them not just to avoid darkness, but to pursue light.This means setting clear, Spirit-led boundaries:* Limit screen time so hearts have time to rest.* Filter content—not just with apps, but with prayer and conversation.* Model purity and wisdom in your own tech use.* Talk with your kids regularly about what they're watching, reading, and hearing—not in interrogation, but with invitation.We're not called to isolate our kids—we're called to equip them. Teach them to ask:“Does this show reflect God's truth?”“Is this app building me up or tearing me down?”“Do I feel closer to God—or numb—after this?”These are the kinds of questions that shape strong, discerning disciples.God wants to be Lord over the devices in your home, too. And when we place even our screens under His authority, we create space for His voice to rise above the noise.Question of the Day:What digital boundary do you need to set—or reset—in your home this week?Mini Call to Action:Have a conversation with your family tonight. Invite everyone to help choose one new tech boundary you'll all honor together for the next 7 days.Let's Pray:Lord, give us wisdom to lead our homes in truth. Help us guard what enters our hearts and minds. Let our homes be filled with what is pure, what is holy, and what reflects Your voice. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Your home doesn't have to be controlled by culture—let it be led by Christ.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Prayer is not just something we do when we need help—it's how we stay aligned with the One who leads our home. A praying family isn't just a spiritual family—it's a strong one. When we pray together, we make space for God to take His rightful place in the center of our family life.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them." — Matthew 18:20Family prayer time doesn't need to be complicated. It doesn't have to sound perfect. But it does need to be prioritized.In a world where schedules compete for our time and devices distract our focus, setting aside time for prayer re-centers everything. It reminds your family that God is not just a Sunday experience—He is the foundation of your daily life.Prayer creates unity. When you pray as a family, walls begin to come down. Hearts soften. Fear loses ground. Children learn what it means to bring real concerns before a real God. Parents model humility. Spouses grow closer. And peace begins to fill the atmosphere.Even just a few minutes can shift the tone of an entire home.Here are a few simple ways to build it into your rhythm:* Start or end each day with a short family prayer.* Pray at the dinner table, not just for the food—but for each other.* Ask each family member to share one thing they're thankful for or one person they want to pray for.* Keep it consistent. Keep it real.When you gather in His name, He shows up. And when He shows up, everything changes.Question of the Day:What's one change you can make this week to prioritize prayer in your home?Mini Call to Action:Choose a daily time—morning, meal, or evening—to pray as a family. Start today. Just a few minutes. Let the Spirit lead it.Let's Pray:Lord, teach us to pray together. Let our home be a house of prayer—a place where Your presence dwells, where unity grows, and where Your voice is welcome. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Prayer is where your family's battles are won before they even begin.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

The most powerful sermons your children will ever hear won't come from a stage. They'll come from your table, your car rides, your prayers over scraped knees and whispered bedtime blessings. God never meant discipleship to happen once a week in a classroom. He designed it to happen every day—in your home.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Teach them diligently to your children..." — Deuteronomy 6:7God speaks clearly to parents in Deuteronomy 6: teach your children His ways diligently. That word doesn't mean perfectly. It means persistently. Consistently. Over time. In the ordinary rhythms of life.Faith is not caught through occasional moments of inspiration—it's caught through steady exposure to truth.Here's what that looks like practically:* Reading Scripture aloud as a family—not for performance, but for presence.* Speaking God's promises when your child is afraid.* Praying out loud before meals and before decisions.* Talking about God in the context of everyday life—not just Sunday mornings.Your home is your most sacred mission field. And whether you realize it or not, your children are being discipled by someone or something. If we're not intentional, the world will fill the silence we've left behind.You don't have to be a Bible scholar. You just have to be available. What matters is not your eloquence—it's your obedience.When God's Word is normal in your home, your children learn that God is not distant—He's daily.Question of the Day:How are you currently discipling your children—and what simple habit can you start today?Mini Call to Action:Choose one time—breakfast, drive-time, bedtime—and begin reading one verse together each day. Keep it simple. Keep it consistent.Let's Pray:Father, help me disciple my children with purpose. Let our home be filled with Your presence and shaped by Your truth. Give me courage to lead, speak, and model the life of faith You've called us to live. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Discipleship doesn't begin in church—it begins at home.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There's no doubt about it—we are raising our children in a culture that no longer values what is holy. The voices surrounding them are loud, persuasive, and relentless. But God hasn't called us to panic—He's called us to prepare. Our children were born for such a time as this, and we've been entrusted with their training for the days they are living in.