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I Choose Today to Have Rhythm

Molinda Hern August 22, 2024

I love music. I’ve been known to turn the volume up and dance around to the beat, feeling the rhythm as I sing at the top of my lungs. When God created the earth, He didn’t just form the heavens, the plants, animals, and humanity. He also wove rhythm into the fabric of creation. Rhythm is all around us and within us. Our hearts beat in rhythm, we breathe in rhythm, and even our steps follow a rhythm. Each of us has a unique cadence, one that God designed specifically for us. Just as He made us unique, so too is our relationship with Him. Our rhythm with God is personal, a dance between Creator and creation, echoing the uniqueness He instilled in each of us. We need to step into the rhythm He has set for us. When we find and embrace God’s rhythm in our lives, it does more than align us spiritually; it brings harmony to every aspect of our day. Whether we’re at work, interacting with loved ones, or pursuing our personal goals, living in tune with God’s rhythm helps us navigate challenges with greater peace and patience. Just as a well-composed song brings harmony, so

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I Choose Today to be Divinely Defined

Molinda Hern August 20, 2024

As many of you know from past posts, I have endured intense trauma in my life—belittlement, isolation, abandonment, stolen innocence, being ignored, and oppression. So how can a person who has gone through so much trauma be used to encourage others, be set apart, and fulfill God’s purpose? I have learned that I am not defined by my trauma, my past experiences, or the labels others try to place on me—not even by my own mistakes. No, I am already defined by the blood of Christ! He says I am enough. He says I am worth His shed blood. He says who He created me to be… It is Christ who gets the last say because He died to give me freedom and the ability to live divinely defined! While we live in a severely broken, self-obsessed world, where trauma may come at the hands of others’ selfish desires and sins, the perpetrators and the experiences do not define us. Instead, God can use these moments to refine us. He can take what the world meant for evil and meld it into us to be used for good and His glory. Joseph, from the Bible, experienced some horrible things at

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I Choose Today: Wisdom in the Pause

Molinda Hern August 17, 2024

A few days ago, I was listening to a friend retell about a situation she had at work. It was a conversation she was having with a coworker and it had all the makings of a coming conflict. When she made the statement, “I paused before I responded,” it was like the Holy Spirit said to me, “there is wisdom in the pause.” Think about it, today’s society tends to speak hastily, causing conflict and wreaking havoc in the workplace, public, churches, and families. We speak hastily from our own understanding and wisdom, as well as throwing in some of our own hangups and anxieties. King Solomon, the wisest person to ever live outside of Jesus, knew this principle all to well when he warns us, “Do you see a [conceited] man who speaks quickly [hastily] [offering his opinions or answering without thinking]? There is more hope for a [thickheaded] fool than for him.” Proverbs‬ ‭29‬:‭20‬ ‭AMP‬‬ (emphasis added) Basically he is saying it is better to be someone who is silly or stupid; a person who lacks judgement and sense, than to be a person who speaks hastily. We have all been guilty of it, haven’t we?  Giving our

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I Choose Today: When Tears Speak Louder Than Words

Molinda Hern August 15, 2024

Loss… Such a small word with such a big impact. None of us are immune to it. Some losses leave a more lasting mark than others. When people lose something, they not only no longer have it or them, but the space that loss once occupied becomes empty, hollow. Grieving that loss makes it hard to articulate its effect. Sadness is the primary emotion, but that word alone doesn’t do it justice. All that seems logical, applicable, and appropriate is to cry. And you know what? We need to make space to cry and be sad. Ecclesiastes 3:4 says there is “a time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance.” There is a song I heard the other day that spoke to my heart on this subject. It’s called “Jesus Cries” by Riley Clemmons. The first verse says (link below): “It’s no secret that life Gets a little heavy sometimes Like it’s too much for one heart to take Your smile’s wearing thin Just tryin’ to hold it all in But it feels like the dam’s gonna break You are not alone facing that flood behind your eyes Heaven already knows

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I Choose Today to Come to Jesus

Molinda Hern August 13, 2024

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” — Matthew 11:28-29 (NIV) I remember when I first felt God’s calling in my life to start a podcast. The excitement and sense of purpose were overwhelming—I felt I had to do it all! My days were packed, from morning quiet times with God to long hours of work, followed by evenings dedicated to my new “calling.” Weekends, too, were filled with tasks and chores, leaving no time to rest. But despite all my hard work, I found myself growing more frustrated and less productive. It felt like I was stuck in a never-ending sprint, running harder and harder yet getting nowhere. Then, I reached a breaking point. Exhausted and worn out, I cried out to God, desperate for relief. And in His infinite mercy, He answered me. He didn’t just give me a moment of peace; He freed me from the relentless cycle of work and exhaustion. He showed me a better way—a way to live according to

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