Today’s a new day! Jesus treated Judas with such love, that none of the other disciples had a clue he would betray Jesus. That is what loving your enemies and those you strongly disagree with truly looks like. ~OC
Not So Different
Today’s a new day, as I continue to walk this crazy beautiful health journey, my body continues to decline and time is limited
but, a beautiful thing as happened along the way,
These days, I truly see people for who they really are,
just folks trying to make it in life like me,
Trying to live in peace, with hope and a chance to dream
In hospitals and waiting rooms, I meet strangers not by chance, but I believe by divine appointments,
And though our stories differ, our hearts beat with the same dance
We’re all searching for hope, for healing and for peace
And in our shared humanity, our differences release
We’re not so different, you and me
We’re both just trying to live a life full of hopes and dreams,
We’re all just trying to make our way
Through the noise, through the fray
But still we divide, we separate and we fight
Over opinions and beliefs, we draw lines in the sand,
We let our differences define us, we let them tear us apart
And in the process, we lose the beauty of the human heart
We forget that we’re all in this together, we’re all on the same team
We’re all just trying to live, to love, to dream
We’re all just trying to make a way, to find our place in this world
And in our shared struggles, our hearts can expand
We’re not so different, you and me
We’re both just trying to live a life full of hopes and dreams,
We’re all just trying to make our way
Through the noise, through the fray
So let’s sit down, let’s talk, let’s share our stories and our fears
Let’s find common ground, let’s wipe away our tears
Let’s look beyond our differences, let’s see the humanity in each other’s eyes
And let’s remember that we’re all in this together, we’re all on the same side
We’re not Us versus Them, we’re just Us, trying to make our way
Through the ups and downs, through the darkness and the gray
We’re all just trying to live, to love, to be
And in our shared humanity, we can find unity.
My hope is that we can learn to see
Beyond the surface level, beyond you and me
My hope is that we can find a way
To come together, to seize the day
To put aside our differences, to lay down our pride
To look into each other’s eyes, and see the other side
To find the common ground, to find the love we share
And to live together, with hearts that truly care. ~OC
Cancel
How can you cancel someone
that God hasn’t canceled?
You judge with earthly eyes,
but His mercy is boundless.
He sees the heart, the soul,
the deepest, darkest night
and still He chooses love,
still He holds on tight.
Your opinion is but a whisper
in the winds of time
but His voice thunders loudly,
‘You are mine, you are mine.’
So let us not pretend
to be the righteous few
for we are all broken,
and He is still renewing.
How can you cancel someone
that God hasn’t canceled?
Let us love like He loves,
without condition, without fail. ~OC
Today’s Prayer
Today’s a new day! If you woke up facing a storm today, I pray these words bring you some peace and comfort.
Dear God, Thank You for waking me up this morning. Thank You for the breath in my lungs. I do not take this gift lightly. I pause right now to acknowledge You as the Miracle Maker.
Dear God, I need You today. I’m not coming before You, pretending I have it all together. I’m asking You to help me—help my heart, help my mind, help me look to You for Your wisdom and guidance. Dear God, guide my steps, guard my words, and strengthen me where I am weak. Where I’m unsure, give me wisdom. Where I’m tired, renew my strength.
I lift up my family and friends before You, Lord. Cover each of them with your love and protection. Allow each of them to experience Your peace today. Meet them at the point of their needs, even the ones they don’t know how to put into words. Heal what’s broken, calm what’s anxious, and restore what’s been drained.
Dear God, I pray for this world. We need You. We need Your mercy, Your guidance, and Your truth. Heal the division, calm the chaos, and turn hearts back toward what is right. Raise up leaders with true integrity and give them Your discernment, courage, and compassion.
Dear God, thank You for grace that covers me, mercy that keeps me, and love that never lets me go. I trust You with this day and the days to come. Dear God, I trust You with my life…Amen ~OC
The Hands That Hold Us
Today’s a new day! When the weight of the world feels too heavy to carry, we must remember that there is a vast and steady love that holds us all. Pain can feel like a mountain that blocks our view of the sun, casting a long shadow over our path and making our steps feel uneven. Yet, even in the deepest valley, we are never out of reach of the hands that hold us close.
God is not only the light that guides us through the darkest storms, but a presence far wider and deeper than any sorrow we might face.
Our struggles may be great, but they do not have the final word. There is a divine strength that breathes life back into our tired spirits, mending the places where we have been broken.
When we lean into this grace, we find that our hurts begin to lose their power over us. We are reminded that we are part of a much larger story—one written with hope and an endless mercy that can turn any trial into a testimony of peace.
Trust that you are held in hands that are stronger than your fears and bigger than your yesterday. ~OC
A Crazy Beautiful Health Journey: Finding Intimacy With Jesus In The Midst of Suffering
Today’s a new day! I want to share the following with you. I may share some more in the future.