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind..." — Romans 12:2The enemy is working overtime to shape the minds of this generation—through media, education, social pressures, and ideologies that stand in direct opposition to truth. But while the world is discipling our children with confusion, God is calling us to disciple them with clarity.This isn't about fear—it's about foundation. As parents, we must be intentional about what our children hear, see, and believe. That means:* Speaking Scripture over their identity before the world assigns them one.* Guarding their hearts without suffocating their growth.* Modeling what it means to live set apart—because they won't rise above what they observe in us.Your home is a spiritual training ground. Every mealtime, every car ride, every bedtime conversation is an opportunity to plant seeds of truth and courage. You are not just raising sons and daughters—you are raising kingdom warriors.And here's the truth: your kids don't need a perfect parent. They need a present one—one who listens to God's voice and leads from that place of confidence.Question of the Day:What small, consistent step can you take this week to help your child think biblically in a worldly culture?Mini Call to Action:Identify one area of influence in your child's life—media, friends, school—and pray over it intentionally this week. Ask the Lord for wisdom and boldness to lead.Let's Pray:Father, give us eyes to see and ears to hear what You are saying over our children. Strengthen us to raise them with boldness, love, and unwavering truth. Teach us to stand firm—not in fear—but in faith. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!The world may be loud—but the voice of God in your home can be louder.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach.My Reasons To Believe is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

"And he who was seated on the throne said, ‘Behold, I am making all things new.'" — Revelation 21:5My Beloved Son and Daughter,You've walked through joys and sorrows, storms and stillness. There were days when laughter filled your home, and days when silence filled the space between you. I've seen every moment. And I want you to hear this—I'm not done with you yet.I was there when you first said “I do.” I heard your promises, and I wrote them on My heart. But marriage is not just a beginning—it's a journey. And like all journeys, it has valleys, detours, and even seasons where you feel lost.But I'm the God who leads lost sheep home. I'm the God who restores what feels broken. I'm the God who makes all things new—even marriages.When the fire fades, I am the spark. When trust trembles, I am the foundation. When the wounds run deep, I am the healer who gently binds.Don't believe the lie that this is as good as it gets. I am not done writing your story.There is more to discover. More to rebuild. More to laugh about, cry through, and pray over. The love you shared in the beginning was just the seed. I specialize in growth.Let Me in again—not just as a guest, but as the Lord of your home. Let Me remind you what love looks like. Let Me teach you how to serve when you're tired, forgive when it's hard, and hope when you feel weary.You may not feel strong enough to keep going, but I am. And I'm walking with you every step of the way.Your marriage is Mine. I formed it, I blessed it, and I'm still breathing life into it.I'm not done with you. I'm just getting started.— Always Faithful,Your FatherSupport MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

There is a holy weight to marriage—a covenant made before God, not just a contract signed before people. And yet, in a world that values comfort over commitment, it's easy to forget that covenant isn't based on how we feel… but on what we promised. And more importantly—on what God promised to build through it.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Did he not make them one… in flesh and spirit? And why one? Because he was seeking godly offspring. So guard yourself in your spirit, and do not break faith with the wife of your youth." — Malachi 2:15The truth is, comfort fades. Passion rises and falls. Life gets real—bills pile up, routines take over, health shifts, and the butterflies that once fluttered so freely now sleep in.But covenant doesn't depend on butterflies. It depends on a vow—sealed in the presence of God. And He takes that seriously.When God brought you together, He wasn't creating a fairy tale—He was establishing a sacred union for His glory and your growth. He was forming a partnership that reflects His unwavering faithfulness, not our fluctuating feelings.Covenant love says:“I choose you—when it's easy and when it's exhausting.I remain—when I feel close to you and when I feel far from myself.I stay—because God is in this, and I will not break faith with the one He gave me.”This isn't about staying in harmful situations—God does not call anyone to remain in abuse or danger. But in the weariness, the distance, the ordinary—it's about remembering who wrote your vows. And honoring them not out of duty, but out of love for the One who sustains them.Question of the Day:Are you leaning more on your feelings—or your covenant?Mini Call to Action:Revisit your wedding vows today. Read them aloud. Ask God to help you live them out with fresh grace and deeper resolve.Let's Pray:Lord, restore in us the awe of covenant. Help us to see our marriage as holy ground, and empower us to honor it—not just when it's comfortable, but especially when it's not. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Marriage isn't built on the absence of struggle—it's built on the presence of a promise.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Some days, love feels effortless. Other days, it feels like a choice made one hard breath at a time. There are seasons in marriage when holding on doesn't feel romantic—it feels like obedience. But those moments? That's where real love lives. Not in the easy days, but in the faithful ones.