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Stop searching: God is right here

3/29/2025

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YooHooDarling! Sometimes, we think we’re searching for answers, but in reality, we’re just hiding—from the truth, from growth, or even from God. I get it, facing what’s in front of us can be overwhelming. But here's the good news: God’s not playing hide-and-seek with you. He’s right there, dwelling within you, waiting for you to notice.
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The Bible gives us a promise in Matthew 7:7: Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.


Are you knocking? Are you truly seeking Him, or are you settling for quick fixes and worldly comforts that never satisfy? So often, we chase things that only bring temporary happiness—a fleeting sense of joy that fizzles out as quickly as it came. But God? He offers lasting peace and true fulfillment.


God is the only One who can fill that void in your heart. His love is deeper than your wounds, His peace steadier than your chaos, and His wisdom clearer than your confusion. The harder you seek, the more He reveals. And the beautiful thing? God never grows tired of your questions or requests.


And how do we seek Him? Oh, it’s simpler than you think. Start with prayer. Whisper your heart’s questions. Open your Bible and let His words speak to you.


But beware — don’t get distracted by the noise of the world. Study His ways, not the ways of those who act in opposition to His love. Your responsibility is to seek Him for yourself. People will disappoint you. Institutions will falter. But God? He never fails. It’s a promise, darling.
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Daily bread not crumbs

3/21/2025

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YooHooDarling! This world can be a whole mess — corruption, temptation, and chaos at every turn. Even when I’m doing my best to stay on track, I still stumble. One wrong decision, one missed opportunity, and suddenly I’m wondering how I veered so far from where God wanted me to be.

When that happens, my first instinct is to curl up under my fuzzy wuzzy blanket and check out. But God didn’t call us to hide — He called us to stand firm. Be in the world, but not of it (John 17:16). That means we’re expected to handle our business, chase our dreams, and grow into our purpose — all while living in a world that’s constantly trying to pull us off course.

But here’s the good news: we don’t have to navigate this chaos alone. We’ve got friends in high places — G3 (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Whenever I face an obstacle, I call on G3 in real time for wisdom, clarity, strength, and peace. And guess what? They always come through.

God promised to give us our daily bread (Matthew 6:11). That’s not just food — it’s the strength, peace, and joy we need to make it through each day. The world will try to sell you quick fixes — money, status, likes — but those are empty calories. God’s gifts are real nourishment — they last forever.

​So don’t settle for crumbs when heaven’s bread is on the table. Stand tall, lean on G3, and face the day with confidence. You already have everything you need to win.  It’s a promise, darling. 💖 

John 17:15-19 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.


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The Balancing Act of Heaviness and Happiness

3/16/2025

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Yoo Hoo Darling! Have you ever felt like life is one big balancing act—trying to juggle the weight of your burdens while still holding on to your joy? Oh Sugar, I get it. One minute you’re basking in the sunshine of God’s blessings, and the next—you’re knee-deep in trials that feel like they’re about to swallow you whole.

But guess what? Paul already told us this life wouldn’t be easy. In fact, he said the life of a believer comes with manifold trials—a fancy way of saying many shades of trouble in varying degrees. Sounds rough, right? Here’s the twist: with those trials also comes great rejoicing. How? Because, darling, those trials are not random acts of cruelty—they’re part of God’s plan.

God allows the hard stuff because He loves you. He’s not punishing you; He’s preparing you, strengthening your faith muscles so you can stand taller and reflect His Son’s glory. That’s why you can feel the weight of life and still have joy.

So, how do you survive the discomfort and remain upbeat? Supernaturally! Through the power of the Holy Spirit. Joy isn’t about pretending—that’s prosperity ministry fluff. it’s about surrendering the weight to God and letting Him fill you with strength and peace. Heaviness and happiness can coexist when you trust God to carry the load. Let Him balance the scales. You’ve got this—because He’s got you. It’s a promise, darling.

James 1:2-4: Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
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Keep Your Foot on the Snake: Faith Under Pressure

3/9/2025

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Do you know what’s impossible? Trying to please God without faith. But what does that even mean? Faith is that deep-down knowing that God’s got you—even when things are falling apart. It’s believing God is working it out behind the scenes, even if you can’t see it yet.

This week, I heard about the Stockdale Paradox—,it blew my mind. Admiral Jim Stockdale was held as a prisoner for eight years during the Vietnam War. When he was finally released, people asked how he survived when so many others didn’t. His answer? "I never lost faith that I would make it out."

But here’s the key—Stockdale didn’t pin his hope on getting out by Christmas or next year. Other prisoners did that, and when those dates came and went, their hope shattered. Stockdale trusted that freedom would come eventually—no timeline, just faith. That’s the kind of faith God calls us to. Faith that holds on without deadlines or conditions.

Faith is like putting your foot on the head of a snake—keeping it pinned down so doubt and fear don’t have a chance to rise up and bite you. You’ve got to keep that pressure steady, even when nothing seems to be happening. 

Because here’s the truth: with faith, the impossible becomes possible.

Surviving heartbreak? ✨ Faith. Pushing through rejection? ✨ Faith. Thriving when you’re down to your last dollar? ✨ Faith.

Faith isn’t about knowing when God will come through—it’s about knowing that He will. God is working it out, even now. It's a promise, darling.

Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please God. 


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Make room for what matters

3/2/2025

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Feeling overwhelmed, Sugar? Like there’s never enough time, and life is one big whirlwind of do this, handle that, fix everything? I hear you. But let me tell you a secret—if you don’t make time for God, chaos will take it.


Remember Mary and Martha? Martha was running around, stressed and stretched, while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet. When Martha asked Jesus to make Mary help, He said, “Martha, Martha… you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42)


Darling, that “one thing” is sitting with God. It’s where clarity replaces confusion, peace drowns out anxiety, and strength is renewed. When life feels like a storm, don’t just run around trying to fix everything—sit at His feet and let Him guide you through it.


So what needs to go? An hour of TV? Mindless scrolling? That extra commitment you never wanted? Cut it. Make room for God, and watch how He orders your steps, calms your spirit, and equips you to handle everything with grace.


Peace in chaos? It’s a promise, darling. 💜
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