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Mission 5 Fold, Lancaster, SC (2026)

05/13/2026

✨ 𝐈𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐃’𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐄? ✨
📖 Genesis 15:11-14

Abram received a promise from God… but before fulfillment came, there was darkness, waiting, opposition, and hardship.

The birds of prey tried to interfere with the sacrifice.

A deep darkness fell over Abram.
God revealed that oppression would come before deliverance.
And yet — God still promised freedom, provision, and victory in the end.

Sometimes we think if God called us, the road should be easy. But scripture shows us something different:

⚔️ There will be resistance.
⚔️ There will be seasons that feel heavy.
⚔️ There will be moments where you cannot yet see fulfillment.

But hardship does not cancel God’s promise.God may warn us about what is coming not to create fear, but to prepare us to endure with faith. There is purpose even in the waiting. There is growth in perseverance. There is refinement in the process.

We must learn to trust that even during long and difficult seasons, God sees the bigger picture. Just as Abram’s descendants endured hardship before deliverance, some promises are fulfilled through endurance, obedience, and unwavering faith.

🕊️ We are called to:
• Walk by faith
• Persevere through trials
• Trust God’s timing
• Keep our eyes on His promise even when darkness surrounds us

God’s justice will prevail.
God’s promises still stand.
And what He has spoken, He will bring to pass in His time.

🙏 “Father, keep me close to You in trying times. Strengthen my faith while I wait on Your promises. Teach me perseverance, patience, and obedience. My life is Yours. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

05/04/2026

H.E.A.R.
Genesis 7:16 – Day 7, Week One

Highlight:
“And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the Lord God shut him in.”
Key Word: Shut
To move something into a closed position—to seal, fasten, lock, or exclude.

Explanation:
Is your fate sealed?

It took Noah 120 years to build the ark. He was set apart. People called him crazy—“Rain? What is rain?” He looked foolish to the world.
Yet Noah remained faithful and obedient. He trusted God. He knew the flood was coming, and that if he didn’t submit to God’s will, his family would perish.
By faith, he stepped into the unknown.
And when the time came—God shut him in.
His obedience paid off. God sealed Noah and his family’s fate… into a new life.

Application:
Noah submitted fully to God. He died to his own will—and we are called to do the same.
When Noah entered the ark, God shut the door. That act wasn’t just protection—it was salvation.
When your name is written in the Book of Life, your fate is sealed.
Just like Noah, our salvation is sealed the moment we accept Jesus into our hearts.
Our sins—yesterday, today, and tomorrow—are forgiven.
A new life is waiting.
And the hand of God keeps us.
2 Corinthians 5:17

Reflection (Prayer):
Father, thank You for Your mercy.
Draw me near to You.
Help me grow into who You created me to be.
Amen.

05/03/2026

H.E.A.R. Day 4 – Week One

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
Genesis 4:12
“When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength; a fugitive and a vagabond shalt thou be in the earth.”

𝐕𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝:
A person who wanders from place to place without a settled home or regular employment; often living a transient, nomadic life.
Transient / Nomadic:
Something that lasts for a very short time; temporary; passing through quickly.
A lifestyle of moving from place to place rather than settling in one location.

𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞:
Cain loved God, but he didn’t love God first. For whatever reason, he couldn’t—and I think it’s because his heart was burdened. He kept comparing himself to Abel instead of seeing the greatness God placed inside of him. God created them to be different, on purpose. But Cain measured himself against man instead of God.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
Cain became so consumed with anger that he lost control and killed someone he loved—something he could never take back. But God still showed him mercy, even in the curse, by marking him.
Have you ever been a vagabond? I know I have. Searching. Carrying everything—my own burdens and everyone else’s too. Unsettled. Inconsistent. Angry. Filled with overwhelming rage. Moving when I should have been still.

For 35 years, I lived that way.
12 different grade schools. That’s how I was raised.

But God.

When I learned who I was in Christ, I was able to stand on His promises and truth. The truth about me caused the lies to crumble. I stopped comparing my walk to others and focused on mine and His.
The rage, the fear, the constant negative thoughts about myself and everything else began to fade. The more I understood who I was in Him, the more freedom I found.

I got saved October 22, 2022.
I truly understood who I was in Him in April of last year.

ʀᴇꜰʟᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ:
Give your first and your best to God—your time, your talents, your treasures, and your gifts.
Know who you are in Him… or remain a vagabond.

Prayer/
Father, thank You for saving a wretch like me and for sending Your Son to die for me. How much You must love us all. Please be with those I love. Burden my heart for the souls of the lost.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

05/01/2026

Proverbs 4:23, Talks about guarding your heart, because everything flows from it. That doesn’t mean shutting people out—it means being intentional about what you allow to take root.
You don’t need to dim your light. Just decide who gets close enough to feel its warmth.

04/12/2026

Some people will love you as you are.
Some will love who you are.
And some will love what you do for them.
Learn the difference.

