Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | September 2, 2025

An Answer To Your Why

“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. Even when we are weighed down with troubles, it is for your comfort and salvation! For when we ourselves are comforted, we will certainly comfort you. Then you can patiently endure the same things we suffer. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 (NLT)

Life is hard. Beyond that, walking through this life is a constant battle because we’re up against this fallen world, our fleshly desires, and the enemy of our souls. Even as followers of Christ, we’re promised troubles in this world (John 16:33). People hurt us. Tragedy befalls us. Our own sin hinders our sanctification journey. Often, when we are weighed down, tossed about, or completely unraveled, we lift our “why” to the Lord (and others). We shout, “How long, Oh Lord?” We remind ourselves that God’s ways are higher than ours, His thoughts beyond our understanding (sometimes successfully hearing this self-talk, other times, not so much). But going through the fire still burns. And we never come out the other side completely unscathed. Scars remain—whether visible or not. Although the brokenness has healed, we may walk with a limp.

Even when a particular valley season is “done,” we may not get our heavenly reason. Can we eventually look back and see the Lord’s mighty hand of protection, direction, and mercy? I pray we do! Whether He walked beside us, carried us, or dragged us through it, Jesus never left us. Sometimes, we are given a revelation as to how desperate days glorified Him—it could be a few months later or decades. Perhaps we needed refining in a particular area. Or we can see that what the enemy intended for evil, the Lord intended for a much bigger and bolder Good. Maybe it led us out of the pigsty to a place of full surrender to the Lord.

In God’s Word, through the Apostle Paul (2 Corinthians 1:3-7), we’re given another profound answer to the cries of “why” through our storms: to prepare us to comfort others with the Providential comfort we’ve been given. In typical Paul fashion, these verses can be a bit wordy—but he leaves no room for confusion here. God is our source of comfort, joy, and satisfaction, no matter our circumstances. No amount of drink, drug, money, self-help, or self-harm will fully comfort or satisfy—only Christ and the confidence we have in our salvation. And it is through this comfort received that we can extend comfort to others. We can boldly proclaim, “I endured through Christ, and so can you!”

I was powerfully reminded of this recently when a neighbor was courageous enough to share a darkness she is walking through. (Mind you, she doesn’t know me well, but she and her husband know we are Christ followers…and so they trusted us as a safe place to land. This, friend, is another devo altogether—but you can probably see where I’d go with this!) It “just so happens” that I’ve walked the road she suddenly found herself on, stepping on the same shards of broken glass and wondering if my bloodied feet (and life) could heal. Oh, friend, I was able to comfort and encourage her because of my pain, giving grace and counsel I would otherwise be unable to extend had I not been through it. I was able to reveal my scars, once open wounds, now healed and strengthened. And I was able to assure her that those shards of brokenness can be restored into something beautiful.

When troubles come, beloved, lean into the comfort only God can provide. It’s quite alright to ask Him your “whys” (just look through Psalms—it’s a thing!). But please know that your trust in God, endurance, and comfort through your suffering holds a promised purpose when you’ve come through the other side: to help bring others through. Just be sure to look for those opportunities to comfort another…be brave and let Him use your story for His glory.

“Lord, thank You for the victories I have through You. Let me use my scars—and Yours—to comfort others, shining Your light of hope, grace, mercy, and love.”

For His Glory

Julianne Winkler Smith
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | September 1, 2025

Why The Hard Journey Draws Us Close To The Heart Of God

“By this I know that you (God) delight in me; my enemy will not shout in triumph over me.”  Psalm 31:8

How could one week be filled with so many disappointments? Yet, that is exactly where I landed. Things that I wished and hoped for didn’t materialize. Things I desperately hoped wouldn’t happen showed up. Reality here the hoped for and hoped wouldn’t disappointments added to an ever increasing pile of not what I expected or ever planned for.

