Just Bless the Lord!

In the United States, people are talking about Thanksgiving. The conversations are mostly centered around what we plan to cook; and some items are on the menu make an appearance once a year, so for many, it’s a big deal. Is Thanksgiving just about food and fellowship?  When we look at the world at large, … Continue reading Just Bless the Lord!

Kindness Remembered

In the book of Esther, we meet a man whose act of kindness  was remembered at the right time. It happened during the reign of King Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia. Mordecai, the uncle of Queen Esther, uncovered a plot to assassinate the king. Mordecai told Esther and she told the king, and … Continue reading Kindness Remembered

Encourage Yourself

It’s sad when you have gone out of your way to help someone who needed help and they forget. It’s comforting to know that you are not alone. There have always been and probably always will be those around you who are ungrateful. But it’s comforting to know that you can encourage yourself in the … Continue reading Encourage Yourself

Make a Change: Be Thankful

Earlier we saw that we can walk in ungratefulness after the Lord has blessed us. However, we behave the same way towards those who cross our path. We are grateful for the actions that benefit us and when it’s over, that’s it; we are done. And yes, we behave just like that. In Genesis 40, … Continue reading Make a Change: Be Thankful

Don’t Follow Them

As unthinkable as it seems. There are people who live lives characterized by ungratefulness. We look down at them; turn our noses down at them only to find that we ourselves are following them. There are numerous examples in Scriptures about ungratefulness. Deuteronomy 32:6 NLT Is this the way you repay the Lord,    you foolish and senseless … Continue reading Don’t Follow Them

Don’t Be Ungrateful

While Jesus was on earth, He demonstrated  the fruit of the Spirit. So, kindness was a part of His life. The dictionary defines kindness as  actions intended to benefit others. Jesus took the time to interact with others for their benefit. How do we respond to the kindness of others? Unfortunately, some of us are … Continue reading Don’t Be Ungrateful

Do It Afraid!

Elisabeth Elliot said, “Sometimes when we are called to obey, the fear does not subside, and we are expected to move against the fear. One must choose to do it afraid.” This is the predicament of Ananias, believer in Damascus. The believers at that time were afraid of Saul of Tarsus. Acts 8:3 NLT says, … Continue reading Do It Afraid!

Let Us Pray

Should we, as people of faith, pray? Sometimes we behave like prayer is set aside for certain individuals. Do you believe that was God’s intention? When we look into the Bible, we discover that a variety of people took time to pray. God desires that all His children take the time to pray. Genesis 12:8 … Continue reading Let Us Pray

She Prayed: God Answered

John Damascene, an Arab Christian monk said, "Prayer is the raising of one's mind and heart to God or the requesting of good things from God." Most of the time, for us, prayer is the latter. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:18 NIV, “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds … Continue reading She Prayed: God Answered

Confidence in Prayer

Many times, people are timid to approach God in prayer. There is the fear that that cannot pray like the Elders in church. Sometimes they are afraid that they cannot find the right words, especially when they must pray publicly. God wants us to approach Him with confidence in prayer. Hebrews 4:16 AMP Therefore let … Continue reading Confidence in Prayer