“Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8
REFERENCES: Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 17:5-6, Matthew 6:31-33
What do you put your confidence in? Our journey with Christ starts with believing that He is Lord. As we mature in our faith, our confidence in the Lord comes from our convictions about the Lord. Examine your convictions and how they shape your relationship with Jesus. It's easy to forget how faithful the Lord has been without remembering all that He has helped us through and without glorifying Him through how we live our lives. As you reflect on the past year, now is the opportunity to decide how you will respond to God's goodness in the coming year.
Putting your confidence in God results in blessing
God’s word convicts us to seek his Kingdom first over striving in our own strength, and the best way to fuel this conviction is to reflect on the past. When we look back to remember how much God has done for us, it becomes easier to see how good and faithful God is, even when we are not.
God’s work, taking place in us and through us, is the very thing that should remind us of His faithfulness and goodness. The Lord has helped us thus far, and will continue to. Putting our confidence in the Lord is the only reasonable response to His faithfulness in our lives. We can guide our actions by asking ourselves the following question: “What is the reasonable response to what Jesus has done for me?”
God’s faithfulness changes everything. When we enter relationship with God, he changes us from the inside out. We can rest assured that if he did it for someone else, he’ll do it for us. He’s the God of the “do it again.” We all have moments of uncertainty, doubt, hesitation and fear. This doesn’t makes us bad Christians, it just makes us forgetful Christians. But just as Samuel laid down a stone to help his people remember, we also have to remember that our very lives are living stones, being built up into a spiritual house. The work taking place in you and through you is the very thing that should remind you of his faithfulness and goodness.
Take time this week to reflect on the faithfulness of God in your own life. Write down the ways in which he has provided. Share this list with a friend and encourage them to do the same!
If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.We would love to come around you for the following life events:
+ Marriages
+ Births
+ Deaths
+ Hospitalizations/Illness
Please submit a request at vouschurch.com/requestcare
This isn’t just another conference. It’s a holy moment to encounter Jesus, be filled with His presence, and reset your heart around what matters most. Over three days of powerful worship, teaching, and community, you’ll be equipped to lead with clarity and live with boldness.
From curated workshops to next-level add-ons, VOUSCon is designed to meet you where you are and where you lead—whether that’s in your church, your workplace, or the middle of a major life decision. Every session is crafted to grow your faith and strengthen your voice.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
When: Thursday, June 19th - Saturday, June 21st
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
VOUSCon is here! On Wednesday before kicking off VOUSCon 2025 in strength and unity we are going to pray.
Don't miss the moment to join us in prayer. Please RSVP by clicking here for our FREE VOUSCon Prayer Night
When: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 7:00PM
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
Serve Day is happening Saturday, July 12th, and we want to get ALL of our crews involved in loving our city so please sign your crew up for a Serve Day project! To see the projects and sign up, please click here! Please have your form in by Wednesday, July 2nd.
When: Saturday, July 12th
Where: All VOUS Locations
Time: 10:00 AM
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack