Your Daily Dose of Inspiration
Welcome to Keep Him First, where my hope is to deliver daily inspirational messages and images. Our mission is to uplift your spirit and provide moments of reflection throughout your day. Join our community and let's grow together in faith and purpose.
September 10 2026 • All of us need direction and purpose. As believers, God has our destiny already planned which many times is not in line with what we have in mind. It is so important to keep our spiritual eyes and ears open listening to that still quiet inner voice pulling us to the place God needs us to be. Greetings, Saints. Accepting God in our lives means embracing personal transformation by letting go of our past mistakes, and responding to His call with humble obedience. We must recognize that God can interrupt our plans or change the direction of our lives when we least expect it. The Bible tells us how Saul actively pursued followers of Christ to kill them until Jesus appeared to him in a great light. Saul was temporarily blinded by the light and as, "He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul! Why are you persecuting me?" After 3 days of blindness, he changed the direction of his life, assumed a new identity in Christ, and became the disciple we know as Paul. As believers, we are taught to submit to God's will. No matter our past failures or shortcomings, God forgives us and uses our story for His glory. When we submit to His will, God redirects our actions from self-focused living to serving others. It becomes our mission to share the ways God has changed our life by helping others see the goodness in God's plan for each of us. Keep Him First and remember to stay in prayer!
September 9 2026 • God provides renewable strength and direction every time it's needed. He continuously satisfies and fills our lives with "good things"—things which are truly good—and it is He who restores and refreshes our spirits and energy. Greetings, Saints. Our strength does not have to come from our own willpower alone as we are designed to receive energy from God. For us to regain our strength, we must not depend on quick fixes of temporary and harmful pursuits and focus on the restorative good things that God provides. When we need direction, we must stop relying on forced frantic efforts, and instead rely more on our faith. As we continue to trust in His goodness, God keeps our inner strength active, resilient and young-at-heart, no matter our physical age. During those moments when we feel both physically and spiritually weak, let's remember we are designed to receive energy from Our Heavenly Father, allowing new spiritual strength to grow. During stressful moments, we should step back, breathe deeply, and invite divine renewal through prayer. Keep Him First and remember to stay in prayer!
September 8 2026 • God's love has no limit and has no flaws. Greetings, Saints. The Bible says how Jesus tells believers, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you." When we as believers experience love here on earth, our love is hampered by our limited capacities which many times is blurred by our sinful flesh. Sometimes for us, loving others is a lot of work. At times, we lose patience with those we love; we get irritated with them; we become frustrated, and weary. But God's love is not like earthly love, it is a divine love. Jesus compares His love for His followers to the perfect, unending love that God the Father has for Him. For believers like us, staying in Jesus' love is the source of spiritual life. Just as Jesus stayed close to the Father's love by obeying Him, Jesus is telling believers like us that keeping His commands is not a burden, but the way to stay close to Him. Jesus shares these truths so we will experience deep, full, and complete joy. All we are asked to do is actively love one another just as deeply as He loves us. Keep Him First and remember to stay in prayer!
September 7 2026 • As believers, we know that the peace we enjoy is possible only by God’s abundant love and care. Greetings, Saints. Each of us has faced difficult seasons when God protected us and guided us to safety. In times when our own strength and wisdom were not enough, we relied on Him. He became our comfort and strength, making a way forward when none seemed possible. Our trust in God is rooted in those troubled times when He has rescued and sustained us, faithfully carrying us through one trial after another. Because God delivers His people from hardship, we can place our lasting hope in Him, knowing He never fails. Scripture reminds us, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." His care is not limited to a single moment; He continually watches over and protects us. As the Bible declares, "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember... I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds." When believers like us turn to God for help in suffering and see how He provides exactly what is needed, our faith is strengthened. Let us continue to rely on Him and grow confident in His willingness and ability to save us. Keep Him First and remember to stay in prayer!
