GMWK: Made to Thrive

Do you ever have one of those quiet moments—maybe in the carpool line or folding laundry—when you pause and remember all that God has brought you through?

The brokenness He’s healed.
The fresh starts He’s given.
The hope He’s planted in places that once felt hopeless.

I know I do.

Sometimes in the middle of the busy, we forget that we weren’t just saved to survive this life—we were made to thrive in it. Not on our own strength, but rooted in the grace of a God who knows us, sees us, and empowers us.

In his letter to Titus, Paul says:

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,
training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions,
and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age…”
— Titus 2:11–12 ESV

God’s grace doesn’t just cover us—it equips us. It invites us into a life that’s full of purpose, peace, and power. He created a world where life could flourish, where we could walk closely with Him, and where His glory could be seen through everyday people like you and me.

But humanity turned away from that design. And we still do sometimes, don’t we? We chase what’s easy, what’s flashy, what’s temporary. And yet, God’s grace keeps calling us back—not to guilt us, but to guide us. Because He knows the life we were created to live.

And here’s the beautiful part: once you realize your salvation is secure—not earned, not performative, but purely a gift—you can finally breathe. You can stop striving. And you can start living.

Because you were made to thrive.
In your motherhood.
In your marriage.
In your work.
In your ordinary, everyday moments.

God knows how your heart beats. He gave you those dreams, that grit, that tenderness, that fire. And through His Word, His Spirit, and His grace, He’s showing us how to live lives that are fruitful, anchored, and full of joy.

So today, let’s not settle for getting by. Let’s walk boldly in the truth that we were made to thrive—right here, right now.

💛 Thanks for being here, friend. I’m cheering you on always.