To the Person Who Feels Like They Always Get Chosen Last | Anchor Points | Ep. 50

To the Person Who Feels Like They Always Get Chosen Last | Anchor Points | Ep. 50

Have you ever felt overlooked, forgotten, or like everyone else got chosen before you? Most of us know that feeling all too well. The world loves rankings, popularity, and recognition. But God doesn't assign us numbers. He gives us names. He sees us individually, personally, and completely. David wasn't the obvious choice to become king. In fact, he was probably the last person many people would have picked. Yet God saw something others missed. That's a reminder worth holding onto when we feel overlooked ourselves. Scripture (NIV): 1 Samuel 16:7 — “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” Reflection Questions: * When have I felt overlooked or forgotten? * Do I define my worth by recognition from others? * How does it change things knowing God sees my heart? 👉 Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/ [https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a devotional. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.devinalmonte.com/www.devinalmonte.com [http://www.devinalmonte.com/] Visit devinalmonte.com for more.

Maybe God Put a Bridge There for a Reason | Anchor Points | Ep. 49

Sometimes I think we make life harder than it needs to be. We see a difficult road and assume that's automatically the one God wants us to take. But what if God has already provided a bridge? What if He's opened a door, provided help, or made a path easier—not because we're avoiding faith, but because He's carrying us through it? Life will always have mountains to climb. But not every step has to be a struggle. Sometimes accepting God's provision is an act of faith all by itself. Scripture (NIV): Matthew 11:28 — “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Reflection Questions: * Am I making something harder than it needs to be? * Have I ignored a path God may be providing for me? * What burden do I need to place in God's hands today? 👉 Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/ [https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a devotional. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.devinalmonte.com/www.devinalmonte.com [http://www.devinalmonte.com/] Visit devinalmonte.com for more.

The Sin You’re Ignoring (And What It’s Costing You) | Anchor Points | Ep. 48

A small brown spot appeared on our ceiling months ago. I noticed it, kept an eye on it for a while, and eventually stopped paying attention altogether. Then one day I looked up and realized it had grown into a much bigger problem. It's amazing how easily we can do the same thing with sin. At first it catches our attention. We know something isn't right. But over time, if we leave it alone, we can become so familiar with it that we stop noticing it altogether. The danger isn't always the obvious things. Sometimes it's the slow drift. The little compromises that quietly grow when left unchecked. Thankfully, God doesn't reveal these things to condemn us. He reveals them so He can heal them. Scripture (NIV): James 1:15 — “Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” Reflection Questions: * Is there an area of my life I've been ignoring instead of addressing? * Have I become comfortable with something God is calling me to surrender? * What step can I take today toward healing and freedom? 👉 Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/ [https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a devotional. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.devinalmonte.com/www.devinalmonte.com [http://www.devinalmonte.com/] Visit devinalmonte.com for more.

What Midnight Scrolling is Actually Doing to Your Mind | Anchor Points | Ep. 47

Last night I made the mistake of scrolling a little too long before bed. Story after story reminded me of everything that's wrong with the world. By the time I put my phone down, I felt drained instead of encouraged. It made me realize how important it is to pay attention to what we're feeding our hearts and minds. Just like our bodies need healthy food, our souls need things that bring life, hope, and encouragement. We don't have to ignore reality, but we also don't need a constant stream of negativity. Maybe today is a good day to make room for more of what points us back to God's goodness and less of what leaves us feeling defeated. Scripture (NIV): Philippians 4:8 — “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Reflection Questions: * What kind of content am I filling my mind with each day? * Does my social media feed leave me feeling encouraged or discouraged? * What is one life-giving change I can make today? 👉 Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/ [https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a devotional. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.devinalmonte.com/www.devinalmonte.com [http://www.devinalmonte.com/] Visit devinalmonte.com for more.

Are You Drowning in a Toxic World? Do This Instead. | Anchor Points | Ep. 46

Have you noticed that it feels like everything is bad for us these days? One day eggs are good, the next day they're not. The cookware is wrong. The coffee cups are wrong. The food is wrong. Scroll social media long enough and you'll start wondering if it's even safe to breathe. It can be exhausting trying to keep up with every warning, every headline, and every new concern. But maybe this constant reminder of a broken world isn't something we should be surprised by. Jesus already told us that this world would be marked by struggle, decay, and imperfection. The good news is that we were never called to carry the weight of fixing everything. We can be wise, responsible, and care for what God has entrusted to us, but we can also rest in the truth that this world is not our final destination. God is still in control, and our hope was never meant to be found in a perfect world—it was always meant to be found in Him. Scripture (NIV): John 16:33 — “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Reflection Questions: * What worries or frustrations about the world have been weighing heavily on me lately? * Am I carrying responsibility for things that ultimately belong to God? * How can I focus more on God's promises than the world's problems today? 👉 Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/ [https://www.facebook.com/DevinAlmonte/] 🎙️ Enjoying the show? Leave a rating and review — it helps more people find us. And hit subscribe so you never miss a devotional. 👉 More to discover at: http://www.devinalmonte.com/www.devinalmonte.com [http://www.devinalmonte.com/] Visit devinalmonte.com for more.