When life feels dry and progress seems distant, God’s grace invites us to rest, not strive. Jesus calls to us come to Him, get away with Him, and recover our lives. He teaches us the unforced rhythms of grace. God’s favor isn’t earned but received. When we need it the most, it transforms us from the inside out.

We all need God to succeed, because no one is righteous on their own and we all fall short. Thankfully, through Christ, we’re made right with the Father. We no longer have to depend on ourselves to navigate life; we now live by the faith of the Son of God, whose perfect faith becomes our foundation. This is the kind of faith that carries us through dry seasons.

God gave each of us the same measure of faith. The difference lies in how we use it. When Peter walked on water, he succeeded until he focused on the storm. When Abraham faced a long season of waiting to have a son, he didn’t waver; he grew strong in faith, giving glory to God.

Faith is our response to Jesus, who is grace. We’re saved by grace through faith. Even when we feel weak, God assures us that His Word won’t return void; His promises are sure.

Under grace, what matters most to God is our mindset; this is where transformation begins. We’re exhorted to renew our thinking and present ourselves to God. His goodness leads us to repentance, not fear. He perfects us, even in our imperfections.

In every season, God’s undeserved, unmerited favor sustains us. We can boldly trust the one who lives in us and walks with us. He’s all we need.

Prayer: 

Father, thank You for the gift of grace and the faith of Jesus that lives in us. Help us to trust You in every season, knowing Your promises are true. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scriptures:

Matthew 11:28–30, MSG

Romans 3:10–19

Galatians 2:20

Romans 12:1-3

Matthew 14:27–31

Romans 4:19, 20

Ephesians 2:8

Isaiah 55:11

Romans 2:3, 4