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Jesus offers Himself? (1-Minute Devotion) – Boy, I never really thought about that! What am I offering Him? #toughquestionsforgod #questionsforgod #dailydevotion #devotional

If you’ve ever driven a car, you know the rearview mirror has a purpose—but it’s not meant to be your primary focus. It’s small for a reason. You glance back briefly, but your eyes belong on the road ahead. In the same way, God never intended for you to live your life staring at your past. When we fixate on what’s behind us—past mistakes, missed opportunities, or wounds caused by others—it can steal our peace in the present and keep us from stepping into what God has prepared for our future. The devotional reminds us that the past lives in the rearview—it can inform us, but it should not define us. We can’t change what happened, but we do get to choose what we do with it. We can lament, staying trapped in regret, guilt, shame, or anger—or we can learn, allowing God to redeem our experiences and help us move forward with wisdom and grace. The goal isn’t to pretend the past didn’t happen. The goal is to release its hold on your heart so you can press on, like Paul describes, toward the life God is calling you into. And you don’t have to do that alone. God gives help through the Holy Spirit, through wise counseling, and through trusted friends who can support you, pray with you, and remind you of truth when you feel stuck. Everything God has for you is ahead. Your destiny isn’t behind you—it’s in front of you.

We've all heard the quote, "There are no guarantees in life." While many would agree that there are no guarantees per se, there's always an outcome to a situation, regardless of whether we do something or do nothing at all. And, if we do the conditional thing (the "IF" you), then an outcome WILL occur (the "THEN" fill-in-the-blank happens). Life is full of conditionals--in math, language, and the Bible. In the Bible, there are multiple invitations, warnings and promises from God to help us re-image Him and become who He created us to be. His conditionals, when acted upon, are guaranteed! If you watch this video , THEN you'll learn about some of God's conditionals! Thank you for your support! To give a gift, please donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T9M4EFHWQBDV4 https://matrixofjustice.org

Welcome to Matrix of Justice! My name is Tracy. My social media handle is matrixofjustice, which has more nuance to the name than meets the eye. A matrix is something in which things originate or are formed…in other words, a womb. The very foundation of God’s throne is righteousness and justice. He IS the "Womb of Justice!” This website is a resource center of videos and articles to help you in your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. It is my desire to see spiritual truths birth tangible results in people’s lives. Join me as I share the Word of God and my life experiences. Thanks for watching! https://matrixofjustice.org

Dear God, Learning to be still in a noisy world can feel scary and uncomfortable. When I’m tempted to fill every moment with noise and busyness, remind me that I have permission to pause, breathe, and rest in You. Quiet the fears that creep in when I slow down, and help me trust that You are in control—even when I’m not doing anything. Teach me to practice stillness in Your presence and to listen attentively for Your voice. I love You, praise You, and thank You, Jesus. Amen.

A new year often feels like a fresh start, but our relationship with God isn’t seasonal—it’s ongoing and steadfast. As uncertainty, trials, and world events compete for our attention, our hearts can easily drift into worry and anxiety. Yet Scripture promises that peace is available, even in the middle of storms. Isaiah 26:3 reminds us that God keeps those who remain steadfast and trust Him in perfect peace. As the new year begins, we’re invited to fix our focus on the Lord, quiet our minds, and trust His promises. Peace isn’t the absence of hardship—it is the calm assurance that God is in control and already ahead of us.

Father, Thank You for Your grace. I don’t know where I would be without it. As I look back over this past year, I see both the choices I’m thankful for and the moments I wish I could erase. I confess the ways I’ve fallen short, and I receive Your forgiveness tonight. As I step into a new year, help me walk in confidence as the new creation You’ve made me to be. Let me release the weight of my past mistakes, knowing You have made all things new. Remind me that Your grace doesn’t run out—and that with You, I can begin again, even today. Let this year be the greatest revelation of Your grace I have ever experienced. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

