Prayer for the Sick

Dear Heavenly Father, Your faithful Word (James 5:15) says the prayer of faith shall heal the sick. We ask you today to heal us from every sickness, disease and illness. Please touch us with Your healing hand and give us the comfort and peace to get through. In Jesus’ name, Amen. By Bible Portal Staff… Continue reading Prayer for the Sick

The Spirit Is A Gift

If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13 Continuing our daily bread reflection on the Lord Holy Spirit, today, we look at the goodness and generosity of our Abba,… Continue reading The Spirit Is A Gift

What are the different names of God and what do they mean?

Each of the many names of God describes a different aspect of His many-faceted character. Here are some of the better-known names of God in the Bible: EL, ELOAH: God “mighty, strong, prominent” (Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 139:19) – etymologically, El appears to mean “power,” as in “I have the power to harm you” (Genesis 31:29).… Continue reading What are the different names of God and what do they mean?

Prayer for Discernment

Lord, help me make wise choices today. Give me insight to discern good and evil and choose according to Your will. I desire Your truth, wherein great wisdom can be found. May I seek You more and more. In Jesus’ name, Amen. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged… Continue reading Prayer for Discernment

Bear one another’s burdens

Galatians  6:1-5  This message teaches us how we should treat people. Paul had truly experienced God’s amazing grace and forgiveness though he was the worst of all sinners, witnessing Stephen’s death and afterward persecuting followers of Jesus furiously. Now he is teaching us the way of the gospel: bear one another’s burdens. It is easy… Continue reading Bear one another’s burdens

What Happened Before and After Creation? Genesis 1:2

Genesis 1 is profound. Although this chapter might seem to pertain only to the purely physical aspect of creation-  the evident and visible world brought into existence by our Almighty Creator – it also contains deep wisdom and insight into the spiritual world. How were things before creation?  The Bible expresses that the earth was formless,… Continue reading What Happened Before and After Creation? Genesis 1:2

Prayer for Change

Dear heavenly Father,  I know it’s time for a change.  Give me the courage to keep going, for I am afraid to let go.  I believe that when a door closes, another opens, for You are faithful.  But I am assured that no matter what, there is one thing that never changes.  -Jesus Christ who is the… Continue reading Prayer for Change