LIFE BLOOM

03/09/2026

We Have Hope

Thursday | September 3, 2026

The expression “I hope so” is often said in response to someone trying to reassure us that everything is going to turn out fine. But as Christians, we know that our “hope” is backed up with the power of God’s promises, and there is nothing “iffy” about that! God is a “sure thing,” and we can always count on Him to keep His Word! Sadly, there are people who put their hope in all the wrong places and end up despondent and disillusioned. They learn the hard way that there is only one place to put our hope, and that is in Jesus Christ. Because of His sacrifice on Calvary, we have hope! God is faithful and trustworthy, and He will do what He says He will do! We can count on Him 100% of the time to comfort, strengthen, guide, heal, and forgive. The Bible says in Isaiah 40:31, “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” No matter what trial or struggle we are going through . . . with God, we always have hope! Text: Lamentations 3:21-25, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Jeremiah 29:11

© Brenda Walsh Ministries

01/09/2026

In Need of a Savior

Wednesday | September 2, 2026

“People watching” is fast becoming a favorite pastime. It’s quite interesting to just sit and watch people as they go by. Some are busy talking on their phones, while others walk with purpose at a fast pace, and then there are those who just saunter along as if they have no place to go. You’ll see people smartly dressed as if they stepped off a fashion runway; others are casual and comfortable-looking, and then there are those with the “thrown together” look, as if they just rolled out of bed. But look closely as they pass by; look past the polite smiles and the head nod, then think about the story that lies behind the face. Outward appearances are deceptive, often masking pain, heartache, anxiety, fear, and hopelessness. Everyone has a story and a burden to bear. If only we could see each other through God’s eyes, perhaps we would treat each other differently, having more compassion, patience, and love for our fellow man. People need to know that God has a purpose for their lives, that they are not alone, for He will give them guidance and direction, and most of all, the assurance of His everlasting love. Pray that God will help you judge less - and love more! Remember that there is no such thing as “perfect” people on this earth, for we are all sinners in need of a Savior! Text: Matthew 9:36, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Matthew 7:1-2

© Brenda Walsh Ministries

31/08/2026

Strength of Humility

Tuesday | September 1, 2026

God wants us to be humble, and there are not just one or two, but many texts in the Bible to support it. Ephesians 4:2 says, “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Yet there are some people who think if they are humble, then they are in a position of weakness. But true humility is just the opposite - it is a position of strength, because it takes Holy Spirit power to remain humble. However, it does not mean that to be humble . . . you must grovel, enable, or endure cruelty. There is a huge difference between humility and groveling. For instance, when Jesus performed the first ordinance of humility, He “washed” the disciples’ feet - He didn’t lick them! God doesn’t expect His children to be doormats or to be bullied. There are some men in this world who mistake their Christian duty as “head of the household” and instead of leading in a Christ-like manner, they are demanding, arrogant, pushy, and abusive. It is not God’s plan for wives to take such abuse, although there are many precious women of God who endure the suffering because they mistakenly feel it is their Christian duty to do so. How sad that they are so deceived. Jesus was humble, yet strong. He faced his enemies with a silent, kind, and gentle manner all the while standing firm and strong. Even in the events leading up to His crucifixion, He took each blow with dignity and humility - never once raising His voice in anger. Experience the strength of humility by following Christ’s example and claim His promise in James 4:10: “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” Text: Romans 12:16, Proverbs 11:2, Philippians 2:3, Proverbs 22:4, Matthew 11:29-30, Colossians 3:18-19

© Brenda Walsh Ministries

30/08/2026

Get-Well Plan

When your past is troubled, and you just can’t get past the pain, your world becomes dark and dismal. The memories haunt you as you keep regurgitating past hurts over and over again in your mind. As long as you dwell on your troubled past, your world will continue to get darker and darker and will prevent you from experiencing the joy God wants to give you. You can ask yourself “why me” all day long, but it won’t bring you happiness, nor will it bring you the answers and peace you seek. You can not change the past, but you can allow God to change you! Whether the pain you experienced was from your own poor choices or no fault of yours at all - the “get well plan” is the same: release your pain, heartache, bitterness, and horrible past to Jesus! Today is a brand new day to start over, allowing God to lead and guide. Give Him control of your life, and with Jesus by your side, you have nothing to fear. Ask Him to remove the painful memories and replace each distressing thought with His sweet peace. He will place His loving arms around you, and there is no place you would rather be than in the arms of Jesus! God’s “Get Well Plan” is the only remedy that will bring lasting joy and eternal happiness! Text: Psalm 119:130, John 16:33, John 3:16

