BIG Life Devotional | Daily Devotional for Women

1476 Over Due and Over It

September 29, 2023 12:48 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Do you ever feel like you’re 11 months pregnant with a dream? Not 9 months, 11 months. Miserably overdue. The time for the birth of your dream has way since passed and now you’re wondering if this whole time you were just bloated. Like you made this whole thing up. You were never good enough. […]

1475 Belly Up to the Buffet

September 28, 2023 12:57 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

How good are you at making choices? How many clothes are laying piled on your closet floor because you struggle choosing what to wear? Is meal planning nearly impossible for you because a plan would require a decision and you’re just not sure if you would rather eat tacos or bury your face in a […]

1474 Better Than That

September 27, 2023 12:54 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

The source of the majority of our struggles in this life is a mistaken identity. We’ve forgotten who we really are, and taken on the identity of someone we were never intended to be. We were never made to be lazy. Never made to be overwhelmed. Never made to be so worried. We were never […]

1473 The Holy Exchange

September 26, 2023 12:43 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Psalm 37:23 “The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Does the Lord direct the steps of everyone? No, this scripture is very specific. He directs the steps of the godly. So what exactly does being godly look like? How can I be godly today and in […]

1472 Well This Sucks

September 25, 2023 12:47 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Life isn’t fair … but God is faithful. You can spend all the days of your life trying to make sense of nonsense and it still won’t make sense. You could also spend all the days of your life searching for God’s faithfulness and you will find it in abundance. He never promised it would […]

1471 What is God Saying?

September 22, 2023 12:59 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Today’s devotional is a special, unplugged “girl chat” reviewing what God has shown us this week and pause to ask, “what is God saying to you?” Through the lessons of David with the lions and bears, and Ruth with her hardship and struggle, we see God’s providence working in the natural to bring about his […]

1470 Better For It

September 21, 2023 12:45 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Here’s the good news … you will never know how low you could have gone without God, because he swooped in and rescued you. You will never know how bad it could have gotten without him, because you have never been without him. You will never know the person you would have been without God, […]

1469 Toil or Spoil

September 20, 2023 13:04 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Here it is today … we reveal the secret to a good attitude. Listen up, if you’re raising little human beings, this could be the best parenting advice you ever receive. Advice that also applies directly to your own life as well. Toil or spoil. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 “I know that there is nothing better for […]

1468 You Got the Nasty Feet

September 19, 2023 12:58 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

If you had only 1 year left to live, what would you do? You would take that vacation, right? You would spend all the time with the people you love. You would make the memories and capture the moments. What if you only had 1 month to live? You would leave for that vacation tomorrow, […]

1467 High Providence In Low Places

September 18, 2023 12:57 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

High Providence In Low Places You have decisions to make and you desperately don’t want to screw this up. The time has come to choose, but what if you choose wrong? Or what if someone else chooses wrong for you? Others hold the power to say yes or no to you, and what if they […]

1466 I’m Quitting, Darn It!

September 15, 2023 12:59 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

What is it God has prompted you to do, but now you want to quit? What is it you were once passionate about, now you’re just over it? This is too hard … It’s taking too long … You don’t feel good enough to continue … But, God’s not letting you go, is he? He […]

1465 Hell Is Scared

September 14, 2023 12:51 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Whatever it is you’re afraid of, is afraid of you. If what you’re afraid of is a scheme from the pits of hell sent to discourage you, distract you, or defeat you, just know the truth is, the pits of hell are afraid of you. If what you’re afraid of is a plot of the […]

1464 Wake Up Little Robot

September 13, 2023 12:55 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

Wednesday. It’s the middle of the week. The 13th of September, the middle of the month. We’re just in the middle. In the middle of what we started but has not yet ended. Nobody likes the middle. Let’s get to the end already! The hardest years of marriage are said to be years 7 and […]

1463 Looking For What’s Missing

September 12, 2023 12:52 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Have you ever been looking for something specific so intently, that you totally miss it? You miss the forest for all the trees. You are looking for that future husband. Everywhere, you’re looking. Desperately looking. But where is that man hiding? Clearly he’s lost somewhere because he’s not willing to ask for directions, so you’re […]

1462 The Stop Step

September 11, 2023 12:51 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Today, you’re taking steps. Steps that are leading you somewhere. If you look down the path you’re currently on, is it taking you where you want to be in your life? Are you on a trajectory that even slightly resembles the good plans God has for you? And what do you do if, in your […]

1461 Anxiety Strip Search

September 08, 2023 12:51 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Are your thoughts ruining your day? Negative, overwhelming, fearful, anxious thoughts can wreck havoc on a perfectly good day of life. These thoughts make you feel anxious, and that feeling becomes a literal limitation on our abilities to even function. Here’s the problem. We’ve made peace with feeling anxious. We’ve claimed it. It’s now yours. […]

1460 Stop Ignoring It

September 07, 2023 12:49 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

How is it that some people claim to hear from God all the time, and you feel like you never hear from him? How is it some people just seem to have this big, bold, blind faith that leads them into miraculous unfoldings, and you’re struggling to know what to cook for dinner? How do […]

