Trading with Jesus

Today we’re in First Corinthians 11, and this chapter is all about humility, honor, self-examination, and approaching God with sincerity instead of pride or selfishness. Paul the Apostle starts by saying, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 11:1. That’s a reminder that our lives should reflect something worth following. Not perfection, but alignment. Not performance, but genuine pursuit of Christ.

Today we’re in First Corinthians 10, and this chapter is a warning against complacency, overconfidence, temptation, and divided focus. Paul the Apostle points back to Israel and reminds believers that even though they experienced God’s blessings, miracles, and provision, many of them still fell because they became spiritually careless.

Today we’re in First Corinthians 9, and this chapter is all about discipline, sacrifice, intentionality, and learning how to move with purpose instead of impulse. Paul the Apostle explains that even though he had certain rights and freedoms, he willingly gave some of them up so nothing would interfere with the bigger mission God gave him. And honestly, that mindset is rare today. Most people ask, “What can I do?” but Paul asks, “What actually helps me stay aligned?” That’s maturity. Paul says, “But I have made no use of any of these rights…” — 1 Corinthians 9:15. Even though he had freedom, he practiced restraint. And that hits directly in trading because discipline is not just about avoiding bad trades, it’s about being willing to walk away from things that could pull you out of alignment, even if you technically can do them. Not every setup needs to be traded. Not every opportunity needs a reaction. Not every impulse deserves execution.

Today we’re in First Corinthians 8, and this chapter is all about knowledge, humility, love, and learning that being right is not the same as being wise. Paul the Apostle starts by saying something powerful: “This ‘knowledge’ puffs up, but love builds up.” — 1 Corinthians 8:1. In other words, knowledge alone can make you prideful if you’re not careful. You can know a lot, understand a lot, even be technically correct, and still move the wrong way.

Today we’re in First Corinthians 7, and this chapter is all about faithfulness, self-control, contentment, and learning how to stay aligned with God in whatever season you’re in. Paul the Apostle keeps bringing the focus back to one thing: stop living restless. And if we’re being honest, restlessness is one of the biggest struggles traders deal with. Always chasing the next setup, the next strategy, the next payout, the next breakthrough, thinking peace will finally come once something changes externally. But Paul says, “Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him.” — 1 Corinthians 7:17. Then again, “Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called.” — 1 Corinthians 7:20. Paul is teaching contentment and faithfulness, not laziness or complacency, but learning how to stay grounded instead of constantly feeling like you need something else to finally have peace.

Today we’re in First Corinthians 6, and this chapter is all about maturity, discipline, and knowing your value. Paul the Apostle challenges believers to stop operating emotionally and impulsively and start moving with control and awareness.

Today we’re in First Corinthians 5, and this chapter is all about accountability, discipline, and not becoming comfortable with things that slowly pull you out of alignment. Paul the Apostle confronts the church because they were tolerating something destructive instead of dealing with it.

Today we’re in First Epistle Corinthians 4, and this chapter is all about stewardship, humility, and staying focused on what actually matters. Paul the Apostle reminds us that we’re not owners, we’re stewards. That means everything you have, your skill, your opportunities, your growth, it’s been entrusted to you, not created by you. And if that’s the case, then the goal isn’t to look impressive, it’s to be faithful.

Today we’re in First Epistle Corinthians 3, and this chapter is all about growth, maturity, and what you’re actually building. Paul the Apostle calls people out for being believers but still moving immature. He says they’re still acting like beginners, caught up in jealousy, comparison, and division. And if we’re being real, that shows up in trading too. Comparing yourself to other traders, chasing what someone else is doing, getting frustrated when things don’t go your way, that’s not strategy, that’s immaturity.

Today we’re anchored in First Epistle to the Corinthians 2, and this chapter is all about where your understanding really comes from. Paul the Apostle makes it clear, this walk is not about relying on your own intelligence, your own analysis, or how sharp you think you are. It’s about learning to move with the Spirit.

Today we’re anchored in First Epistle to the Corinthians 1, and this chapter is all about identity, focus, and where your confidence really comes from. Paul the Apostle is writing to people who were gifted, capable, and had everything they needed, but they were distracted, divided, and focused on the wrong things.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Psalms 34, and this chapter is all about consistent praise, real trust, and what happens when you actually seek God in the middle of everything. King David opens by saying, “I will bless the Lord at all times.” Not just on green days, not just when things go your way, but at all times. And that’s a mindset shift, because it means your attitude isn’t tied to your results.

