Dr G J Peterson, Sr Ministries / History With SJMBC And Beyond

09/15/2025

Good morning, family.

Let’s take a moment and reflect—not on what’s wrong, but on what’s right. Not on what’s missing, but on what’s still standing. Sometimes we move so fast through life that we forget to recognize the most constant truth of all: God has been good to us.

Even on your worst days, His mercy held you together. Even when the door closed, He was already opening something better. And when you didn’t know how things were going to work out, God was already working behind the scenes on your behalf.

Psalm 23:6 says, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” That’s not just poetic—it’s personal. His goodness is following you today. It’s in the breath you just took. It’s in the strength to keep going. It’s in the unexpected favor, the quiet peace, the people who show up at just the right time.

And let’s be honest—some of us wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for the goodness of God. Not our strength, not our hustle, not our intelligence—just His goodness, plain and simple.

So today, don’t let your problems block your praise. Take a minute and say, “Lord, thank You for being good to me—better than I deserved, and faithful when I wasn’t.”

If you know the goodness of God is the only reason you’re still standing, drop a “🙌🏽” in the comments and let’s give Him praise together.

08/14/2025

08/13/2025

Good morning family,

Maybe yesterday didn’t go the way you hoped. Maybe the last season of your life has left you tired, discouraged, or even ashamed. But I want to remind you of something powerful—God gives grace for a new beginning.

You don’t have to carry the weight of who you used to be or what you didn’t get right. God specializes in fresh starts. He’s not looking at you through the lens of your past—He’s looking at you through the eyes of purpose and promise.

Lamentations 3:22–23 says, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” That means today isn’t just another day—it’s another chance.

Another chance to believe again. To love again. To hope again. To start over, not in your own strength, but in His.

So walk into this day with your head high and your heart open. Whatever you’ve been through doesn’t define you—God’s grace does. And His grace says, “You’re still worthy. You’re still chosen. You’re still loved.”

If you’re claiming a fresh start today, type “New beginning” in the comments and let’s step into this next chapter together.

08/06/2025

Good evening, family

Life will test you. Storms will come, setbacks will happen, and sometimes things won’t go as planned. But hear me clearly—resilience means you don’t stay down. You may bend, but you won’t break. You may cry, but you won’t quit. You may have lost some battles, but you’re still in the fight.

Proverbs 24:16 says, “Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.” That’s not just scripture—that’s a mindset. That’s a holy reminder that God has placed a bounce-back spirit inside of you. You were not built to stay broken. You were built to recover, to rise, and to keep going.

Resilience isn’t about never feeling pain. It’s about trusting God enough to keep moving through it. It’s about waking up every morning and saying, “This might have shaken me, but it will not stop me.”

So today, stand tall—even if you have to stand with tears in your eyes. You’ve survived too much to give up now. And God has brought you too far to leave you here.

If this spoke to you, type “I’m bouncing back” in the comments and keep walking in strength today.

08/02/2025

07/29/2025

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07/24/2025

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07/24/2025

Good morning, family.

The biggest battles we face often start in the mind. What we think shapes how we feel, and how we feel determines how we move. If the enemy can plant seeds of doubt, fear, and negativity in your thoughts, he can make you feel stuck even when God has already given you victory.

The Bible tells us in Romans 12:2, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” That means real change begins inside of us—by choosing what we allow to stay in our thoughts. Some of us need to evict those old, toxic lies that say we’re not good enough, not strong enough, or that things will never get better. Those are not God’s words over your life.

Today, make a decision to get your mind right. Start your morning by declaring truth over yourself: “I am who God says I am. I am blessed, I am capable, I am chosen, and I have what it takes to win today.” When you shift your thinking, everything else begins to shift too.

What’s one positive, faith-filled thought you’re choosing to focus on today? Drop it in the comments—I want to see what’s fueling your faith.

07/23/2025

Good afternoon, family.

I want to talk to someone who feels like hope is slipping away. Maybe you’ve been waiting for something to change, praying for a breakthrough, or holding on for so long that you’re starting to wonder if it’s even worth it. Let me remind you—hope is not lost, and neither are you.

Hope isn’t just a feeling; it’s an anchor for your soul. Hebrews 6:19 says, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” An anchor keeps a ship steady in the middle of a storm. That’s what hope does for us when life feels chaotic. It doesn’t mean the storm stops, but it means you won’t be swept away.

God hasn’t forgotten what He promised you. The delay is not a denial, and the silence does not mean He’s absent. Sometimes God is doing His greatest work in the moments when it feels like nothing is happening.

So today, hold on to hope with everything you’ve got. Speak it over yourself: “This is not the end of my story. God is still working for my good.” Even when you can’t see it, He’s already making a way.

If you’re choosing to hold on to hope today, type “I believe” in the comments and let’s stand in faith together.

07/22/2025

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07/22/2025

Good morning, family.

I want to talk to the one who feels like life has knocked the wind out of you. Maybe you’ve been fighting battles that no one sees. Maybe you’ve cried prayers that no one hears but God. And if you’re honest, you feel tired, worn out, maybe even defeated.

But hear me today—you are not defeated. You might be bruised, but you’re not broken. You might be weary, but you are not worthless. The very fact that you woke up this morning is proof that God is still fighting for you.

2 Corinthians 4:9 reminds us, “We are persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down but not destroyed.” That means what tried to take you out couldn’t succeed. Why? Because God’s power is greater than any problem you’re facing. You are still standing because His hand is holding you up.

Defeat is not your story. Victory is. So today, lift your head. Straighten your shoulders. Speak life over yourself. Say out loud, “I am not done, and God is not done with me.”

If this word is for you, drop a “💛” in the comments, and let’s stand together believing that the best chapters of your story are still ahead.