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I’m. Not. Enough. Have you ever heard the voice of shame echo in your heart and mind? Today John Comstock coaches us to recognize the lie of shame and overcome it with the truth Jesus spoke about this very real struggle. When shame tries to convince you that you are not enough, speak back and tell yourself the truth by saying, “I am the beloved of Jesus, period. Jesus defines my identity and worth and would rather die than live without me.”

Coach Kelsey Coppinger, a recovering worry wart, helps us see the impact of worry and shares the simple, but profound wisdom of a Psalm to combat fear. Today when you feel anxious, read and recite Psalm 56:3-4: 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?

Ever hear of a controlled burn? Coach Justus shares critical training tips to help you control the burn of anger and maintain a healthy spirit. When you start to feel yourself get angry, take a deep breath and consider how to best represent Jesus so your words and actions are not a reaction of rash anger, but a response of kindness and love.

When you were a kid, maybe you wanted to be like Luke Skywalker, or your favorite athlete, or ... Who do you want to be like now? Today, Ricky Kennedy coaches us to be like Jesus! Write about some of God’s attributes or about what He has done in your life. Then, thank God for what has He has done in your life and go win today!

Is there a person you constantly struggle to forgive? Is that person you? Coach Justus Coppinger shares what God really wants from you – your brokenness – and how He will transform that to make you whole. When you feel unable to forgive yourself, come before God with your brokenness. This may not be comfortable, and it is going to take practice. But God is ready with open arms to forgive you!

Knowing the facts doesn’t always give you the knowledge you need. Especially when it comes to growing spiritually. Coach Sherri Kreps lays out the ways you can get to know and grow with God! Find ways to remind yourself throughout the next week that you are God's masterpiece. Write it on your bathroom mirror. Put it on a sticky note in your car. Set your phone to display a reminder every hour. At every reminder, say a prayer of thanks to God.

Self-control is something we all seem to want more of. But have you ever considered that this desirable trait isn’t just about you? Coach Alex Leyva takes the “self” out of self-control to reveal how powerfully it can reflect God in your life! As you wrestle with whatever it is you desire, don’t just consider yourself, but think of those around you and how your self-control can become a powerful witness to them!

What’s the wait time? That’s our question for many things in life, but as Kate Dreesen points out, while the wait time with God is unpredictable, He is faithful, and patience pays off! Today, as you wait for the big and small things, focus on Romans 8:25 and Psalm 37:6-7 to help you remember that God is faithful, and patience pays off! And if you know someone struggling to be patient, share what you’ve learned and encourage them as they wait on God.

If you believe what God says, do you need to be dishonest? Today Spiritual Fitness Coach Jon Winkelman talks about why we lie, how we lie, and why it’s so unnecessary! When tempted to lie to promote yourself, remember that you belong to the King of kings! You don’t need lies to make you special, you already are special! When tempted to lie to preserve yourself, remember that God is your shield, your defense, and your salvation!

Coach Shannon helps us see the importance of humility in our walk with God as she digs into the fascinating story of Nebuchadnezzar. Learn what it means to be humble OR be humbled! Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return. Yes, you are valuable because you are made in the image of God! But, you are also merely a humble human and everything that you have been given is from the hand of the Almighty God. So, spend some time in prayer today. Confess your pride to G

While the wars of the world rage, perhaps some of the most disturbing battles are fought within our minds. Today Coach Zane trains us in how to guard our minds and know God’s peace! Get into the Word and spend some time in prayer today. Pray with thanksgiving! These good spiritual disciplines aim our perspective toward God, and when we are set on Him, peace will overflow into our lives.

Are you prone to putting things off, ignoring the inevitable, or waiting until the last moment? Donna Amidon helps you break this cycle of procrastination with a simple yet powerful proverb. Think of one thing that’s been hard for you to do. Then, as an act of kindness to your future self, take the next step toward accomplishing that task.

We all have the ability to be kind. But what about the willingness to be kind? Coach Jon motivates us with several key scriptures to reveal the source of kindness and the desire to grow this winsome trait in our lives! To grow in kindness, 1) depend on the Spirit, 2) seek to bless yourself and others, and 3) allow the love of Christ to flow through you.

Criticizing others is treacherous behavior that kills relationships and damages your own heart. Spiritual Fitness Coach Faith Sherrer helps you cultivate a change of heart over comparing, complaining, and criticizing! Pray every day this week for the people you criticize the most - those who annoy you or have hurt you, or those you compare yourself to. Pray blessing over them. Also, pray that Jesus would totally transform your mind!

When life starts crowding you, how do you keep it together and sort things out? Spiritual Fitness Coach Gary Dunker points to Jesus to show what it takes to recharge and reprioritize by having a conversation with One who knows your needs. Find time today to be alone with God just as Jesus did—withdraw to a quiet place and pray. Even five minutes is a good starting point. Just start. You can do it!

There are days when joy comes easily. Other days, not so much! Yet, we are given this fruit of the Spirit to be used and enjoyed. Spiritual Fitness Coach Lydia Robertson shares how to call out the blessing of joy in your life! Call out the blessing of joy in your life by talking, singing, or writing about the goodness you experience from God. As we call out these blessings, we are cultivating joy in our lives!

Discouragement causes us to overestimate the problems facing us and underestimate the power of God to overcome them. Coach Caleb White helps you “right size” your problems by recalibrating who God is! If you’re feeling discouraged, remember Jesus’s words: “Take heart for I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33) Remember who God is and recalibrate your vision And if you know someone who is discouraged, encourage them as well with this truth.

What do you do when fear threatens to invade and hold your mind captive? Coach Shannon Lenz points to a combat strategy laid out for us in both example and instruction from God’s Word. When fear threatens to invade and hold your mind captive, do what Hezekiah did. Pray and ask someone else to pray for you too. Remember this verse: 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And th

Coach Seth Walker talks about what makes the Good Shepherd good...in both the good times and the bad. Discover how you can experience God’s goodness in your life today! Whatever it is you are going through, know that God is with you, and remind yourself of the times God has been faithful to you. Maybe even sing of the goodness of God!

It’s hard to find courage when you’re discouraged. Thankfully, this is something your Creator understands! Gary Dunker shares an important principle that God provides to give you strength and pull you up when you're feeling down. Find your Bible and highlight Joshua 1:19. “Be Strong and Courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Remember this verse!

It’s easy to say God’s timing is perfect, but His timetable can leave us with questions, and a lot of waiting! Sherri Krepps shares how to count on God as you go through the process of refinement. In need of patience? PRAY! Be vulnerable before The Lord and share all you feel knowing He wants to hear from you! Ask Him to reveal the impurities in your heart that need to be refined by the “fire” you are currently in.

Anger itself isn’t a sin. It’s what you do with anger that matters. But what if you’re angry ... at God? Is that ok? Jon Winkelman helps you see the balance between anger and honoring God. Today, if you find yourself feeling angry with God, cry out to Him. When we cry out to God, and seek Him in His Word, He always answers!

The peace the world offers doesn’t hold up when trouble comes. But the peace of God found in Jesus Christ holds firm even in the midst of trials and trouble. Spiritual Fitness Coach Shannon Lenz explains how to experience that peace! If you don’t know Jesus, the Prince of Peace, get to know Him. Read His Word. A great place start is the Gospels. If you do know Jesus, share His peace with someone else. Let them know the source of your peace.

Do you trust God? Are you patient enough to wait on Him? Spiritual Growth Coach Justus Coppinger challenges us to courageously and patiently trust God for the guidance and answers we need! Be courageous and allow yourself to slow down and wait. Then, share with us what practices you have that help you develop patience!