Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE THAT REFLECTS CHRIST" " No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us." 1 John 4:12 NIV Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, As I shared since the beginning of this month, Brave Hearted Love is the kind of love that doesn’t shrink back in the face of challenges. It’s bold, sacrificial, and rooted in God’s love for us. When we walk in the love of God, we are not merely sharing our own affection or feelings; we are sharing the very love that God has poured into us. 1 John 4:12 reminds us that our love for one another is the visible expression of God's presence in us. We may not physically see God, but when we love one another, His love becomes visible through our actions. How can we live this out? Reflect the Love of Christ, be bold in your Brave Hearted Love, and live out of the overflow of God's Love! Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for God to fill your heart with His love, so that yo...

  Brave Footprints Devotional Booklet Quote Chapter 8: Faith Over Fear - Isaiah 41:10 Cherice Hernandez "Say this with me, God, you are my refuge. God, you are my fortress. God, it’s you who I trust."

  Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, This month's theme is Brave Hearted Love , this topic really impacted me, especially on what it means to have a Brave Hearted chase in our love for God. I truly hope the Brave Hearted Love Life Applications shared throughout this month have been a blessing to your lives, just as they have been to mine. We all know that our life is a journey—one that demands courage, strength, and a love that refuses to quit. As we walk through the ups and downs of life, our love for God is not merely a passive feeling but an active, Brave Hearted pursuit. It’s a chase—a passionate, relentless run toward Him, despite the obstacles we may encounter. This Brave Hearted Love is what defines us as followers of Christ, as we seek His presence, His heart, and His will for our lives. Today, I would like to share what it means to have Brave Hearted Love and how we can passionately chase after God with all we are, standing strong no matter any challenges we may be facing. The...

  "LOVE THAT IS GENEROUS" "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Generosity flows from a heart filled with love. Brave Hearted Love gives freely, without expecting anything in return. Today, look for ways to be generous with your time, talent, and treasure. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for a generous heart, willing to give to others out of the love God has poured into you. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  Dear Brave Hearted Steppers, I’m excited to announce the launch of a brand-new series from Brave Heart Ministry, titled " Moving Forward with Brave Hearted Courage, Joshua 1:9 ". This empowering series will begin on Monday, March 3, 2025 , and will offer fresh, inspiring Life Applications every Monday through Friday in March, including Pause, Pray, Take 30! moments to help guide you and refresh your journey. Be sure to mark your calendars and join us as we explore what it means to move forward with Brave Hearted Courage together! With many blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE THAT REJOICES" " Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." 1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Brave Hearted Love rejoices in truth and celebrates the good in others. Take joy in the victories of those around you, and allow God's love to overflow into your words and actions. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for a heart that celebrates others' successes and rejoices in truth. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE THAT WAITS" "The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,  to the one who seeks him;" Lamentations 3:25 Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Sometimes, love means waiting patiently. Brave Hearted Love isn't rushed; it trusts God's timing and waits for His perfect plan. Are you willing to wait for the right moment to act in love? Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for patience in situations where you feel rushed or uncertain. Ask God to help you trust in His perfect timing. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

"LOVE IS THE GREATEST" "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."  1 Corinthians 13:13 NIV Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, No matter what else we do in life, love is the most important thing. As I said at the beginning of this month Brave Hearted Love is the foundation for everything else. Make love your highest priority today in all that you do. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for a fresh passion for love to fill your heart. Ask God to help you make Brave Hearted Love the foundation of your every action. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry  

Brave Footprints Devotional Booklet Quote Chapter 7: Stepping Out In Faith - Hebrews 11:1 Erika Sanchez "Let's start stepping out in Faith and let God lead us to His promises."  

  Hello Brave Hearted Steppers ~ Many blessings! Love The greatest choice ever made.  The greatest choice ever given.  It is waking up every morning and deciding that love will lead you. That love will guide you. And that love will drive you.  Knowing that I won’t always feel it and I won’t always want it, but it is always available.  It is the grandest truth in a world full of lies, and the greatest force in a world with so much hate.  Consciously looking beyond the flaws, beyond the anger, beyond the hurt, and beyond all things that come to taint. Love The one you give and the one you receive.  Yet love, continues to present itself in our lives on a daily basis. Not a selfish and self serving love, who takes from others, who only wants for itself.  But a selfless, compassionate, and unconditional love.  One that sees me as I am. That holds me when I can’t stand. That speaks to me in the stillness of the night, and calls after me even when I...

