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  • Running Out of Time?

    Let me teach you something this day

    A man (gender-neutral, ) should never say,
    I don’t have time
    I’m running out of time
    Time is not on my side

    It is the fruit our lips and the by product of your understanding.

    God‘s ways are not your ways

    When you use such language you cancel mercy-God’s divine gift of time for you to operate in his grace.

    What is Grace
    Glad you asked

    Grace is more than unmerited favor. Grace is God’s divine enablement that empowers you to accomplish what He has assigned to your life.

    Unmerited favor speaks to what you receive that you did not earn. Divine enablement speaks to what God empowers you to do that in which you could not accomplish by your own strength alone.

    Biblically, grace can be understood in several dimensions:

    • Grace as favor: God extends kindness and acceptance that you could never earn. (Ephesians 2:8–9)
    • Grace as enablement: God empowers you to do what He has called you to do. (1 Corinthians 15:10)
    • Grace as strength: God supplies sufficient strength in your weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
    • Grace as completion: God sustains the work He has begun and supplies what is needed to bring it toward fulfillment. (Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 13:20–21)

    Look at Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 15:10 (AMP):

    “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not without effect.”

    Paul goes on to explain that he labored abundantly, yet recognized that God’s grace was working with him.

    Grace does not eliminate your participation; it empowers your participation.

    Grace assists you toward completion by supplying the strength, wisdom, endurance, favor, and divine enablement required to fulfill your assignment.

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    May the Father release to you grace—not merely the favor to receive what He has promised, but the divine enablement to build, sustain, steward, and complete everything He has entrusted to your hands. May grace supply what strength cannot, wisdom where experience is insufficient, and endurance where the weight of the assignment is great. May you never lack the capacity to carry what heaven has authorized you to possess.

    In Love,
    God’s mouth peace

    adriansaidthat

  • Who Told You?

    Who Told You?

    WHO TOLD YOU?

    “And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked?” — Genesis 3:11

    There is a question God asked in the Garden that still confronts us today: “Who told you?” Adam and Eve had lived in the presence of God, knowing His voice and walking in His provision. But then another voice entered the conversation. The serpent questioned what God had said, distorted God’s character, and convinced them to believe something that was never God’s intention for them. The enemy still works the same way. He is the father of lies—he takes a fragment of truth, mixes it with deception, and whispers it into our minds until we begin to question God, ourselves, and our identity.

    Who told you that you are not enough?

    Who told you that your past disqualifies you?

    Who told you that God is finished with you?

    Who told you that you will never change?

    Who told you that you have to remain bound by what happened to you?

    Who told you that because you failed, you are a failure?

    The devil wants you to confuse what you have done with who you are. He wants your mistakes to become your identity and your wounds to become your name. But God does not define you by your worst moment. The enemy says, “Guilty.” God says, “Redeemed.” The enemy says, “Rejected.” God says, “Chosen.” The enemy says, “Finished.” God says, “I am not finished with you.”

    The enemy’s greatest weapon is not always what he puts in front of you; sometimes it is what he puts inside your head. He wants you rehearsing words God never spoke. He wants you agreeing with accusations heaven never made. He wants you looking at yourself through the lens of shame instead of seeing yourself through the lens of grace. But Jesus said, “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Freedom begins when we stop asking, “Why do I feel this way?” and start asking, “Who told me this?”

    So today, challenge every voice that contradicts the Word of God. Who told you that you cannot? Who told you that you are forgotten? Who told you that your story is over? Who told you that your family cannot be restored? Who told you that your purpose has expired? If God didn’t say it, you don’t have to believe it. If it contradicts His Word, you don’t have to repeat it. If it produces condemnation instead of conviction, stop giving it authority.

    The devil may be the father of lies, but God is the Father of truth. And when the enemy asks you to identify yourself by your failures, remind him of your redemption. When he reminds you of where you have been, remind him of who called you. When he tells you what you cannot do, remind yourself of what God has already said. The question is not simply, “What did you hear?” The question is, “Who told you?”

    Because every voice deserves to be questioned—but God’s Word deserves to be believed.

    #AdrianSaidThat

  • Grief is Sneaky, But God, pt3

    Grief is Sneaky, But God, pt3

    Day 3: Grief is Sneaky, But God is Sovereign

    Hey family, Adrian checking in for the final day.

    We’ve named the ambushes. We’ve faced the disguises. Now we land here: grief is persistent and painful, but it is not sovereign. God is.

