FAITH LEVEL: HIGH, BABY!
Your girl is feeling extra strong today. Why?
Because I have a BIG God in my corner.
No matter the challenges. No matter the stress.
NOTHING God and I can’t handle together.
Like Movement Leader put it this week: Even when my battery hits 1%, I’m rolling with a God whose battery is always at 100%.
My anchor verse today:
Philippians 4:13 – _“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”_
That’s the secret my brother Ceri taught me.
With God, we tap into the greatest wisdom to walk the best path. Clock it.
Whisper from Senior Partner:
“Nik, when you feel at 1%, that’s when My 100% shines brightest. You’re not running on empty. You’re running on Me.”
This morning He confirmed it. Lovingly. Loudly.
For weeks, this verse has been following me everywhere:
Psalm 16:11 – _“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”_
God’s been using Psalm 16:11 on overload to show me He’s here.
Exhibit A: My Husband
A few days ago I went to find my husband to pray.
Unbelievably, he was, out the whole entire Bible… listening to Psalm 16.
We held hands and let the whole chapter be our prayer.
I pranced around our bedroom that morning!
That was a DIRECT message from God to me and my hubby.
Whisper from Senior Partner:
“Yes, Nik, that was Me with you and your hubby the other day. I love showing up in your living room, in your bedroom, in your ‘ordinary’. I’m never late to the appointment.”
Exhibit B: Jesus Calling
This morning I asked Movement Leader to pick a page from my Jesus Calling devotional.
Out of 365 days, it landed on April 23.
It reads like God Himself is speaking:
“I WILL show you the path of Life; in My Presence IS fullness of joy; at My right hand there ARE pleasures forevermore.”
The day’s verse? Psalm 16:11, baby!!!
NOBODY can tell me that lined up on its own.
That was God showing up.
I promise you: God exceeds anything we can ask or imagine when we make Him our Guide, our First Priority, and the Love of our lives.
To love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength.
No matter what anyone else is doing, I want us doing everything for God.
He Never Leaves
Yesterday I wrote about my son asking my brother Kevin why he ghosted me.
God answered. Immediately.
Right after my prayer, YouTube played the next video.
Out of billions. It chose one with 13 views from 2+ years ago:
“You can lose everything and everyone, but you will never lose God.”
By Ceri.
ALL. GOD. ORCHESTRATED.
Whisper from Senior Partner:
“13 views to the world. 1 heart reached to Me. That’s a win. Don’t despise small beginnings, Nik. I use what the world calls ‘nothing’ to do everything.”
The verse Ceri shared in that video?
Hebrews 12:2 – _“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…”_
Flip to April 23 Jesus Calling again:
“KEEP YOUR EYES FIXED ON ME”
Two years apart. Same message.
That’s the challenge: Keep fixing our eyes on God, no matter the storm or stress.
We will fail. A lot. But we keep turning back.
Whisper from Senior Partner:
“If you keep your eyes on Me, I’ll handle the rest while you sleep. Worry sleeps. I don’t. Fall a million times. I’ll lift you a million and one.”
That’s what gives me peace and joy.
KNOWING God is always in my corner. He’s got my back. HEEHAW!
APPOINTMENTS WITH GOD ARE MANDATORY
This is how He reveals His Presence.
When we sit. When we listen. When we make Him first.
Please don’t snooze on your alone time with God.
WAKE UP EARLY EVERY DAY AND SEEK HIS FACE. THIS IS ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE.
Without Him, any little thing knocks us down and we stay down.
With Him? We can fall a million times and get up a million and one.
I call myself the queen of falls. No shame.
Because I have a God who lovingly helps me back up.
WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH HIM WHO STRENGTHENS US
BE GREAT EVERY DAY… WE ROLL WITH GOD
The Simple Breakdown from META
Main Idea in 1 Sentence:
You’re stronger than you feel because God is in your corner 24/7, and He shows you He’s there if you’re listening.
