Costly Adjustments

It's Not My Strength

We naturally gravitate toward what makes us feel capable — and away from what makes us feel inadequate. But what if some of those uncomfortable places are exactly where God is callingyou? In this episode, we look at Philippians 2:13 and 2 Corinthians 3:5 to understand why your sufficiency was never the point — and how God provides both the desire and the ability to step into what He’s prepared for you. Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.com / Follow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)

More Than Reading

Most of us read Scripture daily — but are we actually meditating on it? George Muller compared the difference to water running through a pipe versus food nourishing the body. In thisepisode, we explore what it means to slow down, invite the Spirit into your reading, and let the Word take root. If your Bible reading feels routine, thisone’s for you. Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.com / Follow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)

Happiness vs. Holiness

We evaluate our circumstances through the lens of happiness — if things are going well, we're good. If not, we complain and ask God to change it. But what if God isn't primarily working to make you comfortable? What if He's working to make you holy — and the circumstances you wish would change are the very tools He's using to shape you? That shift changes everything. Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.com / Follow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)

Watchful Prayer

Most of us treat prayer like a task — check it off before the day starts. But Paul describes something different: an ongoing conversation that doesn't end at amen. Be diligent. Be watchful. Be thankful. What if the thing God laid on your heart this morning was preparation for something you haven't faced yet? That's watchful prayer — and it changes everything. Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.com / Follow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)

The Anxiety Pivot

Anxiety hit — and it wouldn't lift. After praying and seeking counsel, I found the fear behind it: history repeating itself. What the Lord revealed wasn't a formula. Two pivots — one toward Him, one toward holiness. Paul told Timothy: God already gave you a spirit of power, love, and self-control. Past tense. The question isn't whether you have what it takes — it's whether you'll access what's already been deposited. Subscribe to receive Before the Lord devotionals in your inbox: www.blakescrawford.com / Follow Before the Lord on Facebook (@BeforeTheLord) and Instagram (@beforethelorddevo)