Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 26, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving

“He touched her, and instantly she could stand straight. How she praised God.” Luke 13:13 (NLT)

Thanksgiving is tomorrow whether we are ready for it or not! I hope your shopping is done, the turkey is thawing, and you are all decorated for Thanksgiving or Christmas or both:)! Maybe we should have a picture of Santa eating a huge Thanksgiving meal while the reindeer graze outside and eat pumpkin pie!

As we get ready for the holiday season to begin, I just wanted to share a little gem from Luke 13.

Here we meet a woman who has been afflicted physically and spiritually for eighteen years. She has been so bent over, she is unable to stand up. Scripture also tells us that there was an evil spirit involved. We don’t know whether that caused the physical ailment or maybe it was a spirit of depression or sorrow because of her condition. We do know that it was the Sabbath, and she was present in the synagogue.

We can imagine her standing in the background, listening, unable to even look up to see Jesus. Jesus sees her and calls her over. Her first choice. Should she go to Him? Do we go to Him when He calls us?

She goes to Him and Jesus says, “Woman, you are free!” (Luke 13:13 The Message)   She is healed of the spirit that has been so heavy and burdensome all of these years.

Jesus then reaches out and touches her. She is then healed physically! After 18 years, she could stand up straight and look Jesus in the face. She could see Him clearly for who He is. Her physical healer, but also her spiritual healer.

What is the first thing she did? She thanked Him. She praised and glorified Him. She could not get over what Jesus had done for her. Have we gotten over what God has done for us?

Just for a moment, remember when you met Him. Remember one of your most difficult seasons and how He stayed beside you. Thank Him for a miracle you lived through, an illness that was healed, physical needs that were provided, or loved ones who offer a hug. Thank Him for the hard times and the character that He helped develop in you. Thank Him for being the Light in the darkest of days. Thank Him for His willingness to be humiliated and shed every drop of blood because of His great love for us. Just thank Him.

As we move into this Thanksgiving, are we moving toward Jesus or away from Him? Remembering what He has done and thanking Him brings us closer to Him.

I will give thanks to You, Lord, with all my heart;

    I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 9:1

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

“Father, help us always remember to thank You in everything.”

 

For His Glory

Terrie Tollerson (follow me @TerrieTollerson on Instagram Or visit TerrieTollerson.com)

TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 25, 2025

Keeping The Blessed List

“But they soon forgot what He had done and did not wait for His counsel.” Psalm 106:13 (NIV)

Forgotten. Left off the list. Intentionally erased. Purposefully dismissed. Amazing how quickly we can move from down to up and miss how we got there. It’s not like our minds went on vacation – we remember lots of things: birthdays, anniversaries, doctor visits, bargain sales, passwords, etc. But when life shifts from desperately in need to being full, we tend to forget who got us through. Good becomes our feast, and we become our victor.

No different than the ten who found themselves freed from leprosy (Luke 17). Lifting up their voices as they begged for mercy when Jesus passed through their village. Healed by the very words that flowed from Jesus’ lips. All cleansed, made whole, restored – and yet only one returned to praise. One remembered. One, with a loud voice, glorified God and fell facedown at His feet giving thanks.

A year slips away – 2025 is quickly fading. Where has Jesus taken us? What lessons have we learned? What has He done in the moments of our days? Is our list short? Have we intentionally forgotten because we survived? What prayers did He answer? How did we navigate those hard places and still shine? What about those glorious sunrises and sunsets – what beauty unfolded before our eyes? Who painted the sky? Who created the perfect moments when protection surrounded us? And what about those sweet times with family and friends – who orchestrated the relationships in our lives that bring us such joy?

I’m an avid list maker. Grocery lists. Things to do lists. Books I’d love to read lists. And as I head into the holidays it’s the Christmas list. Best list ever is the one naming all God is to me. Not just all He’s done, which is incredible, but remembering who He is and how He intentionally pursues a relationship with me.

