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Author: Erika Kirk

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A devotional series by Erika Kirk released every Wednesday along with Monday Meditations to provide you that deep breath of, “God’s got this”. Each episode is intentionally and prayerfully crafted with words of encouragement to push you, Biblical leadership to challenge you, and God-breathed Scripture to posture your heart for the best that’s yet to come.

You are chosen. You are loved. You are enough.
Welcome to Midweek Rise up; stay awhile.

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There comes a moment — quiet, piercing, undeniable — when your soul whispers: “This isn’t working.”In this powerful episode, we confront the ache of misaligned ambition, the burnout of chasing what was never meant to fulfill you, and the holy invitation to stop, turn around, and walk with God in a new direction.This isn’t a message about quitting.It’s a call to repentance and revival.To courage.To freedom.To finally stop running East when the sunset has always been in the West.If you’re tired, restless, or just ready for something real — this episode is for you.It’s time to disappoint the crowd, silence the noise, and rediscover the beauty of a surrendered life.Pause. Breathe. Turn around. God is waiting.
Whenever Charlie and I have a chance to collaborate on a podcast episode together, they quickly become my favorite. Today we're answering real, unscripted questions exclusively from his members.charliekirk.com audience. We touch on everything from faith and calling, to marriage, to navigating the hard places in life with grace and truth. If you hear something today that feels hard—especially if it's rooted in Scripture—I encourage you to bring it before the Lord. Ask Him to reveal what He wants to show you in it. Sometimes conviction is the beginning of transformation.So take a deep breath, grab your journal or a cup of coffee, and settle in. My prayer is that this episode speaks to your heart and draws you closer to the One who holds all wisdom.Let’s dive in.We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up!Shop PROCLAIM's latest drop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join BIBLEin365 and read the entire Bible with us in a year: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/biblein365⁠⁠
Comparison isn’t just a distraction—it’s a sin.It’s a silent thief that creeps in unnoticed and leaves devastation in its wake—robbing you of joy, distorting your view of God, and chaining your purpose in insecurity.In this episode, we confront the lie that you need to measure up, catch up, or keep up.We’ll walk through Jeremiah 17:5–8 and Psalm 1:1–3 to reveal the beauty and strength of a woman who is planted, rooted, and fruitful—not because she hustles harder, but because she trusts deeper.Here’s what we’re breaking down: Comparison in singlenessComparison in motherhoodComparison in marriageComparison in ministry and callingThis isn’t self-help—it’s soul help.And today, we’re choosing to rise up, root down, and walk boldly in the calling God has uniquely crafted for you.Let’s bloom into joy, freedom, and holy confidence—together.We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up!Shop PROCLAIM's latest drop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join BIBLEin365 and read the entire Bible with us in a year: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/biblein365⁠⁠
Let’s catch up — straight from the heart. In this special episode, I’m sharing a recent Live Q&A from Calvary OC where discuss all the things — from how Charlie and I first met, to stories about our babies, to navigating life after the election. We also dig into the real stuff like comparison, faith, and what God’s been showing us in this season. Plus, I took some powerful questions from the crowd.It was such a sweet and honest time — I hope it blesses you as much as it blessed me. Thanks for listening, and as always… Go Rise Up! We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up!Shop PROCLAIM's latest drop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join BIBLEin365 and read the entire Bible with us in a year: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the choices that define our lives: Will we trust in man and live a cursed life, or place our trust in the Lord and flourish like a tree planted by the water? Rooted in Jeremiah 17:5-8, we unpack the stark contrast between relying on human strength and surrendering fully to God’s will.Through personal reflections, biblical examples, and real-life analogies (yes, even house-hunting nightmares!), we explore what it means to truly trust in God—not just on the surface, but with every fiber of our being.Expect spiritual gut-checks, encouragement, and practical steps to cultivate a heart deeply rooted in faith. If you’ve ever wrestled with control, comparison, or fear of the unknown, this episode is for you.Let’s trade fear for faith, self-reliance for holy dependence, and barren living for a life that bears lasting fruit.So today, I encourage you to take the next step toward a fully rooted, fully surrendered, and fully blessed life in Christ.Go Rise Up!ESHOP THE DROP:⁠www.proclaim365.com/shop⁠JOIN THE BIBLEin365 FAMILY:⁠www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Do you ever feel like you’re not measuring up as a mom? Maybe you scroll through social media and see other moms who seem to have it all together—perfect homes, thriving kids, effortless balance—and suddenly, guilt creeps in. In this episode, we’re having an honest heart-to-heart about mom guilt, comparison, and the impossible standards we place on ourselves. