God asks us to give up things to surrender, not to deprive us, but to encourage us to let go of them so we can receive from Him the only thing worth having, that is, Himself, His life in us. He is the only thing worth having. Surrender all to Him and, in turn, receive all from Him. Initial surrender Once we surrender our right to anything, we are free. We can trust Him to provide all we need. We…
Be thankful 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Colossians 2:6,7 As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful….
The God’s Love is difficult to comprehend God’s love is beyond our comprehension. It is complete and far-reaching. We tend to limit our understanding of God’s love by what we know of human love. Let’s pray that God would enable us to see His great love for us. We all have a deep need for the Father’s love. I’ve shared a video on youtube called “Father’s Love Letter” and pray it blesses you. Believe Him, it will change your life. Maybe…
Believer’s Priority One First things first. Seek God’s kingdom and His righteousness first. Why? Why not our concerns first? It is a law or principle of the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 6:33 Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. NKJV What He was saying was don’t let your life be your chief concern. Don’t let your child’s life be your chief concern. Don’t let tomorrow be your chief concern….
Hebrews 13:5 For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Jesus said I will never leave you alone nor forsake you. Never. This doesn’t mean that He will never be unavailable to us. It doesn’t mean He is just a prayer away. It means that He is with us at all times. Times when: We…
Hope. Something we all need to get through rough times, right? Yes, we all need hope. God gives us a living hope. Wow! That sounds good. Not just words. Not a figment of our imagination. But a living hope directly from God. What does the Bible say about that hope? 1 Peter 1:3-6 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the…
In this dismal valley shrouded by a dark cloud, I walk. What happened to my glorious walk in light and joy? I understand there will be dark, trying times. The refining process. It is there where I must totally lean on you, O Lord, and even let you carry me for it is too dark for me to see. I know that mentally, but… It is one of those times now. The way is unknown to me. I’ve not been…
Anxiety has no place in the mind of children. They totally trust the adults in their lives to provide for all their needs. As we grow up, we begin to be responsible for more of the areas of our lives and eventually responsible for others too. In the process, we get acquainted with anxiety. According to the dictionary, anxiety is distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune. A dark cloud that prevents sunshine. That brings…
“Teach me Your way, O Lord, I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.” Psalm 86:11 Teach me Your way, O Lord. Jesus said that He was the way, the truth, and the life. His way is the truth. Godly advice. He is the expert of all experts. How many different experts are there offering all kinds of advice? Do they offer godly advice? There are books, magazines, google search, teachers, those who claim to…
Jesus Slept Jesus slept during a severe storm. His disciples were shocked that He would sleep while they were in such danger. They had not yet become that close to Him that they knew if He rested, they too, could rest. That they could rest knowing He would protect them. Childlike Trust How secure are you in your relationship with God? How well do you know Him? Do you rest in Him? Do you know that He cares for you?…
