Finding Sunshine Again with Amanda Grace

In this pilot episode, I’m giving you a glimpse into what this series is all about. I'm so excited to walk this journey with you — let’s grow together one episode at a time.

Scripture reading: John 5:2-14

“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.”‭‭John‬ ‭12‬:‭24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬“Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a great number of servants. So the Philistines envied him.”‭‭Genesis‬ ‭26‬:‭12‬-‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬“In the morning sow your seed, And in the evening do not withhold your hand; For you do not know which will prosper, Either this or that, Or whether both alike will be good.”‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭11‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬“But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness,”‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬-‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

What the devil doesn’t realize is that you’re not a mere victim of circumstance; you are a seed. And as a seed, you cannot be buried— you are planted. Every time he tries to bury you under the weight of challenges and adversity, you don’t stay down. Instead, you rise. In fact, you thrive in those very difficult conditions. A seed doesn’t succumb to being buried; it breaks through the soil, pushing past the darkness and resistance, growing stronger with every obstacle. No matter the soil, no matter the temperature, you will flourish. Every hardship becomes the fertile ground for your growth and transformation.

“And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.””‭‭Exodus‬ ‭14‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