1459 Get In Agreement

September 06, 2023 12:55 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

There’s only so much you can do here, right? You’re limited on what falls within your power, and honestly you feel like you’ve done about all you can do. So now you’re frustrated because even with doing all you can do, nothing is happening. Nothing is changing. And you’re beginning to lose hope. Is that […]

1458 WWJD in 2023

September 05, 2023 12:59 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Look at your schedule today. All you have to get done in such a limited time. Do you feel rushed? Me too. It’s funny how we translate busyness to importance. If I have all of this to do, I must be important, right? Let’s compare our to-do list for the day, and the one with […]

1457 This Is For You

September 04, 2023 13:09 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

What has your self-doubt stolen from you? What opportunities were divinely aligned for you, but you were too afraid to step into because you didn’t feel good enough? What are you missing in your life right now solely because you talked yourself out of showing up for it? Honey, you settled. You settled for less […]

1456 Not Giving Up

September 01, 2023 13:01 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

God has blessed you with the opportunity to live a big, beautiful life. He has brought you through the unimaginable. He has made a way where there was no way. He has strengthened you, equipped you, and blessed you. Now, what happens from here, for the most part, is up to you. What will you […]

1455 At the Right Time

August 31, 2023 12:59 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Why doesn’t God just do what you think he should do when you think he should do it? Why do we have to wait? Why do things get worse before they get better? Why can’t God just swoop in and fix this right now? As I was writing these questions this morning, God’s spirit immediately […]

1454 Look For It

August 30, 2023 12:52 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Have you heard about glimmers? A glimmer is the opposite of a trigger. We all know about triggers. That little thing that just sets you off. A reminder of a painful memory, causing you to react negatively. If you experienced a traumatic event, you likely remember certain sounds, smells, or sights related to that experience. […]

1453 You Are Forgiven

August 29, 2023 12:58 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Are you dragging around the regret and shame of something in your past right into your future? Does God’s forgiveness not cover this? Can this not be taken from you? Are you doomed to have this hanging over you forever? Here’s the thing about sin that we often miss. God doesn’t hate sin because we’ve […]

1452 They Don’t Like You

August 28, 2023 13:05 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Not everyone is going to like you. Not everyone is going to get you or choose you. You can’t make everybody happy, girl, you’re not a taco! So, how do you continue to walk boldly in your purpose when others aren’t walking with you? How do you confidently show up as your authentic self when […]

1451 Rewriting Your Story

August 25, 2023 13:04 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Where you are today is not where you will stay. Who you are today is not all you will become. God is in the divine business of making you more than you could imagine and taking you to places beyond your wildest dreams. Who you have been does not define you. What you have done […]

1450 Formerly Known As

August 24, 2023 13:11 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

What you have today is all it will take for your breakthrough. Honey, you’re not waiting until you have the right tools, you’re waiting until you have the faith to use what you already have. As always, I started this morning on my knees, asking God what he wanted to say through me today. He […]

1449 I Didn’t Want This

August 23, 2023 13:01 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

I checked the weather today. You know what I found? Excessive heat warnings. Extreme weather alerts. Stupid hot temperatures. Do you know why I checked the weather? Because I also realized 4 months from today we will all be getting ready for Christmas. And guess what … it won’t be hot then. In fact, we’ll […]

1448 Make a Choice

August 22, 2023 13:01 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Have you ever been so afraid to make a choice because you don’t want to make the wrong one? So afraid to take the next step because you’re unsure of the step to take? Maybe that’s you right now. You have a decision to make. Stay or leave. Do this or do that. Go here […]

1447 Follow the Prompting

August 21, 2023 12:56 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Are you playing it safe? Eliminating the risk so failure isn’t a threat? What have you sacrificed for this safe life where you’re just trying to keep everything the same? Understand this, safe is just another word for regret. God is calling you into a life of full surrender, of bold decisions and BIG living. […]

1446 Come On Now

August 18, 2023 12:56 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

You are being called out of the boat, into the water and into your next place of promise. Yes, you are being called to a place of promise. A place God has been preparing you for. A place of full circle, meaning, purpose and destiny. Do you want to go there? Do you want to […]

1445 Praying In Circles

August 17, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

My facebook feed is currently flooded with those priceless back to school photos. Just yesterday I saw Breckyn’s first day of kindergarten and Kiley’s first day of college. And while it seems a lifetime will separate those two photos, us older moms know just how fast it all goes. We only have these kids home […]

1444 Help Me Forget

August 16, 2023 13:02 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

What if God could help you forget? What if you don’t have to carry this pain with you into your future? What if your wounds could be completely healed and every ounce of hurt redeemed? What if you don’t have to replay the story one more time? What if all that happened to you in […]

1443 Out of God’s Way

August 15, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

When God created the world, he would pause and see that it was good. For six days, he created. He formed the mountains. He filled the seas. He breathed life into all living creatures. And the final verse of the first chapter of the Bible says, “God saw all that he had made, and it […]

