Bloom Within

              (let me speak honestly… because this is something many believers go through but rarely admit) There are seasons where you feel so close to God. You feel Him in your prayers. You feel Him in worship. You feel Him in every moment. And then there are seasons where you don’t feel anything. You pray… and it feels silent. You worship… and you feel disconnected. You try to read the Bible… and nothing hits your heart. You wonder if something is wrong with you. And the scariest thought comes: “Why don’t I feel God anymore?” I’ve been there too. And if you are in this place right now and I want to remind you of something important; Feeling far from God doesn’t mean God is far from you. Sometimes we confuse emotions with presence. But God’s presence isn’t based on how you feel but it’s based on who He is. 1. Be honest with God You don’t need fancy prayers. You don’t need the “right words.” Sometimes the most powerful prayer is: “God, I don’t feel Yo...

Growing up, I always thought wisdom looked like: having everything figured out looking confident knowing all the answers appearing strong never making mistakes That’s what the world teaches, right? But the more I walk with God, the more I realize something different: God’s wisdom rarely looks impressive to people… yet it’s the most powerful thing you can have. For the longest time, I asked myself: “Why do my choices sometimes look foolish to others?” “Why do I feel peace in decisions others question?” “Why does following God look like going backward sometimes?” Honestly, I didn’t understand it for a long time. But here’s what I’ve learned - and I think someone else needs this too. 1. The world says “Do what feels right”… But wisdom says “Do what IS right.” Even when it costs you Even when it’s hard Even when nobody claps for you Sometimes, wisdom is choosing: honesty over popularity purity over attention patience over shortcuts peace over drama God’...