Author - Clay Corvin

Scripture:
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.”
— John 15:4 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Abiding means remaining — staying in close, constant connection with Christ.
2. We cannot bear fruit apart from Him; all life flows from the Vine.
3. Christian living is not self-effort, but dependent relationship.
4. Fruitfulness is a result, not a goal — it comes by staying close to Jesus.
5. The call to abide is both invitation and command — daily, personal, vital.

Poem: I Stay with You

You are not far, not out of reach.
You ask me not to run ahead.
You say, “Abide, remain in Me.”
You do not rush, You do not hide.
You stay, and so I stay with You.

Apart from You, the branch grows dry.
The fruit fades fast, the strength runs low.
But in Your life, I live again.
Your words revive the parts once numb.
Your love restores the fruitless vine.

I do not try to grow alone.
I do not strive to make it bloom.
You are the Vine that carries life.
You give what I could never force.
You hold me firm and feed my soul.

When pressure speaks of worth through works,
I listen to the softer truth:
Abiding is the greater way.
To stay with You is all I need.
To bear Your fruit is what You give.

So here I stay, close to the root.
I do not fear the empty days.
You are enough to make me grow.
You are the source, the root, the strength.
I live in You and You in me.

Prayer:
Jesus, I choose to abide in You today. I need Your strength to bear fruit. Keep me close and make my life a reflection of Your love. Amen.

Scripture:
“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
— Galatians 5:16 (NKJV)

Points:

1. The Christian life is a daily walk — an ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit.
2. Walking in the Spirit is not mystical — it means living in step with God’s Word and guidance.
3. The Spirit leads us away from sinful desires by giving us better desires.
4. We are not powerless — the Spirit gives strength to obey.
5. When we walk with the Spirit, we grow in holiness, love, and peace.

Poem: Step by Step with Him

Not by force or hurried thought,
The Spirit leads a slower way.
He walks with grace, not sharp demands.
He does not shout; He gently speaks.
His path is firm, yet full of peace.

I used to run ahead, alone.
I used to follow every whim.
But now I walk in better steps.
I learn to listen as I move.
The Spirit teaches how to live.

The pull of flesh still fights within.
Old habits knock and call my name.
But walking close, I feel His strength.
He quiets storms with steady hands.
He turns my gaze to truth again.

He points to love when hate makes sense.
He moves me slow when anger climbs.
He tells me when to stop and rest.
He helps me live beyond the past.
He leads with wisdom, not regret.

Today I walk, not by myself.
The Spirit walks these roads with me.
I do not need to earn His help.
I only need to take His hand.
And step by step, I follow Him.

Prayer:
Holy Spirit, help me to walk with You today. Lead me away from selfishness and into the ways of Christ. Teach me to listen, follow, and rest in Your presence. Amen.

Scripture:
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.”
— John 14:1 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Jesus speaks directly to the heart that is prone to fear.
2. Troubled hearts can be calmed through trust in Him.
3. Believing in Jesus is the remedy to inner storms.
4. The command is kind, not harsh — an invitation to peace.
5. Our hearts are not helpless; they can be led to trust.

Poem: Troubled No More

The heart grows loud with whispered lies.
It tells me all will fall apart.
But you speak peace with steady tone.
You call me not to panic more,
But simply turn and trust again.

You are not distant from the strain.
You said these words with death ahead.
You knew the weight your friends would feel.
And still you offered calm and strength.
You led with hope, not fearful hands.

I look to you, not to the fear.
I turn my heart to better light.
You do not change with shifting winds.
You speak, and all begins to rest.
You hold the world, and you hold me.

You did not say there’d be no pain.
You did not hide the cross ahead.
But even there, your peace stood firm.
You offered faith to trembling hearts.
You gave belief to take the place.

Today I choose to trust again.
I lead my heart to where you are.
You do not fail, you do not fear.
You speak and troubled thoughts dissolve.
You are my peace, both near and true.

Prayer:
Jesus, I believe in You. Calm my heart and quiet the storm within. Let not my heart be troubled, for I trust You, my Savior and King. Amen.

Scripture:
“But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.”
— Job 23:10 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God is fully aware of every step we take.
2. Even when we feel lost, He is guiding our path.
3. Times of testing are not signs of abandonment.
4. God uses trials to refine us, not to ruin us.
5. Anxiety shrinks when we trust that He knows the end from the beginning.