Gratitude expressed lifts the heart and pivots our focus away from self and onto our glorious God.   Our comforter who dries tear drenched eyes.  Our peace when the ground beneath our feet is shaky.  Our security when uncertainty reigns large.  Our strength in the face of overwhelming weakness.  Our ever present companion during lonely nights of sleeplessness.  Our loving Father who carries us when moving forward seems unbearable.  Our wisdom giver when questions loom large.  Our joy giver in the early dawn hours.  Even in a year of devastating loss, God is filling my blessed list with endless praise for His grace, love and truth.

Sweet friends, join me in keeping the “blessed list” that isn’t erased. Let’s be the one who never forgets. Let’s rehearse His goodness found even in those unexpected places. Let’s purposefully remember all He has done. Let’s intentionally reflect on treasures birthed in the darkness. Let’s not flee in the midst of success neglecting to glorify God. Let’s not give up when hard scripts unfold. Let’s be the one facedown at His feet shouting praises at the top of our lungs even if tears flow endlessly.

“Father, seal our hearts and minds with the incredible story You are writing over our lives. Help praise to flow effortlessly from our lips. And at all times, good or bad, sweet or hard, remind us that You alone are worthy of our praise.”

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 24, 2025

Writing Thanks On The Wall Of Your Heart

“Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalm 107:8-9

One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions is our “Wall of Thanks.” Every November, on my kitchen wall (which incidentally is in the heart of our home), I write a scripture about thanks on the top of our giant chalkboard, and through Thanksgiving Day, daily every member of our family writes something they’re thankful for and whoever may come in our home—from plumbers to dinner guests— is invited to do the same. It’s a marvel to see the wall filled by Thanksgiving Day with so many written shouts of thanks.

I love the giant visual, but I ask myself…if my heart was a chalkboard, would it be as full of such notations? Am I being intentional to offer a record of my thanks to the Lord? Am I thanking Him not only for the big things but also the small things? Am I thanking Him not only for the good things but how He shows Himself faithful through the hard things? Am I thanking Him just for the things He does or am I remembering to thank Him for who He is?

These are questions each of us would do well to consider not only during November’s focus on thanks but really every day.

Often, what you see put on a tea towel or a wall hanging seems cute but gets a little lost in the background: “There’s Always Something to Be Thankful For.” Do we really believe that? If so, taking an inventory of what fills our hearts with thanks is essential. We have so much to be grateful for, even on our hardest days. Even if there is not one thing before our eyes, we can see to be thankful for, the Lord is worthy of our thanks simply for being good and faithful. Of course, we know that even on the darkest night, there’s still something we can witness to physically be grateful for, even if it’s the breath in our lungs.

So no matter how much you can or cannot see, examine your life and consider what’s written on the wall of your heart. What are you thankful for today?

Take account of your thanks and offer it to the Lord.

“Lord, Give us grateful hearts. Thank you for who you are and how you show yourself faithful to us each day.”

 

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Emily P. Meyer (www.emilypmeyer.com)
TRBC Women’s Life

 

 

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 21, 2025

Grateful Hearts

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.” Psalm 100:4 (NLT)

Sarah Josepha Buell Hale (1788-1879) was an American writer and editor. One of her credits is penning the nursery rhyme “Mary Had A Little Lamb.” In 1846, Ms. Hale began a 17 year endeavor writing five different presidents proposing a day set aside to give thanks. The letters fell on deaf ears. Until, the letter she wrote Abraham Lincoln convinced him to enact legislation establishing what we call today Thanksgiving in 1863. Hail to Ms. Hale! She is credited as the individual most responsible for the national holiday “Happy Thanksgiving.”

As we travel long or short distances to be with family and friends for the holidays, we will gather around tables amid a bounty of turkey, dressing, cranberry and pumpkin dishes. Let’s humbly with grateful hearts enter the gates of heaven; up to the throne where our Lord sits crowned with majesty and worthy of all our praise. Reminiscing as far back in time as our memories will allow. Turning page after page of our pasts. Thinking on certain times in our lives when God certainly held us in the palm of His hands. Thanking Him with silent prayers for His faithfulness. Blessing His name through the trials and triumphant knowing the Lord has been there each step of the way.

