Grace Notes

🌿  Memory Verse :                    “If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.”    ~ Matthew 5:29-30 Dealing with sin is not an easy topic to talk about. Many times, we would rather avoid it, downplay it, or pretend it is not there. But sin is something every believer faces at different stages of their walk with God. It shows up in our thoughts, our desires, our habits, and even in things we once considered normal. In Matthew 5, Jesus speaks very honestly about sin. His words are strong, but they are not meant to be taken literally in the physical sense. When Jesus says to cut off your hand or remove your eye, He is not i...

  Memory Verse  🌿               “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ~Jeremiah 29:11  (NIV) As the year comes to an end, I find myself reflecting more than usual. This year hasn’t been easy for many of us. There were expectations that didn’t come through, prayers that felt unanswered, hopes that grew tired, and moments where discouragement felt louder than faith. For me, this year carried its share of disappointments, regrets, and seasons where hope felt distant.  We started this year with some people we are no longer ending it with. Some dreams were delayed. Some prayers were answered differently. Some doors closed when we thought they would open. Yet, the fact that you are reading this means there is still breath in your lungs and purpose in your life. As long as there is life, there is hope. This year taught me a lot. It taught ...

Memory Verse  🌿 “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” ~Romans 8:5 (NIV)  Not everything that keeps us alive actually nourishes us. Just like our bodies respond to what we eat, our spirit responds to what we constantly consume. What we listen to, dwell on, watch, speak, and entertain daily is either feeding our flesh or strengthening our spirit. And the truth is, your spiritual growth will always reflect what you’ve been feeding the most. What It Means to Feed the Spirit 💫 Feeding the spirit means intentionally nourishing your inner life with the things of God. It is choosing what strengthens your relationship with Him over what only satisfies the flesh. Just like the body becomes weak without food, the spirit becomes weak when it is not sustained by prayer , the Word , and fellowship with God . I have noticed that whenever I ...

  🌿  Memory Verse: " No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it."~ 1 Corinthians 10:13 Addiction is one of those struggles many people carry quietly, not because they don’t want help, but because society hasn’t always created a safe space for these conversations. For a long time, topics like pornography addiction, substance abuse, or even emotional addictions were treated like shameful secrets, and that is to say, they were something to hide, not something to heal. Many of us never heard these things discussed in church, in our homes, or in school. We just stumbled into them and tried to deal with the damage by ourselves. But in this generation, there is more awareness than ever before. People are beginning to speak up, to admit that they are hurting, and to seek help. Conversations that were...

🌿 Memory Verse  Proverbs 25:26 (NIV) “Like a muddied spring or a polluted well are the righteous who give way to the wicked.” Compromising  in itself is not always a bad thing. Sometimes compromise simply means adjusting out of respect, maturity, or love. For example, someone who tends to talk loudly may intentionally speak more softly when they are around someone who is sensitive to noise. Someone who loves binge-watching shows may decide to reduce their screen time when studying with a friend who gets easily distracted. A person who likes playing loud music may reduce the volume because their roommate is resting. These kinds of compromises do not harm anyone. They simply show emotional intelligence and consideration. But compromising becomes dangerous when it demands that you lower your morals, your values, your Christian faith, or your boundaries. When a compromise costs you your identity, your purity, your obedience to God, or your spiritual health, then it is no longe...

   🌿  Memory Verse          🕊️ “Am I now trying to win the favor and approval of men or of God? Or am I seeking to please someone? If I were still trying to be popular with men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.” ~ Galatians 1:10 This word might sound simple, but it’s one of the biggest silent struggles many of us, especially Gen Z , face today. Everywhere you look, people are seeking approval. It’s in the church, classrooms, families, and even on our phones. We post something and instantly wait for likes, comments, or someone’s “well done” to feel seen. But the truth is, validation from people fades quickly. What really matters is God’s approval, because His validation doesn’t depend on trends, moods, or opinions. What is Validation ? Validation is the need to be seen, accepted, or approved by others. It’s when our confidence, peace, or joy depends on what people think or say about us. It often starts small—maybe you post something and...