God Never Gives Up On You

Today's show reminded me that no mistake is bigger than God's grace.

Here are a few moments that really stayed with me.

When Bart's bike was stolen, he was furious.

He tracked it to a homeless shelter where dozens of stolen bikes had ended up.

He expected confrontation.

Instead...

He chose conversation.

As he listened to people's stories, everything changed.

He helped people get into rehab.

Those same people started helping him recover stolen bikes.

Today, Bart has helped recover hundreds of bikes and even lowered bike theft in his city.

It all started when accusation became conversation.

One caller shared something incredibly honest.

He grew up in church.

His dad was a pastor.

But poor decisions led him to prison for selling drugs.

While he was there, he gave his life to Jesus.

Now, just ten months after his release, he has a job, his family back, and a peace he never thought was possible.

If you're wondering whether God could forgive you...

The answer is yes.

He already proved it at the cross.

Researchers found something fascinating.

People who forgave others—even before receiving an apology—experienced less anxiety, less depression, healthier hearts, and even stronger immune systems.

They called it:

Forgive to live.

God told us to forgive long before science discovered the benefits.

Maybe today is the day to let go of what you've been carrying.

We often think being blessed means everything is going our way.

Pastor Steven Furtick shared a different perspective.

Being blessed isn't about your bank account.

Or your circumstances.

It's about your perspective.

When you know God is with you...

You can still be blessed even in difficult seasons.

If you could ask God for one miracle...

What would it be?

Now here's the harder question.

Have you asked Him?

Jesus performed miracles all throughout Scripture.

And He's still changing lives today.

Don't be afraid to bring your biggest need to Him.

He can handle it.

You'll probably never know how much your smile meant to someone.

Or how one conversation changed the direction of someone's life.

That's okay.

Kindness doesn't need recognition.

It simply needs to be given.

Because God often uses ordinary moments to do extraordinary things.

You are not beyond God's grace.

You are not too broken.

You are not too late.

God has never given up on you.

And He never will.

— Andy

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