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I Choose Today to Fix My Eyes on Jesus

Molinda Hern August 23, 2025

I’ve always loved Peter. He was bold, outspoken, and quick to jump in with both feet. He was the first to put himself out there for God—to take a stand, to speak up, to lead with passion. But even Peter lost his footing when his eyes shifted off Jesus. Matthew tells us: “But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. ‘Save me, Lord!’ he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. ‘You have so little faith,’ Jesus said. ‘Why did you doubt me?’” (Matthew 14:30–31 NLT) I think Jesus was teaching Peter—and us—that the only way to walk in boldness is to keep our eyes fixed on Him. Jesus knew Peter’s destiny would require courage. He was preparing him for the day he’d stand and proclaim the Good News, unshaken by fear. It’s no different for us. When we take our focus off Jesus, our circumstances feel bigger than our faith. The “what-ifs” swirl, and suddenly we’re sinking under the weight of doubt, fear, and distraction. And isn’t that exactly what the enemy wants? To shift our gaze from the One who steadies us. It reminds me of driving—our car

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I Choose Today to Worship with Authenticity (Proskyneo – Episode 22)

Molinda Hern August 21, 2025

Worship isn’t a performance—it’s a posture. The word proskyneo in Greek carries the idea of bowing down, of coming near in deep reverence, love, and surrender. This kind of worship doesn’t start with instruments or lyrics—it starts with our hearts laid bare before a holy God. In this episode, we explore what it means to worship authentically. Not just with our words, but with our lives. Not for show, but in Spirit and in truth (John 4:23–24). Because worship that moves heaven is never performative. It’s personal. Jesus modeled this so beautifully. We often picture Him worshiping publicly, but many of His most powerful moments of worship happened in private—praying alone on mountains, surrendering in the Garden, loving with His life. His worship wasn’t for applause—it was for the Father. Authentic worship invites awe, humility, and transformation. It brings us to our knees while lifting our hearts. It is vulnerable, honest, and rooted in love. So today, I choose to worship with authenticity. To let my reverence outweigh my routine. To stop performing and start bowing. Even in the quiet moments, even when no one sees—especially then. Today’s Step Take five minutes today to worship God in a way that

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I Choose Today to Be Unburdened

Molinda Hern August 19, 2025

Not too long ago, I hosted an event at my home. As I greeted my guests at the door, I asked to take their bags, coats, and anything else that might weigh them down. That small gesture helped them relax and feel unburdened. When we’re unburdened, we can breathe deeper, be more present, and actually enjoy the people we’re with. That’s exactly what Jesus wants for us too. When we come into His presence, He invites us to hand Him our baggage—the worries, the shame, the endless to-do list, the heaviness of disappointment or grief. He wants to unburden us, teach us, and give us rest for our souls. Listen to His words in Matthew 11:29: “Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Even as you read that verse, do you feel something stir inside of you? For me, I can almost feel my shoulders drop. It’s like a deep exhale, a release of what I didn’t even realize I was holding. When I’m awake in the middle of the night, replaying the same problem over and over, I’ll pray and ask

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I Choose Today to Live in His Peace

Molinda Hern August 16, 2025

We live in a world aching for peace. Nations war against nations, neighbors turn against neighbors, and even in our churches, division often whispers louder than love. We see it in the news, on our streets, and sometimes even in our own homes and hearts. True peace feels impossible. But Jesus said something radical: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” (John 14:27) Jesus leaves His peace—not a fragile or circumstantial peace, but His own, Spirit-empowered, soul-restoring peace. And this peace is meant to flow through us into a world desperate for it. God created us for relationship—with Him and with one another. But sin shattered that peace, leaving fear, shame, blame, and brokenness in its place. Through the cross, Jesus came to restore what was lost: “For He Himself is our peace… His purpose was to create in Himself one new humanity… thus making peace… Through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:14–18) His peace doesn’t just comfort us in private—it heals us publicly. It makes enemies into

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I Choose Today to Shout My Worship

Molinda Hern August 14, 2025

There’s a kind of worship that doesn’t whisper. It doesn’t politely nod in agreement or sit silently in the pew. It doesn’t wait for the perfect conditions or for everything in life to make sense. This kind of worship rises from the depths of our soul and shouts. In Hebrew, the word Shabach means “to shout, to commend, to triumph in praise.” It’s loud. It’s bold. And it’s rooted in faith—especially the kind that declares God’s goodness before the breakthrough. When I first encountered this concept, I had to ask myself: When was the last time I shouted my worship—not from hype, but from holy hope? Shabach praise isn’t about volume for the sake of noise. It’s about proclaiming truth in defiance of despair. It’s the kind of praise that echoes from prison cells like Paul and Silas. It’s the voice that refuses to stay silent even when the night feels long. God doesn’t need our volume. But sometimes, we do. Sometimes our hearts need to hear the sound of our own voice declaring that He is faithful, He is near, and He is not done. And sometimes, the people around us need to hear it too—because our shout becomes

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