As a new year begins, many people carry regret, disappointment, or anxiety from what they didn’t accomplish in the past year. Yet Scripture invites us to move forward with hope, not fear. Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God is faithful to complete the good work He began in us. He does not call us to dwell on the past, but to trust His power to renew, restore, and make all things new. God’s newness isn’t wishful thinking—it’s His promise. No matter what the previous year looked like, He is still working, still transforming, and still bringing new life and purpose as we step into the year ahead. Today’s Bible Verse: Philippians 1:6 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/philippians/1-6.html “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Main Takeaways You’ll learn why God doesn’t want you living in regret or replaying past failures. Discover how Philippians 1:6 gives confidence that God completes what He starts. Understand how Scripture repeatedly calls believers to stop looking back and press forward. Reflect on how God promises to do new things—even when we can’t yet perceive them. Be encouraged that your future is shaped by God’s renewal, not your past disappointments. Bible Verse References Philippians 1:6 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/philippians/1-6.html Luke 9:62 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/9-62.html Philippians 3:13 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/philippians/3-13.html Isaiah 43:18 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/isaiah/43-18.html Ezekiel 36:26 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/ezekiel/36-26.html Isaiah 42:9 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/isaiah/42-9.html Isaiah 43:19 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/isaiah/43-19.html 2 Corinthians 5:17 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/2-corinthians/5-17.html Revelation 21:5 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/revelation/21-5.html Your Daily Prayer Dear Father, thank You for Your promise to make all things new. Help me release the regrets, disappointments, and unfinished plans of the past year into Your hands. Strengthen my heart to look forward with hope, trusting that You will complete the good work You began in me. Renew my spirit, soften my heart toward You, and guide my steps into the newness You have prepared. May this year be marked by deeper trust, greater obedience, and a life that glorifies Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Dear God, In the chaos of this world, it’s easy to lose sight of You—Your majesty, Your power, and Your faithfulness. When my problems feel bigger than my peace, remind me that You are still the same God who has carried me before. Teach me not to fixate on fear, but to focus on Your character. In every season—whether I’m on a mountaintop or in a valley—help me recognize Your presence and trust that You will never fail. I love You, I praise You, and I thank You for being faithful even when life feels uncertain. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Is God really listening to me? (1-Minute Devotion) – This is what the scriptures tell us, but is it really true? Does He really care about me that much? Hmmm … #toughquestionsforgod #questionsforgod #dailydevotion #devotional

Life is filled with endless choices, responsibilities, and opportunities—yet time remains limited. Whether you’re facing a full to-do list, standing at a crossroads, or simply longing for your days to feel purposeful, God invites you to seek His wisdom. James 1:5 assures us that when we ask God for guidance, He gives generously and without judgment. Honoring God with our time begins by going to Him first—listening, waiting, and trusting His direction. Even when clarity feels delayed, we can rest in the confidence that God is at work and will guide each step as we surrender our plans to Him.

Father, Tonight we come to You with full hearts and open hands. You see the dreams being sent out, the waiting, the wondering, and the quiet ache of letting go. Increase our trust in You as we step into this new year. Fill us with joy and peace that do not depend on outcomes, but on Your presence. Hold our children as You have always done, and hold us too as we learn to release what we love most back into Your care. We trust that You are writing a story far greater than anything we could imagine. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

As a new year approaches, it’s easy to feel weighed down by doubt, fear, and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Yet Scripture calls believers to live differently—to walk by faith, not by sight. In 2 Corinthians 5:7, Paul reminds us that faith means trusting God beyond what we can see or understand. While circumstances may feel overwhelming, God is present, faithful, and actively working in our lives. This new year invites us to shift our focus from fear to faith, holding firmly to God’s promises and trusting Him to guide every step forward.

It’s Impossible to Please God! (1-Minute Devotion) – That’s what the Bible says, right? How does this work? What’s the point of even trying? #toughquestionsforgod #questionsforgod #dailydevotion #devotional

This 9-year-old’s teddy bear mission is bringing joy to hospitalized children. The young man saw a need and a mission field and took real, concrete steps in order to fulfill that need. Watch the short but tear-jerking clip to hear how one caring, tender-hearted and entrepreneurial little guy is helping to put smiles on the faces of children in hospitals.

Life is not often fair. Things will crop up out of nowhere, even through no fault or decision of our own. Situations and circumstances can arise without a moment’s warning and completely alter the trajectory of our lives. This can happen for the best, and sadly, it can also occur for the worst.