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom juggling little ones or a working mom trying to balance it all, we’ll dive into biblical encouragement and practical wisdom to help you find peace, purpose, and joy in the season you’re in. You are the mom God handpicked for your children, perfectly equipped by Him to love, nurture, and guide them— embrace that calling with confidence and grace.It's time to let go of the mom guilt and find joy in YOUR journey. You are loved.Go Rise Up!xx ESHOP THE DROP:www.proclaim365.com/shopJOIN THE BIBLEin365 FAMILY:www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Welcome to Season 4 of Midweek Rise Up! We're starting off this new season with an awesome episode featuring my husband, the incredible, Charlie Kirk. We sit down together at AmericaFest 2024 discussing a multitude of topics, but mostly explaining what this past year has been like for us, as a family, individually, and also the power of literally surrounding everything to the Lord and saying, "Here I am, Lord. Use me." But, be prepared, because God will do just that, use you, in the most POWERFUL ways. We hope this episode encourages you to be a good spouse, love your children, and use your life in a way that glorifies God. Go Rise Up,EShop PROCLAIM! Made in the USA. Proceeds go towards BIBLEin365.www.proclaim365.comRead the Bible with us in a year!www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Happy Monday Meditations! Today we’re going to be meditating on the power of Joy. Joy is powerful. Yet, it's not in interchangeable with happiness. Happiness is fleeting. It’s an emotion that fluctuates with circumstance. But as a Christian, joy is so deeply ingrained into our heart. Joy is long lasting and it satisfies the heart in an extremely unique and incredible way. It’s no doubt a characteristic of God’s people who are walking in His presence. Joy is an absolute gift and it’s given to those who trust in Christ. We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! Shop PROCLAIM: ⁠www.proclaim365.com/shop⁠ Join BIBLEin365: ⁠www.proclaims365.com/biblein365⁠
A few weeks ago I was so blessed and honored to have a tea hosted by TPUSA Faith, called RISE UP where I had 3 phenomenal women alongside me on stage and we dove into the topics of today, faith, and how to be a strong biblical woman in such a messed up culture and quite frankly world that we live in right now. These three women, Eileen marx, Stephanie Denhman, and Rachel Jensen, have all blessed my life in immeasurable ways with their prayer, wisdom, and counsel and I have no doubt that what they share in this episode will bless you as well. So, if youre questioning your role in your ministry. If you’re questioning whether or not you should take that job, break up with that boyfriend, dive headfirst into a new season of life, if trying to hear God’s voice, struggling in your marriage or want to get married, start a company or become a mom, this episode is for you. We cover it all.Go Rise Up!PROCLAIM: ⁠www.proclaim365.com/shop*all proceeds go back towards BIBLEin365BIBLEin365: ⁠www.proclaim365.com/biblein365⁠*read the Bible in a year with us!
Happy Monday Meditations! Today we’re going to be meditating on how our God is eternal. There’s a difference between time and eternity. As humans we live, eat, breathe, sleep, and exist on time. But one day, when our bodies pass or when Jesus comes, whichever first, time as we know it will be no more. Those who are redeemed in Christ will enter into a never-ending day, eternity.  No one made God. The concept of eternity is woven throughout scripture and is revealed to us in God’s creation every single day. God is not on trial, he doesn't have to prove his existence to us and to the skeptics. This attribute of God shows to us even more how  He lives outside of time and is in complete control of everything. He is in the past, the present, and the future. Because of eternity we do not have to live in fear or despair, we can rest knowing that we have a God who is in control every hour of today, and every minute of tomorrow. We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shop BIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Welcome to a very special episode of Midweek Rise Up where I get a chance to sit down with my husband Charlie Kirk and hash out some questions submitted on my instagram about being single in today’s world and trying to date or find your future spouse. We had some fun banter, but I have to say, there’s some tough love in this episode. Some might agree with our answers, others might not, but regardless we wanted to share what was on our hearts. If you’re listening to this today and you’re still single, keep going, continue to put God first. Everything else will fall into place. God knows the desires of your heart, trust that, and trust His timing. Whatever is meant for you will NOT pass you by.We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up!PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shopBIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Happy Monday Meditations! Today we’re going to be meditating on how our God is incomprehensible. he way God is just, righteous, patient, loving, wise, infinite, kind, and merciful all at the same time is a beautiful example of Him being beyond our comprehension. He is greater than anything you or I could imagine. That alone is so special and shows us that our God is a way-maker and a miracle worker, we need only to put our faith and trust fully into Him.  So today, allow God to be God. Stop trying to write your own story. Put your faith and trust FULLY into God and let the beautiful process of walking in obedience with the Lord unfold. We’re not perfect, and we have a lot to learn each new day, but thank the Good Lord, we get another day, God willing, to try again and get it right.  We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shop BIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
