Daily InsPirational MOments with Rev. Dr. Precious Prothro
July 28, 2026
The Journey of “Yes”
What does it really mean to say yes?
My pastor often speaks about the evolution of our nature. One example he uses is marriage. When two people, especially young people, stand at the altar and say, “I do,” they cannot possibly know everything that those words will one day require. The vows paint a beautiful picture, but as life unfolds and people grow, those promises take on a much deeper meaning. Yet, with hopeful hearts and good intentions, they begin the journey of yes.
Our “yes” to the Lord is much the same.
When we surrendered our lives to Christ, there was no way we could fully comprehend the sacrifices we would make, the flesh we would have to deny, or the weight of the cross we would be called to carry. We could not foresee every trial and season of stretching that awaited us.
What we did know, and what we continue to believe, is that God is faithful. He is with us every step of the way, and through Christ, we have strength for whatever our “yes” requires.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)
Saying yes to the Lord does not exempt us from suffering. It marks the beginning of a journey that leads through refining, shaping, and surrender toward His glory.
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18)
For us, yes is more than a word; it is an action. It is choosing to trust God without knowing every detail. It is following His lead when the path is unfamiliar. It is believing that even when we do not understand the journey, the One who called us is worthy of our wholehearted yes.
The cross may be heavier than we imagined, but so is the grace that carries us. One day we’ll discover that every sacrifice hidden inside our yes was preparing us for a glory beyond comparison. Until then…we simply keep saying yes.
Father, thank You for calling us to follow You. Help us to keep saying yes, even when we cannot see the whole journey. Strengthen us in every season, remind us that You are always with us, and give us faith to trust that Your glory is greater than every sacrifice. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
July 27, 2026
Don’t Deny What You Feel
The strongest person can have days when they feel weak. The most confident can wrestle with insecurity. The wealthiest can feel as though they don’t have enough, and someone surrounded by people can still feel painfully alone. That is part of being human.
Our emotions are real. They are not signs of failure or a lack of faith. They are reminders that we are people navigating the joys, disappointments, victories, losses, and uncertainties of life.
Those feelings deserve to be acknowledged, not ignored. But they are not the final authority and should not be taken as the end all, be all.
When those moments come, we must seek help. For some, that help begins in prayer. For others, it may include meditating on God’s Word, attending church, talking with a trusted friend, or speaking with a counselor or other professional. God often uses both spiritual and practical means to strengthen and care for us.
Above all, remember whose you are.
Psalm 139:14 reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Because we belong to God, we are never abandoned to face life’s seasons by ourselves. He has already equipped us with what we need to endure whatever season we are in.
Not every season will feel victorious. Not every chapter will look successful. There will be days of sadness, disappointment, grief, uncertainty, and loss. Yet through every season, God remains the same. He sits high and looks low. He knows what we need before we ask, and He has never left us alone.
We should not deny your feelings. We must pay attention to them, because they often reveal what is happening in your heart and mind. Bring those feelings to God. Lay every burden, every fear, every unanswered question, and every hurt at His feet, because He cares deeply about what concerns you.
“The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever…”Psalm 138:8 (KJV)
Whatever you are carrying today, remember this: your feelings may be real, but so is God’s presence. And His presence is greater than anything you are facing.
Heavenly Father, thank You for caring about every part of our lives, even the emotions we sometimes struggle to understand. Help us to acknowledge our feelings without allowing them to define us. Remind us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, never forgotten, and never alone. Give us the wisdom to seek the help we need, the courage to trust You in every season, and the peace that comes from resting in Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name, amen.
July 26, 2026
Lay Aside the Weight
Seven weeks ago, I had knee surgery. During the consultation beforehand, my orthopedic surgeon said something that has stayed with me: “Losing 100 pounds was one of the best things you could have done for your knee. If you were still carrying that much weight, I would not be able to perform the procedure.”
Those words made me pause.
The truth is, I hadn’t always carried that weight. It accumulated over time during a few difficult seasons of life, and I didn’t fully realize the toll it was taking until the damage became impossible to ignore.
My surgeon wasn’t making a statement about my value. He was reminding me that my body was carrying more than it was meant to carry, and over time, that extra weight had taken its toll. Isn’t that exactly what happens spiritually? When we continue carrying burdens God never intended us to bear, they eventually begin to damage us as well.
Hebrews 12:1 reminds us: “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us…”
Notice that Scripture separates weight from sin. Not everything weighing us down is sinful, but it can still hinder us from running the race God has set before us.
We carry the weight of disappointment, guilt, fear, unforgiveness, worry, grief, bitterness, shame, and life’s pressures. Sometimes we recognize the weight but ignore it. Sometimes those who love us gently express concern, and instead of addressing it, we become defensive, embarrassed, or convinced we can handle it on our own. Before we know it, what we’ve been carrying has begun to limit us.
Learning to release those burdens is a process. I didn’t gain 100 pounds overnight, and I certainly didn’t lose it overnight. Freedom rarely happens all at once. It comes through daily surrender, daily discipline, and daily trusting God with what we were never meant to carry.
Looking back, I hear more than my surgeon’s words. I hear the Lord saying, “Releasing that weight is one of the best things you can do.”
So today, let us ask God to reveal anything we’ve been carrying that He never intended us to bear. Then let us do what 1 Peter 5:7 instructs: “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
The lighter we become in Christ, the freer we are to walk in the purpose He has prepared for us.
Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us enough to show us the things we were never meant to carry. Give us the wisdom to recognize every weight that hinders us and the courage to lay it at Your feet. Teach us to trust You with our fears, worries, disappointments, and burdens, knowing that You care for us completely. As You lighten our hearts, strengthen our faith and help us walk freely in the purpose You have prepared for us. In Jesus’ name, amen.