We all can at times feel overwhelmed by life's challenges. However, there is the power of finding a sturdy foundation and learning from every storm you face. In today's devotion, we learn to embrace humility and growth while navigating through difficulties, realizing that sometimes the greatest strength comes from recognizing our own limitations.

The adage "Practice makes perfect" has been a common refrain over time, but it has evolved into "Practice makes permanent," emphasizing consistency over perfection. This concept applies to all aspects of life, including our journey of faith. Mastery doesn't come without its share of missteps. Yet, by diligently practicing the correct principles, we aspire to achieve the desired outcomes. Today's devotional might not resonate with those who seek flawlessness or constancy, but for those eager for spiritual growth, it's precisely tailored.

Have you ever thought you had a clear understanding of something years ago only to have an entirely different view when you looked at it again? I once had a friend tell me the phrase ‘dually noted’ was correct until an English major corrected me to say, ‘duly noted.’ As we get older, life gets more complex not because we do not understand things. It’s because we do that challenges the way we used to think. That’s what growing is, and today’s devotion is about just that … growing …

Lately I have started to write a blog about more than just God. For those who believe it is to promote myself, it has little to do with it. There are family and friends that shared wisdom with me over the years, and when I share it with others, they are incredibly receptive to it. I heard the expression that a lot of people poured into you with the hope that you would make a difference. Thus, I am trying to return the favor. Today’s devotion echoes that concept of what you put in will eventually come out …

There is a difference between transformation and growth. Transformation indicates change from something you once were. Growth represents development toward something. Our God is a transformative. Additionally, our relationship depends on how we grow with Him. Today's devotion is about how we focus on just that: growth …