I’ve been away from my hometown for a few days, another trip arranged by God and for God. In this time, I’ve seen so clearly what my spirit is struggling with, a prideful ego that pulls me away from simply enjoying the pure peace and joy in each moment.

I’m deeply thankful for how You reveal this to me in so many ways and through so many people. Each person I encountered carried a special message, a piece of the truth You wanted me to see. Through them, I’m learning and growing.

It brings me comfort to know I’m doing more for You, not to prove anything to the world, but simply to walk in obedience. I long to live in Your truth, for that is the only place I can truly exist and find rest. Oh dear God, be with me. Work through me, so that Your Kingdom may come, and Your healing touch may reach the broken hearts of this world.

I see how You’ve opened my aunt’s heart recently, and the healing has begun. I pray that when I return home, this healing will continue, and that my mom will join us on this journey. May it even extend to my brother and his wife. Only You truly know how much we need You, and I feel that need so deeply. Let their hearts begin to long for You. I lift them up to You in prayer, Lord, and I also pray for Riley’s trip with his family that You will mend what is broken, bring them closer together, and draw them near to You.