Whether we were in the valley or on the mountain top; struggling through the wilderness towards the promised land…God has never left us nor forsaken us. He has protected, provided and delivered. He has restored, renewed and healed. And He has forgiven us time and time again.

“Father, we are thankful not just on Thanksgiving day, but every day because Your love for us endures forever. Your love never fails. You are worthy and we bless Your holy name.”

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Kim Lacey Schock (kimlaceyschock.com)
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 20, 2025

Windblown

“The ungodly . . . are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore, the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish. Psalm 1:4-6  NKJV

Autumn is my favorite season. After the Virginia trees turn from green to glorious yellows and reds, they darken to deep crimson and gold. This year, after all the drama of the color changes, the weather took a sudden snap. Most of the leaves are now crispy brown. Suddenly, it’s very cold, and the wind is squalling. Suddenly, it’s very winter-like.

My husband and I live in a home surrounded by acres of woods where we have a front-row seat to the fall spectacle. We enjoy monitoring the progress of autumn from our window.

Many of the leaves have already fallen to the ground, and this morning, they were at the mercy of the gusting winds. There was quite a performance on the driveway. The dead leaves flitted about in the wind, swirling up in circles and then settling to the ground. They blew toward the right, and a few seconds later, blew back again to the left, twirling and spinning the whole time. They had no power nor desire to control their direction; they only went where the wind drove them.

Have you noticed a lot of this going on in the culture? People’s beliefs go this way and that depending on whatever is popular. And when a new idea comes along, the old belief is discarded in favor of whatever gets the most press. It puts me in mind of one line of the song, “Trumpet of Jesus,” that says, “I march to the drumbeat of God Almighty while the others just wander around.”

There’s a lot of wandering around these days, just like those leaves. But for those who are marching to God’s drumbeat, there’s joyous purpose to living. Listen to verse 3 of Psalm 1 that refers to those who love the Lord:

He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.

The choices are clear. We can live with purpose and vitality according to God’s Word—bearing fruit—or we can be like the withering leaves and chaff that the wind drives away. There can be no more important decision. One leads to life, and the other to death.

As daughters of our Heavenly Father, we have the privilege of following Him daily, depending on Him, and receiving His blessings. We have the privilege of life. And He has commissioned us to witness—to tell our stories—to those who need Him.

“Father, we all know people who need You. Give us a heart for those who are lost, and help us to recognize the opportunities before us. Help us to influence those who are like withered leaves to become fruit-bearers in Your kingdom.”

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Cherie Harbridge Williams
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 19, 2025

When It’s Hard To Be Thankful

“Bless the Lord O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.”  Psalm 103:2 (ESV)

It is not always easy to be thankful.

After many years of living across the country from our extended family, we were finally within driving distance, and we could not wait to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with them. We were counting down the days and, in the middle of an extremely difficult season, this was a welcome bright spot. We were giddy with excitement and our cups needed to be filled with hugs, love and a sense of family that we knew was coming.

We were packed up the night before and ready to leave early the morning before Thanksgiving. We wanted every moment we could possibly get with our loved ones. It was a chilly and rainy morning and still dark and quiet as we headed out. We made it about three hours into our drive, and apparently there was a puddle. I hydroplaned. We went up an embankment and through a metal guard rail, where our vehicle flipped over sideways and the rail came through the front passenger window, inches from my mom’s head. My kids were tossed in the back. As we were cut out of the car and firefighters and rescuers arrived to remove us, every one of them repeated the same sentiment-this was a miracle that we all survived with no major injuries.

