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Push Past The Barriers
Key Truth: Pursuing God’s heart will require perseverance. The barriers we face are not signs to stop. They are green lights to press closer to Jesus with faith, courage and unwavering devotion. Scripture Anchors: Mark 14:3-9 Hebrews 12:1 James 1:12 Consider This: You can overcome the barriers that attempt to block you in pursuing God’s heart. The question is, are we willing to persevere through them ? In Mark 14:3, the woman with the alabaster box did. She faced social pr

Shyreka Sturdivant
Feb 252 min read


Break the Jar
Key Truth: Pursuing God’s heart requires surrender that releases control and makes room for deeper intimacy with Jesus. What feels costly in the moment often becomes the very offering that draws us closer to God’s will. Scripture Anchors: Mark 14:3 Romans 12:1 Jeremiah 29:13 Consider This: Breaking the jar was not just about perfume. It was about release. For the woman in Mark 14, the jar represented value, identity and security. For us today, breaking the jar may look lik

Shyreka Sturdivant
Feb 152 min read


Enter the Room
Key Truth: Pursuing God’s heart often begins with choosing to be present with Jesus over the comfort of staying unseen. Scripture Anchors: Mark 14:3 Psalm 27:8 Matthew 6:33 Consider This: In Mark 14, a woman walks into a room where Jesus is seated. She carries costly oil, but more importantly, she carries a heart fixed on Him. This month we are focused on pursuing God’s heart and her first act teaches us something powerful. Pursuit requires movement. She did not wait until

Shyreka Sturdivant
Feb 122 min read


Pursue God’s Heart
Key Truth: Pursuing God’s heart shifts our desires, sharpens our discernment and aligns our lives with His will. When we seek Him first, everything else finds its proper place. Scripture Anchors: Psalm 27:8 Jeremiah 29:13 Matthew 6:33 Consider This: Seeking God's heart is not about following a set of rules. It is about a relationship that prioritizes His desires over our own. There have been many times when I wanted what God's hands could provide, but not the heart that wo

Shyreka Sturdivant
Feb 52 min read


The Catch and the Calm
Key Truth: Distraction may cause you to dip, but it does not have to cause you to drown. Christ is close enough to catch you and powerful enough to climb into your situation and still the storm. Scripture Anchors: Matthew 14:30-32 Consider This: We are closing our study on the water. We have learned that pursuing God’s plan requires us to leave the boat and ignore the wind. But we must also address the reality of our humanity. Sometimes, the wind gets loud and we look away

Shyreka Sturdivant
Jan 262 min read


The Courage to Stay
Key Truth: Pursuing God’s plan will test your faith, but when your focus is fixed on the Creator of the plan, you are guaranteed to be triumphant. The wind is temporary, but the Word is eternal. Scripture Anchors: Matthew 14:27, 30-31 Isaiah 40:8 Hebrews 12:2 Consider This: Last week, we found the courage to leave the boat. But as every Water Walking Woman learns, the miracle doesn't stop the storm. Matthew 14:30 tells us that Peter was doing the impossible until he "saw t

Shyreka Sturdivant
Jan 212 min read


The Courage to Leave
Key Truth: Pursuing God’s plan often requires the courage to leave the crowd and your comfort zone. You cannot walk on the waves if you are unwilling to leave the safety net. Scripture Anchors: Matthew 14:28-29 Isaiah 43:18-19 Consider This: We often focus on the miracle of the walking, but we forget the weight of the leaving. There were twelve disciples in that boat, but only one had the audacity to make the request. To pursue God’s plan, Peter had to be okay with being t

Shyreka Sturdivant
Jan 122 min read


Pursuing God’s Plan in the Deep Waters
Key Truth: God’s plan for your life does not have an expiration date. Whether you are 37 or 70, the "Water Walking" season of your life is not behind you; it is unfolding right now as you trust His voice over the wind. Scripture Anchors: Matthew 14:28-29 Jeremiah 29:11 Consider This: In the middle seasons of life, it is easy to believe the lie that our "adventurous" faith is over. We often settle into the "boat" of routine, past experiences or even the exhaustion of our da

Shyreka Sturdivant
Jan 82 min read


Covered in Pursuit of God
Key Truths: A new year does not require a new you. A new year opens the door to a deeper walk with the God who already covers you. This shows you that your pursuit of Him is both needed and necessary. As 2026 begins, we are not striving for transformation. We are responding to an invitation. Covered in Christ and anchored in His love, we step forward with purpose, ready to pursue God with our whole hearts. Scripture Anchors: Psalm 27:8 Philippians 3:12-14 Jeremiah 29:13 Prove

Shyreka Sturdivant
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Covered in Christ’s Joy
Key Truths: Joy is a gift that Christ covers us with, not a feeling we manufacture. His joy strengthens us and lifts our spirits in every season. Scripture Anchors: Nehemiah 8:10 John 15:11 Psalm 16:11 Consider This: Holiday joy is often external, but Christ’s joy is internal. It flows from His presence and not from perfect circumstances. Reflection Questions: What robs your joy most often during December? How does Christ’s presence remind you that joy is still possible? Wh