Today we’re in Book of Psalms 33, and this chapter is all about perspective, specifically where your trust is placed. It starts with praise, recognizing who God is, but then it shifts into something deeper. It reminds us that God’s word is true, His plans stand forever, and nothing that happens in this world overrides His authority. He speaks and things move. He sees everything. He understands both actions and intentions. That means nothing you’re dealing with this week is outside of His awareness or control.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Psalms 32, and this chapter is all about confession, honesty, and the freedom that comes when you stop hiding. King David starts by saying how blessed it is to be forgiven, to have your mistakes covered, to be free from that weight. But then he gets real about what happens when you don’t deal with it.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Psalms 31, and this chapter hits because it’s real. King David doesn’t hold anything back. He talks about feeling overwhelmed, drained, even broken. He says his strength is failing and that pressure is coming from all sides. And if we’re being honest, trading can feel like that too. You can start the week confident, then one or two trades don’t go your way and suddenly you’re second guessing, feeling off, or trying to force things to get back on track.

Today we’re in Book of Psalms 30, and this chapter is all about going from a low place to restoration. King David starts by saying, “You have drawn me up.” That’s like being pulled out of a pit. And that’s important because it reminds you that not every comeback is self-made. There are seasons where God is the one lifting you, restoring you, bringing you back when you felt off.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Psalms 29, and this chapter is all about the power and authority of God’s voice. King David paints this picture of a massive storm, thunder, lightning, trees snapping, the ground shaking, just to show how powerful God really is. And the point is simple, when God speaks, everything responds.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Psalms 28, a powerful chapter from King David that shows how to move from pressure to praise. David starts off real, “To You, O Lord, I call… don’t be silent to me.” That’s urgency. That’s going to God first, not last. And that’s important because in trading, when pressure hits, most people go inward. They start overthinking, forcing trades, trying to fix everything themselves. But David shows you the right move, bring it to God immediately.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Psalms 27, and this chapter hits because it shows you how to walk with confidence without losing dependence on God. King David starts off bold, “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?” That’s clarity and security. Light means direction, salvation means deliverance, and stronghold means protection. David is saying God is guiding me, covering me, and holding me down, so fear doesn’t get to control how I move.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Psalms 26, a prayer from King David where he’s asking God to examine his life, not just bless it. And that’s the part that hits. David says, “Test me… try my heart and my mind.” He’s inviting God to check him, to refine him, to expose anything that’s off. That’s a different mindset, because most people want results without examination. We want the wins, the progress, the growth, but we don’t always want to look at what needs to change internally.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Psalms 25, and this whole chapter is a prayer from King David about trust, guidance, and humility. And if there’s one theme that stands out, it’s this… David is not asking for quick results, he’s asking for direction.

Today we’re pulling from Book of Psalms 23 and 24, and this combination is powerful because it gives you two perspectives you need to carry into this week. Psalm 23 shows you that God is your Shepherd, and Psalm 24 reminds you that He is your King. That means He’s both personal with you and sovereign over everything around you.

Today we’re anchored in Second Epistle to Timothy 1:7, “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” And this right here is a mindset shift if you really take it in. Because if we’re being honest, fear shows up heavy in trading. Fear of losing money, fear of being wrong, fear after a loss, fear of missing out on a move, and if you don’t recognize it, that fear will quietly control your decisions. You’ll hesitate on good setups, jump into bad ones, cut your winners too early, and hold onto losers too long. But this verse makes it clear, that kind of fear is not from God, so you don’t have to operate from it.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Isaiah 55:6, “Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Him while He is near.” And this verse carries a sense of urgency that we don’t always like to think about.

Today we’re anchored in First Epistle of Peter 5:8, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” And this hits especially hard on a Friday.

Today we’re anchored in Second Epistle to the Corinthians 5:21, “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” This verse is powerful because it shows what I like to call the great exchange.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of Mark 13:33, “Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.” This is all about awareness and readiness.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Isaiah 53:6, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” This verse is real because it calls all of us out. Nobody is exempt.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” This verse is the foundation. If you really understand this, it changes how you move in everything, including trading.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of Matthew 5:16, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” And this is all about how you live, not just what you say.

