#devotionaljournal

There was a time when I let labels define me—titles, roles, failures, and expectations. I was a Son, a worker, a helper, a struggler, a “good enough” Christian. But none of those labels could hold me steady when life shook.

Then I found this truth:

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17

In Christ, I’m not just improved—I’m made new. I’m not a sum of my mistakes or a product of what others say. I am His. Chosen. Redeemed. Set apart.

Jesus doesn’t just patch up the broken. He redefines the identity.

When we know who we are in Christ:

Shame loses its grip.

Fear finds no footing.

Purpose rises from within.

We don’t have to hustle to be enough—we already are because He is.

So today, I choose to live from identity, not for approval. I am loved. I am forgiven. I am His. Not because of what I’ve done, but because of who He is.

So, I was journaling about Loki today and I heard this very clearly in my head. 

Loki (and I quote); 

“Weaves Lies Like Thor Eats Pies” 

Key Theme

Jesus is greater - greater than angels, Moses, the priesthood, and the old covenant. Through Him, we have a perfect sacrifice, a better promise, and an eternal hope.

Devotional Reflection

The book of Hebrews was written to believers who were growing weary and tempted to turn back. It speaks into our own struggles today - when faith feels costly, or when old habits seem easier than pressing forward.

Hebrews lifts our eyes to Jesus, the High Priest who understands our weakness (Hebrews 4:15). Unlike earthly priests who offered repeated sacrifices, Jesus gave one perfect sacrifice- Himself -once for all (Hebrews 10:10). That means your forgiveness is not fragile. It is secure.

This book reminds us:

Hold fast to your confession of faith. (Hebrews 10:23)

Run with endurance the race set before you. (Hebrews 12:1)

Fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of faith. (Hebrews 12:2)

Hebrews also gives us heroes of faith in chapter 11- Abraham, Moses, Rahab, and others who trusted God’s promises without seeing them fully realized. Their lives shout across history: “God is faithful—keep believing!”

🙏 Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You that You are greater than all. You are my High Priest, my sacrifice, my Savior, and my hope. Help me to fix my eyes on You, to run my race with endurance, and to trust that Your promises are true even when I can’t see them. Strengthen my faith today, and anchor me in Your unfailing love. Amen.

🌿 Life Application

When tempted to quit, remember the “cloud of witnesses” cheering you on (Hebrews 12:1).

When guilt returns, rest in the finality of Jesus’ sacrifice (Hebrews 10:14).

When the world feels shaky, cling to the unshakable kingdom we’ve received (Hebrews 12:28).

✨ “Even in the dark, hope breathes.” ✨

🌑 Hope Waits in the Dark. Inspired by Micah 7:8

Sometimes life feels like night without a dawn. The prayers seem unanswered, the path unseen, and the silence too heavy. But Scripture reminds us: “We wait in hope for the Lord; He is our help and our shield” (Psalm 33:20).

Hope is not blind optimism. Hope is trust anchored in God’s promises - even when our eyes see nothing but shadows. Like a seed buried in the soil, unseen yet alive, hope waits in the dark, knowing the light will come.

So if you find yourself in a season of waiting, take heart. The silence is not abandonment. The darkness is not defeat. In Christ, dawn is certain. The waiting becomes worship, and the night becomes the place where faith learns to shine.

“Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread.” — 1 Corinthians 10:17

When Jesus broke the bread, He wasn’t just starting a meal; He was starting a movement.

The table He set still stretches across generations and nations. Around it, the proud learn humility, the weary find rest, and the divided discover they belong.

Unity isn’t sameness. It’s harmony, a sacred sound made when different notes choose to listen to one another.

In a world that builds walls, Christ still builds a table.

Sit there. Listen. Forgive. Break the bread. Pass the cup.

Because at His table, no one sits higher, and no one sits lower; we are one in the Body of Christ.

Reflection Prayer:

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” — 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)

There’s something sacred about showing up with intention.

In a world that rewards shortcuts, Paul reminds Timothy (and us) that spiritual depth isn’t microwaved — it’s cultivated. God isn’t looking for perfection. He’s looking for people willing to dig into His Word with reverence, honesty, and hunger. Not to earn His love, but to walk worthy of it.

To “study” is more than memorizing scripture. It’s an invitation to align your life with truth. To be a workman who handles the Word faithfully. To stand before God without shame — not because we got everything right, but because we made it our aim to live what we learned.

📌 Keep showing up. 📖 Open the Word. 🙏 Let it search you before you ever preach it. You are not forgotten. You are being formed.

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Prayer is not just a religious duty — it’s a lifeline. It’s how we connect with the heart of God, pour out our burdens, and listen for His direction. In moments of joy, prayer becomes praise; in moments of struggle, it becomes our refuge.

When we pray, we acknowledge that we can’t do life on our own strength. We invite heaven’s wisdom into earthly situations. As Philippians 4:6 reminds us: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

Prayer doesn’t always change our circumstances instantly — but it always changes us. It strengthens faith, calms the anxious heart, and aligns our will with His.