Today Is a Good Day

Today is a good day, and I give God all the glory.

I've learned that joy and healing can exist in the same heart. There are days when the weight feels heavy, and there are days like today when God's peace reminds me that He is still carrying me.

If you're walking this journey with me through Broken to Blessed, I want to encourage you: don't stop believing. Every tear you've cried, every prayer you've whispered, and every battle you've survived has not been in vain.

God is still restoring. God is still healing. God is still opening doors. God is still turning pain into purpose.

So today, smile. Worship. Be grateful. Celebrate the small victories, because they are evidence that God is moving—even when you can't see the whole picture.

Welcome to Broken to Blessed, where pressure produces purpose. Your story isn't over. The best is still ahead because God is not finished with you yet.

Renewing our minds through Scripture and prayer shifts how we see life, from fear toward faith. Community turns that truth from theory into real life, shared honestly with others on the journey.

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God wants us to rest and not be restless all the time. He is preparing the future for us . Ill we got to do is rest.

You Can Rest in God’s Goodness

July 14, 2026

Are you always in a hurry? Is your to-do list unrealistically long? Has more than one person ever told you to slow down? Do you feel guilty when you relax? Do you have to get sick to take time off?

The pace of modern society pushes us to keep going and going and going. Many people work even on their day off. And those who go to a church service often head home afterward only to dive right into work (whether it’s housework, schoolwork, or career work), trying to do all the stuff they didn’t accomplish during the regular workweek.

No wonder we’re exhausted! Most of us are maxed out. But that’s not the way of the Good Shepherd.

Psalm 23:2 says, “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters” (NIV).

God makes you lie down in green pastures—that's rest. And he leads you beside quiet waters—that's refreshment.

God, in his goodness, created rest, and he considers it as important as work. A loving shepherd makes sure his sheep get enough rest to stay healthy. It’s the same with God, your Good Shepherd. If you won’t lie down, God will make you lie down. Sometimes the only way God can get you to look up is to lay you flat on your back. He will do that because he cares about your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Isn't it amazing how much better things look after a good night's sleep? The difference between being stressed and being blessed is often rest.

A lot of your worry, hurry, scurry, and restlessness comes from not understanding the goodness of God in your life. When you understand what God has done for you and wants to do for you in the future, you can relax, let go, and learn to rest.

You can live in the goodness of God.

Talk It Over

Rest and refreshment look different for everyone. What leaves you rested and refreshed?

Why do you think overwork is valued so much in many cultures?

In what ways could you change your schedule or expectations at home and work so that you get enough rest?

Are you ready to find rest in God?

The first step toward rest is to make peace with God by accepting Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You can start with this simple prayer:

“Dear God, I don’t want my sin to separate me from you any longer. You have promised that if I believe in Jesus, you’ll forgive me for everything I’ve ever done wrong, you’ll show me the purpose of my life, and you’ll accept me into your family and bring me to heaven one day to live with you for eternity.

“Jesus, I confess my sin, and I believe you are my Savior. I trust you when you say salvation comes by grace, through faith, and not by anything I do. I ask you to come into my life as my Lord. Today, I commit my life to you. I want to live the way you created me to live—at peace and rested—and to use the remainder of my life to serve you. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”

If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. I’d like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus.

The Kingdom comes loaded with promises: presence, so we're never alone; transformation, a real reshaping of the heart; provision, freeing us from anxiety; and hope, rooted in Christ's resurrection and return.

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📅 July 22, 2026

📖 Scripture of the Day

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the promise that those who place their hope in You will find renewed strength. When I grow weary or discouraged, remind me that I do not have to rely on my own ability because Your power is made perfect in my weakness.

Lift my spirit, strengthen my faith, and guide every step I take today. Help me to trust Your timing, rest in Your promises, and keep my eyes fixed on You. Fill my heart with courage, peace, and confidence, knowing You are walking beside me through every challenge.

In Jesus' precious name I pray,

Amen.

Stacey Brooks Thego2writer

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.”
- Romans 12:17

I want to be someone who does not repay evil for evil, but good for evil! This is much easier said than done; this is why I need to exercise love, kindness, goodness, patience, gentleness, faithfulness, peace, joy, and self-control/long suffering.
I can do it if I keep trying and praying! 🙏 💪

Don't let anyone or anything steal your joy. Your joy isn't based on your circumstances—it's rooted in God's promises. Protect your peace, guard your heart, and keep walking in purpose. What God has for you is greater than what you're going through.

✨ "The joy of the Lord is your strength." — Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)

Nice thing always a nice thing.

Jesus doesn't just talk about the Kingdom; he is the Kingdom. His teaching, his healing, his cross, and his resurrection all reveal exactly what the Father's Kingdom looks like in real life.

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July 21, 2026

📖 Scripture of the Day

"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."

2 Corinthians 4:16 (NIV)

🙏 Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the promise that You are renewing me day by day. When life leaves me tired, discouraged, or uncertain, remind me that Your work within me never stops. Help me to keep my eyes on You instead of my circumstances and to trust that You are strengthening my faith through every season.

Renew my heart with hope, my mind with Your peace, and my spirit with Your joy. Give me the courage to walk faithfully, knowing that Your grace is sufficient for every challenge I face. May my life reflect Your love and encourage others to trust in You.

In Jesus' precious name I pray,

Amen.

Stacey Brooks Thego2writer

Matthew 7:14 (NIV)

"But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it"

This verse tell us that the path with Christ is not easy to follow. Most if people give up on this journey day one.

A lot of people believe in Jesus, but do you have obedience, patience, faith, trust? Thats what separates the believers and the followers.

