August 1, 2025. I hope y’all are as expectant as I am for this month. I’m extremely grateful for another day and honestly, just grateful to see another day. I think we really have to pause and take in the first miracle of today: the fact that we made it. Another day. Another month. I don’t know if y’all know, but tomorrow is not promised to us. So if you woke up, your loved ones woke up, your kids woke up, you’re in your right mind, and you have movement in your limbs, you gotta shout one “Hallelujah” for me. I’m really sitting in this space of deep gratitude and thankfulness. I promise y’all my life isn’t perfect, and the conditions definitely aren’t either, but I have the faith to believe that it won’t always be like this. My struggles today are the testimony I’ll carry into tomorrow. I know that God has promised me so much, and if I stand firm on Him and His Word, not folding under what I currently see, I will obtain the milk and honey that’s been promised. But even now, I’m choosing to find beauty in today. When Paul said, “I know what it means to lack, and I know what it means to experience overwhelming abundance. For I’m trained in the secret of overcoming all things, whether in fullness or in hunger. And I find that the strength of Christ’s explosive power infuses me to conquer every difficulty.” (Philippians 4:12-13 TPT), I feel that deep in my spirit. I believe the key to living a full life is learning the art of contentment.

“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 MSG

What I’m believing for in August is to watch God move in my life and breathe on every dry place I thought was dead. To reignite the fire in me for Him. To resurrect the desires and gifts He placed within me that were always meant to bring Him glory. I want to put my complete trust in Him, not halfway, not second guessing, but with full confidence that He knows exactly where He’s leading me. May we carry a mighty expectation for the Lord today. If He takes care of the birds, ensures flowers bloom, and keeps the Earth held in just the right position to keep gravity working, then SURELY my God will do what He promised. He will not let my hand go. He will not let my foot slip. I’m not even solely asking for material things this month. What I want most is to encounter Him. To experience His grace, His love, His fullness. I’m speaking this for myself, but Lord, blow my mind so good I can only say, “I know that was nobody BUT GOD.”

“But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?”

Psalms 56:3-4 NLT

My biggest desire is that God would not only change my circumstances, but change me. Mold me and use me for His will. I surrender my desires in exchange for the plans He has for me. May I not solely receive blessings, but bless someone else. So, be blessed and be a blessing. Welcome, August.