If you’re “sick and tired, of being, sick and tired,” this episode is for you. In this episode we learn about Elijah Syndrome, and how to properly manage and organize your life and time to avoid the inevitable burnout that haunts us. Life is so short. Get the value that you can out of it. Seek God in it, even if you feel it's mundane. Let the spirit guide you and soak out what you can from that exact moment. Because you’ll never have it again.Go Rise Up!PROCLAIM: ⁠www.proclaim365.com⁠/shop*all proceeds go back towards BIBLEin365BIBLEin365: ⁠www.proclaim365.com/biblein365⁠*read the Bible in a year with us!
Happy Monday Meditations! The attribute of God that we’ll be meditating on today will be his Sovereignty.  The sovereignty of God teaches us that there is no such thing as luck, chance, fate or coincidence. We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shop BIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Happy Monday Meditations! The attribute of God that we’ll be meditating on today will be his Righteousness.  The righteousness of God can be one of the more challenging attributes to understand, but it is truly one of the most important. It is an attribute that God alone possesses perfectly, and we, as humans by our own graces, do not. Charles H. Spurgeon has a great quote, he says "The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation."It is important that you understand that righteousness is not something that God does, it is something that God is. To put it another way, righteousness is part of God’s character.God counts us as righteous based only on the finished sacrifice of JesusWe hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shop BIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
11. Monday Meditations: Infinite  Happy Monday Meditations! The attribute of God that we’ll be meditating on today will be his Infinite.  This is a really special attribute of our God, one that just truly expresses how incredible He is. Infinite means he is without limits. ​​God knows no restrictions of space, ability, or power. He is everywhere. God is all knowing, all powerful and always present. We are never alone, even on the days that seem tougher than others and we cry out “where are you god?” he’s right there holding your hands, carrying you along the path that he has set before you. He is always holding you in the palm of his almighty hand. You are covered, you are loved, and you are protected.  We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shop BIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Happy Monday Meditations! The attribute of God that we’ll be meditating on today will be his Wisdom.  Fear God. You can have knowledge without wisdom, but not wisdom without knowledge. Where the human knowledge ends, God's wisdom and power begins. It is better to get wisdom than gold and rubies for that matter as it’s stated in scripture. Gold is another's, wisdom is our own; gold is for the body and time, wisdom for the soul and eternity. The treasures of wisdom are hidden not from us, but for us, in Christ. God’s wisdom gives us life, light in the darkness, salvation, and growth. We are given the gift of the infinite wisdom of God when we fear him and put our faith in him. We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shop BIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Happy Monday Meditations! The attribute of God that we’ll be meditating on today will be his Love.  God is love. Plain and simple. His love is the greatest love of all. It is the truest love, the purest love, and the deepest love. And what makes God’s love even more unique is that there are no conditions. It is constantly covering us, our sins, our fears, our worries and because of his love we can keep pushing forward. Keep fighting the good fight as we battle in the seen and the unseen realms.  We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shop BIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Happy Monday Meditations! The attribute of God that we’ll be meditating on today will be his Patience.  God is the purest definition of patient in the way He shows and gives us patience every single day. Now that I’m a mom I have seen and experienced a whole new level of patience that I didn’t even know existed. It can be so incredibly hard to have patience in a world that constantly has its foot on the gas. But we must remember. God is patient with us, so we must remain patient in Him and all circumstances and in steadfast prayer knowing that the trials will produce fruit if we remain in harmony with our Lord. We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shop BIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
Happy Monday Meditations! The attribute of God that we’ll be meditating on today will be his Mercy.  We can see his mercy throughout the entire Bible and even in our day to day lives. It is a constant and beautiful reminder of how deeply loved we are.  His love for us is so great, He will never leave us. Never forsake us. May we live each day always remembering how merciful our God is and let that be an encouragement to us. We hope that you enjoy this episode. God bless you and Go Rise Up! PROCLAIM: www.proclaim365.com/shop BIBLEin365: www.proclaim365.com/biblein365
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Rossetta Cole

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walked not after the flesh, but after the spirit. Rom 8:1. God bless you E.

Apr 21st
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