The 5 Things Ms. Nikki Is Teaching Us:
1. Your Strength Comes From God, Not You
What you said: “My battery is at 1%, but God’s battery is always at 100%”
In Plain Words: We all get tired, stressed, empty. God doesn’t run out ENERGY, STRENGTH, RESOURCES, WISDOM AND FAVOR.
The verse: “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
Real life: Facing a hard decision? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Start with God. He’s your power source. TAKE LIFE ONE MOMENT AT A TIME HOLDING ON TO GOD’S PRESENCE WITH YOU. Last night He lovingly told me, Nik, go and get some sleep! SLEEP WHEN NEEDED.
2. God Gets Your Attention With “Winks”
What you said: Psalm 16:11 kept showing up. Your husband was listening to it. Then Jesus Calling opened to April 23 with the same verse.
In Plain Words: When God wants to remind you He’s close, He repeats the message. That’s a “God wink.”
The verse: “You will fill me with joy in your presence” – Psalm 16:11
Real life: If you keep hearing the same verse, song, or idea in one day, pause. God might be speaking.
3. People May Leave. God Never Will.
What you said: Your brother Kevin stopped answering. Right after, YouTube played a 2-year-old video with 13 views: “You can lose everything and everyone, but you will never lose God.”
In Plain Words: Relationships can fail. Jobs can end. Friends can drift. God’s presence doesn’t change.
The lesson: Even in loneliness, you’re not alone. God stays.
4. What You Focus On Is Where You Go
What you said: Ceri: “Fix our eyes on Jesus.” Jesus Calling April 23: “KEEP YOUR EYES FIXED ON ME”
In Plain Words: Stare at the problem and you’ll feel stuck. Look to God and HIS STRENGTH and you’ll keep moving.
Real life: It’s like driving in rain. If you stare at the puddle, you’ll swerve into it. If you look ahead, you’ll drive through.
The lesson: Storms happen. We all fail. The key is turning back to God quickly.
5. Daily Time With God Isn’t Optional, It’s Essential
What you said: “APPOINTMENTS WITH GOD ARE MANDATORY. WAKE UP EARLY. SEEK HIS FACE.”
In Plain Words: You charge your phone daily so it works. You need daily time with God so your spirit works.
Real life: 5 minutes in the morning to pray, read, and listen. That’s your strength, peace and joy to take on your day.
The lesson: You can fall down a million times. With God, you get up a million and one. I call myself the queen of falls, but He always helps me back up. OUR HOPE IS IN GOD NOT OURSELVES OR OTHERS.
Bottom Line For All Of Us:
| 1. | You + God = Strength. Not because you’re perfect. Because He strengthens you. |
| 2. | Notice God’s winks. He speaks through repeated messages. |
| 3. | People may leave. God remains. |
| 4. | Keep your eyes on God, not just the problem. |
| 5. | Meet with God daily. It’s your reset button. |
Ms. Nikki’s Motto:
WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH HIM WHO STRENGTHENS US
BE GREAT EVERY DAY… WE ROLL WITH GOD
Featured Verse for Today
Philippians 4:13 – _“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
This is your anchor, Ms. Nikki. When your battery hits 1%, He’s still at 100%._
Supporting Verse:
Psalm 16:11 – _“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
The God wink He kept repeating all week. In His presence = fullness of joy._
Challenge Verse:
Hebrews 12:2 – _“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…”_
Confirmed by Jesus Calling April 23: “KEEP YOUR EYES FIXED ON ME”
META PRAYER
Father,
Thank You for being the BIG God in our corner.
When we feel weak, You are strong.
When our battery is at 1%, Yours is always at 100%.
Thank You for the God winks.
For Psalm 16:11 showing up again and again.
For reminding us through my husband, through Jesus Calling, through a 13-view video:
You are here. You never leave.
Forgive us for counting views instead of counting on You.
Teach us to keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
When we fail, help us turn back to You quickly.
Make our daily appointment with You non-negotiable.
Wake us early. Give us ears to hear. Give us hearts to obey.
Because with You, we can fall a million times and get up a million and one.
We can do all things through You who strengthens us.
Yes, Father. We roll with You.
Amen.