  "LOVE THAT STANDS FIRM" "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ."  Ephesians 4:15 NIV Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Love requires standing firm in truth. Brave Hearted Love doesn't compromise on what is right, but speaks truth in love. Stay grounded in God's Word and let love guide your actions and words. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for Brave Hearted boldness to stand firm in love and truth, even in difficult situations. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE AND GRATITUDE" "'Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his love endures forever."  1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Brave Hearted Love is filled with gratitude. Reflect on how thankfulness enhances your love for God and others. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for a heart of gratitude and how you can express it today and everyday. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE THAT LISTENS" "'My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry," James 1:19 NIV Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Brave Hearted Love listens deeply. Reflect on how listening with empathy and patience is a powerful way to show love to others. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for someone who needs your listening ear today. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE AND KINDNESS" "Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Brave Hearted Love is kind and compassionate. Reflect on the power of kindness in your interactions today. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for an opportunity to show kindness today. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE THAT STRENGTHENS" "For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Brave Hearted Love strengthens and empowers us. Reflect on how God's love has strengthened you in difficult or challenging times, and how you can encourage others with that same love. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for someone who needs strength today. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  Hello Brave Hearted Steppers! It’s February and love is in the air! Why? Because It's part of our nature to desire celebrating our loved ones on special occasions marked on the calendar. Yet, the true beauty lies in the love of Christ, We don't need to wait until February for the Lord to show us His love. He shows His love for us every single day. With each new dawn, His mercy is refreshed. “The Lord can always be trusted to show mercy each morning.”  Lamentations‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬ ‭CEV‬‬ The truth is revealed in His Word. We honor love because He loved us first. “We love each other because he loved us first.”  ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The key distinction between our love for others and God's love for us is that His love remains unchangeable. “Jesus Christ never changes! He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”  Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭8‬ ‭CEV‬‬ As human beings, we often find it difficult to continue loving others after we have experienced betrayal, pain, or disappointment, ...

  Brave Footprints Devotional Booklet Quote Chapter 6: Anchored in Hope - Jeremiah 29:11 Mia Hernandez "The expectation or desire you hope for will come to pass. God hears you but have to have your trust anchored in him."

  "LOVE THAT ENDURES" "If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing." 1 Corinthians 13:8 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Brave Hearted Love is unshakeable, standing firm through all circumstances. Love that endures is rooted in the steady foundation of God's love. Let His love anchor you in every season of life. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for an enduring love, one that remains steady no matter the challenges you face. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE THAT LEADS" "Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." John 13:35 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Brave Hearted Love leads by example, showing others what it means to love God and people. How can you lead others today by walking in love? Remember that every small act of love can be a powerful witness. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for wisdom in leading others in love. Ask God to help you be an example of His love in all you do. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

"LOVE THAT ENCOURAGES" "So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Brave Hearted Love encourages others, building them up with words and actions. Look for opportunities today to speak life and encouragement to those around you, and be a source of strength for someone in need. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for someone in your life who needs encouragement today. Ask God to give you the right words to uplift them. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry  

  "LOVE THAT FORGIVES" "Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Forgiveness is a key element of Brave Hearted Love. We forgive because God forgives us. Today, choose to release any grudges, bitterness, or anger. Let God's love fill the space where unforgiveness once lived. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for strength to forgive someone who has hurt you, and for peace to fill your heart. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE IS ACTION" "As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." James 2:26 NIV Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Love isn't just something we say-it's something we do. Brave Hearted Love is active, showing itself in actions and choices that benefit others. Look for ways today to demonstrate love through actions. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for God to open your eyes to ways you can love others in tangible ways today. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  Brave Footprints Devotional Booklet Quote Chapter 5: Bold Belief - 2 Corinthians 3:12 Pastora Lourdes Hernandez "We can only be bold when we are able to trust God with the unknown and see it unravel before our eyes."

  "LOVE IS PATIENT" "Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud." 1 Corinthians 13:4 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Love is patient, enduring, and steadfast. In a world that values instant gratification, Brave Hearted Love takes time and is patient with others despite their flaws or imperfections. Cultivate patience as you love those around you. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for patience in your relationships today. Ask God to help you be more understanding and patient with others. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE HEALS" " He heals the brokenhearted  and bandages their wounds. " Psalm 147:3 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, God's love has the power to heal broken hearts. Brave Hearted Love is about bringing healing to those who are hurting. Let God's love flow through you to comfort and restore. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for someone in your life who needs healing and restoration. Ask God to use you as a vessel of His love to bring comfort. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE IS A CHOICE" "But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners." Romans 5:8 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Love is not just an emotion - it's a decision. Brave Hearted Love means choosing to love, especially when it's inconvenient or uncomfortable. God chose to love us despite our flaws, and we are called to do the same for others. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for the strength to choose love in your daily interactions especially when it feels difficult. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "LOVE WITHOUT FEAR" "Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love." 1 John 4:18 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, Brave Hearted Love means choosing to love even when it's difficult or when there's fear of rejection. God's love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18) . When we walk Brave Heartedly in His love, we can love boldly, knowing we are safe in His arms. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for the courage to love without fear, even when it feels challenging. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry

  "THE FOUNDATION OF LOVE" "We love each other because he loved us first." 1 John 4:19 NLT Hello Brave Hearted Steppers, True love begins with God. When we understand how deeply He loves us, we are empowered to love others. Begin each day by remembering the depth of God's love for you and let that inspire you to love those around you. Pause, Pray, Take 30! Take 30 seconds to pray for a deeper revelation of God's love in your heart. Ask Him to help you love others with the same unconditional love He has shown you. Many Blessings, Rev. Maria Guzman Founder of Brave Hearted Ministry