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:9Every marriage faces storms—financial struggles, parenting tension, emotional distance, health crises, spiritual dryness. And when you're in the middle of one, the enemy whispers, “This is too much. Maybe it's time to quit.”But God's voice says, “Hold on. I'm not finished.”Love isn't sustained by feelings. It's sustained by covenant. The vow you made wasn't just for the joyful days—it was for the days you feel like roommates instead of lovers… when conversation turns into silence, and when connection feels out of reach.But friend, don't give up. The soil may be dry today, but the roots are still alive. And if you keep sowing—keep choosing kindness, prayer, presence, and forgiveness—you will reap. That's His promise.Perseverance in marriage doesn't mean pretending everything's fine. It means refusing to let go just because everything isn't.It's in the hardest seasons that God often does His deepest work—refining, restoring, re-rooting your relationship in grace.And one day, you'll look back and say, “That season didn't break us—it built us.”Question of the Day:Is there a place in your marriage where God is simply asking you… to keep holding on?Mini Call to Action:Speak these words out loud today: “I'm not giving up.” Then show it with one simple act of grace toward your spouse.Let's Pray:Lord, give us strength to endure, courage to remain, and faith to believe You are working even when we can't see it. Help us love faithfully, just as You love us. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do… is stay.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Love isn't supposed to fade—it's supposed to grow deeper. But let's be honest: over time, routines settle in, life gets busy, stress weighs heavy, and the spark can feel like it's flickering. Passion can grow cold. Intimacy can become infrequent. Even emotional connection can feel distant. But that's not the end of the story. God knows how to rekindle what's gone quiet.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is better than wine." — Song of Solomon 1:2The Song of Solomon isn't just poetry—it's a picture of delight, pursuit, longing, and love between a husband and wife. And it shows us that God values passion. He created it. He designed intimacy. And He's not surprised when it dims—He simply wants to restore it.Reigniting love God's way starts with remembering why you fell in love. Go back. Remember the joy, the tenderness, the pursuit. Reflect on the way you used to talk, touch, laugh, and dream together.But here's the key: reigniting love requires intentionality. Passion doesn't return by accident. It returns through investment—spiritually, emotionally, and yes, physically.Start small:* Speak words of affection—daily, sincerely.* Make time for undistracted connection—no phones, no work talk.* Initiate prayer together—because spiritual intimacy unlocks emotional intimacy.* Revisit what stirs joy in one another.Don't wait until the perfect moment. Create it. Don't wait until the emotions return—cultivate them through faithfulness and affection.And if wounds or distance have built walls, ask God to tear them down. His love has a way of awakening what feels lost.Question of the Day:What one intentional step can you take this week to reignite connection in your marriage?Mini Call to Action:Plan one act of intentional love today—write a note, speak a blessing, set aside time for uninterrupted conversation. Then ask God to breathe life into it.Let's Pray:Father, reignite what has grown dim. Restore laughter, passion, and connection in our marriage. Teach us to love with purpose and pursue one another with grace. May our love reflect Your pursuit of us. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!A burning love isn't found—it's built, brick by brick, in the presence of God.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Marriage has the power to bless deeply—and wound deeply. The closer the relationship, the sharper the sting when things go wrong. Words spoken in anger, seasons of silence, broken trust, or unmet expectations can leave scars that don't fade quickly. But here's the good news: God doesn't ignore those wounds—He heals them.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3If you're hurting in your marriage—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally—know this: God sees. He sees the tearful prayers you haven't told anyone about. He sees the aching silence. And He's not asking you to cover it up. He's asking you to bring it to Him.Healing isn't pretending it didn't hurt. It's choosing to bring your heart into the presence of the One who knows how to bind it gently.And yes—healing takes time. Just like a physical wound, emotional wounds need cleansing, care, and patience. Some might require conversation and counseling. Others might start with confession and forgiveness. But every healing journey begins with surrender.You don't heal by demanding your spouse fix you. You heal by letting God restore what's been torn. That might mean laying down bitterness. That might mean inviting accountability. That might mean trusting God again… even before your spouse changes.And if you're the one who caused the wound—don't harden your heart. Own it. Apologize with humility. Then let God shape you into someone who no longer wounds, but builds.God doesn't waste pain. And He never leaves wounds untreated. When you place your brokenness in His hands, He doesn't just patch it—He makes it stronger than before.Question of the Day:What wound have you been carrying in your marriage that God wants to begin healing today?Mini Call to Action:Take a quiet moment and write down what's been hurting. Invite God into it. If it's time, share it gently with your spouse.Let's Pray:Lord, You are the healer of broken hearts. We bring You every wound, every scar, and every pain. Bind us up with Your love. Teach us how to walk in forgiveness, restoration, and grace. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!God doesn't just heal what's broken—He redeems it for His glory.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Marriage isn't just about sharing a life—it's about sharing a pursuit of God. And one of the most important roles you play in your spouse's life is being their spiritual encourager. Not their critic. Not their personal Holy Spirit. But a voice of grace that fans the flame of faith within them.