Grace Notes

🌿 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...