Perhaps you’ve been there too – when your dreams seem to vanish into thin air. Maybe you’ve begged and prayed asking God to prevent a bitter cup from spilling over and drenching your life. Living on this earth, sweet friends, we’ve all experienced less than wanted moments. And until we step foot onto heaven’s shores, we will battle through the hard places of getting what we don’t want and not getting what we hoped for.

Discouragement and disillusionment create the perfect landing place for the enemy to zero our focus on all the things we ‘d rather avoid. His whispers echo in our ears, “God is holding back on us. Life isn’t fair. God could have totally prevented this unwanted circumstance. Why did God choose someone else to receive what we were convinced was meant for us?”
Sounds a little too familiar don’t you think?

On days when I’ve landed in the crashing waves of hopelessness, my sweet Jesus has gathered me up in His loving arms and lifted my feet to higher ground. He’s given me strength to lift my eyes up and glimpse the beauty of His presence. To view today’s disappointments not as setbacks but as opportunities to trust Him more. To cling to His promises and rest in His sovereignty. Remembering His unchanging character. Jesus’ undeniable love for little ole me even in the midst of my pity parties has redefined where I gaze and place my hope; the enemy is silenced.

It’s the hard fought hallelujah – this is my story – this is my song – praising my Savior all the day long. The Lord gives and takes away – blessed be the name of the Lord.

It’s the tough fight and you’ve probably journeyed there too (Job 3:25). So sweet friends let’s do it together holding on to all God is teaching us (Isaiah 48:17). Resist the urge to give up and entertain the lies of the enemy. God has not abandoned us or forsaken us – He draws near to the brokenhearted. His whispers echo in the encouragement and prayers of dear friends – the visible, tangible hands and feet of Jesus. The radiant beauty of just knowing we are His beloved and nothing else really matters. So let’s courageously decide to follow Jesus and not listen to the voice of the enemy – no turning back, no turning back. It’s the grandest place to land, face down and hands raised glorifying God despite unwanteds and unmets of this world.

“Father, You have filled with my heart with joy, You have energized my weary soul and my heart is forever grateful for the journey that draws me close to You.”

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | August 29, 2025

Why Patience Matters

“But You O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” Psalm 86:15 (ESV)

Who would really pray for patience?  And yet, we’ve probably all done that haven’t we?  We find ourselves in challenging and difficult situations with patience running on empty.  We feel stretched beyond our capabilities and impatience rears its ugly head.  Perhaps we’re showing someone how to do a new task at work, and they’re simply not getting it.  We explain. We walk them through the steps.  Yet, their lack of getting it wears us down.  Maybe we’re walking alongside someone as they face challenges and their repetitive resistance to doing life God’s way shortchanges our patience. We grow weary.  We give up.

Patience is definitely not easy, especially if we are relying on self.  Our human nature exhausts quickly when the going gets tough.  We’re so accustomed to quick, ease and fast to the point that patience seems foreign.  We simply don’t stretch those muscles enough.  So when patience is required, we just don’t think we can do it.

Webster defines patience as bearing pains or trials calmly without complaint.  Not exactly where we like to land is it?  Read that definition a little further and it states patience is being steadfast despite opposition, difficulty or adversity.  Perhaps this is the reason we forego patience because complaint easily rises to the surface when someone else just isn’t getting it or making the right choices.  And being steadfast, unmoveable, unshakeable in the face of opposition well that’s more than we bargained for right?

Sweet friends while we can’t wrap our minds around this idea of patience and steadfast faithfulness, the psalmist reminds us our God exemplifies it beautifully.  When I think about the way God endures my hasty reactions, impetuous responses, and unwillingness to see beyond the moment I’m amazed.  He is the best teacher who never gives up on His students.  Our God never grows weary or tired because He sees the potential underneath the surface, and He lovingly waits for us. His anger is only directed at sin and not the sinner as He patiently waits for their return.

Best example ever is to follow in God’s footsteps.  When patience is slipping through our fingers, we would be wise to remember His mercy and grace.  Dig in a little deeper and go the distance to ensure someone else is loved the way He loves us.  Forego our tendency to seek comfort and give God our full attention as He teaches us how to willingly forbear with others.  And when adversity strikes, we can steadfastly hold on to our God and exchange complaints for praise of His presence in the moment.