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works." — Hebrews 10:24The truth is, your spouse will go through seasons—some filled with spiritual passion, and some marked by silence, doubt, or exhaustion. And when that happens, they don't need pressure. They need encouragement.They need someone who sees what God is doing in them—even when they can't. Someone who will speak life when their faith feels dry. Someone who says, “I believe in who God is shaping you to be.”Here's what that could look like:* Praying out loud for your spouse's calling, even if they're unsure of it themselves.* Speaking Scripture over their fears or insecurities.* Celebrating their spiritual wins, no matter how small.* Reminding them that God still uses broken vessels.Spiritual encouragement doesn't mean having all the answers. It means showing up with faith when they've run out of it.And sometimes, encouragement means silence. Just sitting beside them in the waiting, listening to God on their behalf, and loving them through the process.You are not your spouse's Savior. But you are called to be their ally in the Spirit.So lift their arms when they're tired. Speak truth when they forget it. And never stop praying them into the fullness of what God created them for.Question of the Day:How can you spiritually encourage your spouse this week—without pushing or pressuring?Mini Call to Action:Ask your spouse, “How can I be praying for you right now?” Then write it down—and pray for it every day this week.Let's Pray:Lord, make me a source of life and encouragement in my spouse's journey. Help me to point them to You, speak Your truth in love, and never stop believing in what You're doing through them. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!You were never meant to run this race alone—and neither was your spouse.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

Every healthy marriage has walls—and gates. Boundaries are not a sign of distance or distrust; they are the evidence of honor and intentional love. In fact, one of the most loving things you can do in your relationship is to set clear boundaries—not to keep each other out, but to keep destructive things out.Our springboard for today's discussion is:"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." — Proverbs 4:23Your heart is the wellspring of your life—and your marriage is deeply connected to it. That's why Scripture doesn't say “guard your opinions” or “guard your schedule”—it says guard your heart. Because what's in your heart will eventually shape your words, your habits, and your love.Boundaries are like walls that keep the wrong things from invading your marriage—things like toxic friendships, secret habits, or emotional entanglements with people outside your covenant.But boundaries are also like gates—meant to open for truth, grace, vulnerability, and growth. Healthy boundaries aren't rigid walls of control; they are loving structures built on trust and transparency.For example:* A boundary might be: We don't engage in private, emotional conversations with the opposite sex.* Or: We unplug technology during dinner to protect quality time.* Or: We commit to speak truth in love—never with passive aggression or silence.Boundaries are not rules—they're agreements. They say, “I value us enough to protect what God is building here.”And hear this: the enemy loves boundary-less marriages. If he can't destroy the foundation, he'll slip through the cracks.So today, ask the Lord: What boundaries are missing? Where do we need to shore up the wall—or open the gate to deeper trust?Question of the Day:What boundary, if put in place today, would immediately strengthen your marriage?Mini Call to Action:Sit down with your spouse and each list one boundary you'd like to respectfully establish together. Pray over it—and commit to honor it.Let's Pray:Father, help us guard our hearts and guard our covenant. Show us where boundaries need to be drawn, and give us the courage to keep them in love and wisdom. In Jesus' name, amen.Let's Get To Work!Marriages thrive when hearts are guarded—not from each other, but for each other.Support MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe

"A threefold cord is not quickly broken." — Ecclesiastes 4:12My Beloved Son and Daughter,I see you. I see your marriage—not just the public parts, but the quiet places. The late-night prayers. The silent meals. The joy-filled moments no one else notices. I am there—in all of it.From the day you spoke your vows, I stood as witness. Not as an observer, but as a partner. You may feel like it's just the two of you trying to figure this out—but it's not. You are not alone in this covenant. I am in the middle of this marriage.When you feel like giving up, I am the strength that holds you.When you feel distant, I am the bridge that restores connection.When trust is strained, I am the grace that heals.I designed your marriage to reflect something greater: My love for My people. It's not just about compatibility. It's about commitment. About choosing one another daily—even when the emotions run dry.You're not failing just because it feels hard. Love costs something. And I know that cost—I paid it in full.Let Me be the center again. Invite Me back into the decisions, the arguments, the parenting, the plans, and the laughter. I long to be not just the foundation, but the glue.You don't have to figure everything out. You don't have to fix each other. You just have to lean into Me, together.Take each other's hand again—not just physically, but spiritually. Let your unity be more than survival. Let it be revival.I am the third strand. I am the whisper that brings you back to peace. I am the one who binds your hearts in holy love.Keep holding on. Keep choosing each other.I'm not leaving this marriage—I'm leading it.— With Eternal Love,Your FatherSupport MyR2B Ministries:MyR2B Ministries is our full-time ministry. Your paid subscription helps sustain this work and expand our ministry outreach This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit myr2b.substack.com/subscribe