🖤Lately, Paul has been heavy on my mind.
Lately, Paul has been heavy on my mind. I didn’t seek it out intentionally — the year in the Bible began with Romans 1 and 2. Words about truth, conscience, obedience, and a God who sees the heart even when life feels unjust.
From there, I was led through Paul’s story — Acts 9, where everything changes in an instant. Acts 22, his testimony. Acts 23–26, where he stands accused, imprisoned, questioned, yet steady in faith. And then into 2 Corinthians, where Paul speaks honestly about weakness, grief, endurance, and how God’s strength shows up when ours is gone.
Reading these chapters, I couldn’t separate them from my son’s passing. Looking back, I can see how present God was in the moments leading up to it — not removing the pain, but surrounding it. Quietly. Faithfully. In ways I didn’t fully understand then, but recognize now.
Romans reminds me of God’s justice and mercy.
Acts shows a life forever altered.
Corinthians gives language to grief and endurance.
Together, they echo the same truth: God does not disappear in suffering — He meets us there.
This year, I really want to dive deep into the Bible, not just read a chapter or do bible studies out of books and be done, but to keep going — asking questions, following the story, and truly getting to know and understand the people God worked through… the lives behind the words.
And it leaves me wondering…
If God was so present in the moments I never would have chosen, how many sacred places have I missed simply because I didn’t know to look for Him there?
📖 Message me if you want to dive into the chapters of Paul — I have them listed out, and it’s been such a smooth, meaningful way to understand who he is and his story. I’ve truly enjoyed it over the past few days.
Leave a comment— if you want the links to my bible case and the “Year in the Bible” book! 🔗
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Reflecting on Paul's profound transformation—from Saul’s blindness to his unwavering faith—reminds me how God’s guidance often comes in unexpected ways. The OCR text reveals how Jesus personally addresses our wounds, emphasizing that suffering isn’t overlooked but deeply acknowledged. This idea resonates deeply when facing times of darkness and uncertainty. In my own spiritual journey, I’ve found that moments of doubt and grief are not signs of failure but invitations to deeper reliance on God. Like Paul, who experienced both physical and spiritual trials, we too are called to place trust in God's strength beyond our weakness. What stands out is how God's presence does not always remove pain but surrounds it—offering solace and hope. Studying Paul’s story closely in Acts portrays a life radically altered by a divine encounter. The three days of blindness Saul endured symbolize a necessary dependence on God, stripping away self-reliance to reveal true vision. This echoes in Romans and 2 Corinthians, where Paul discusses conscience, obedience, and the power found through enduring hardship. For anyone wrestling with suffering or seeking a richer understanding of faith, diving into these chapters can be transformative. Approaching the Bible not just as a text but as a narrative filled with real people who grappled with struggles invites us to connect more intimately with God's unfolding story. Personally, keeping a Bible journal and engaging with communities focused on in-depth study—like those marked by #biblestudy and #unfilteredbibletalks—has greatly enriched my walk. It encourages asking tough questions and embracing the complexity of faith rather than seeking quick answers. This approach helps reveal those sacred, often missed moments where God meets us in our pain and transformation. I encourage others to explore Paul’s journey with openness and to share their insights. You might discover, as I did, that God’s faithfulness shines brightest when human strength fades.