Category: Inspirational
But you, Lord, Are a Shield Around Me – Psalms 3:3
The best version of yourself is to be like Christ
“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.” Ephesians 5:1 ESV Almost everybody tells us to be the “best version” of ourselves in our world today. Sadly, we follow this advice to heart, regardless of whether it would be pleasing to the Lord or not. We do not see this advice as a trap of the… Continue reading The best version of yourself is to be like Christ
I will be a Father unto you. 2 Corinthians 6:18
Pray for Love of God and Love for People
Heavenly God, You are the only source of genuine love. You have shown to me the true meaning of unconditional love by redeeming me through the sacrifice of Christ. I know that the only way that I could love the same is if I allow You to work in my life. I pray for my… Continue reading Pray for Love of God and Love for People
True Prayer Glorifies the Lord Acts 4:23-24
On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “you made the heavens and the earth and the sea, and everything… Continue reading True Prayer Glorifies the Lord Acts 4:23-24
Prayer When Struggling to Make Wise Decisions
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
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
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
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