The Battle for the Mind “Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’” - ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭22‬:‭37‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Prayer often begins in the mind. That’s why caring for our minds is vitally important. The problem with our mind is, though we are spirit filled as believers, the mind is still in its natural or unconverted state. In other words, the mind can often be contrary to God. We think oftentimes what we don’t w

Choosing Your Position “You are either with God or against him, and the sooner you know your true position the better.”— Charles Spurgeon “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” - ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ I choose Jesus. How about you? Your decision has huge consequences or huge rewards. Choose wisely! Team Wade is praying for you and loves you and there’s nothing

The Faithfulness of God “If there is any one topic that you Christians ought to speak about thankfully, bravely, positively, continuously, it is the faithfulness of God to you.” — Charles Spurgeon “If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” - ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ There should be no event that cancels our overwhelming gratitude and thankfulness for the faithfulness of God. Team Wade is praying for you and loves you and there’s nothing you can d

Pray Anyway “[…] there should be within us an enthusiasm which kindles at the very thought of prayer.” — Charles Spurgeon “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ There has been no greater battle in my life than distraction brought on by the enemy to keep me from prayer. Recognize the enemy’s scheme, and

Praise Belongs to God Alone “[…] let my mouth be filled with God’s praise, but not with my own.”— Charles Spurgeon “My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, and all flesh shall bless His holy name forever and ever.” - ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭145‬:‭21‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ There is no room or reason for personal praise, for no human but Jesus could pay sin’s debt. Glory to the Lamb of God! Team Wade loves you and is praying for you ❤️👊

Nothing Can Separate Us “For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭38‬-‭39‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The words we’ve just read are not a feel-good sentiment. These words are a declaration of war against fear, insecurity, and the persistent lie that God’s love

No Other Name “If you do not find salvation in Christ, you will never find it elsewhere.” — Charles Spurgeon “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” - ‭‭Acts of the Apostles‬ ‭4‬:‭12‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The Bible also says that today is the day of salvation. Have you received Christ as your own? Do not delay! Team Wade loves you and is praying for you ❤️👊

A Grain of Faith “Care more for a grain of faith than a ton of excitement.” — Charles Spurgeon “Better to spend your time at funerals than at parties. After all, everyone dies, so the living should take this to heart.” - Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ This is without a doubt one of my all-time favorite verses. I, myself, being a high-strung, emotional guy, love the excitement of it all—college football, college basketball, the golf match, the hunting, the whatever you want it t

Rules or Relationship Jesus was tested by people who put rules over relationships. Those leaders were guilty of what we today call legalism. They pretended to be perfect, and instead of loving others, they demanded that others follow rules they couldn’t follow themselves. Jesus said, “They crush people with unbearable religious demands and never lift a finger to ease the burden. What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you are so car

Rest in His Strength “Christ's eyes never slumber, his hands never rest, and his shoulders are never weary of carrying his people's burdens.” — Charles Spurgeon “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.” - ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭28‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Isn’t it awesome to rest in the fact that we don’t have to keep all the plates spinning? That even in our weakest

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus “But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted." - Matthew‬ ‭14‬:‭30‬ ‭NLT‬‬ When Peter stepped out on the water, he started out great because he started by faith. But he got in trouble when he took his eyes off Jesus and started looking at his circumstances. Here’s what we learn from Peter: We can’t just close our eyes and ignore the challenges around us, but they are not to be our focus

Strength for the Weary “God is full of strength and He can impart it to those who need it.” — Charles Spurgeon “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” - ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭10‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Team Wade loves you and there’s nothing you can do about it ❤️👊

Trusting God Over Self “If you knew yourself rightly, you would not dare to trust in your feelings.” — Charles Spurgeon ““The heart is hopelessly dark and deceitful, a puzzle that no one can figure out. But I, God, search the heart and examine the mind. I get to the heart of the human. I get to the root of things. I treat them as they really are, not as they pretend to be.”” - ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭MSG‬‬ Trusting God versus trusting self becomes easier with every dumb de

Just Be Still “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” - ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭14‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ We spend so much of our lives trying to fix, fight, or figure things out on our own. When the pressure mounts, our first instinct is to move fast. Yet sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is stop. Be still. Trust that God is already working where we cannot see. The Israelites stood trapped between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea, convinced it was over. But God was not as

Take God Seriously “But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously—take God seriously.” - ‭‭Micah‬ ‭6‬:‭8‬ ‭MSG‬‬ We often take ourselves too seriously, and God not seriously enough. When we do that, it puts our focus on ourselves instead of on loving God and loving others. Our motives a

Boundless Mercy “Let not the demon of unbelief tempt you to limit God’s mercy, and set bounds to his power. Come, you, and learn the infinite compassion of your gracious God.” – Charles Spurgeon “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it witho

Don’t Delay “There is such mercy to be had; there is such a hell to be escaped from; there is such a heaven to be opened for you; delay not, but believe at once. Come, come, come!” – Charles Spurgeon “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” – James 4:17 It’s good to recognize that God often calls us to take action swiftly. Delay can lead us to miss moments that can make a difference not only in our lives but in the lives of tho

In Good Hands “If you leave your concerns with Christ, you have left them in good hands.” — Charles Spurgeon “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 When we leave it in God’s hands, we acknowledge that He knows what’s best for us and that His timing is perfect. Remembering that His plan unfolds at the right moment gives us peace and helps

He Alone Deserves the Glory “Stand up and praise the Lord. Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise.” - ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭9‬:‭5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ We all know what happens when we get serious about prayer and getting our lives clean before God. We start realizing who He really is, what He has done, and what He can do. The main purpose of prayer is to get our focus on God, not to get His attention so He can focus on us. The Levites led the people in a

The Power of Atonement "If I should preach to you the atonement of our Lord Jesus, and nothing else, my ministry would not be unprofitable." — Charles Spurgeon “He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.” - ‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ From the Old Testament’s sacrificial system to the New Testament’s fulfillment in Christ, atonement underscores God’s plan for restoring broken relationships. That includes everyone who