Walking in Step with God with Steve McDonald

“Find Quiet Time With God” When life overwhelms you, pause and pray. Quiet moments with God can bring clarity amidst life’s storms. #TrustHim #InnerPeace

“Find Quiet Time With God” Do you ever think to yourself: “I don’t have a problem with praying every once in a while, but quiet time just doesn’t make sense.” I get it.  First of all, I am glad you are finding prayer an important part of your life.  If you can, make time for prayer every day. The truth is that God does here your prayers, but making time to be still and quiet can send a strong mess...

How can we use prayer in our walk with God? How does prayer influence our faith? 🤔 Let's discuss. 

‘Pray’  Seeking a deeper connection with God? Start today by making prayer time a natural part of your life. Whether you’re walking down the street or sitting quietly, share your heart, thoughts, and aspirations with Him. Let’s communicate with the Divine! 

“Pray” Do you ever think to yourself: “I am way too busy to pray.” Ok.  I understand if you have been told that prayer requires this or that or only should be done under certain circumstances.  Maybe you have been told or taught the only time to pray is on your knees before bed or before a meal.  Maybe you felt that these rituals were unnecessary so you stopped praying altogether. The truth is tha...

"Give Your Heart To God" Do you ever think to yourself: “I am just not sure if I'm ready to give my heart to God.” I understand.  If you are living your life and things are just fine according to you, then why bother making a commitment to God? Maybe you are struggling in life and wondering if giving your heart to God would make any difference. The truth is that giving your heart to God in both of...

What are the ways we can give kindness in our walk with God? How can kindness transform darkness into light? 🤔 Let's discuss. 

"Give Kindness" Challenge!  Ask for a chance to show kindness today - to anyone! A smile, a helping hand, anything!

“Give Kindness”   Do you ever think to yourself:   “I am a kind person, but I am just too busy to help others right now.”   Ok.  You have said you are kind.  Perhaps you consider yourself a good person.  If you feel that you are too busy to help others in need, I can assure you that you do, in fact, have time.   The truth is, there are many ways to give kindness in your busy life.  You can show ki...

In our walk with God, what are the steps to offer ourselves to God to help others in need? 🤔 Let's discuss. 

'' Give Yourself As A Vessel'' Embrace giving! Ask God to guide you to those in need and be ready to act. Trust in His plan for you to make an impact. 

“Give Yourself as a Vessel” Do you ever think to yourself: “I doubt God can use me to help others in need.” Ok, I get it if you think you have nothing to offer. I have been shy and introverted all of my life.  I thought my quiet demeanor meant that I just didn’t know how to help a stranger or offer assistance to someone I barely knew. The truth is God knows every single aspect of you. Your strengt...

When it comes to giving, how can God use our resources to come to the aid of others in need? 🤔 Let's discuss. 

" Give Your Resources " Challenge yourself to declutter and donate! Set dates to give away unused items. Your generosity will spark joy. Expect His Guidance. Be Ready to give.

"Give Your Resources" Do you ever think to yourself: “I’m not well off. I just can’t afford to give” I understand. I have experienced highs and lows in my lifetime in regards to finances. I can recall, even in a season where finances were strained, that I felt I had nothing to give. The truth is that you do not need wealth to give from your resources. Giving financially can be as simple as buying...

As we seek to live a life that honors God, how can we give our time? 🤔 Let's discuss. 

''Give Your Time'' Recognize God’s influence and decide to give your time. Leverage your gifts to help others. Expect His guidance. Be ready to give. 

“Give Your Time” Do you ever think to yourself: "I have no time to give!" I understand. Many of us like the idea of giving but only some of us actually make and follow through with the decision to give our time. Please understand, that I am not saying this to make anyone feel guilty about not giving. I can look back over many decades of my life where I liked the idea of giving but never followed t...

When we walk with God and seek His will for our lives, is it still ok to have hopes and dreams? How can we dream big while also asking God to order our steps. 🤔 Let's discuss. 

"Dream Big" Dream, plan, learn, consult. Surrender your dreams to God’s guidance. Seek alignment with His plans. Embrace His purpose. #GodsPlan #DreamBig

Do you ever think to yourself: “I don’t want to dream big, because I doubt God wants for me what I want” or “I do have a dream, but I don’t want God to get involved. I will get there on my own.” I understand. It can be a bit difficult to have your heart set on something and wonder if God would take you away from it. It can also be challenging if you are trying to learn how to trust in God, but you...

How can we forgive amid the pain of betrayal? What can we do to rise above the temptation for resentment and vengeance? 🤔 Let's discuss.

Do you carry the weight of past hurts?  Are anger and bitterness keeping you from experiencing true peace?  This Wednesday Challenge is for you.

Do you ever think to yourself: “After what they did to me, there is no way I can ever forgive them.” I understand. I have been hurt before and like you, I refused to forgive. I held on to the anger and bitterness until it felt like a bottomless pit in my chest. More recently, as I came to trust God with my life, He has taught me how to forgive and treat everyone with kindness and love. The truth i...

What can we do when fear has entered our hearts and minds? How can God equip us to overcome our fears? 🤔 Let's discuss.