As I continue on this unpredictable, yet beautiful health journey, I’m compelled to share the incredible ways Jesus is revealing Himself to me. Despite the increasing challenges, I’ve never felt closer to Him. His love is surrounding me in ways I never thought possible, and His sovereignty is a constant reminder that He’s in control. The pain and suffering may be intensifying, but I’m experiencing a peace that surpasses all understanding. It’s a peace that’s hard to put into words, but it’s a peace that’s anchored in the hope of eternity.
In the midst of this journey, Jesus is teaching me to see people beyond their masks and facades. He’s opening my eyes to the beauty of Scripture in ways I never thought possible. He’s giving me the privilege of sharing the Gospel with thousands of people, and He’s allowing me to have meaningful conversations with loved ones. These moments are priceless, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything. Yes, there have been sleepless nights, hospital stays, and surgeries, but Jesus has been with me every step of the way. He’s never forsaken me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve Him and others. If I’m honest, I wouldn’t want a “do over” in life. The moments Jesus has allowed me to experience have been too precious, and I’m confident that everything I’m enduring is temporary. I’ll continue to fight the good fight, serve Him, and push forward, trusting that He’ll allow me to encourage at least one more person along the way.
Dear Jesus…continue to use me in this journey. ~OC
Peace and Hope
Today’s a new day! I choose to hold space in my heart for those whose spirits are tired, whose thoughts feel foggy, whose hopes are whispering instead of loudly singing.
I pray for those walking through the quiet weight of sadness, for the ones who cannot explain what hurts, but carry it all the same while trying to make a positive impact in their part of the world.
May the gentle hand of God, find them where words fall short. May they be reminded that even in their valley moment, they are not alone, not forgotten, not beyond grace. Not beyond hope.
And may this day — however shaky it feels — place one small, steady breath of peace and hope back into their lungs, to help them keep moving forward. ~OC
True Friendship
Today’s a new day! A true friend is not the one who is there just during the good times, but is the one who decides to stay with you during the darkest storms.
The measure of true friendship isn’t found in shared moments of celebration and easy times, but in unwavering support during life’s toughest storms.
A true friend doesn’t desert you when challenges arise; instead, they stand by your side, offering comfort, strength, and unwavering support. Their presence is a steadfast anchor in turbulent waters, a source of solace and encouragement that helps you navigate life storms and emerge stronger on the other side.
This steadfastness, this unwavering commitment in the face of adversity, is the hallmark of a friendship that truly endures. ~OC
Fleeting, Yet Eternal
Good morning. As I continue to run this crazy beautiful health journey, God often wakes me up between 1 and 3 am, with words that could only come from Him. Today, I want to share one of those words. I pray you will take the time to listen and reflect on these words.
We’re but a vapor, a mist in the air,
A whispered promise, a moment to spare.
Our lives, a fragile, flickering flame,
A dance with eternity, a fleeting game.
We chase the world, we chase the night,
But Jesus says, “I am the light.”
We cling to things that wither fast,
But He says, “I am the vine that forever lasts.”
We’re but a breath, a heartbeat away,
From the unknown, the final day.
But Christ says, “Do not fear, I am near,
I am the resurrection, I am the one who wipes away your tears.”
Our lives, a fragile, fleeting thing,
But in Him, our souls take wing.
We’re rooted deep, our hope secure,
In the eternal love that Christ ensures.
So let us live, let us love, let us shine,
Reflecting the glory of the divine.
For in the end, it’s not what we own,
But the love of Christ that makes us whole. ~OC
A New Year
Today’s a new day! This new year arrived quietly for some, not with fireworks or fresh ambition, but with tired bones and a heart still heavy from all that was poured out in twenty-twenty-five. While the world seems busy reinventing itself, certain souls are simply trying to stand steady against the storms of life. Last year, left invisible footprints — of effort, of giving, of showing up, of holding everything together when it mattered most. And when the noise finally fades, what remains is often an exhaustion no New Year can reset or erase.
There is a kind of pressure in the air the first month of any new year. There is an unspoken demand to rise, improve, conquer, to shine. But not all of us begin from the same place. Some of us step into this new year carrying the weight of overextended emotions, stretched resources, and the quiet ache of having given more than we had. The body remembers. The heart remembers. And sometimes all it asks for is stillness. For a chance to rest.
As we start this new year, your spirit may feel low. That does not mean you are broken — it means you are human and deeply alive. Deeply loved.
Let yourself rest in the stillness for a while. Let the world rush ahead if it must. You are allowed to pause. You are allowed to heal quietly. You are allowed to face your mountain one small step at a time, or simply sit beside it and gather strength. You do not need to be anything more than you are in this moment.
And that is enough. ~OC
The Blessed Overcomer 