© Brenda Walsh Ministries

30/08/2026

29/08/2026

Listen to God's Voice

Saturday | August 29, 2026

There are times we hear the pleadings of the Holy Spirit, but we second-guess what God is telling us, or we simply disregard His voice because we don’t want to do what He asks, or we don’t believe He is really speaking to us, or a number of other excuses we tell ourselves! We miss many “divine appointments,” as well as “divine direction” on what we should do, where we should go, what plan He has for us. Ignoring God’s voice is a dangerous thing to do! When God speaks, listen, for we can’t expect to do all the talking. When we pray, God wants us to listen to what He has to say too! And He also wants us to “obey.” Obedience to God is something we all struggle with! It comes down to our own selfish desires versus God’s desires. Our biggest battle here on earth is with “self!” We want what we want . . . when we want it! But in order to have the abundant life here on earth that God wants us to have, we must surrender our will . . . to His will! The more we fall in love with Jesus, the more we want to be like Him, and the more “our will” becomes “His will.” The Bible says in Luke 11:28, “Blessed are they that hear the word of God and obey it.” Choose today to listen to God’s voice and then go one step further by praying, “Lord, make me instant to Your will.” Text: Jeremiah 7:23, Deuteronomy 4:2, Ecclesiastes 12:13

© Brenda Walsh Ministries

27/08/2026

Don’t Dance With the Devil

Thursday | August 27, 2026

When you fall in love with Jesus, you just can’t help but change, because... Jesus changes you! The old person that you once were is gone, and your new life as a Christian now defines who you are. However, you cannot experience a vibrant life in Christ one moment and dance with the devil the next! You must take sides and choose whom you will serve, because you can only serve “one” master! If you choose to “dabble” in sin, you will be absolutely miserable! You simply can not lie, cheat, gossip, or any other sin and live a life of purity and commitment to your Lord and Savior. The Bible says in Joshua 24:15, “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Make God first in your life, and you will experience the real joy in living, for Jesus IS the joy in life, and it is not possible to be happy and serve Satan! Make your choice to serve Jesus and don’t dance with the devil! Text: Proverbs 8:10-11, John 15:16, Haggai 1:5

© Brenda Walsh Ministries

25/08/2026

How Much Is Your Soul Worth?

People spend their whole life trying to achieve “success,” striving for fame, fortune, and power - but when you think about it, what is the real meaning of success anyway? For some, it’s how much money they have in the bank, driving a fancy car, sending their kids to the best schools, or having power and influence. But no matter how high a status you reach in the eyes of others, nothing is more important than the value of your soul! The Bible says in Mark 8:36-37, “What do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” The devil uses the trappings of this world to blind you from what really matters, and that’s staying close to God! You can’t begin to even imagine how much you mean to our heavenly Father until you think of His great sacrifice on Calvary. Only then can you start to imagine just how much you mean to Him. So if you’re wondering how much your soul is worth - well, Jesus loves you so much so that He left the splendor of heaven to give His life, dying on a cross so that you can live with Him for all eternity. And you just can’t pay a higher price than that! Text: Ephesians 5:1-2, Luke 19:10, 1 John 4:12, John 3:16

© Brenda Walsh Ministries

25/08/2026

Worshiping Idols

God does not want His children worshiping idols. In fact, He feels so strongly about it that it is one of the Ten Commandments that He wrote with His own finger on a tablet of stone. It is recorded in Exodus 20:3-6: “You shall have no other gods before me. “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not bow down to them or serve them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God.” And in Leviticus 26:1, it says, “You shall not make idols for yourselves or erect an image or pillar, and you shall not set up a figured stone in your land to bow down to it, for I am the Lord your God.” You see, God wants you to love and obey Him, and worship ‘only’ Him. He doesn’t want you to worship anything or anyone else. Jesus said in John 14:15, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” Some Christians worship idols without even realizing it, because anything that you love more than Jesus Christ . . . is an idol. It could be your fancy new car, a prestigious job, wealth, beauty, power, or countless other things, even people. If you love material things or your relationships more than you love God, then you are worshiping idols. Whatever is standing in the way of your friendship with Jesus, move it or get rid of it! Nothing is more important than your relationship with God! Show Him how much you love Him by praising and worshiping Him - and only Him! In John 4:23, we’re told, “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.” Don’t waste your time worshiping material things or people . . . worship the King of the Universe . . . and only the King! Text: Romans 1:25, Psalm 115:4-8, Psalm 31:6, Colossians 3:5

© Brenda Walsh Ministries

24/08/2026

Apple of Your Eye

The book of Psalms is full of love and praise as David expresses just how deeply He loves God and values their close relationship. In Psalm 17:8, David makes an unusual request when He prayed, “Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.” David was telling God that he wanted to be special and for God to hold him close. The expression, “apple of your eye,” simply means that person is special and precious to you. God loves all of His children, and each one is the “apple of His eye” - including you! God promises to take care of you in Psalm 91:4: “He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.” Just as a mother hen protects her baby chicks from danger by hiding them under her wings, God will protect and keep you close to Him - all you need to do is trust that He has your best interests at heart and run to Him, where He can keep you safe from danger. There is no better place to be than in the comforting arms of Jesus - for it is when you stray from His side that you will experience your darkest and scariest moments. Take God at His word and trust Him with your life, for He loves you more than you could possibly know- after all... you are the “apple of His eye!” Text: Hosea 2:19, Zephaniah 3:17, Isaiah 54:10