As a precaution, we were checked out and released. My daughter had a concussion, but thankfully that was all. Then we sat. We sat in the hospital waiting room because I did not know what to do next. We were still several hours from our destination. I did not have money for a rental, I had no one to call, and many places were closed for the holiday. This was our only vehicle, and I could not even bring myself to think about what we would do next, after we figured out how to get home.

We began to pray. One by one things came together. A check I had been waiting for was deposited. One rental place opened, and they had one minivan left. As a bonus it was close enough I could walk there. We were all healthy and free of injuries after what could have been a life altering accident.

As I took care of the details to get us back on the road, I was reminded that even though I was not thankful for these circumstances, I was thankful I had a God who loved me and saw every detail of my life. When I literally had no place else to turn, He was still the God of miracles. I was thankful that the King of Kings and Lord of Lords was invested in my kids way more than I could ever be. I was thankful that He is my Savior and I never have to walk alone. My focus turned to WHO He is. Thankfulness slowly began to flow through me. By the time I walked to the rental place and returned, I was quietly singing praises with the radio and joy was bubbling up from a deep place inside me. A joy I had not had in a very long time.

Not because of my circumstances, but because of Who I serve and Who loves me through them.

I had not realized how caught up I was in my own struggling state of affairs, and I was just going through the motions. There were many other blessings and many other hardships that came out of this accident, but that day, the most important one was that my heart was full of thankfulness for the precious Father I had. I learned that when I focus on Him, my heart is overwhelmingly thankful and circumstances begin to fade into the background.

Happy Thanksgiving, my Friends. Wherever you are, know you are so loved and will never be alone.

“Father, thank you for loving us and teaching us to be thankful because we have You.”

For His Glory

Terrie Tollerson (Follow me @TerrieTollerson on Instagram or check out my website at TerrieTollerson.com)
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 18, 2025

Hand It Over

“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10

I’m not a horseback rider. In fact, I’ve been on a horse exactly twice in my life: once as a 12-year-old, which ended in a runaway gallop that threw me, resulting in a cracked tailbone. The second time was with my husband and our two young kids on a trail ride in the mountains of NC—I clearly recall that none of us enjoyed the experience.

All that to say, I was talking with the Lord this morning about some spiritual/mental/physical battles I’m in right now, and the whole horse thing came to mind. See, I’m a control freak. A perfectionist. Those of you who can relate know full well that this character trait comes with quite a bit of negative baggage. Things like hyper-self-examination, self-judgment, self-beratement—even to self-loathing…unfortunately, these responses to not achieving perceived perfection lead only to an effort to gain even more control. Here’s where the horse thing came in.

Trying to beat oneself into submission (that is, to control some aspect—or everything) is like holding onto the reins of a horse too tightly. Sure, pulling back tightly can slow and even stop the huge beast on which you’re riding (perceived control). But when that horse has a mind of its own, so to speak, and it’s moving how and where it wants to (my 12-year-old self can feel the terror of it all), yanking in the reins tighter and more forcefully causes that beast to thrash around, pushing back with its mighty power…revealing the fact that although you think you’re in control, you are absolutely not. In fact, your control-freak efforts are actually endangering you.

Enter the spiritual lesson. The Bible is very clear about the battles of this world (and our enemy who relentlessly prowls around seeking our destruction). We are in a war, we will have tribulation and trouble…but we must take heart, because Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33)! The Word also tells us that we must cast our cares on the Lord, because He cares for us (Psalm 55:22; Isaiah 41:10; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:7; . We must trust Him, leaning not on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). We must surrender—let go of the reins—because He alone is Sovereign and has our good and His glory purposed for our lives (Romans 8:28). Isaiah 46:4 says, “Even to your old age I will be the same, and even to your graying years I will bear you! I have made you, and I will carry you; And I will bear you, and I will rescue you.”

