3775 Blaze a Trail
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
The mountains you experience may feel like they're not moving; fear has you frozen because you're stepping into something you have never walked before. So saddle up your heart and blaze a trail. Listen—blazing a trail doesn’t mean waiting for a clear path or a perfect plan. It means saying, “I’ll figure this out.” When you blaze a trail, you take the risk that others won’t. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . You make the messy first steps, because all you see is the destination on the horizon—and you’re hungry enough to...
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3774 Hit Me with Your Best Shot
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Life is not going to ever be easy or simple. But simple decisions bring greater rewards, specifically in your health. Hit me with your best shot. If you think your health will just take care of itself through the ups and downs, you’re setting yourself up to fail. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . The truth is, simple, clear decisions—made every day—are what stack up into real health wins. When everything else feels out of control, your commitment to these basics becomes your shield and sword. What are you doing now to protect your...
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3773 Carve Out the Time
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Life has a way of pulling us in every direction at once. The endless responsibilities, personal passions, and career demands—whether inside or outside the home—can all collide, leaving you gasping for a moment to breathe. If you’re feeling stuck, trapped by your own series of “YES” commitments, it’s time for a reset. It’s time to carve out the time. Because that time belongs to you! Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Pause for just a moment. Recognize that what you’ve been doing isn’t working. That’s not a failure. It’s...
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3772 How Rhythm Beats Speed Every Time
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We all want more time. More hours to get more done. Faster moves mean faster results, right? Wrong! The problem isn’t a shortage of time—it’s how rhythm beats speed every time. We could all use more time to accomplish more. However, unfortunately, all we get is being backlogged with thoughts of "I wish I had more time" and "Why can't I move faster?" Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . "Distractions hijack your actions." ~ Kristianne Wargo Interruptions speed up time, making it slip through your fingers even faster. Rushing only fragments...
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3771 Oh Lord, You're Beautiful
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
“Oh Lord, You’re beautiful, Your face is all I seek. And when Your eyes are on this child, Your grace abounds to me.” This heartfelt song, written by Chris Tomlin and Steffany Gretzinger (2022), captures a truth that unwaveringly stands through joy and hardship alike: God is beautiful. Not in the way the world measures beauty—with fleeting success, perfection, or ease—but in His eternal character, mercy, and unfailing love. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Beauty in the Midst of Hardship Life rarely unfolds according...
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3770 When the Feeling Fades
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There’s a kind of magic in falling in love. It hits hard, sparking joy, passion, and an overwhelming sense of connection. When you say “I do,” it feels like the beginning of forever—a forever fueled by those electrifying feelings. But what happens when the feeling fades? For most married couples, the intense emotional need—the attraction, the butterflies, the all-consuming desire to be near one another—lasts about two years. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . After that, reality creeps in. The daily grind, the frustrations, the...
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3769 Stop the Entitlement
Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo
Let’s be real—teaching your child appreciation in today’s world is like trying to hold back a tidal wave. Everywhere they look, the message blares loud and clear: “You deserve it.” Stop the entitlement and encourage the appreciation. Because if we are real and raw, no one wants to wait for anything. If you are older and wiser, you probably understand the importance of hard work and saving. We didn't get to have something just because it was newly released. We had to save and plan. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . From flashy ads to...
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3768 Challenge Yourself
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Life doesn’t hand out easy cards. Sometimes the lemons coming your way aren’t the kind you can just squeeze for lemonade. They’re heavy, sour, and downright stubborn. Yet, excuses won’t get you anywhere. When the chaos of life has you tangled, this is exactly when you need to stand up and challenge yourself. Sure, motivation feels like an elusive friend. Some days, the right words—the spark to keep moving—slip right through your mind. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . It’s easier to sink into that quicksand of defeat, letting...
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3767 Choose Discipline Over Temptation
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Life is full of tough decisions, especially when it comes to our health. Every day, you're faced with a choice: give in to temptation or stand firm with discipline. The difference between these paths isn’t just about what you do in the moment—it shapes your entire future. Choose discipline over temptation. Think about your everyday choices. What do you choose normally when it comes to healthy living? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Temptations feel easier because they come with built-in familiarity. You know the comfort of that junk...
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3766 Stand in Victory
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Life rarely unfolds exactly the way you plan. You’ll face moments when the bitter outweighs the sweet, when the lemons piled in front of you seem endless and your lemonade is nowhere to be found. But your circumstances don’t define you. No matter how hard it hits, stand in victory. Don’t carry your mistakes like weights dragging you down. Stand on them. Let your failures be the stepping stones that elevate you, not the burdens you lug around. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the . Every misstep is an opportunity – a lesson carved...
info_outline“Oh Lord, You’re beautiful, Your face is all I seek. And when Your eyes are on this child, Your grace abounds to me.”
This heartfelt song, written by Chris Tomlin and Steffany Gretzinger (2022), captures a truth that unwaveringly stands through joy and hardship alike: God is beautiful. Not in the way the world measures beauty—with fleeting success, perfection, or ease—but in His eternal character, mercy, and unfailing love.
Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com
Beauty in the Midst of Hardship
Life rarely unfolds according to our plans. Dreams don't always come true the way we imagine. Circumstances can be ruthless, and the weight of the world can crush our spirit. Yet, amid these trials, the Bible reminds us of a beauty that transcends all earthly struggles.
Psalm 27:4 says, “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” The psalmist’s longing isn’t for comfort or ease, but to behold God Himself. His beauty shines brightest when everything else falls away.
Isaiah 61:3 speaks of God’s purpose to replace our ashes with beauty: “To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” No matter the pain or loss, God’s presence brings a beauty this world cannot touch.
The K.I.S.S. ~ Oh Lord, You're beautiful!
Beauty Revealed Through Pain—The Story of MercyMe
The film I Can Only Imagine tells the story behind the song of the same name by the band MercyMe. It’s not about what Bart Millard did to find success but about what God did in the brokenness of his life. Bart’s painful relationship with his father could have defined him—and many would expect that pain to harden or destroy. Instead, God’s beauty poured into that brokenness, restoring, redeeming, and inspiring millions.
This story reminds us that God’s beauty isn’t reserved for the perfect or the successful—it shines brightest where there is hurt, where hope seems lost. Romans 8:28 assures us, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Even our pain has a purpose in God’s grand design.
A New Direction: Coming as You Are
Maybe you’ve been headed one way, chasing your dream or seeking your own plan, only to find closed doors or unexpected detours. God isn’t surprised. He has already set the table for you—inviting you to come as you are, no edits required.
Psalm 23:5 paints this picture beautifully: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” God’s invitation to us is immediate and full of grace, even when our circumstances are messy and our hearts are hesitant.
But here’s the question: Is your heart willing? Are you ready to look up from your struggles and see God’s face—beautiful, steady, unchanging?
Your Next Move
In the toughest moments, when the world feels heavy and your dreams seem out of reach, stop and seek His face. God’s beauty doesn’t depend on your success, your happiness, or your understanding. It depends on who He is—loving, gracious, and faithful.
Come as you are. Look to Him. Find grace for the journey. Because when God’s eyes are on you, His beauty surrounds you and abounds in you.
"Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"
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Song Title: Overcomer
Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia
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