What happens next? Previously, we looked at the issues and actions that left people wounded and broken. But what do you do if you were left broken and wounded by your brothers and sisters? Do you feel justified to lie in that place allowing your brokenness to become your identity? That could be a dangerous … Continue reading Cast Down but Not Destroyed!
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Renewing of the Mind
When we recognize that there will be conflict even in the most harmonious relationships, we need to renew our minds so that we can respond appropriately during conflict. Matthew 5:9 AMP “Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God. Ephesians 4:26 … Continue reading Renewing of the Mind
Hope in God’s Faithfulness
There are many stories of people who were stranded in some strange places and were candidates for losing their lives. The circumstances around them seemed to suggest that death was the next step. But contrary to the expectation; they survived. What made the difference? They lived with hope. What is hope? The dictionary says that … Continue reading Hope in God’s Faithfulness
Where is Your Focus?
There are some things that transcend country, financial and political power, and age. Difficulties and struggles are common to man despite wealth, privilege, or poverty. What do we do? Peter Marshall said, “When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” We … Continue reading Where is Your Focus?
Blessings of Obedience
The fear of the Lord leads to obedience. What does it mean to obey? The dictionary tells us that obedience is compliance with an order, request, or law. Obedience begins in our hearts, for children of God. There are blessings when we obey. John 14:15 AMP “If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments. Acts … Continue reading Blessings of Obedience
When You Honor God
When I was a child, my grandmother always spoke of the patience of Job. When she felt we were driving her crazy, and by the way, that was all in her imagination, she would ask God for that kind of patience. When you think of all the things he went through, I believe we too, … Continue reading When You Honor God
Do You Trust God?
What does it mean to trust in God? Trust talks about our confidence in God. Trust says that we believe is able to do what He says. David trusted God. Psalm 118:8 NKJV It is better to trust in the LordThan to put confidence in man. Psalm 112:7 NLT They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust … Continue reading Do You Trust God?
Benefits of Waiting on the Lord
We, people of all ages, do not like to wait. Waiting takes a lot of patience and most of the time, we do not have the patience that waiting demands. Yet the Word of God tells us that we need to wait. Benefits when we wait on the Lord: Psalm 27:14 AMP Wait for and confidently expect … Continue reading Benefits of Waiting on the Lord
Wait with Expectation
Hope! It’s a word we use frequently in life. We use it to convey sentiments of goodwill to the people around us. The dictionary defines hope as a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Our feelings are unreliable. Today, we are feeling happy because we got a raise on our … Continue reading Wait with Expectation
God: Our Shield
A promise is a statement by a person that he or she will or will not do something. Children pay attention to the promises made by their parents. At times, parents make promises and as their circumstances change, their ability to keep their promises fails. Genesis 15:1 NKJV says, “After these things the word of the … Continue reading God: Our Shield
Victory Walk 