Poem: The Way I Take

I do not see the road ahead.
The turns are sharp, the light is dim.
But you see clearly through it all.
You know the steps before I walk.
You know the way I cannot see.

You’re not surprised by where I stand.
You planned this path before I breathed.
You guide the test that burns but heals.
You shape the fire to make me whole.
You walk the dark and call me through.

I am not just a drifting soul.
You mark the road with care and grace.
You use the trial to shape the heart.
You use the heat to draw out gold.
You see the treasure I can’t see.

The fear of loss, the dread of wrong—
You silence it with knowing love.
You do not waste the time I fear.
You turn the hurt into new hope.
You draw me closer through the fire.

Today I trust what you have planned.
You know the way, and you are good.
I take your hand, though I’m unsure.
You lead me on with perfect sight.
And I will follow without fear.

Prayer:
Lord, You know the way I take. Even when I feel lost, You are leading me. Refine me through the trials and bring me forth in Your beauty and peace. Amen.

Scripture:
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:7 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God’s peace is beyond human comprehension.
2. It doesn’t just visit — it guards our hearts and minds.
3. This guarding happens through Jesus, not through our efforts.
4. Anxious thoughts are no match for God’s peace.
5. We are not alone in the battle for peace — God is our keeper.

Poem: Peace That Guards

The thoughts pressed in from every side.
The heart grew tired from holding fear.
But then your peace stepped in, stood tall.
It did not shrink, it did not bend.
It wrapped around both heart and mind.

You didn’t wait for me to fix.
You brought a peace no words explain.
It didn’t match the storm outside.
But stayed within like holy light.
It guarded all I could not guard.

The mind once filled with spinning doubts
Began to slow, began to breathe.
The heart once thinned by anxious weight
Now rested in your quiet truth.
You did what I could never do.

Your peace is not a flimsy veil.
It holds like stone, it shields like steel.
It speaks with love, it stands with strength.
It doesn’t leave when night gets long.
It fights for me when I am weak.

Today I live beneath your guard.
I welcome peace to take its post.
I trust the One who gives this gift.
Your Son has opened wide the gate.
And I will rest, because You reign.

Prayer:
Father, let Your peace guard my heart and mind today. Keep out the fear and welcome in the trust that comes from Christ. Thank You for a peace that holds firm. Amen.

Scripture:
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
— Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Stillness is often the path to deep trust in God.
2. Knowing God is more than head knowledge — it’s personal recognition.
3. Anxiety often thrives in noise; peace grows in stillness.
4. God’s sovereignty is the anchor of our quiet trust.
5. He will be exalted — and our hearts can rest in that truth.

Poem: The Still Place

The world keeps spinning, voices race.
But in the rush, you speak a word:
Be still. Be still and see my face.
Be still and let the fears subside.
Be still and know that I am near.

I do not rule from far away.
I do not hide behind the clouds.
I hold the earth in silent strength.
I know the storm and still the wind.
I speak, and chaos starts to rest.

Stillness is not the absence of pain.
It’s choosing calm beneath the weight.
It’s knowing I don’t have to strive.
It’s trusting who you’ve shown to be.
It’s resting where you’ve called me in.

You are exalted over fear.
You rule the parts I cannot fix.
You do not ask for busy hands.
You ask for eyes that look and know—
That you are God and you are good.

Today I quiet all the noise.
I take my seat at peace again.
You are enough. I know your name.
You are the stillness I now choose.
You are the calm I live within.

Prayer:
Lord, help me be still. Still my anxious thoughts and restless striving. Let me know You deeply today as the God who rules in peace and love. Amen.

Scripture:
“As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He said to the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Do not be afraid; only believe.'”
— Mark 5:36 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Fear often enters when we hear bad news or feel powerless.
2. Jesus responds with clarity — replace fear with belief.
3. Belief is not denial of reality but trust in Jesus’ authority.
4. The call to “only believe” invites us to narrow our focus.
5. Jesus speaks this directly to hurting hearts — with compassion and strength.

Poem: Only Believe

The words I heard were full of weight.
They spoke of loss, of ends, of pain.
But then your voice cut through the fog.
“Do not be afraid,” you gently said.
“Only believe — and follow me.”

You did not mock my trembling breath.
You stood beside my stunned, still heart.
You called me not to figure out,
But simply walk with eyes on you—
To trust your steps, not what I see.