Not everyone is meant to have the same level of access to you—and that’s okay.
Stop shrinking, overextending, or losing yourself trying to be everything for everyone.

The ones who truly value you—not just your presence or your service—those are your people. 🤍

Protect your peace. Guard your heart. And stay rooted in who God called you to be.

02/22/2026

Service at Trinity Baptist Church, Indian Land SC was like Jesus slapping me in the face with all the fish in the sea of galilee today friends.

02/13/2026

While the traditional commandment is to "love your neighbor as yourself," many people skip the "as yourself" part. If your own soul is depleted, your ability to love God and others becomes a chore rather than an overflow.
Here is how those priorities look when aligned:

1. Love God First (The Source)
Setting your focus here provides the "map" and the energy for the rest of the journey.

Matthew 22:37: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."

The Logic: When you connect to the source of love first, you aren't relying on your own limited battery pack.

2. Love Yourself (The Vessel)
This isn't about ego; it’s about stewardship. You are the tool through which good work happens. If the tool is broken or neglected, the work suffers.

1 Corinthians 6:19: "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit...?"

The Logic: Taking care of your mental, physical, and spiritual health is actually an act of worship. It ensures the "vessel" is ready to thrive.

3. Thriving vs. Surviving
You cannot "thrive on empty." There is a big difference between surviving (just getting by) and thriving (living in abundance).

John 10:10: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

The Logic: A full life requires maintenance. Rest, boundaries, and self-reflection aren't "selfish"—they are the fuel that prevents burnout.

The Reality Check: Even Jesus frequently withdrew from the crowds to the mountainside to pray and rest. He knew that to give his best to the world, he had to prioritize his connection to the Father and his own physical needs for solitude.

02/10/2026

God is a God of Order, he never lies so that means he always keeps his promises. Wanna dig deeper into the meaning of that with me?

Read this:
https://storage1.snappages.site/9V8SRR/assets/files/2000-The-Promises-of-God-Labourers-Toget-86.pdf 👀 & holla' back at me.

1 John 2:4, “He that saith, I know him, and keepeth
not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not
in him.”

Matt 7:
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

02/10/2026

I’ve realized that most of my anxiety doesn't come from my own workload—it comes from comparing my "behind-the-scenes" to someone else’s "highlight reel."

In a world that constantly tells us to look around, the Gospel tells us to look up. Staying in your own lane isn't about being isolated; it's about being obedient.

When Jesus is the focal point:
1) Distractions lose their power.
2) Insecurity turns into identity.
3) Competition turns into community.

Focus on the One who called you, and the rest will fall into place. ⚓️

Put it to action:
Ask yourself what is one thing I can change to help myself stay focused on my own path ?

02/07/2026

To the Person Currently "Under Construction" 🏗️

There is a specific kind of grief that comes with outgrowing your old self. You’re shedding habits, mindsets, and maybe even social circles that no longer fit the person you are becoming. If you feel misunderstood or like you’re "starting over," this is for you:

1. You Aren’t "Fake"—You’re Evolving
Growth isn't a betrayal of who you used to be; it’s an upgrade. Just because people have a "file" on you in their heads based on your past mistakes or old personality doesn't mean you have to stay in that folder. You are allowed to change your mind, your style, and your boundaries.

2. Closure Is an Inside Job
You might feel a desperate urge to explain your new self to everyone who "knew you when." But the truth is, some people are committed to misunderstanding you. You don't owe anyone a tour of your transformation. Your growth is validated by your peace, not their approval. 💯

3. The "In-Between" Is Temporary
The space between who you were and who you are becoming can feel like a void. It’s okay to feel a bit lost right now. You are recalibrating. Trust that the right people—those who recognize and respect the "Current You"—will find their way into your life.

Remember: You didn't come this far only to stay the same. If they haven't met you lately, they don't know you. And that’s okay. You know you, and that’s where the power lies.

Keep going. The new version of you is worth the growing pains.

-Jenn

01/31/2026

There is a certain brand of "peace" that comes with being okay with not winning a popularity contest. It takes a lot of backbone to stand by your convictions when you know they might create friction or distance between you and others.

I have reached a point where integrity matters more than integration. When you lead with your faith it acts like a filter—it pushes away people who aren't on that wavelength and draws in those who are, even if that second group is much smaller.

Let's do a deep dive; The "Filter" Reality

*Conviction vs. Comfort: Most people prefer "comfortable" conversations. Bringing up faith or calling out behavior disrupts that comfort, which is why it can feel polarizing.

*Quality over Quantity: The "liked by few" part usually means those "few" are the ones who actually respect who you are at your core, rather than just liking a watered-down version of you.

*The Weight of Truth: being "called out" triggers a defensive reflex in most. It’s rarely about the person speaking the truth and more about the person hearing it having to look in the mirror.

Living that way can be lonely sometimes, but it’s definitely less exhausting than wearing a mask just to be invited to the party.

***John 15:18–19: "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you."

Matthew 10:22: "You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved."

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