Who would really pray for patience?  Well if we’re truthful, we all need to pray that we would reflect the patient, long-suffering mercy of our God.  Abounding in love and grace are just the right ways we need to respond to others.

“Father with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can follow in Your footsteps and honor You by being patient with others in the same way You have shown patience to us.”

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | August 28, 2025

Sailor On A Jet Ski

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.”   Colossians 3:23-24   NLT

 Working for the Lord looks different for each of us. Sometimes our calling shifts over the course of our Christian Walk—one season may look very different from the next. I deeply admire those with big, visible roles in the Kingdom—pastors, missionaries, and leaders whose impact seems obvious. By comparison, my own roles over the years have felt much smaller: musician, ministry support, and now, writer. At times, I’ve wondered if the place God assigned me is too insignificant to make much difference. If you’ve ever felt that way, I’d like to share something with you.

My grandson serves as a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy, overseeing the sonar crew on one of our largest nuclear submarines. When he was a young sailor just learning the ropes, he called me, full of excitement, to explain the complexities of sonar work. His job was to distinguish the underwater signatures of watercraft and even “biologicals” like whales. He needed to learn which nations had which kinds of ships, how their engines sounded, and the subtle differences in propulsion systems. Then, with a laugh, he told me that some navies even count jet skis among their vessels—as though such a tiny craft could pose no threat against America’s fleet.

I reminded him that a jet ski could go where an aircraft carrier never could. A small, swift vessel can slip into tight places unnoticed, deliver its payload, and create a surprising impact before anyone realizes it’s there.

That conversation stayed with me.

Fast forward to today. In retirement, I write books and articles with one goal: to honor God and point people to Him. My work has never reached bestseller lists, and sometimes I question whether my efforts are big enough to matter.

Then, just the other day, I heard a recorded message from Dr. Falwell say, “You don’t have the right to be mediocre.” The words hit me in that sensitive spot. Was I mediocre?

But almost immediately, the Lord brought back that old conversation with my grandson. I realized: I am the lone sailor on the jet ski. My writing may not be large-scale or headline-making, but God can use it to reach into small, hidden places—hearts and minds that might never otherwise be touched. If even one person encounters Christ through my words, then I’ve fulfilled the work He gave me. The results are His, not mine to measure.

So take heart if your service feels unseen or small. God is not counting headlines or numbers. He calls us to faithfulness. Whether your work looks like an aircraft carrier or a lone jet ski, if you are doing what He has asked of you, you are making an eternal impact in His vineyard.

“Father, thank you for giving us the privilege of working for You. Help us to keep our hearts faithful, to wait upon You for strength to help us finish the race, and to resist the temptation to judge our work only by what we can see.”

For His Glory

Cherie Harbridge Williams
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | August 27, 2025

Remember

“Then Joshua said to the Israelites, “In the future your children will ask, ‘What do these stones mean?’ Then you can tell them, ‘This is where the Israelites crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’ For the Lord your God dried up the river right before your eyes, and he kept it dry until you were all across, just as he did at the Red Sea when he dried it up until we had all crossed over.  He did this so all the nations of the earth might know that the Lord’s hand is powerful, and so you might fear the Lord your God forever.” Joshua 4:21-24 (NLT)

Do you ever remember something and wonder how you ever forgot “It?”  “It” was so important at one time and now you realize you have not thought about  “it” in quite a while.  It almost shocks you that “it” is a thing of the past now.

Isn’t it amazing that God knows we forget our “Its” all too easily?  God knows us so well that the word remember shows up 172 times throughout scripture!

This is true for so many things, but especially when He has been  faithful to see us through “It.”    He has walked with us through so much and yet, we doubt. He knows we forget the “its” that He has carried us through.  If He does not remind us, He knows we will not remember.