    Grief wants to rewrite the story. It whispers that this ache is permanent, joy is a memory, God must have stepped away or failed somehow. It sneaks in during quiet nights and loud days, trying to convince me hope is gone for good. But Scripture refuses to let that lie stand.

    “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). Not “might come”—it comes. Romans 8:28 assures us God works all things—even this—for good for those who love Him. Not that the pain feels good, but that He redeems it. Revelation 21:4 paints the ultimate promise: He will wipe every tear, and death, mourning, crying, pain will be no more.

    I’ve had days where those verses felt distant, like nice words on a page. But I’ve also had moments—small at first—where joy peeked through: laughing with friends and feeling guilty, then realizing the guilt was grief talking, not truth. Or praying through tears and sensing God’s nearness so strongly it almost hurt. Those glimpses remind me: grief sneaks, but God’s sovereignty doesn’t waver. He’s the Author who writes the last chapter, the Redeemer who turns ashes to beauty (Isaiah 61:3), the Shepherd who walks with us through the valley (Psalm 23:4).

    I’m not promising the pain disappears quickly. Some days it still knocks the wind out of me. But I’m learning to anchor in the truth that grief has an expiration date—God’s promises don’t. He remains good. He restores. He stays.

    So if today grief is loud, remember: it’s not the boss. God is. And He’s writing a story that ends in joy.

    Personal Declarations

    • I declare that God is sovereign over every sneaky move grief makes—nothing catches Him off guard or out of control.
    • Though grief lingers longer than I want, my hope is anchored in Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8).
    • I trust that God is working even in the unseen places, weaving redemption from what feels ruined (Romans 8:28).
    • Joy will return—not as a replacement, but as a deeper, hard-won gift—because my God is faithful and His mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
    • I refuse to let grief have the final say; God’s victory over death and sorrow does.
    • The Lord is near to me in this brokenness; He saves this crushed spirit (Psalm 34:18).
    • One day every tear will be wiped away—until then, I walk with the One who holds the future.

    Prayer for Day 3 Sovereign God, when grief whispers lies of forever-pain, endless emptiness, or forgotten hope, speak Your truth louder into my spirit. Silence the deceiver with Your promises. Help me cling to Your Word when feelings scream the opposite. Thank You that You are near to the brokenhearted, that You save the crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Carry what I cannot. Redeem what was stolen. Restore what feels irreparably broken. Turn mourning into dancing, ashes into beauty, in Your perfect timing. Strengthen me to grieve with hope—not as those without it (1 Thessalonians 4:13). All glory, honor, and trust to You alone. In the powerful, redeeming name of Jesus, Amen.

    Grief is sneaky, friends. But God… He’s sovereign, faithful, and everything we need.

    Keep holding on—He’s holding you tighter. With love and steady hope, — Adrian Saidon

  • Grief is Sneaky, But God. pt2

    Grief is Sneaky, But God. pt2

    Day 2: Grief is Sneaky – It Wears Different Faces

    Adrian here again, keeping it real.

    Yesterday we named the surprise attacks—the quiet triggers. Today let’s talk about how grief doesn’t always show up looking like “grief.” It borrows other faces, and that’s where it gets really sneaky.

    One day it’s anger: I snapped at a coworker over something tiny, then spent the evening ashamed because I knew it wasn’t about the email at all—it was about the empty chair at dinner. Another day it’s bone-deep exhaustion: I sleep eight hours but wake up feeling like I ran a marathon in my dreams. Or numbness: I laugh at a friend’s joke, then wonder why everything feels muffled, like I’m underwater. Guilt creeps in too—guilt for smiling, for moving forward, for enjoying a sunset without them. Even irritability over stupid things like traffic or a slow Wi-Fi connection.

    I used to judge myself harshly for these “wrong” versions of grief. “If I really loved them, I’d be crying more, not raging over spilled coffee.” But the Bible doesn’t categorize grief into acceptable and unacceptable. David raged in the Psalms, Job questioned everything, Jesus Himself wept bitterly and felt forsaken on the cross. Lament isn’t pretty; it’s honest. And God invites the whole messy spectrum.

    Matthew 5:4 says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” It doesn’t say “Blessed are those who mourn perfectly” or “in the right way.” Just those who mourn—however it shows up. Psalm 147:3 promises He “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” That includes the anger-wounds, the numbness-wounds, the guilt-wounds. He doesn’t wait for me to present a tidy version of sadness; He meets me in the disguise grief is wearing that day.