Oh, what promises we have in Christ! As my pastor reminds the congregation often, “You ain’t got this.” Praise God, there is so much in my life—after walking with the Lord for nearly 30 years—that I have surrendered to Him. Facets of myself that have been gloriously and miraculously sanctified…and other areas where I daily submit and follow His lead. Except when I don’t. Sure, there is the prayer, “Lord, I give this to You—Your will, not mine.” I hand over the reins of this thing, this stronghold, this battle…and then I take them back, snatching back what I just dropped, in a futile effort to garner control over that powerful beast. Friend, there is One who has the victory! And in Him, we are also victorious. Why do we still fight for control when He can deliver us with a Word? But even when He does not (because He won’t always deal with situations the way WE want Him to)…even if we continue to be hard-pressed on every side, we will not be crushed (2 Corinthians 4:8)—He will be with us in the fire, drawing us closer to Him.

Beloved, whatever your “thing” is, won’t you join me in handing it over to the Lord? Nothing is too much, too powerful for Him. Let’s give Him our burden and battle, and take on His yoke, because it is easy and light (Matthew 11:28-30)…let’s allow Him to fight for us (remember, He’s already won!), so we can rest.

“Lord, take the reins from me. I trust You—help me trust You in ALL things.

For His Glory

Julianne Winkler Smith
TRBC Women’s Life

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 17, 2025

His Divine Goodness

“And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!” Psalm 107:22 (ESV)

A celebration of divine goodness – that’s how Webster defines thanksgiving. Grateful hearts acknowledging the favors of Almighty God is how George Washington proclaimed the first thanksgiving. How would you describe thanksgiving?

Is it the picture perfect family gathered together? Perhaps pumpkin pies baking in the oven. Turkeys dressing our tables and gratitude filling our lips. Is it a one day event that ushers in the Christmas shopping season with an extended list of things to do, places to be and gifts to buy? Or is it a chance to watch endless football surrounded by family and friends? Have you ever considered that thanksgiving isn’t just a one day event?

Giving thanks should be a part of the very air we breathe. Waking up in the morning should usher in a deep well of gratitude before feet even touch the floor. Praises should rise from dawn to dusk. Silence should be welcomed moments to reflect on God’s goodness. Blessings should fill our mental checklist and recognizing God’s faithfulness should flow effortlessly.

Wonder what life would be like if we truly celebrated His divine goodness? Mercy giver and gracious Savior. Loving compassionate Father. Loyal dependable Friend. Redeemer of our days. Restorer of our dreams. Holy righteous One.

What would happen if instead of making lists of things to do, we crafted lists of things God has done? Endless gifts poured out and sprinkled over days and days showered by His loving kindness. Divine moments perfectly orchestrated to serve us well. Sweet surprises of hope and encouragement.

What if we looked deep into our hard places and praised Him for lessons learned? Priceless treasures unfolding one by one. Glimpses of gratitude even when darkness hovers around us. Sacrificial praise rising to glorify the One who knows our suffering.

Thanksgiving an opportunity every day to celebrate God’s divine goodness with a grateful heart acknowledging the favors of the Almighty. Praying our hearts never cease to praise Him.

“Father, too many days slip through our fingers without even one simple moment of gratitude. Forgive us for wanting more and seeking more when we are already blessed beyond all measure.”

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

 

 

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 14, 2025

Redeemed – No Turning Back

sept-19“But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Acts 20:24 (ESV)

Love the way Paul allowed his past to fuel his future.  He knew who he had been – a prosecutor of Christians.  Yet with the knowledge of his past, he didn’t get lost in the mire of guilt. Instead, Paul allowed His past to propel him further in serving God.  Covered by God’s grace, Paul often humbly reminded us throughout scripture that he was the greatest among sinners.  The truth of who he once was passionately freeing Paul to teach the gospel without reservation or regret. No holding back. No giving up. No clinging to old ways that didn’t serve him well.  Just totally, amazingly redeemed.

Wonder if we ever allow our past to fuel our future?  The ups, downs, failures, victories……the list is endless – our story unraveling every day. So what are we doing with what we know about ourselves and what we know about our God?

