Devotional | Preserve What God Has Entrusted by Rev. Maria Guzman

 

Hello Brave Hearted Steppers,

There are things in life that are worth protecting. We protect what we value, care for what matters, and hold on to what we don’t want to lose. But have you ever stopped to consider what you are doing to preserve what God has entrusted to you?

Our faith, our relationship with God, our convictions, and the truth of His Word are precious. They should never become things we take for granted.

In 2 Timothy 1:14 (NLT), Paul encourages Timothy to carefully guard the precious truth entrusted to him through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Notice the word guard. It suggests intentional care. We cannot afford to become careless with our spiritual lives. The distractions of everyday life, discouragement, disappointment, and difficult seasons can slowly pull our attention away from the things that matter most.

Preserving our faith doesn’t mean that we will never struggle, question, or become weary. It means that even when life gets difficult, we remain intentional about nurturing our relationship with God and holding firmly to His truth.

But preserving is only part of the journey. We must also persevere.

Hebrews 12:2 reminds us to keep our eyes on Jesus, the One who initiates and perfects our faith. Our strength to continue doesn’t come from pretending we are never tired. It comes from knowing where to turn when we are.

Brave Hearted Stepper, don’t allow what you are going through to cause you to neglect what God has placed within you.

Preserve your faith. Protect your spiritual foundation. Persevere through the process. Keep your eyes on Jesus.

Let’s Think About It

• What has God entrusted to me that I need to be more intentional about protecting?
• Have life’s distractions caused me to neglect my relationship with God?
• What is one Brave Hearted step I can take this week to strengthen and preserve my faith?

Today’s Brave Hearted Step

Identify one spiritual practice you want to be more intentional about this week. Make room for it, protect that time, and commit to following through.

Prayer

Father God, thank You for the precious gift of faith and for everything You have entrusted to me. Help me guard Your truth, protect my relationship with You, and remain grounded in Your Word. When life becomes difficult, give me the strength to persevere. Teach me to keep my eyes on Jesus and remain faithful through every season. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

Remember: What God has entrusted to you is worth protecting, and the journey He has called you to is worth persevering through.

Keep Brave Hearted Stepping

— Rev. Maria Guzman
Founder, Brave Hearted Ministry