    I’ve started naming it out loud sometimes: “This anger is grief wearing a mask.” “This tiredness is grief asking for rest.” Naming it loosens its grip a little. It reminds me I’m not broken beyond repair—I’m grieving, and God is the healer who isn’t shocked by any face it wears.

    Grief shapeshifts, but God’s compassion stays the same. Bring every version to Him. He’s big enough.

    Personal Declarations

    • I declare that every emotion grief wears is safe to bring before God—no feeling is too messy, too angry, too numb for His grace.
    • My heart is not too shattered for the Healer; He binds up the brokenhearted and heals their wounds (Psalm 147:3).
    • I reject shame over how grief appears today—I am human, and God is infinitely compassionate.
    • Today I release the need to control or hide my feelings; I let God carry what I cannot even name.
    • Like Jesus wept, I can feel deeply and still trust deeply (John 11:35).
    • God’s comfort reaches me in every disguise grief takes—anger, exhaustion, guilt, fog—and turns it toward healing.
    • I am held in grace that covers every face of sorrow.

    Prayer for Day 2 Lord Jesus, You know every mask grief wears in my life right now— the sharp anger, the heavy fog, the guilt that whispers I’m not grieving “right,” the exhaustion that no amount of sleep fixes. I bring them all to Your feet without apology or editing. Thank You for not turning away from my messy, unpredictable heart. Replace shame with Your tender mercy. Give me courage to be brutally honest with You and with safe people who can sit with me in it. Remind me that You wept at Lazarus’s tomb, felt forsaken on the cross—so You truly understand every layer. Wrap me in the peace that surpasses understanding, guard my heart and mind in You. Heal what feels fractured. In Your compassionate name, Amen.

    You’re not alone in the many faces. Keep showing up with them—He’s meeting you there. — AdrianSaid

  • Grief is Sneaky, But God- pt1

    Grief is Sneaky, But God- pt1

    Day 1: Grief is Sneaky – It Hides in the Quiet Moments

    Hey friends, it’s AdrianSaid.

    I thought after a few months (or years, depending on when you count from), the sharp edges would dull. I’d wake up, make coffee, scroll my phone, head to work, and life would feel… normal-ish. Some days it does. The sun filters through the blinds just right, my favorite mug is warm in my hands, and for a few hours, the world doesn’t feel cracked open.

    Then grief sneaks in.

    It doesn’t come with warning sirens or dramatic music. It’s quieter, more insidious. Yesterday it was the way the neighbor’s dog barked—the same sharp yip my old pup used to make when someone pulled into the driveway. I froze mid-step in the kitchen, coffee sloshing, heart suddenly pounding like I’d run a mile. Or last week, folding laundry, I caught the faint scent of their cologne on an old shirt I hadn’t worn in ages. Just a whisper of it, but enough to drop me to my knees on the bedroom floor, gasping like the air had been sucked out of the room.

    Grief hides in these ordinary cracks: a song that comes on shuffle you forgot was there, the exact shade of blue sky that used to make them smile, the way rain taps the window like fingers drumming impatiently. It waits until you’re relaxed, unguarded, then slips in and settles heavy in your chest. Sometimes it’s just a tightness you can’t name; other times it’s full-on tears in the grocery aisle over nothing more than cereal boxes reminding you of Saturday mornings together.

    I’ve fought it at first—tried to push it down, distract myself, tell myself “not now.” But fighting only makes it sneakier. What I’ve learned (slowly, painfully) is that God isn’t scared off by these ambush moments. He’s not waiting for me to “get it together” before He shows up. Psalm 56:8 says He keeps track of my sorrows, puts my tears in His bottle. That means every sneaky tear, every hidden ache—He sees, He collects, He remembers.

    And Psalm 34:18 promises: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Close. Not distant, not conditional. Right there in the quiet ambush. Grief may catch me off guard, but it never catches God off guard. He leans in when I want to run. He stays when everything in me wants to hide.

    So today, if grief sneaks up on you in a small, unexpected way, know this: you’re not weak for feeling it. You’re human. And God is meeting you exactly there—with steady love that doesn’t flinch.