You asked for faith where fear had won.
You asked for hope when grief was near.
And yet you gave what you required—
The faith to take another step.
The grace to breathe in what you said.

I do not always understand.
The future often fades from view.
But you are not a ghost or dream.
You speak with power and with love.
You are the voice that drives out fear.

Today I choose to believe you.
Not the fear, not just what I hear.
Your words bring peace to anxious thoughts.
Your truth stands firm when shadows fall.
I will not fear — I will believe.

Prayer:
Jesus, when fear speaks loud, help me hear You more clearly. Teach me to believe You even in the dark moments. I trust You with what I cannot fix. Amen.

Scripture:
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God does not want us to carry even a portion of anxiety alone.
2. “All” means nothing is too small or too great to give Him.
3. Casting requires release — a full surrender of what burdens.
4. His care is not abstract; it is personal, daily, and real.
5. The reason we can cast our care is because He truly loves us.

Poem: He Cares for Me

I held the weight, too proud to drop.
It grew with every silent thought.
But still you waited, hand held out,
Until I gave you all I feared—
And found you never turned away.

You didn’t scold the messy heart.
You took it gently, every part.
You knew the roots beneath the stress.
You saw what even I had missed.
And still you called me close again.

You didn’t flinch when I let go.
You didn’t lose the things I cast.
You didn’t tell me, “Take them back.”
You simply held and carried all.
You are the God who bears with love.

Your care is not in distant words.
It walks beside the tired soul.
It speaks when others do not see.
It stays through nights of sleepless fear.
It knows and acts with perfect grace.

Today I cast what I can’t hold.
Not just a piece, but all of it.
You care for me, and that is sure.
You hold my heart in strong, kind hands.
You are the peace I trust again.

Prayer:
Lord, I cast all my anxiety on You. I believe that You care for me. Thank You for holding every burden and not turning away. Teach me to trust You more. Amen.

Scripture:
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
— Psalm 27:1 (NKJV)

Points:

1. God is not only light — He is my light, personal and present.
2. Salvation is the foundation for overcoming fear.
3. Fear flees where light shines and strength is present.
4. When the Lord is our strength, we do not stand alone.
5. The question “whom shall I fear?” is rhetorical — the answer is no one.

Poem: Fear Has No Claim

The shadows stretched across my path.
The voices rose, the doubts grew loud.
But then your light broke through the dark.
You didn’t wait for sun to rise.
You were the light before the day.

You are my strength, not passing wind.
You are the wall when things collapse.
You do not shift or leave mid-fight.
You stay and shield with power true.
You are the reason I stand tall.

The fear may knock, but doesn’t win.
The name I trust is strong and near.
You walk with me through fire and dark.
You do not bend, you do not fail.
You are the light that ends the fear.

I say aloud what I believe.
You are my Lord, my saving hope.
I will not fear what man may do.
You have the final word and way.
You lift my head, you fight for me.

Today I walk in what is true.
You are my light, my song, my life.
You shine where worry tried to reign.
You are the strength I will not lose.
You are the reason fear must leave.

Prayer:
Lord, You are my light and salvation. With You, I have nothing to fear. Be my strength today, and help me walk in the confidence of Your love and power. Amen.

Scripture:
“I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.”
— John 14:18 (NKJV)

Points:

1. Jesus assures us of His continuing presence.
2. We are not abandoned, even when we feel alone.
3. His coming is not only future — it is daily and spiritual.
4. Orphaned fear fades in the presence of our Father.
5. We can live in peace knowing we are not left behind.

Poem: Never Left Alone

The night grew cold with silent steps.
I thought perhaps you’d gone for good.
But then your voice returned again.
A whisper through my empty room—
“I will not leave, I never did.”

You never wrote me off or fled.
You never left me on my own.
You came and stayed, though I forgot.
You found me in my lost despair.
You made a home inside my fear.

You didn’t wait for me to shine.
You came when all the lights went dim.
You called me yours, though I had strayed.
You took the name I thought I’d lost.
You gave me place and held me close.

Orphaned hearts don’t know they’re loved.
But you rewrote that tale for me.
You walked in love I can’t outgrow.
You made the dark a place of peace.
You stayed, and that has changed my soul.

Today I live as one who’s known.
No longer cast aside or missed.
You are my Lord, my home, my light.
You come to me and stay for good.
I am not orphaned — I am loved.

Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for not leaving me alone. In every lonely place, You come near. Help me rest in the truth that I am never forsaken. Amen.