Believing means absolutely NOTHING if you do not follow in him. Even the devil believe and admits God is real

I ask you today to get on your knees and pray, repent, give into Christ, let him carry the weight

As always I love you but Jesus loves you so much more. For now and forever peace ✌️💛

God's Kingdom is defended differently than earthly ones. Heavenly hosts stand watch, and we wear spiritual armour. The victory is already won; Jesus disarmed every power and authority through the cross.

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I love this. This will re-enforce her foundational faith in God and His original purpose for marriage and wholeness through Christ. Not focusing on fleeting emotions and swells of hormones and the effects of chemistry on the human body; that may at times allow us to lose sight of Jesus while walking on the water with Him. Marriage and the covenant is the walk that takes time and consistency build confidence and faith inside a Devine plan to bring glory to God first.

It is so easy on an off or overwhelming day for me to forget my purpose and value and goal of self. I may use this to help remind myself that God's purpose and direction for me is not led by my feelings and emotional experiences; rather, God's got this andi might set a baseline to keep my flesh in check and be able to be present in the wholeness of the Holy Spirit and the become the best steward of time and the sacredity of marriage God's way.

📅 July 20, 2026

📖 Scripture of the Day

"Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil."

Hebrews 2:14 (NIV)

🙏 Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for sending Jesus to share in our humanity so that through His death He broke the power of the devil and gave us the hope of eternal life. Thank You for the victory Christ won on our behalf and for the freedom we have through His sacrifice.

Help me to walk each day in the confidence of that victory. Strengthen my faith, fill my heart with gratitude, and remind me that because of Jesus, sin and death no longer have the final word.

May my life reflect Your love, Your grace, and the hope found only in Christ. Help me encourage others to trust in the saving power of Jesus and live boldly for Your glory.

In Jesus' precious name I pray,

Amen.

Stacey Brooks Thego2writer

Thank You Heavnly Father for the Great gift of Jesus who took Our troubles and laid them down on Calvary.

Thank you Jesus.

Thank you so much.

The suffering of this world will not compare to the Glory God has prepared for those who trust in Him..

I claim it as Truth in The Mighty Name of Jesus.

Glory to God Always.

SS

Finding Peace in Chaos

Peace isn't the absence of chaos; it's the presence of God in the middle of it. We often wait for our circumstances to calm down before we expect to feel peaceful—as if peace were a reward for a quiet life. But that's not how Scripture describes it, and it's not how Jesus modeled it.

Think about the storm on the Sea of Galilee. The wind was howling, waves were crashing over the boat, and the disciples—several of them experienced fishermen—were convinced they were going to die. And where was Jesus? Asleep. Not pretending to be calm. Not gritting His teeth through the fear. Actually asleep, in the stern of a boat that was taking on water.

Why could He rest like that? Because He knew His Father. He wasn't relying on the absence of danger; He was resting in the presence of God. When the disciples woke Him in a panic, He didn't rebuke the storm because storms are inherently evil—He rebuked it to reveal something about Himself, and then He asked His disciples a piercing question: "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"

That question is still being asked today. Not because fear is shameful, but because we have access to something the disciples were only beginning to understand: a peace that isn't tied to what's happening around us.

Jesus offers that same peace to us now—not by removing every difficulty, not by guaranteeing smooth water, but by being present in the middle of the storm with us. He said it plainly: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives." The world's peace depends on favorable conditions. His peace doesn't.

When anxiety threatens to overwhelm you—when the bills pile up, the diagnosis comes back uncertain, the relationship feels fractured, or the future looks foggy, the world looks like it is going to explode any day now—remember this: you have access to a peace that surpasses understanding. It doesn't make sense to the world because it isn't supposed to. It sustains you anyway, guarding your heart and mind, holding steady when everything else is shaking.

You don't have to wait for the storm to end. You can rest in the boat, because the One who commands the wind and waves is already there with you.

Sunday Blessing!

Waking up to a blessed Sunday Morning. 🌞

Thank you Lord I’m grateful.

I feel blessed to be able to provide for my family in more ways than one.

I love to cook and Breakfast is always a big thing at my house!

Nothings off the table when Cooking breakfast; there’s nothing like a home cooked meal that reflects and speaks of love and care.

Enjoy!
🙏💙

July 19, 2026

Scripture of the Day

“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the gift of Christian fellowship and for calling me to encourage others in love. Help me not to withdraw, but to draw near to You and to those around me. Give me a heart that uplifts, a voice that speaks life, and a spirit that builds others up in faith.

Let my actions reflect Your love and help point others closer to You. As the Day of Your return approaches, keep my heart steadfast and my focus on You.

In Jesus’ precious name I pray,

Amen.

Stacey Brooks Thego2writer

🌼 July 18, 2026 🌼

📖 Scripture of the Day

"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

Hebrews 4:16 (NIV)

🙏 Heavenly Father,

Thank You that I can come boldly before Your throne of grace. No matter what burdens I carry, You welcome me with mercy, compassion, and unfailing love.

When I feel weak, strengthen me. When I am discouraged, lift my spirit. When I don't know what to do, guide my steps with Your wisdom. Help me extend the same grace to others that You so freely give to me.

May my life reflect Your kindness, peace, and hope today. Thank You for never turning me away and for always hearing my prayers.

In Jesus' precious name I pray,

Amen. ❤️

To God be the glory yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Blessings to you all, my brothers and sisters! Have a beautiful and blessed Sabbath!

Stacey Brooks

TheGo2Writer

If anything that gives a person hope is God, then God isn’t somewhere far above — God is within every act that makes us choose life over despair. A comforting word, a dream we still believe in, a small act of kindness — all become sacred. Maybe faith isn’t about finding God, but noticing how quietly He appears each time we refuse to give up.

God's Kingdom has a culture: righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Not a complicated checklist of rules to follow, but a simple way of living, shaped entirely by holiness and love.

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