1442 That’s the Ticket

August 14, 2023 12:28 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

God is here offering you a life beyond your wildest imagination. He’s already placed everything within you required, confidently believing you would accept the invitation. Don’t let it go to waste. Don’t miss your opportunity. Show up and participate! How do you do you do this? Really, how do you live this life God says […]

1441 Hell Comma No

August 11, 2023 12:56 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

You’ve heard the phrase “hell no.” That’s when it’s not just a no, but it’s a definite, certain, undeniable, unshakable no. Hell no. What if that’s exactly what you need to be saying, but you forgot one thing. You forgot the comma. You see, when you place a comma, the entire sentence changes. Here’s an […]

1440 But Wait … There’s More

August 10, 2023 13:03 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

God is not done with your story. This is not the end of what he’s doing in you, through you and for you. Oh honey, there is soooooo much more. More than you have dared to dream. More than you can imagine. Your story is MORE. Yesterday was the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 99+1 […]

1439 Where God Shows Up

August 09, 2023 12:48 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MB

Do you need God to come down like ASAP and get in the middle of your situation? Do you need him to show up and do something? Well, I know his call card. I know the guaranteed way to get his attention and move to action. Here it is … it is your praise. Psalm […]

1438 When It’s Not Fair

August 08, 2023 13:02 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

It’s not if you’re going through hard times, honey, it’s HOW you’re going through hard times. Will you worry your way through this? Will you be a ball of anxiety, overwhelmed in the emotions of a tough situation? Will you become bitter, hardened, jaded and cynical? Or will you stand strong in your faith and […]

1437 After Your Failure

August 07, 2023 13:01 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

What do you do after a big disappointment? Your steps after a failure are of great importance. When you most don’t want to get out of bed to face the day, there’s something Jesus wants you to know. We will learn this valuable lesson through the story of Peter. Remember, Peter is the gutsy friend […]

1436 Voices In Your Head

August 04, 2023 12:51 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Oh, the things self-doubt is robbing from you. Just because you don’t feel qualified doesn’t mean it’s not in your destiny. Just because you dismiss yourself doesn’t mean God has dismissed you. If you’ve been letting that little voice in your head talk you out of showing up, let me be straight up honest with […]

1435 Ticket of Faith

August 03, 2023 12:56 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

If it were certain, it wouldn’t require faith. If it were easy, faith wouldn’t be necessary. If you knew exactly when and how it was all going to happen, faith would never be exercised. But, it is your FAITH that pleases God. It is your FAITH that makes you righteous. It is your FAITH that […]

1434 Spiritual Solutions

August 02, 2023 13:04 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

There are spiritual solutions for the problems you face. Yes, solutions that are beyond you and above you. And yet, these solutions are within your reach. You access them through prayer. But isn’t it funny how we often pray as a last resort instead of our greatest resource. Prayer gets put on the back burner […]

1433 And We Know

August 01, 2023 12:53 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

No pain, no gain, right? But wouldn’t we all just rather have no pain? No pain at all. No suffering. No hardship. No setback. We all would choose the path of no pain, but would we be sacrificing great gain? What has caused you pain in your life? What hardship have you endured? Maybe you’re […]

1432 He Provides Here

July 31, 2023 15:11 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

This weekend, while hosting the BIG Life Retreat in Lake Tahoe, California, I had a moment of absolute awe and wonder. There were about 12 of us gathered around a table on the top deck of a gorgeous log cabin in the tall pine trees. Sitting around this table, I listened to the stories of […]

1431 Unforced Rhythms

July 28, 2023 12:45 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Why the rush? Why do we jump from one thing to the next without fully enjoying either? Who set this pace you’re living in, and is it working for you? I admittedly sped through my 30’s. Looking back, it’s all a blur as I hurried my children, pushed my plans, and rushed through each task […]

1430 Lessen the Gap

July 27, 2023 12:07 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Who are you? I mean really, who are you? Behind the scenes, beneath the layers, who are you? Do you like you? Are you proud of you? Are you living a life as the person you really want to be, or when you’re being truly honest are you a bit disappointed in yourself? You’re certainly […]

1429 Mess In the Wait

July 26, 2023 12:50 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Sometimes we can want something so bad, that it completely blinds us. We can become so wrapped up in our little world here and now that we forget God’s big picture plan reaches far beyond this. And while we are forced to wait, we sure can make a mess of things, can’t we? Many years […]

1428 Nothing But the Best

July 25, 2023 12:59 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Why can’t life just calm down? Why can’t the problems go away? Why can’t this whole thing just be easier? Well, let me tell you why … because God is refining us. Through the heat, through the fire, through the pressures, and through the trials, God is crafting you to become everything he designed you […]

1427 No Shower Required

July 24, 2023 12:59 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

What keeps us from a life fully surrendered to God? What separates us from living in the full potential of partnership with our Creator who has these good plans for our lives? Could it be the simple belief that we first need to clean ourselves up, then we will step into that? Could it be […]

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