Luke 1:49 (KJV): “For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.”

Sometimes life makes us feel small, overlooked, or powerless. But Mary’s words remind us of a powerful truth: the God who is mighty takes notice of us and does great things in us and for us. She wasn’t wealthy. She wasn’t famous. She was just a humble young woman in Nazareth. Yet God chose her, blessed her, and through her, brought Jesus into the world.

That’s the same God who sees you today. He’s not limited by your circumstances, your failures, or your fears. The God who spoke creation into existence is still speaking life over you. The God who parted seas, calmed storms, and raised the dead is still mighty and still holy.

So don’t measure your future by your own strength. Measure it by His. Like Mary, lift your eyes and say, “The Mighty One has done great things for me.” Even in the waiting, even in the struggle, He is working all things for your good and His glory. Trust Him. Praise Him. And remember: His name is holy, and His power is still mighty in your life today.

“Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)

Friend, Jesus wasn’t just giving us a suggestion—He was showing us a secret to joy. We live in a world that shouts, Grab what you can, hold on tight, and make sure you don’t miss out. But Jesus flips the script. He says the real blessing isn’t in clutching what you’ve got. It’s in opening your hands and giving it away.

And giving isn’t just about money. It’s about time, encouragement, kindness, forgiveness, even a listening ear. Every time you give, you’re planting seeds that God waters. And here’s the miracle: when you give, you don’t run out—you fill up. Because God always pours back more than you let go.

So, if your joy feels thin today, try this: don’t wait for a blessing. Be one. Call somebody. Hug somebody. Help somebody. Because Jesus wasn’t kidding when He said it—there’s more blessing in the giving than the getting.

Nahum 1:7 says, “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him.”

I love how straight and steady that is. The Lord’s goodness isn’t up for debate. It’s not seasonal, it’s not situational, and it’s not fragile. Nahum wrote these words in the middle of a world gone wild, and he wanted God’s people to remember—when the storm rolls in and the ground shakes under your feet, God is still your stronghold.

A stronghold is more than a hiding place—it’s a fortress that can’t be shaken. Trouble may be pounding on the gate of your life right now, but inside His walls, there is safety, peace, and strength. And here’s the part that warms my heart—He knows those who trust Him. That means He knows your name, your story, and your struggle. He hasn’t forgotten you, and He’s not about to start now.

So, friend, whatever you’re facing today, lean in. Trust Him. The world may not feel steady, but the One who holds you never wobbles. Stay in the stronghold—and let His goodness be your shelter.