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I Choose Today to be an Change Agent

Molinda Hern February 15, 2024

Have you seen the news lately? Driven on a freeway or busy road? Gone to the store? To a sporting event? If the answer is yes, then you have probably witnessed (or participated) in all the angst, anger, evil, and hate that is going on all around us. I know sometimes it can be overwhelming and frustrating to see and feel all the immorality happening. There doesn’t seem to be a way to peace and goodness because people are inherently wicked. David reminds us of this truth when he says, ”…There is no one who does good, no, not even one.“ Psalms‬ ‭53‬:‭3‬a ‭AMP‬‬ Why doesn’t Jesus come back already? This world is so bad; so much tragedy, so much evil; so much pain and suffering. What is He waiting for? He is waiting for you, your neighbor, your child, your family member, your enemy to come to Him for their hope and salvation. Peter says it best when he states, ”The Lord isn’t really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, Hie is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.“ 2 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭9‬ God is

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I Choose Today to Fix My Mind

Molinda Hern February 13, 2024

It seems like for so long people have been shamed into thinking you cannot talk about dealing with anxiety. They were taught that if you were riddled with anxiety, then you were weak or emotionally disturbed, or not acting like a Christian should. Even Jesus was tormented. The devil tried to do to Him what he is most successful in doing to us: lie and torment us when we are in our weakened state. But even in a weakened state while in the wilderness (which is where we often find ourselves in time of anxiousness), Jesus  defeated the devil by quoting scripture and knowing the truth of God’s Word. As we know, “the truth will set you free!” Free from worry. Free from anxiety. Free from the lies with which the devil tries to torment us. ”And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.“Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ When we find ourselves being anxious, we need to run to God’s Word, reset our minds by focusing on the good, honorable, just, excellent Word: fix

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I Choose Today to Ride the Storm

Molinda Hern February 10, 2024

Have you ever been in an intense storm? You know, a storm that consist of high winds you cannot stand up against and heavy rains that you can’t see past? Paul and his captors experienced a storm. But in the midst of this dangerous, frightening storm, God was there. ”For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me, and He said, ‘Don’t be afraid… What’s more, God in His goodness has granted safety to everyone sailing with you.’ So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as He said.“ ‭‭Acts‬ ‭27‬:‭23‬-‭25‬ ‭NLT‬‬ God’s presence during Paul’s storm illustrates His faithfulness in the midst of adversity. Similarly, when I faced the tumultuous storm of losing my son, I discovered firsthand the solace and strength that come from relying on God. I find comfort in this account from Paul’s experience. My comfort is in knowing God is with me through my hard stuff, my mess, my storms; He will bring me through it. I once had a friend who, after learning about my loss, said she couldn’t believe I was still standing; still smiling; still had joy in my

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I Choose Today to be Calm

Molinda Hern February 8, 2024

”What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” Mark‬ ‭9‬:‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Have you ever met someone who was so anxious that they cause everyone around them to feel it too? On the flip side, have you ever been around someone who is calm? I mean someone whose calm demeanor calms all those around them; dare I say contagiously calm. Reflecting on the impact of anxiety, I’ve come to realize that the root cause often lies in my inability to trust God. Do I really believe He will and can work all life’s situations for my good? Do I really believe that He is in control and sovereign? Do I really believe and trust God to care about my burdens enough to carry them? Do I really believe and trust that He loves me and delights in me? Do I believe and trust that He will never leave me nor forsake me? Do I believe and trust that He sees and hears me? What would my life, your life, look like if I truly believed and trusted all those things? I believe I wouldn’t be anxious or stressed out. I believe I would

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I Choose Today to Take Action

Molinda Hern February 6, 2024

“So he got up and came to his father…” Luke‬ ‭15‬:‭20‬a ‭AMP‬‬ I find that I am a procrastinator. I even took pride in my ability to excel at tasks when done last minute (because I procrastinated). Then the Lord convicted me to be a servant of action. He made me realize that my procrastination, which is essentially delayed obedience, amounted to disobedience. I heard a saying “delayed obedience is disobedience.” This phrase convicted me. I tried to intentionally teach this “rule” when raising my daughter. I never counted to three because that promotes delaying obedience. I did this bc I wanted her to live a life that was immediately responsive to God’s voice, to God’s prompting, to God’s calling,… to God. God, in His proactive love, demonstrated His mercy to us even while we were still sinners. He took action by sending Christ to die for us, providing a way for our reconciliation with Him after the fall in the garden. I want to be an imitator of God by being a person of action, not of procrastination. This is not different when it comes to my sin. When I have my AHA moment (sudden awakening) and I am

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