You know, some of the most joyful moments in life happen when we stop trying to get something — and start trying to give something. Acts 20:35 reminds us that Jesus Himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Now, that’s not just a nice saying. That’s a divine principle that unlocks the kind of happiness money can’t buy. Every time you give—whether it’s your time, your encouragement, your forgiveness, or your resources—you’re partnering with the heart of God. Because God is a giver. He gave His Son. He gives grace. He gives us breath every morning.

And when we live that way, life just feels lighter. The stress lifts, the joy rises, and suddenly you find yourself smiling—not because you got something, but because you gave something that mattered.

So today, look for a way to bless somebody. Write that note. Say that prayer. Share that meal. Give that hug. Because when you live open-handed, you’ll find your heart wide open too—and that’s where the blessing really begins.

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me…” — Galatians 2:20 KJV

There’s a holy exchange that takes place at the cross — my life for His, my will for His, my weakness for His strength. When Paul said, “I am crucified with Christ,” he wasn’t just talking about a one-time decision; he was describing a daily surrender. Every morning when our feet hit the floor, we decide who’s going to live that day — the old me or the new me.

Friend, when Christ lives in you, everything changes. Your past no longer defines you. Your failures no longer confine you. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead now lives and breathes through you. You’re no longer trying to be good enough — you’re walking with the One who is good enough.

So today, let this be your front-porch prayer:

“Lord, less of me and more of You. Let the life I live reflect the life You gave.”

Because the world doesn’t need to see a perfect person — it needs to see Jesus shining through an imperfect one who’s been changed by grace.

Live today like you’ve already been resurrected — because in Christ, you have.

Romans 5:1 — “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

You know, there’s a kind of peace this world just can’t give and it’s the kind that settles your soul, even when life doesn’t make sense. That’s what Paul’s talking about here in Romans 5:1. He says, “being justified by faith, we have peace with God.” Not peace because everything’s perfect, but peace because we’ve been made right with the One who holds everything together.

Just think about that: you and I were once at odds with God. Our sin built a wall between us and Him. But through Jesus, that wall came crashing down. Now, instead of guilt, there’s grace. Instead of striving, there’s rest. Instead of fear, there’s fellowship.

That’s why this peace is more than a feeling, it’s a foundation. It means that when the storms of life hit, you can stand firm knowing you are forgiven, accepted, and loved beyond measure. Your peace isn’t found in your performance; it’s anchored in His promise.

So today, take a deep breath and let that truth wash over you. You don’t have to earn what’s already been given. You’ve been justified by faith. You have peace with God. Walk in it, live from it, and let that peace shape how you see the world around you.