Laurie Kleefeld MA CFLE

08/29/2026

Truth

08/29/2026

Trust in Jesus 💗 Read His Word and believe Him 🙏

I suspect many of us have things in our lives that feel impossible. Maybe you just got some bad news. News of an impossible situation involving finances, a job, your kid, a friend, or your health.

You may feel like you’re spiraling, like you want to take control to achieve a different outcome. You may be wondering how God could let this happen. Trust me when I say I understand. Whatever news you just got or will get, I pray Shaunti’s note helps you, too.

That is news.

And this is God’s Truth:

I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE.
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6, NIV).

I AM FOREVER FAITHFUL.
“He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them — he remains faithful forever” (Psalm 146:6, NIV).

I AM WITH YOU.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10, NIV).

I AM HOLDING YOU.
“Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand” (Psalm 73:23, NIV).

I AM YOUR HIDING PLACE.
“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance” (Psalm 32:7, NIV).

Of course, I still have those less spiritually secure moments when I feel like I’m going to lose my mind. And cry. And doubt that God will bring about good from what feels impossibly hard. But He will.
I don’t know what the future holds, but I know how thankful I am for the Great I AM. The One who will absolutely “Guide me in [His] truth and teach me” (Psalm 25:5a, NIV).

I love you, sweet friend. And I’m praying for you today. Praying that every time the word impossible creeps up and starts to steal your hope, you will see the words I’m-Possible and hold on to Him.

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Which truth about God, the Great I AM, do you most need to cling to right now?

08/25/2026

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08/22/2026

Truth 🙏

08/22/2026

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08/19/2026

08/17/2026

Pray and ask God to help you to guard your heart,to give you discernment and intentionality in your relationships 🙏

08/17/2026

Most often it is a very subtle shift that happens in us. We don't recognize the danger at first or we pridefully think that we can manage it. It won't affect us. The change in us doesn't happen over night. It's like the frog who jumps into that nice warm water and then slowly boils to death as the heat is turned up. It is wise to choose your closest companions carefully and prayerfully. Guard your heart. It is the wellspring of life.

The people around you are not just a reflection of who you are. They are actively forming who you are becoming.

Choose accordingly.

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08/14/2026

Is this where you are today?

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NIV).

08/13/2026

We must lean in close to hear God's still, small voice telling us, "This is the way. Walk in it". or "Slow down, wait on me." or "Stop, turn around".

His checks always come as a still, small voice.

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