In Joshua 3:14-17, the Israelites (God’s chosen people) were up against the Jordan River.  It was daunting, but they needed to cross it.  God made the waters still so that they could cross.  When they got to the other side, God told them to place rocks there to remember what He had done.  That He had been faithful and present and powerful.

Notice the waters were still there, but God kept the waters away from them.  He made  a dry path for them to cross over on and He (His presence represented by the Ark of the Covenant) did not come out of the river  until everyone was safely across.

Their journey was not over and there were struggles to come.  God told them to take the time to remember Him because it would give them strength in the days to come and would serve to teach future generations  Who He is.

Today, remember Him.  What has He already carried you through?  Trust Him to do it again.  How can we place “stones” to remind us of His power?

“Father, help us to remember what You have brought us through and believe You will not leave us now.”

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Terrie Tollerson
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | August 26, 2025

Tasty Morsels

“The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body.” Proverbs 18:8

Reading the book of Proverbs sometimes feels like you’re in the boxing ring being pummeled with truth punches—left hook of warning, right uppercut of counsel, left cross caution. Oh, those stings of conviction. From verse to verse, the order can seem somewhat random—but every line has pointed purpose for us to grow in wisdom and fear of the Lord.

So, as I was cozied up in the middle of this wisdom book, a matter was repeated in a few chapters that got me thinking a bit more about the power of our tongue (a topic the Lord has seemingly been spotlighting for me lately). This time, it’s about gossip. Now, men don’t generally have an issue with this particular sin—and yes, it’s a sin. In fact, it’s among those “seven things the Lord hates” (Proverbs 6:16-19)! The Old and New Testaments are filled with warnings against gossip—whether it’s “true” or slanderous.

Why do we (especially women) love the taste of sharing some shared-with-us information, secret, or rumor? Is it tasty to be in the know and wanting others to know you’re in the know? Are we, in some deep-need way, trying to prove our value to another person? Or, in our sinful judgment of another person, do we whisper to a friend in the vein of “aren’t you glad we’re not like that person?”—smacking of the Pharisees’ prayer in Luke 18. The fact is, there are many reasons why we lean in to share a tasty morsel…or hear one.

But here in Proverbs 16, 17, and 26, there’s another aspect of gossiping that needs to be underscored: the results.

  • A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends (Proverbs 16:28).
  • One who conceals an offense seeks love, but one who repeats a matter separates close friends (Proverbs 17:9).
  • For lack of wood, the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body (Proverbs 26:20-22).

Sweet friend, gossip never encourages. It may feel sweet in the moment of sharing or hearing, but its purpose is only either futile or harmful. I’ve seen relationships broken, wedges put between brothers and sisters in Christ, and, yes, even close friends separated. Spreading “did you hear” speculations only adds charcoal fluid to hot coals, fueling quarreling and strife. The Biblical (and experiential) warnings are so true. So, what’s a girl (or guy) to do with those tasty morsels? Well, the Bible’s pretty clear on this as well.

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear” (Ephesians 4:29).

Be an encourager, building others up and extending grace. In this, we shine light into the lives of family, friends, and neighbors, reflecting the love of Christ and pointing to Him. Dive into what Scripture has to say about using our words to build others up—I promise you, the taste is much sweeter for all.

“Lord, put a guard on my mouth for speaking words that are hurtful, hateful, and simply unnecessary. May I always speak the truth in love, seasoned with grace—reflecting You, pointing to You, and glorifying You.”

 

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Julianne Winkler Smith
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | August 25, 2025

Zeroed In On Results

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

Don’t know if you are results driven, but when I do something, I really want to see the culmination of my hard work and sacrifice.  Immediate gratification might better define it.  If I’m starting a healthy lifestyle and giving up my fave food then I want to see the numbers on my scale drop.  If I’m carving in time for exercise, then I want to see some tightening and toning.  If I’m decluttering, then I want to quickly see some empty space.