Shyreka Sturdivant
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Covered in Christ’s Hope
Key Truths: Hope is not wishful thinking. Hope is Christ Himself. The same God who brought salvation into the world still brings light into our darkness. Scripture Anchors: Romans 15:13 Isaiah 40:31 Hebrews 6:19 Consider This: The holiday season can stir both joy and grief. Yet our hope is anchored in a Savior who came to remind us that darkness does not win. Reflection Questions: What part of your life needs fresh hope right now? Where have you seen God revive hope in the p

Shyreka Sturdivant
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Covered by Christ’s Love
Key Truths: Christ’s love covers every insecurity, fear, and flaw. This season reminds us that love came down and made His home with us. Scripture Anchors: 1 John 4:9 Romans 5:8 Ephesians 3:17 to 19 Consider This: Christmas lights brighten our homes, but Christ’s love brightens our souls. His love didn’t come because we were perfect. It came because He believed we were worth redeeming. Reflection Questions: In what ways do you need to receive Christ’s love more fully? How can

Shyreka Sturdivant
Dec 7, 20251 min read
Covered in Christ’s Peace
Key Truths: When life gets loud, Christ covers us with a peace the world cannot give. His peace protects our minds and steadies our hearts. As we enter a busy holiday season, His covering becomes our calm. Scripture Anchors: John 14:27 Philippians 4:7 Isaiah 9:6 Consider This: The Prince of Peace didn’t come to remove every storm. He came to cover you in the middle of it. Peace is not the absence of chaos but the presence of Christ. Reflection Questions: Where have you been f

Shyreka Sturdivant
Dec 1, 20251 min read
A Table That Overflows
Key Truth: Gratitude recognizes the Source and releases generosity. God fills our cup, then invites us to pour. Scripture Anchors: Psalm 23:5 Psalm 107:1–2 Luke 17:11–19 2 Corinthians 9:8–11 Consider This: Jesus noticed the one leper who returned to give thanks. Gratitude does not forget. Gratitude returns. When God prepares a table for us, He is not only feeding us, He is forming us. Thankful hearts become open hands. As our homes fill with loved ones and plates are passed,

Shyreka Sturdivant
Nov 24, 20251 min read
Grace for My People
Key Truth: Gratitude matures when we practice it in community. Thanking God for people and telling them builds unity, heals fractures, and strengthens love. Scripture Anchors: Colossians 3:15–17 Hebrews 10:24–25 Proverbs 18:21 Romans 12:10 Consider this: Community can be beautiful and messy. Gratitude helps us see people as gifts, not projects. When we let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and let the word of Christ dwell in us richly, our words change. We become encoura

Shyreka Sturdivant
Nov 17, 20251 min read
Peace in a Noisy World
Key Truth: Gratitude is spiritual protection in anxious times. Thanksgiving shifts worry into worship and welcomes the peace of God. Scripture Anchors: 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Philippians 4:6–7 Habakkuk 3:17–19 Isaiah 26:3 Consider This: News cycles change by the hour. Needs at home and work press in. God gives us a clear path to peace. Pray about everything. Thank Him in everything. Peace will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Gratitude is not a soft response. It

Shyreka Sturdivant
Nov 10, 20251 min read
I Am Covered in Gratitude: “Hallelujah, New Mercies”
Key Truth: God meets us at the door of a new month with fresh mercy. Gratitude begins when our lips and lives say “hallelujah,” which places us in a posture of praise before any circumstance changes. Scripture Anchors: Lamentations 3:22–23 Psalm 34:1 Psalm 150:6 Hebrews 13:15 Consider This : "Hallelujah” is a Hebrew word that means “Praise Yah,” or “Praise the Lord.” It is not just a church word. It is a position of the heart that turns our face toward God and our voice to

Shyreka Sturdivant
Nov 3, 20252 min read
God Sees Beyond Your Tears
Key Truth: When God sees you, He does not only observe. He provides, protects, and promises hope for your future. Scripture Anchors: Genesis 21:17-19: God hears Ishmael’s cry and opens Hagar’s eyes to see a well of water. Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you… to give you a future and a hope.” Matthew 10:29-31: If He sees sparrows, how much more does He see and value you? Consider This: God’s vision of your life stretches beyond your tears. He not only sees yo

Shyreka Sturdivant
Oct 27, 20252 min read
Thank You God for Seeing Me
She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: "You are the God who sees me," for she said, "I have now seen the One who sees me." Genesis 16:13 God Sees You in the Wilderness Key Truth: Hagar was rejected, mistreated, and alone in the desert, yet she was not invisible to God. He saw her pain, her tears, and her future. Scripture Anchors: Genesis 16:7-13: God finds Hagar by a spring in the wilderness. Psalm 34:15: “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are

Shyreka Sturdivant
Oct 20, 20252 min read
Provision with Purpose
Key Truth: God’s provision is not just about survival. It is so you can overflow into purpose. Scripture Anchors: Philippians 4:19 – God supplies from His riches, not your limitations. 2 Corinthians 9:8 – His provision equips you for every good work. Consider This: God never provides without purpose. Every resource, connection, and opportunity He places in your hands is meant to flow through you, not stop with you. His blessings are designed to move from provision to purpos

Shyreka Sturdivant
Oct 13, 20252 min read
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