Do we shortchange His glory to give our past center stage?  Happens ever so slightly.  We zoom in, magnify and obsess over all the wrongs.  We know we’re cleansed, forgiven and set free but we still cling to unworthy.  Why?  Because we’re hitting replay over and over again until our past story consumes us.  Paralyzed, we focus on what we did versus who He is.

Solution – we need to quit letting our past feed our present and sabotage our future.  When our thoughts drift back to who we once were, we need to claim the cross and watch those thoughts fade away.  When opportunities arise to tell our God story, we need to seize the moment and release the guilt.  When the temptation comes to visit who we once were, we need to boldly, courageous and confidently call upon the name of God.

Living a life without regrets will always be the result of allowing our stories to teach us and propel us into a deeper passion to serve God.  Like Paul, we too can resist the label and humbly accept the audience God places before us.  No holding back. No giving up. No clinging to old ways that didn’t serve us well.  Just totally, amazingly redeemed.

“Father, You have forgiven, cleansed and washed away our sins. Empower us to passionately live the life You have redeemed.

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Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life

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Posted by: trbccoffeebreak | November 13, 2025

Passive -Aggressive

“And the one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He gave us.” 1 John 3:24

“Passive-aggressive.” No one likes this descriptor that points to a person who indirectly resists the requests or demands of others (often through snide remarks) for the purpose of avoiding confrontation. In reading 1 John, however, this term came to mind in a completely spiritually reframed way…actually making this a moniker for the mind-blowing, ungraspable, human-vexing mysteries of salvation and sanctification. Buckle up—and get ready for some serious Bible page turning!

Not to dive into millennia-old theological arguments of election versus free will, but the Bible is pretty clear on the God-given words of its writers—and they denote a mystery too big for our puny minds: God chooses us in His Sovereignty—salvation is a gift of grace (Romans 8:29-30; Ephesians 1:3-6; …and we must choose Him—we have responsibility to believe in Jesus as Messiah and Son of God (John 1:12; John 6:37-44). (But even this faith to believe in Him is a gift from God…I know! It’s beyond our grasp!) My point here? Salvation is “passive-aggressive” reframed! It’s “passive” in that it is a gift of God that He initiates, AND it’s “aggressive” in terms of we must take action to believe and receive.

Then there is our sanctification—our walk with the Lord to become more and more like Jesus until we are fully glorified with Him in heaven. Upon our salvation, we are made new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17), BUT we’re still walking around in our fallen flesh, in a broken world, battling against our mortal enemy, Satan. So, we spend our lives being conformed into the likeness of Christ (2 Corinthians 3:18). How do we do that? Again, God’s Word is clear: this, too, is a passive-aggressive process. Beloved, the Lord holds us, so salvation is sure. And we persevere in obedience to the Lord and His Word. We put on the things of Christ and take off the things of this world. We live fruity lives. AND we can only live this way, do these things, and live according to the fruit of the Spirit BECAUSE of the power of Him living in us! Our sanctification journey through the world is God’s doing (“passivity” on our part): Romans 8:29-30; Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. AND it is our responsibility to take action (“aggressively” in our dark world!): (Romans 12; Colossians 3:5-17; Ephesians 4; Philippians 3:12-14). The Holy Spirit lives in us at the moment of salvation, so He abides in us permanently (Galatians 2:20)…AND we are called to actively abide in Him (John 15:4).

Beloved, the Christian life is somewhat of a mystery, isn’t it? This passive-aggressive nature of it all. We are saved by grace through faith—it’s a gift. And we must actively accept said gift, this pardon that rescues us from the wrath of God. The Holy Spirit lives in us to empower our new life. And we must yield to Him daily (moment by moment). We can’t understand it all. But we can trust God’s Sovereignty in it!

“Lord, may I simply trust You and obey. And may I recognize that I cannot possibly trust or obey without You and the power of the Holy Spirit living in me.”

For His Glory

Julianne Winkler Smith
TRBC Women’s Life

 

 

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