One problem here – results aren’t usually instantaneously visible.  Exact reason why we so easily give up.  The lack of immediate trumps hard work and sacrifice.  We’re not evolving as we planned.  The scale seems stuck, broccoli loses its appeal and those muscles well let’s just say it’s slow going. The pile we moved yesterday seems to reappear and grow. Progress appears to be lacking.

Sweet friends, I hate to admit it but this need for immediate gratification spills over into our spiritual lives as well.  We tackle memorizing scripture yet we can’t recall the verse we thought we learned two weeks ago so we give up.  We devote time to studying God’s word yet we seem to continue to struggle to comprehend what we just read so we give up.  We pray fervently for a divine miracle and nothing happens so we give up.  And we land exactly where our enemy planned – discouraged and defeated.

If only we had just kept pressing through, we would have been amazed at how God multiplied the progress we couldn’t see at the moment. Underneath the surface of all our doing results are accumulating.  We are making progress – it’s just not visible at the moment.

Those verses we thought we didn’t retain, He brings to our mind at just the right moment to encourage us.  All those days of wrestling through passages, God pulls it all together giving us clarity and discernment when we need it the most.  And those tear-stained pillows and sleepless nights when we cried out for help, God heard and answered at just the right time.

Never late – no delays – just sovereignly orchestrated moments when God reveals what He was doing underneath the surface.  Where we thought growth was stalled, He unveils a faithful believer maturing and being transformed moment by moment. Where challenges appear out of control, He is not caught surprised – it’s all in His capable hands.

Immediate gratification may slay us, but our God will bring it all together if we simply keep pressing through.

“Father, giving up is far easier than digging in and pressing through.  Strengthen and empower us to stay on track despite delays.”

 

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | August 22, 2025

Best Followers Ever

“And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God being careful to do His commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.”  Deuteronomy 28:1 (ESV)

Following is so easy, isn’t it?  After all it takes out the element of deciding what to do – we just simply follow someone else.  Slide right into place with what our tribe is doing.  Releasing the burden of choosing for self.  No decision to make.  No second guessing. Just fall in line and move in sync with everyone else.

Take it a step further and social media introduced us to the term “followers” to define those who read what we post and stay tuned to see what we tweet or post next.  Takes little effort to click, scroll and read what magically appears on our screen.  Following grants us access to a mirage of thoughts, agendas and personalities.

One seemingly slight yet significant problem here with following…. If we’re not careful us “followers” can be quietly led and influenced in directions we never intended.  Happens ever so easily –  everyone has an audience these days.  Guarding our ears and mind has never been so crucial.  Lots of opinions and preferences seeking to gain our attention and following.

Flip back through the pages of the Old Testament and we are reacquainted with a group of “followers” better known as the Children of Israel – God’s chosen people.  Moses had quite a time getting these wanderers to “follow” God’s commands.  Perhaps it was their tendency to grumble and complain which resulted in impatience.  Maybe they were actually choosing to follow each other’s actions rather than being set apart and obeying God.  Could it be these followers were actually following the wrong one?

We can find ourselves entrapped as well – wandering aimlessly following whoever steps into our path.  Giving our attention and time to the voice of those whose agenda doesn’t’ serve us well.  Before we know it, we find ourselves sounding just like the ones we follow.

God’s idea – follow me.  Simple and concise.  We are to follow God’s commands, listen intently for His voice and conform to His will – not our own.  Guarding our hearts and minds from the wrong and often popular voice. And yes we will find ourselves facing many crossroads – intersections where we will have to choose which way to go.  Moments when we would rather move in sync with our friends than move in sync with God.

Obedience isn’t easy but it is worth it.  God’s promise to the Israelites was blessings and protection if they chose to obey.  Their faithfulness to Him would provide a protective hedge not exempting them from trials or challenges but delivering them from their enemies.  Don’t know about you, but I need God’s protection over my life, my thoughts and the voices attempting to overshadow His will.

Following is effortless – obeying is strategic, intentional and courageous.  It’s our choice – let’s choose well.