    Personal Declarations (speak these aloud, slowly, even if tears come):

    • I declare that my grief does not have the final word—God does, and His word stands forever.
    • Even when sorrow sneaks in uninvited and catches me unaware, the Lord is my refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
    • I am not defined by my loss; I am defined by God’s unchanging, unfailing love that pursues me.
    • Today, I fix my eyes not on what is seen (the pain), but on what is unseen (the eternal hope in Christ—2 Corinthians 4:18).
    • Every tear I shed is seen and treasured by God; He collects them and will one day wipe them all away (Psalm 56:8; Revelation 21:4).
    • I choose to trust that God’s presence is bigger than my surprise sorrow.
    • My heart may ache, but it is held securely in the hands that formed it.

    Prayer for Day 1 Heavenly Father, You see every hidden place where grief likes to hide—the quiet corners of my day, the unexpected triggers, the moments I think I’m okay until I’m not. When it sneaks up and steals my breath, remind me that You were already there, waiting with open arms. Catch every tear before it falls too far; bottle them as proof that my pain matters to You. Hold me when the ambush hits hard. Teach me to breathe through the tightness, to name the ache instead of numbing it. Thank You that You are the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so we can one day comfort others (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Turn these sneaky moments of sorrow into deeper trust in Your nearness. In the name of Jesus, who wept with those who wept, Amen.

    Breathe deep today, friend. Grief is sneaky, but God… He’s greater, closer, steadier. — AdrianSaid

  • Get The Hell Out The Church

    Get The Hell Out The Church

    Dear friends,

    In a world that feels increasingly divided, hurting, and searching for real hope, I keep coming back to this truth: the church isn’t called to stay comfortable inside four walls. We’re called to go—boldly, compassionately, and led by the Holy Spirit—into the very communities God has placed us in.

    Jesus didn’t build a fortress; He walked the streets, touched the untouchable, and spoke life to the broken. And before He ascended, He gave us the clearest blueprint: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

    That power isn’t optional—it’s essential. Here’s why I believe every church must prioritize Spirit-led evangelism to reach our neighbors, our cities, and beyond.

    1. The Holy Spirit Empowers What Human Effort Alone Cannot Achieve

    We can plan events, print flyers, and post on social media—and those things matter. But without the Holy Spirit’s power, our words remain just words. The early church didn’t grow because of clever marketing or perfect programs. It exploded because ordinary believers, filled with the Spirit, carried supernatural boldness and authority.

    Look at Pentecost: “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them” (Acts 2:4). Peter, once fearful, preached with such fire that 3,000 souls were added that day (Acts 2:41). Later, when the disciples prayed for boldness, “the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly” (Acts 4:31).

    True evangelism isn’t manufactured—it’s Spirit-empowered. When churches rely on programs over prayer, we risk sharing a message without the miracle-working presence that convicts hearts and transforms lives.

    2. The Spirit Directs Us to the Right People at the Right Time

    Human strategies often target who we think needs the gospel most. The Holy Spirit knows exactly who is ready. He orchestrates divine appointments.

    • Philip was led by the Spirit to leave a fruitful revival in Samaria and head down a desert road—only to meet the Ethiopian eunuch who was reading Isaiah and longing for understanding (Acts 8:26-39).
    • Peter was directed by a vision and the Spirit’s voice to go to Cornelius’s house, breaking cultural barriers and opening the door for Gentiles to receive the gospel (Acts 10:19-20, 44-48).
    • Paul and Barnabas were set apart by the Spirit during worship and fasting: “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them’” (Acts 13:2).

    Spirit-led evangelism means listening in prayer, obeying promptings, and trusting God to lead us to the harvest fields right in our neighborhoods—whether that’s the coworker who’s quietly struggling, the family next door, or the stranger at the coffee shop.

    3. Spirit-Led Outreach Reflects God’s Heart for the Lost and Broken

    Jesus was moved with compassion (Mark 1:41; Matthew 9:36). The same Spirit who anointed Jesus for ministry—“God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and…he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil” (Acts 10:38)—lives in us.

    When churches step out in Spirit-led ways—whether through acts of kindness, healing prayer in the streets, sharing testimonies, or simply listening—we demonstrate that God sees, cares, and wants to restore. Evangelism isn’t just about “getting souls saved”; it’s about bringing the kingdom of God near: healing the sick, freeing the oppressed, and proclaiming good news to the poor (Luke 4:18-19).

    Our communities don’t need more judgment—they need the tangible love of Christ flowing through Spirit-filled believers.

