Sprüche 21:3

Have you ever felt too weak to walk or afraid to take another step? No matter the hardship, you can do everything through Him who strengthens you. He is your God and will help you. But do you ever have trouble finding the words to pray for help? I pray these guided biblical meditations will guide you towards trusting deeper in the Lord, for He is with you.

Vance K. Jackson leads readers in this heart-transforming devotional. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Submit to His way of doing things. Surrendering to His right way of doing things is more pleasing to God than offering superficial sacrifice. Choose to surrender your heart to Him. Choose to follow Him. Obey Him and let Christ lead you as you read this life-transforming message.

After 70 years of exile, the Jewish people return to Israel to build back what was torn down. How does Nehemiah rebuild it? How did he recruit, train, and empower the Jewish people?

In every life, there are forces beyond our control that overwhelm us, so we need spiritual grounding more than ever. I’ve found unexpected answers in faithful Christians from across centuries and cultures who’ve encountered God’s presence. They are saints of amazement who hold out fragments of the Life that is life. Their stories, disciplines, and spiritual practices invite you to taste and see that the Lord is good.