The Drive - A Daily Devotional by Pastor Mike Sternad

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It’s about depth over width. 

The more you focus on the things of God, the deeper you will go in your relationship with Him. You are not called to strive through a spiritual checklist in…

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Rest in reality. 

Once in a while you attempt to find rest in this world because you forget that God is the only One in whom you can find rest! You tried and it didn’t work. The reality …

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Comfort comes from your Creator.

 There have been times when you have needed comfort and you did not get it. You attempted to find comfort and rest in a person and realized that is not p…

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 You are loved. 

Sometimes you forget the amaz- ing fact that God is love and His deep love is directed toward you perpetually. Sometimes you don’t “feel” loved by God and you question H…

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God has a beautiful purpose for you in this life. 

You do not exist randomly. You are not here just to live out your life and do nothing of value or pur- pose. God has a purpose and divi…

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Believe and be free. 

Living by faith is so easy for you to say verbally, but at times so difficult for you to live out. Those times when you feel restricted and limited are most likely …

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Tomorrow is no reason for you to worry. It’s a reason for you to worship. 

So often you think about what might happen tomorrow when the Lord is calling you to be thankful today. You can …

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Reality can only be seen if you are seeking God.

 People today want to follow something or someone that is actually genuine. They don’t want the drama and the fake faith that comes from …

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Sit down and seek God.

 One of the best ways you can seek the Lord is to sit in a quiet place and pray. When was the last time you did that, distraction free? If it’s been a while, it’s …

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You can’t follow the Lord from the front. 

It is ridiculous to think you can actually lead God in this life. Yet, sometimes you act like you can and are the one in charge calling the sho…

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Don’t forget to wait on the Lord. 

Sometimes we forget that God’s timing is way better than our timing. Your timing is imperfect. Mine is too. The reality is none of us have the right ti…

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Lean into the storm and watch God calm it. 

There are life moments when you know you are going to be in the midst of a storm. There are life events you just cannot control. During these …

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The future is bright if you embrace the present. 

You will live your life fully when you aren’t stuck in the past or obsessed about the future. Live for today because the time is now.

You…

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Faith won’t falter as long as you consistently feed it. 

Those moments when your faith breaks down are a result of not living out God’s Word. You don’t want your faith to waver nor do yo…

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Belief opens up the infinite. 

When you sincerely and genuinely believe what God says in His Word, it will open more than just your spiritual eyes. It will also open the whole eternal re…

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The Bible is your basis of truth, your blueprint for life, and your instruction manual before leaving earth. 

You have the most amazing resource at your disposal whenever you want it. Th…

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Live out what you’ve taken in. 

Talk is useless if it doesn’t line up with your actions. You can say something one minute, but then turn around and do something contrary the next minute.…

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Know the truth and tell others. 

When you are excited about something, you can’t help but to tell someone! You’re bursting at the seams to relay the information to anyone who would liste…

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Yesterday’s actions don’t define today’s triumphs. 

Don’t live in past victories, because the past is over and God has new victories for you to walk in. Some believers are still talking …

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Your past is simply a tool to testify of how God is incredibly gracious. 

Don’t despise the testimony of how God has saved you and set you apart for Himself. Use it as an avenue to share…