    4. A Spirit-Led Church Naturally Multiplies and Disciples

    When the Spirit moves, people don’t just get saved—they get connected, discipled, and sent out. The early church devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer—and “the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:42-47).

    Evangelism fueled by the Spirit builds healthy, reproducing churches. It raises up new witnesses who then reach others. It’s not a program; it’s a movement.

    So, church—let’s ask ourselves:

    • Are we waiting on the Spirit in prayer before we plan our outreach?
    • Are we sensitive to His leading, even when it takes us out of our comfort zones?
    • Are we seeing lives changed, not just events attended?

    If your church feels stuck or inward-focused, start here: gather to worship, fast, pray, and ask the Holy Spirit to speak. He will. And when He does, obey.

    God wants your community healed, set free, and brought home to Him. And He wants to use you—filled and led by His Spirit—to make it happen.

    What about you? Has the Holy Spirit ever prompted you to reach out to someone specific? Or is there a burden on your heart for your neighborhood right now? Share in the comments—I’d love to pray with you and believe together for bold, Spirit-led steps.

    He is still moving. Let’s join Him.

    With love and expectation,
    Adrian

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  • God Wants You Healed

    God Wants You Healed

    God Wants You Healed: A Biblical Truth for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit

    In a world filled with pain, uncertainty, and illness, one powerful message stands out from Scripture: God wants you healed. This isn’t wishful thinking or a modern invention—it’s rooted in God’s character, His promises, and the finished work of Jesus Christ. The Bible reveals a loving Father who delights in restoring wholeness to His children, not just spiritually, but in every area of life.

    God’s Heart Revealed in His Names and Promises

    From the earliest pages of Scripture, God declares Himself as a healer. In Exodus 15:26, after delivering the Israelites from Egypt, He says:

    “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes… I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”

    Here, God introduces Himself as Jehovah Rapha—the Lord who heals. This name isn’t conditional on perfection; it’s an expression of His nature. He longs to remove sickness and bring restoration.

    The Psalms echo this truth repeatedly. Psalm 103:2-3 urges us:

    “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”

    And in Psalm 147:3:

    “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

    These verses show God’s comprehensive care—He heals emotional wounds, physical ailments, and spiritual brokenness. He doesn’t merely tolerate our pain; He actively works against it.

    Healing Secured Through Jesus’ Sacrifice

    The clearest declaration comes in the prophetic words of Isaiah 53:5, fulfilled in Christ:

    “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”

    Peter reaffirms this in the New Testament (1 Peter 2:24):

    “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.”

    Jesus’ suffering wasn’t just for forgiveness of sins—though that’s central—it also encompassed healing from sickness and oppression. Matthew 8:17 notes that Jesus healed the sick “to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: ‘He took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.’”

    Throughout the Gospels, Jesus demonstrated God’s will by healing all who came to Him (Matthew 8:16, Acts 10:38 describes Him going about “healing all who were oppressed by the devil”). He never turned anyone away, saying, “I am willing” to a leper in Mark 1:41. His ministry shows that sickness is not God’s desire—it’s something He came to destroy.

    New Testament Assurance and Instruction

    The early church continued this reality. James 5:14-15 instructs:

    “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.”

    This isn’t a suggestion—it’s a promise tied to faith and community. 3 John 1:2 adds a personal touch:

    “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul prospers.”

    John’s prayer reflects God’s holistic desire: prosperity in body matching the prosperity of the soul.

    Standing in Faith Amid the Waiting

    Does this mean every believer is instantly healed of everything? Scripture shows healing can come immediately, gradually, or ultimately in eternity when every tear is wiped away (Revelation 21:4). Paul prayed for his own “thorn in the flesh” to be removed, yet God gave grace instead (2 Corinthians 12:7-9). Healing is always God’s will, but timing and manner rest in His wisdom.

    Still, we are encouraged to pray boldly, declare His promises, and trust His goodness. Jeremiah 17:14 is a beautiful prayer:

    “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”

    A Personal Invitation

    If you’re facing sickness today—physical, emotional, or spiritual—know this: God sees you. He cares deeply. His heart is not to leave you in pain but to bring wholeness. Meditate on these truths. Speak them over your life. Gather believers to pray. Trust the One who bore your stripes.

    God wants you healed—because He loves you, redeemed you, and calls you His own. May His healing power touch you today, in Jesus’ mighty name.

    What promise from Scripture speaks most to your situation right now? Share in the comments—I’d love to pray with you.