There is no greater comfort in the time of difficulty than knowing you are not alone. In our lives, when difficulties arise, most of those around us head for the exit door. What do you do when you are in trouble, and you have been abandoned by those you mistakenly believed were your friends? It's … Continue reading Standing in Your Storm
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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
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!
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
Secrets Revealed through Prayer
It is the duty and responsibility of people of faith to engage in prayer. But what happens when we pray? Let us look at some people in the Bible who prayed and got a response from God. We love to get favorable responses to our request and when we pray, it’s not different. In Daniel … Continue reading Secrets Revealed through Prayer
A Repentant Heart
What do you think about when you hear the word repentance? Many times, we believe that repentance happens once in someone’s life because repentance precedes salvation. But as we saw yesterday, when we fail God, we need to find a place of repentance also. We need to acknowledge then forsake our sinful behavior. Acts 3:19 … Continue reading A Repentant Heart
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
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?
Victory Walk 