September 6 2026 • As believers, living selfishly is something we avoid while we look for ways to show God's grace in our lives by having a positive attitude and by our caring actions with others. Greetings, Saints. When we live to give and not to take, we will experience more joy, more blessings, and more favor. God is a giver, and He created us to be givers. When we reach out to other people in need, God will make sure that our own needs are supplied. When we pray for others, our prayers are also heard and answered. When we are discouraged, it helps to remember someone else which will take our minds off our problem by helping meet the needs of someone along the way. Sow the seed that will bring a harvest. Have an attitude who can I bless today, then smile or hug or give an encouraging word to a neighbor. Someone needs the goodness God so generously shared with each of us, so let's be willing to share and be true givers as God intended us to be. As believers, the Lord will guide what we say so our words inspire rather than discourage, while it helps us lead others toward a deeper walk with Him. Keep Him First and remember to stay in prayer!
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September 5 2026 • There are times we may feel less than enough based on mistakes we have made. We feel it's appropriate if we hide our pain and emotions and walk quickly through life avoiding possible interaction with others. Greetings, Saints. Some walk quickly hoping their shame and self condemnation won't be noticed and they will disappear in the crowd. As believers however, Jesus is there for us. No need for believers like us to walk quickly and miss all the joy that life with Him offers. Dealing with hurt and pain based on mistakes may leave unseen scars on our soul and spirit. The Bible tells us of a man scared with the physical and emotional wounds of leprosy approaching Jesus begging, “If you are willing, you can make me clean”. Heal me, he was saying, but also remove my shame. Jesus responded not with repulsion but with compassion. “I am willing,” He said, “Be clean!” as He reached out and touched the man. Our faith and hope in Christ will do the same for each of us. We must reach out to the One who lovingly removes our shame as we believe in Him. All we must do is ask and we will "be clean". We as believers will then be able to continue our walk not so quickly but at a comfortable pace able to receive all the goodness and mercy and blessings God has in store for us. Keep Him First and remember to stay in prayer!
September 4 2026 • Greetings, Saints! This is the day the Lord wants us to be renewed in our faith in Him, to be filled with inexpressible joy, and to be excited about our future. This is the day our faith and help from God will keep the joy in our lives that belongs to us. When we have joy, we can use it to influence the people around us and inspire them to seek the joy in their lives God has promised to them. The joy of the Lord is our strength, and when we choose to hold on to it, we can offer strength to the people God has placed in our lives. Without having met or seen Him face-to-face, believers like us trust Him and love Him deeply which allows us to have that deep, glorious and unspeakable gladness that remains strong even during hard times and trials which is beyond normal human happiness. Keep believing in Jesus and keep giving God praise despite any circumstances, and continue to enjoy life this day and always. The Lord is good and is there for us at all times. Keep Him First and remember to stay in prayer!
September 3 2026 • By digging deep into His Word, we gain knowledge and wisdom. The Bible contains great treasures of wisdom when we study it. Greetings, Saints. Wisdom gained from the Bible tells us that a "wise heart will know the proper time and procedure for every matter". Believers like us will gain wisdom by reflecting on "all that God has done", as He alone gives our lives true meaning. Without a God-centered focus, life has no meaning. We as believers are called to prioritize the search for knowledge and wisdom, which is far "more precious than rubies." When we sincerely seek God—the ultimate source of wisdom—and dig deep into His Word, we are promised a reward. Scripture reassures us: "I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me." Digging deep in His Word fills our daily lives with joy and keeps His presence close and personal. While people will inevitably come and go, God's wisdom anchors us in a lasting life with purpose. Let’s make it a daily habit to dig deep into the Scriptures and uncover the life-giving wisdom He freely provides. Keep Him First and remember to stay in prayer!
September 2 2026 • There are times we may feel we've done something that in no way reflects our close walk with Our Heavenly Father. Our involvement with people or a situation is clearly wrong, so much so that we may find it difficult to forgive ourselves and wonder how God will ever forgive us. Greetings, Saints. These are the times we may feel we have disappointed God and feel even prayer will not bring us back to the closeness we once had. But the Bible says, "You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you". Believers like us must remember that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God. His love is truly amazing and everlasting and goes beyond any human love. There is nothing we can do to make Him love us more and nothing we can do to make Him love us any less. He loves us, not based on our performance, but based on our relationship as one of His children. "Who is a God like you, who pardons sin...? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy". There is nothing in our lives keeping us from receiving His love, so allow His love to transform you into the individuals He created us to be. Come to Him with an open heart and receive His love and enjoy the blessings He has in store for you and for me. Keep Him First and remember to stay in prayer!
