Jesus Gave Thanks!

Today we  have the opportunity to celebrate another year that God has kept us alive. The dictionary defines thanksgiving as the act of giving thanks, grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God. So today, like every day, is a day to give thanks unto God. God desires that we give thanks; thanksgiving needs … Continue reading Jesus Gave Thanks!

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

When We Obey

Obedience is important in every area of life. When we walk with God, He expects us to obey His word. Obedience is key if we want God to answer our prayer; there are blessings when we obey. Isaiah 1:19 AMP “If you are willing and obedient,You shall eat the best of the land. Luke 11:28 … Continue reading When We Obey

Cast Down but Not Destroyed!

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!

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

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