SPRING FORTH NOW 2026

October 9

By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that’s not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.  There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can’t round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!

Romans 5:1-5 (MSG)

What if the pressure you are experiencing is developing strength for a future you have yet to see? In Romans 5:1–5 (MSG), Paul reminds us that faith brings peace with God, while suffering develops endurance, character, and a hope that never disappoint. Engaging In The Holy means refusing to let hardship define you while allowing God's love to shape who you are becoming. Living High And Lifted Up means recognizing that the vision is not only preparing a future for you; it is preparing you for that future. Our Black communities have turned generations of struggle into strength, but our calling is to transform that strength into healing, opportunity, justice, and shared flourishing. Dream Big, because your present pressure does not determine your future possibilities. Decide To Become stronger without becoming hardened, and Demonstrate Your Power by turning what you have endured into hope somebody else can build upon.