Nick Lemau

Finding strength for today instead of worrying about tomorrow

Don’t Let Tomorrow Steal Today’s Strength “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” — Matthew 6:34 (NLT) There’s an important truth we need to remember: Worry doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it

I Can Do All Things Through Christ

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13 Philippians 4:13 is one of the most quoted verses in the Bible. We put it on shirts, signs, and social media posts. We quote it before a big challenge and remind ourselves of it when we

STAY CONNECTED

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5 We live in a world that celebrates independence.Be strong. Handle it yourself. Figure it out.

Many Hands Make Light Work

There’s an old saying: “Many hands make light work.” It’s not a Bible verse, but the principle behind it is deeply biblical. “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9 God never intended for us to do everything alone.

The generational impact of faith

A Love That Reaches Generations “But showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments.” — Exodus 20:6 We often think about our faith in terms of what God is doing in our lives right now. But God thinks in generations. In Exodus

Don’t Let Your Heart Drift

Don’t Let Your Heart Drift “Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. But exhort one another every day… that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” — Hebrews 3:12–

The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength

The Joy of the Lord Is Your Strength “Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” — Nehemiah 8:10 There are seasons when strength feels hard to find. You’re tired. Life hasn’t gone the way you expected. The prayers you’ve prayed haven’

Lead Me to the Rock That Is Higher Than I

“From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” — Psalm 61:2 There are moments when life simply feels like too much. Too many decisions. Too many responsibilities. Too many worries. Too many

Finding strength in waiting on God

The Strength of Waiting “I say to myself, ‘The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!’ The LORD is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.” — Lamentations 3:24–

Finding Joy Through Trusting God

Those Who Trust the Lord Will Be Joyful “Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the LORD will be joyful.” — Proverbs 16:20 (NLT) We often think joy will come when our circumstances finally change. When the prayer gets answered. When the door finally opens. When the

Trusting God in Uncertain Seasons

The Lord Goes Before You “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” — Deuteronomy 31:8Lately, I’ve been learning something about faith:Sometimes trusting God means walking toward something when

The Cost of Following Jesus

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.’” — Matthew 16:24 (NLT) Following Jesus was never meant to be convenient. Jesus didn’t say, “Follow Me when it fits

Trusting God Without Knowing How

According to Your Faith “Then he touched their eyes and said, ‘Because of your faith, it will happen.’” — Matthew 9:29 NLT There’s something both encouraging and challenging about these words from Jesus: “Because of your faith, it will happen.” Two blind men had been following Jesus, crying out

Focusing on what God is doing in you

What’s Happening in Me Matters More Than What’s Happening to Me It’s easy to become consumed with what’s happening to us. The unexpected bill. The relationship that changed. The prayer that still hasn’t been answered. The door that closed. The disappointment we didn’t see

Good to Those Who Wait

“The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.” — Lamentations 3:25 Waiting is hard.Especially when you’ve been praying. When you’ve been faithful. When you’ve done everything you know to do—and still nothing seems to be changing. We

Finding Peace in Isaiah 41:10

Do Not Fear “Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” — Isaiah 41:10 NKJV There are moments when life feels heavier than we expected.

God's Promise to Restore Lost Years

God Can Restore the Years “So I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten…” — Joel 2:25 NKJV There are some things we lose that we can replace. Money can be earned again. Possessions can be replaced. Plans can be changed. But time feels different.

Don’t Just Believe Different—Live Different

Romans 12 There comes a point in our walk with Jesus when what we believe has to change how we live. Romans 12 is that turning point.For the first eleven chapters of Romans, Paul lays out the incredible mercy and grace of God—the reality of our sin, salvation

His Ways Are Higher

“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” — Isaiah 55:9 (NKJV) There are moments when God simply doesn’t make sense to us. We pray, but the answer doesn’t come the way we

Faith That Rejoices, Prays, and Gives Thanks

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NKJV) Three verses. Three simple commands. And if we’re being truthful, three things that can become incredibly difficult when life gets heavy. Rejoice

Finding Rest for a Weary Soul

WHEN YOUR SOUL IS TIRED “For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.” — Jeremiah 31:25 NKJV There is a kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix. You can get a full night of sleep and still wake up exhausted. You can take

Maybe the Rock Was Never Supposed to Move

Have you ever been faithful to something God asked you to do, only to look around and wonder: “Why isn’t anything changing?” There’s an old illustration about a man who was given an assignment from the Lord. “See that large boulder? Every day, I want you to push

Choosing Mercy Over Judgment

WHEN YOU WANT TO THROW STONES “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” — John 8:7 (NKJV) Some days, you understand the people holding the stones. Someone hurts you. Someone disappoints you. Someone lies about you. Someone makes a decision that affects

Trusting God with your timeline

My Times Are in His Hands Psalm 31:15 “My times are in Your hand…” — Psalm 31:15 There are seasons when life feels completely out of our control. Plans change. Doors close. Answers take longer than expected. People leave. Opportunities disappear. Prayers seem delayed. And suddenly, the timeline we

God is watching your every step

HE WON’T LET YOU FALL Psalm 121:3 “He will not let you stumble; the one who watches over you will not slumber.” — Psalm 121:3 (NLT) There are seasons when it feels like you’re barely keeping your footing. You’re tired. You’re stretched. You’re trying