Today we’re anchored in First Epistle to the Corinthians 3:16, “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” And this is one of those verses that can really shift how you move if you truly understand it.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Psalms 145:18, “The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” And this verse is simple, but it hits deep. It reminds us that God isn’t distant. He’s not hard to reach. He’s near.

Today we’re anchored in Acts of the Apostles 4:12, “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” This is a bold statement. Clear, direct, no confusion. Salvation is found in Jesus alone.

Today we’re anchored in Romans 10:17, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” This verse is simple, but it’s powerful. It tells us exactly how faith is built.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of John 5:24, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes Him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” This verse is all about assurance. It’s Jesus making it clear that this isn’t something uncertain or distant, it’s something secure.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of Matthew 28:19, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” This is Jesus giving a mission. Not a suggestion, not something optional, this is the assignment.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of Matthew 28:6, “He is not here; for He has risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.” This is the moment everything changed. What looked like defeat turned into victory. The cross wasn’t the end, the empty tomb proved it.

Today we’re anchored in First Epistle of John 3:16, “By this we know love, that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.” This verse gives us the real definition of love. Not feelings, not words, not just saying the right things, but action and sacrifice.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Isaiah 53:5, “He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” What’s crazy about this verse is it was written hundreds of years before Jesus, yet it describes exactly what He would go through. This wasn’t random, this was always the plan.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” And I love this because Jesus keeps it real. He doesn’t say you might have trouble, He says you will. That means challenges aren’t a sign that something is wrong, they’re part of the process.

Today we’re anchored in Book of Hebrews 12:2, “Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” This verse is all about where your focus is and how you handle the process.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of Matthew 20:28, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Jesus is completely flipping the script on what greatness looks like. The world says the goal is to rise up, gain status, and have everything work for you. But Jesus shows us that real greatness is found in humility, service, and sacrifice.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of John 1:29, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” When John the Baptist said this, he wasn’t just making a statement, he was revealing who Jesus truly is and why He came. He said “Behold,” meaning stop, look closely, don’t miss this. And honestly, that’s something we need in trading too, because it’s easy to get so locked in on charts, bias, and setups that we miss what actually matters most.

Today we’re anchored in Gospel of Luke 19:38, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.” This moment is powerful because the people are praising Jesus as King, but they don’t fully understand Him. They’re expecting a King who comes with force, control, and immediate change… but Jesus comes in humility, riding in low, heading toward the cross.

Today we’re anchored in Psalm 3:3, “But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” David wrote this in one of the most intense seasons of his life. He was under pressure, being pursued, dealing with betrayal, and yet in the middle of all that he makes a powerful shift. He says, “But you, O Lord…” That word “but” is everything. It’s the moment where he stops focusing on everything going wrong and turns his attention back to God.

We’re anchored in Romans 15:5, “May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.” Right from the start, Paul reminds us of who God is. He is the God of endurance and encouragement. That means when life gets hard, when pressure builds, when things don’t go your way, the strength to keep going doesn’t come from you alone. It comes from Him. Endurance is the ability to stay steady when things aren’t working. Encouragement is what lifts you up when you feel like falling off track. And both of those are supplied by God.

Today we’re anchored in Jeremiah 29:13, “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” That’s a promise from God, not a maybe or a possibility, but a guarantee. He says you will find Him, but the condition is how you seek Him. It’s not casual, it’s not distracted, and it’s not something you do when everything else is already handled. It’s wholehearted. It’s intentional. It’s putting God first instead of fitting Him in.

Before we jump into the charts today, let’s center ourselves on one powerful truth from John 7:38:“Whoever believes in me… out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”Let’s really understand what Jesus is saying here.

Today we’re anchored in Proverbs 23:6–8, and this passage is all about discernment. It says not to eat the bread of a stingy man, even if what he offers looks good. On the surface, he may be inviting, generous, even welcoming. He’s telling you to eat, to enjoy, to take part. But underneath it all, his heart isn’t with you. He’s calculating. He’s keeping score. There’s an agenda behind what looks like generosity.

Today we’re anchored in 2 Corinthians 7:10: “Godly grief produces repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.” This verse is showing us something powerful—there are two different ways to respond when we mess up, and only one of them leads to growth.