1 Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord, my soul.

2 I will praise the Lord all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

3 Do not put your trust in princes,
in human beings, who cannot save.

4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;
on that very day their plans come to nothing.

5 Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God.

Today’s scripture reading talks about putting trust not in humans but in God. When our help is the almighty God, all things become easier. Our Savior gives us hope in all that we do. We praise Him for all that He has given us and will give us. At all times, in all things, we need to worship Him.

This passage reminds me of the people I have placed my trust in who later disappeared. Empty promises once they got what they needed. I have also broken promises and disappointed people as well. Only God fulfills all the promises He has made and continues to make.

While we strive to do better and be more like God—to keep our word and live with integrity—we praise Him for being the perfect example of a promise keeper.

I spent most of yesterday writing the business plan for the new business and sending it to a few people I trust to get feedback. And then, the fear and doubt hit me again.

Is there really a need for this service?
Will it succeed?
Will anyone pay for this?
Do I even have the skills to pull this off?
Is it going to be too much work?

These thoughts bring up valid concerns. In the past, this was exactly what caused me to pause and stop. This time, though, I’m more aware of my limitations. I know this won’t be a one-person effort, and I want to bring people together who can cover areas that are not my strengths.

And through it all, the most important ingredient is God. This idea came during moments of quiet with Him, and I want to see where He leads this.

My mind today feels scattered. During my sit, I could feel distractions constantly pulling my attention away from my breath. Focus really does take training. The mind is like an untamed monkey—jumping from one thought to the next. The goal of mental training is to teach that monkey to sit and be still.

Even while writing this, messages and notifications kept pulling me away. So now, I set a simple intention: finish this fully before moving on to the next task.

One thing is clear—the eldercare business idea will take time. It will require planning, iteration, and prayer. I will continue committing it to God, speaking to people about it, and trusting that the right doors will open if this is something He wants me to pursue.

In the meantime, crypto remains part of my short-term focus. I’ve put it slightly on the back burner the past couple of days, but I still need to dedicate proper time to studying and learning again.

The internet has given us unlimited access to information. I feel prompted to rediscover the joy of learning—not just consuming entertainment, but filling my mind with better inputs.

As I continue my meditative journey, the stillness helps me connect the dots. To build greater things, I need to be intentional about what I allow into my mind.

Every time I start my meditation, I recite one of the four key reminders to myself: “Look for joy.”

I choose to push out doubt and fear by looking for joy.
Joy comes from God.
Blessed are those who find their joy in Him.

This is the day that the Lord has made.
I will rejoice and be glad in it.

1 Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord, my soul.

2 I will praise the Lord all my life;
I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

3 Do not put your trust in princes,
in human beings, who cannot save.

4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;
on that very day their plans come to nothing.

5 Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the Lord their God.

Today’s scripture reading talks about putting trust not in humans but in God. When our help is the almighty God, all things become easier. Our Savior gives us hope in all that we do. We praise Him for all that He has given us and will give us. At all times, in all things, we need to worship Him.

This passage reminds me of the people I have placed my trust in who later disappeared. Empty promises once they got what they needed. I have also broken promises and disappointed people as well. Only God fulfills all the promises He has made and continues to make.

While we strive to do better and be more like God—to keep our word and live with integrity—we praise Him for being the perfect example of a promise keeper.

I spent most of yesterday writing the business plan for the new business and sending it to a few people I trust to get feedback. And then, the fear and doubt hit me again.

Is there really a need for this service?
Will it succeed?
Will anyone pay for this?
Do I even have the skills to pull this off?
Is it going to be too much work?

These thoughts bring up valid concerns. In the past, this was exactly what caused me to pause and stop. This time, though, I’m more aware of my limitations. I know this won’t be a one-person effort, and I want to bring people together who can cover areas that are not my strengths.

And through it all, the most important ingredient is God. This idea came during moments of quiet with Him, and I want to see where He leads this.

My mind today feels scattered. During my sit, I could feel distractions constantly pulling my attention away from my breath. Focus really does take training. The mind is like an untamed monkey—jumping from one thought to the next. The goal of mental training is to teach that monkey to sit and be still.

Even while writing this, messages and notifications kept pulling me away. So now, I set a simple intention: finish this fully before moving on to the next task.

One thing is clear—the eldercare business idea will take time. It will require planning, iteration, and prayer. I will continue committing it to God, speaking to people about it, and trusting that the right doors will open if this is something He wants me to pursue.

In the meantime, crypto remains part of my short-term focus. I’ve put it slightly on the back burner the past couple of days, but I still need to dedicate proper time to studying and learning again.

The internet has given us unlimited access to information. I feel prompted to rediscover the joy of learning—not just consuming entertainment, but filling my mind with better inputs.

As I continue my meditative journey, the stillness helps me connect the dots. To build greater things, I need to be intentional about what I allow into my mind.

Every time I start my meditation, I recite one of the four key reminders to myself: “Look for joy.”

I choose to push out doubt and fear by looking for joy.
Joy comes from God.
Blessed are those who find their joy in Him.

This is the day that the Lord has made.
I will rejoice and be glad in it.