Psalm 32: 1-5 NET How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven,whose sin is pardoned.How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish,in whose spirit there is no deceit.When I refused to confess my sin,my whole body wasted away,while I groaned in pain all day long.For day and night you tormented me;you tried… Continue reading The way out of Condemnation and the way to Freedom
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Refill the Thirsty Spirit – Psalm 63:1-4
O God, you are my God. I long for you.My soul thirsts for you,my flesh yearns for you,in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Yes, in the sanctuary I have seen youand witness your power and splendor.Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself,my lips will praise you.For this reason I will praise you while I live;in… Continue reading Refill the Thirsty Spirit – Psalm 63:1-4
Our Days are Numbered – Psalm 90:2
Psalm 90:2 So Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Right after when our alarm clocks tick, it signals the beginning of another day. We get up and start to function into the routine cycle that we are very much familiar with. We prepare for a day as… Continue reading Our Days are Numbered – Psalm 90:2
Who is the Core of My Existence
Psalm 139:23-24 Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts.Test me and know my concerns.See if there is any idolatrous way in me,and lead me in the everlasting way. Everyday we face the realities of this world. Of course because we live in this world, for now. Everyday we are compelled to make choices from… Continue reading Who is the Core of My Existence
What Godly Fear Can Bring – Proverbs 1:7
Fearing the Lord is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction. Proverbs 1:7 NET Everyday we battle to overcome fears that bring discouragements and stifle us from doing great works. Fear most of the time isn’t healthy in our walk, as it is one of the enemy’s weapons that stops… Continue reading What Godly Fear Can Bring – Proverbs 1:7
Trusting in the Lord is Resting in the Lord Proverbs 3:5-8
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not rely on your own understanding.Acknowledge him in all your ways,and he will make your paths straight.Do not be wise in your own estimation;fear the Lord and turn away from evil.This will bring healing to your body,and refreshment to your inner self. Proverbs 3:5-8 NET Our minds, the storehouse of information, analyzing and processing the… Continue reading Trusting in the Lord is Resting in the Lord Proverbs 3:5-8
Discipline – a Way to Freedom Proverbs 12:1
Proverbs 12:1 “To learn, you must love discipline; it is foolish to hate correction.” The author Richard Foster, in his book, Celebration of Discipline – the Path to Spiritual Growth, is one of the most phenomenal Christian books, which contains the benefits of practicing the three main sets of disciplines such as the Inward Disciplines… Continue reading Discipline – a Way to Freedom Proverbs 12:1
Gentle Response Matters PROVERBS 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1 As we continue in this week’s devotional on the practical day to day wisdom from the book of Proverbs, today is a reminder of one important aspect of our character and how we deal with others – our words. Words come out of… Continue reading Gentle Response Matters PROVERBS 15:1
Where are Your Plans Heading? Proverbs 16:9
“A person plans his course,but the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 Plans are necessary because it sets a direction of where we are heading. In all aspects, personal life, work life, businesses or even ministries, we set a direction and strategies to meet a our objectives. We carefully plan things out including the very details of it, to… Continue reading Where are Your Plans Heading? Proverbs 16:9
Less is More, with God – Proverbs 15:16-17
Proverbs 15:16-17“Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth and turmoil with it.Better a meal of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened ox where there is hatred.” As we grow, we realized that the societal system and structure of the world raised us that a life of having more depicts success. More money,… Continue reading Less is More, with God – Proverbs 15:16-17