THE ART OF BECOMING!

I’ve been thinking about something lately.

At 58 years old, after nearly forty years in ministry, I’ve come to realize that one of the greatest mistakes we can make is believing we’ve finished becoming who we’re supposed to be.

There’s still so much to learn, so many places to explore, so many books to read, and so many interesting people to meet.

I want to keep growing in wisdom, strengthening my character, improving myself, and enjoying the adventures God allows me to experience.

I want to be a better husband, father, grandfather, pastor, friend, and gentleman.

And I want to become better at listening, learning, laughing, and appreciating the people around me.

Because growing older is inevitable, but growing wiser and becoming better requires intentional effort.

Here’s my question for you today: What’s one area of your life where you’d still like to grow or improve?

I’d genuinely love to hear your answers.

God Bless & Press On!

Michael Joe Harvell

Good morning, my friend. 

You can have a full calendar and still feel like you’re running on empty. Being busy doesn’t always mean you’re living abundantly. 

Jesus says in John 10:10, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” 

There is something trying to steal your joy, drain your peace, and convince you that just getting through the day is all you can hope for. 

But Jesus came to give you life! 

Now, abundant life doesn’t mean every bill disappears, every relationship gets easy, or every prayer gets answered the way you wanted. It means that even in the middle of a difficult day, you have a Shepherd who loves you and walks with you. 

You can have tears in your eyes and hope in your heart. You can face uncertainty and still have peace because you know who holds your future. 

Think about sitting down with somebody you love. The problems may still be there, but their presence reminds you that you don’t have to face them alone. That’s a little picture of what walking with Jesus means. 

Today, before you reach for your phone, reach for your Bible. Ask, “Lord, help me recognize the life You’ve given me and live it well today.” 

Don’t let worry steal the moments God has placed in your hands. 

Walk with Jesus. Love somebody. Give thanks. 

And, my friend, Press On!
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Good evening, my friend.

There’s a saying that until you change your thinking, you’ll keep recycling your experiences. It reminds us that the thoughts we carry can shape the way we respond to life.

If we keep expecting disappointment, we may miss reasons to hope. If we keep holding on to resentment, yesterday’s hurt can keep weighing on today.

But God can help us think in a new way. Romans 12:2 says, “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

That renewal begins as we bring our thoughts to the Lord and let His Word guide us. We may not be able to change what happened yesterday, but with God’s help, we can choose a faithful next step today.

So tonight, ask yourself: Is there a thought I need to surrender? A promise from God I need to remember? A response I can make differently tomorrow?

You are not stuck repeating the past. God is still working in you, one day at a time.

Rest well, my friend. Let Him renew your mind and steady your heart.