Despite how horrible and gut-wrenching life can be at times, there is no situation worse than seeing a child suffer. Those St. Jude Hospital commercials, featuring children with cancer, can and do emotionally wreck people. No child should have to go through something like that, but unfortunately, it happens every day.  

But what if there was something that could be done to put even a momentary smile on the face of a child in the hospital?

A clip posted on YouTube tells the story of Jack’s Bravery Bears. It’s an organization, started by a 9-year-old, with a straightforward mission: “collecting and delivering hundreds of stuffed teddy bears to children at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.”

So, where and how did Jack, the loving and caring young man, come up with his mission? It came to him while he was doing something else for the hospitalized children. The clip mentions that he was making blankets for the children when the inspiration for Jack’s Bravery Bears struck.

“I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be fun if the kids at Nationwide had a teddy bear to go with their blanket?’ Jack said. “And then, I started collecting teddy bears.”

Jack understands that the youngsters in the hospital are going through “a lot” and mentioned that he “just wanted to give them a boost of confidence.”

What an incredibly sweet young man with a heart for those sick and hurting.

Philippians 2:4 “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”

In this powerful account, Anna shares her difficult upbringing, steeped in new age witchcraft and abuse. She describes her eventual move to the mountains and how, facing a dire situation, she began a profound "spiritual journey" and a "spiritual awakening" by reaching out to Jesus. This experience led to her "letting go" of past burdens and finding herself "chosen by God" in her darkest hour, highlighting a "sad reality" she overcame.

Lord, As I look back on this past year, I thank You for carrying me through it all. I confess that some of my choices missed the mark, and I repent of any sin or hurt I may have caused. Teach me what I need to learn from the past without allowing it to define me. Help me truly receive Your forgiveness, knowing that what You forgive, You no longer hold against me. Tonight, I release the weight of what was and step forward in faith, trusting You with what is ahead. Thank You for making all things new. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Dear God, today I celebrate Your faithfulness. You have carried me through every season, and Your love has never failed. As I enter this new year, help me trust You fully and turn away from fear, doubt, and distraction. No matter what challenges come, I know You will guide me with wisdom, peace, and grace. You are faithful, and You are good—today and always. Amen.

Dear God, As this year comes to a close, I pause to look back with gratitude. It wasn’t an easy year, but I can see now that You were with me through every moment. I thank You for sustaining me in uncertainty, for providing comfort in pain, and for giving strength when I felt weak. Help me choose gratitude in every circumstance—not because life is always good, but because You are. As I step into what’s ahead, I trust You with my future just as You have faithfully carried me through the past. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

This dad’s take on teamwork in a marriage is simple yet touching. His view of how a husband and wife should work together is powerful and heartwarming. Watch the short but moving clip to hear what this father and husband said about working together in a marriage relationship.

Marriage is a worthwhile and excellent endeavor. But like everything else worth having in this life, it does not come easily. Marriage requires commitment, perseverance, time and work from both parties. If any of those are missing from either person, then that marriage relationship will be rocky, to say the least.

As anyone who has been or is married understands, that relationship is a partnership. While both individuals should be giving equal effort in all areas of the marriage, sometimes that is not possible due to various reasons. So, when that isn’t an option, the other person can, momentarily, shoulder a greater share of the burden. When one is weak, the other can support, carry and uplift them. They are made greater because they are two instead of one.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a father explains his similar view of a marriage relationship. He understands that both should be doing half the work, but he also knows that this is not always possible.

“One of the things I like to say is, it’s not about being 50-50 on a given day,” he said. “It’s about being 50-50, roughly over a given decade.”

Later in the clip, he added that marriage is not necessarily about a perfect, 50-50 split, but about the other lifting the other up when they are not at their best.

“And I was like, it’s not about Susan and I being even every single day,” he added. “It’s about making sure on the days she’s at, like a 30, I can be at a 70. Or when I’m at a 30, she can be at a 70.”

Near the end of the clip, he added that when it comes to parents with small kids, doing this can be particularly difficult, but he and his wife still find ways to get through the day together when they aren’t running at optimal levels.

Genesis 2:24 “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.”