What if the path to true happiness runs straight through heartbreak? In today’s 5-minute Battle Drill Devotional, discover how Jesus flips our understanding of happiness in Matthew 5:4: “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

We chase smiles, but Jesus blesses tears. Learn why “Blessed are those who mourn” isn’t about staying sad - it’s about finding a joy that circumstances can’t shake. Rob Westwood-Payne unpacks three practical ways to practice honest lament and experience the comfort only God can give.

If you’re tired of fake positivity or struggling to find hope, this is your invitation to let the ache become the doorway to real comfort. Share this video with someone who needs permission to stop faking fine - let’s build a corner of the internet where tears count as currency in God’s Kingdom.

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Life moves fast and everyone says "just stay positive" - but what if the fastest way to feel God's comfort is the exact opposite of pretending we're fine?

In this Battle Drill Devotional, discover the uncomfortable secret in Matthew 5:4 that flips our idea of blessing upside-down. Jesus says, "God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted" - but what does that really look like for your everyday faith?

You'll learn:

• Why hidden guilt never stays hidden (and how it leaks into daily life)
• The true meaning of mourning: focused honesty with God, not endless sadness
• How the blessing isn’t the absence of sorrow, but God’s presence inside it
• A practical "spiritual breathing" exercise to exhale pride and inhale mercy

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Set a 2-minute timer. Tell God the exact broken bit you’re tired of managing—no spin, no churchy words. Then sit quietly and let Him speak first.

If you’re done pretending you’re fine, type “I need comfort, not coping” in the comments.

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Are you tired of feeling like you never measure up spiritually? Today’s devotional uncovers the one thing that truly matters to God - and it’s not your spiritual checklist.

Drawing from Galatians 5:6, we’ll break free from performance-based faith and discover how God’s focus is on faith expressing itself in love. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling “not enough,” this message will set you free.

In this episode:

• Why God isn’t interested in your spiritual scorecard
• The liberating truth about faith and love
• Five practical ways to live from a place of grace - not striving
• A powerful prayer to help you rest in God’s love

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Are you exhausted from trying to control everything? When your mind races with worry and your shoulders feel the weight of the world, there’s a simple spiritual switch that changes everything.

In this 5-minute devotional, discover how Matthew 5:3 reveals the doorway to grace—admitting we need God instead of playing God ourselves. You’ll learn three gentle, practical steps to surrender control:

1️⃣ Naming what you’re gripping too tightly
2️⃣ Swapping planning for prayer
3️⃣ Practicing micro-surrenders throughout your day

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Battle Drill Devotional reminds us that when life feels stuck, the way forward is to grow together in faith (Romans 1:12).

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Are you longing for a fresh start? In today’s Battle Drill Devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne explores how God’s Word promises that a clean slate and a new beginning come only through Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:30).

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Stop seeking others’ approval and start living in God’s freedom. In today’s Battle Drill Daily Devotional, discover how to break free from people-pleasing and step into God’s peace and purpose (Proverbs 29:25).

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When life feels overwhelming, the Battle Drill Devotional reminds us of the power we discover when we ask God for help (2 Corinthians 1:9). Paul learned that God’s strength shines brightest when our own runs dry - and the same is true for you.

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