“Father, help us to listen attentively to Your voice and to submit to Your authority in our lives. Help us to resist the urge to rebel and dismiss Your commands.  Give us a determination and boldness to only follow You.”

 

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | August 21, 2025

Back to Basics

“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” Romans 5:8 (NLT)

School is in session! At the end of the first week, I am the only one who has had homework, but I think I’m nearing the end of the pile of parent paperwork. Not sure what all I’ve just signed away!

Now the house is quiet, and I ponder how I am to alter my time throughout the day. Much like a new year upon us, back to school is a time to examine the usefulness of my hours and adjust accordingly. This year, like the heart’s cry that I’ve heard from many a friend, it is my soul that longs for more. What’s next Lord? How I need more of Your grace, more of Your presence. I long to know my purpose and hear Your voice rumble against the backdrop of a world of chaos and confusion. And in my yearnings, I hear You ask if I’m ready to change. And so, in prayer, I surrender my flesh and brave my hesitation at what change requires.

Like a review of 1 Corinthians 13, You remind me of what is needed and what I need to give up: replace control (in unusual places) with patience, jealousy (in others’ blessings) with contentment, anger (at insults lodged) with forgiveness, fear (of the future) with trust and regrets (of the past) with perseverance. Indeed, a chapter I often breeze through as though intended only for marriage ceremonies contains the very words that usher me into a deeper season of intimacy with You.

As an instructor of fourth year business students, I often remind them to refer back to their 101 class as many of the fundamentals tend to be forgotten with unfortunate consequences. Might it be the same in a spiritual sense? We look for depth, we seek after newness, and we want to move forward in our relationship with the Lord, however, in so doing we must not forget the basics: His love that gave all when we were unlovable. And from there, may we embrace the mystery of a love that never fails.

“Father, Your gift of salvation is for all. Thank you for being a God who has made Himself accessible through the blood of Jesus. May each of us be drawn closer to You.”

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Kathryn Hayman
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | August 20, 2025

It’s A Great Hair Day

“…Not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.”  ( Matthew 10:29b-31 NLT)

Did you ever wonder why God picked hair to show us how much He knows about us and cares about us? So many factors about hair show our uniqueness to the world. The texture, the length, the cut, the style, the color(s), and the way it frames our face all shout at who we are, who we want to be, or at least how we are feeling on any given day. Our hair is so personal. And the King of Kings chose something so individual and so tangible to remind us of how valuable we are to Him.

He not only tells us He sees us, but He tells us He takes the time to number the strands of hair. I tried to do this and got to 13 and realized I don’t have that kind of time:)  Yet, God is telling us so many truths in this verse.

God is telling us that we are worth His time. His time to count every strand of  hair.

God is telling us He sees us. Even if it feels as if no one else does, the Creator of the universe sees us.

God is telling us that we are of the greatest value to Him, even more valuable than a “whole flock of sparrows.”

Sparrows were considered worthless during the New Testament times. They were worth so little, it was cheaper to buy them in bulk! Yet, God tells us that even these creatures that the world discounted were of value to Him. How much more valuable are we to Him? He created us and designed us, and, yes, even selected the hair He wanted us to have!

I believe that God used our hair because we see it every day…good or bad! We brush it, we straighten it, curl it, or style it, or we throw it up in a ponytail, or (God bless whoever invented clips!), we clip it! Even if we wear a ballcap, we have acknowledged our hair and decided the rest of the world didn’t need to see it that day:)!

God could have used blood cells or face shape or eye color to tell us we are important to Him, but He used our hair. He used something so unique to each one of us to tell us how much He loves us.

If you are going through hair loss for any reason, know this is also for you. God knows how deeply personal hair is to each of us, and He knows your pain. He sees you and you are so loved.

Today, if you are feeling a little lost in this big world, remember the Almighty sees you.

“Father, help us to truly believe that You see us always, know us best, and love us most.”

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Terrie Tollerson
TRBC Women’s Life

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