Father, I come to You today to praise and glorify You. I admit I am falling short of the person You designed me to be. Forgive me for forgetting that while You are an All-powerful God, You are also a great Rewarder and Redeemer. I am sorry that I constantly choose to break Your heart… Continue reading Prayer When Struggling to Make Wise Decisions
Month: August 2022
How Do I Fight Bitterness? What Does the Bible Say?
Bitterness is that heavy feeling when someone feels and thinks that life is unfair to him or her. This emotion almost always accompanies envy, and is a destructive human trait. In worse cases, a person who is bitter even wishes something ill or bad happens to someone else, just because of the situation he is… Continue reading How Do I Fight Bitterness? What Does the Bible Say?
A King that Empathizes
Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” The very words Jesus Christ uttered in the pinnacle of his suffering being hanged on the cross. Besides the cross being tilted, Jesus also experienced being humiliated by the Roman soldiers, he was mocked, he was thirsty, but not given the… Continue reading A King that Empathizes
Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit
Zechariah 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. The “reliance” in “rely on my spirit to get things done” is actually a kind of spiritual exercise. In this exercise, we must learn little by little to give up the dependence on the “power” and “talents” of people, and… Continue reading Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit
Feeling Alone? Know the Truths about God Being with Us
Have you ever felt alone in all the problems and struggles you go through? Do you sometimes think no one cares whether you’ll overcome or get defeated? All of those thoughts are normal especially when the going gets tough. However, God has given to us His word to show us that whenever we think we… Continue reading Feeling Alone? Know the Truths about God Being with Us
What is the significance of Antioch in the Bible?
Antioch in the Bible is the name of two New Testament cities: Pisidian Antioch and Syrian Antioch. Antioch of Syria, also known as Antioch on the Orontes River, was the third-largest city in the Roman Empire. Only Rome in Italy and Alexandria in Egypt were larger. Syrian Antioch (current-day Antakya, Turkey) was situated on the… Continue reading What is the significance of Antioch in the Bible?
3 Powerful Prayers to Help You Resist the Enemy
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 The devil doesn’t want us to thrive in faith and live prosperously. He will do anything in his will to keep us away from God. And because Satan knows that we will help in the advancement of God’s kingdom, he… Continue reading 3 Powerful Prayers to Help You Resist the Enemy
What Does the Bible Say about House Blessings?
Buying a brand new house is quite an accomplishment, especially in our day and age. It takes hard work, dedication, and tons of patience before you can successfully purchase the home of your dreams. But once you get your keys and you finally move in, is it a good idea for a house blessing? House… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about House Blessings?
The Pain of Discipline – Hebrews 12:11
“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” Hebrews 12:11 We are all born sinners, but because of God’s gift of salvation, we now have the privilege of becoming His children. You see, God loves us… Continue reading The Pain of Discipline – Hebrews 12:11
Resting in the Finished Work of Christ
John 19:30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. The last words that Jesus Christ uttered while he breathed his last breath on the cross. A declaration that it is a done work, Christ dealt with pain. The perfect lamb was already… Continue reading Resting in the Finished Work of Christ