31 January 2016

But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”(Matthew‬ ‭16:23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

I don't know how many of us can identify with what Peter just said, I know I can!! Many a times we react not mindful of the things of God but from an emotional perspective, from a personal relationship perspective. Although it was god's plan that His son be sent to earth and be a sacrifice to Peter it meant loosing His teacher, friend and guide. He didn't want the difficult thing to happen to His teacher. It was after that Jesus says “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” We have to constantly deny ourselves our thoughts, interests, our acquired sense of right and wrong instead FOLLOW Christ, pursue Him alone to find out life in Him!

29 January 2016

If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.  And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?  For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. (Matthew 16:25-27 NLT)

How many times have we used the statement “I am hanging in there!” ..I know I have, can’t say for the rest of you. Jesus is warning that we WILL lose if we try to hang on to OUR life, rather HE expects us to GIVE OUR LIFE for His sake. If we are selfish, if we seek our own way rather than Christ's way, if we cling to what we have or want, rather than giving our lives to God, this is a path that ultimately proves stultifying, lifeless, dead and which may (therefore) lead us to perdition, to ruin. Let our choices be always right !!

28 January 2016

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (Joshua 8:1)

Joshua served humbly and faithfully in the shadow of Moses until the Lord took Moses home and chose Joshua to be the next leader His people.Joshua must have been intimidated, although he had served under Moses for 40 years. God asks him to be strong and courageous, gave him a new job. Joshua was faithful with smaller responsibilities and obediently followed the Lord.

God trusts some of us with new assignment, and He wants us to trust and follow Him too. He makes  us to be strong and courageous to lean on His unending strength.
When God tell us to go – start to move  – trust Him  – all we need is to go expecting Him to provide everything we need. When we depend on God, we are depending on the faithful Protector, Provider, Defender, and Guide… who will never leave or forsake us.

27 January 2016

He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.(Genesis 50:19-21 NLT)

I sent this two days back, never did I know how much this verse would help me today!! Even when we are hurt deeply, even when we are very emotional to a level that takes us to confront someone who seemingly broke our trust, WE CAN’T take things in to our own hands. A personally emotional and psychological drain it has been on me yesterday, during the day, and the evening message that my Pastor Husband shared centred around not being an "emotional person" but spiritual. It made me ponder over how we exhibit composure, a reflection time on how we react..… I admit I could use more of the “walking in spirit” to help me overcome the emotional person. God placed us to save the lives of others or be a blessing to many, but we must never expect anything but God’s love and favour. It doesn’t negate our pains and struggles or worries they have caused us, it might remain the bitter truth, yet let us exhibit Christ like qualities, BEHAVE LIKE CHRIST would.

We have a covenant with God..more than “feelings”, “emotions”, “rights” ..let us say ”I am NOT god to punish! I will continue to take care of you” Even when it HURTS, even when it PULLS us apart let us extend kindness, love and patience in places it may seem undeserving. For our walk must be spiritual walk…? The fruits of the spirit is not to be preached but LIVED..

So today, Father take away every bit of bitterness and resentment that is lingering on my mind give me a fresh start…even when rejected, or remorseful. Help me remember your love is unconditional!! Help me be unconditional  towards extending Your love…..If HE chose not to break covenant with US even when we do wrong, why should a mere mortal do???

26 January 2016

By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.(I John‬ ‭4:13-15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

To weighed down to think through or write! As I read through I admit I  haven't been my best to make God proud! I am not worthy of being called a child of God! Forgive me for all the wrong words and my spur of the moment reactions dear Lord! Make my actions, words and thoughts spotless to be known by you!!

25th January 2016

But Joseph replied, “Don’t be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you?You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.” So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them.(Genesis 50:19-21 NLT)

Our attitude is very important be it towards a friend or a foe. Joseph’s brothers gave him over as a slave, expecting him to be doomed, but with a God who controls the universe nothing is hard .He can overturn tables and kings! What the enemy plots can indeed turn out for our good if we are upright, honest and have a good relationship with Christ. When every battle has been won, when every hurdle has been crossed, do we look at the people who put us in disposition with anger, envy, hurt or bitterness?? If we still look at them or think with bitterness we sure need healing in that area …we may stumble at the a spiritual level, if we need to attain more, we need to be forgiving....tell ourselves we are not God to punish them even in our minds or thoughts!!!

Looking back in our lives, don’t we also have similar “brothers/sisters” (could be even a believer) who knowingly or unknowingly who disowned us or left us wondering or left us clueless? But, when we look back don’t we have an ASSURANCE as to why it happened? Have we not accomplished which seemed impossible for them? There are many who drew a line and conspired that we wouldn't go beyond a level..but, didn't we claim "lines have fallen for me in pleasant places, yes I have a goodly inheritance"...? What we are, and is nothing but His Grace!! Some of us have experienced rejection, dejection even from Servants of God, but it was so that HE WILL BE GLORIFIED IN OUR LIVES, HE HAD TO USE THE WEAKER ONES LIKE YOU AND ME.  If that X stayed with us, perhaps we would think it was on X’s account that things flourished and the credit that was due to God wouldn’t be given in FULL to Him. There is no one who deserves more credit that God himself. Like Joseph said are we the God to punish….let us have no grudge or bitterness towards anyone. Christ is our reward, let usexhibit more of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. God Bless

24 January 2015

Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces (Jeremiah 23:29)

A cold spirit and a heard heart needs a consuming fire and a hammer which is The Word of God. We have experienced the warmth and the power of God's Word  when being preached, or when being read, or when it is sung .. It is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes.

Let us strap it on before every battle, let it continue to ignite our heart daily, read/discuss it with our children, share it with friends. For it is the only answer to life's problems, when under attack and the only way to overpower Satan's dominion!! When the Word of God and the Holy Spirit comes in our hearts there is unspeakable power at work---An uncontrollable spiritual fire, a perfectly weighted hammer in the hand of the great God. May it defend us today, may it inspire us today, may it engulf us today, and may it shape us today.

23 January 2016

Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces (Jeremiah 23:29)

A cold spirit and a heard heart needs a consuming fire and a hammer which is The Word of God. We have experienced the warmth and the power of God's Word  when being preached, or when being read, or when it is sung .. It is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes.

Let us strap it on before every battle, let it continue to ignite our heart daily, read/discuss it with our children, share it with friends. For it is the only answer to life's problems, when under attack and the only way to overpower Satan's dominion!! When the Word of God and the Holy Spirit comes in our hearts there is unspeakable power at work---An uncontrollable spiritual fire, a perfectly weighted hammer in the hand of the great God. May it defend us today, may it inspire us today, may it engulf us today, and may it shape us today.

22 Jan 2016

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord
(Psalm 27:14)

To patiently waiting on God's timing and on God's direction and plan may seem to be difficult. We will be tempted, to bring in our own solutions; yet we must wait. The word wait is used twice in this verse. Our solutions are usually not the right answers. So, dear child of God, wait. If we wait on the Lord he will strengthen our heart, answer our prayers and give the direction we need. God will send the help we need in His time and in his right way, as we wait on him.

So let us be of good courage and not despair. God will keep his promises to strengthen us, as we wait, on the Lord.

21st January 2016

But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. (James 1:6)

It may seem for a believer that it is natural to believe and ask God without doubting for a miracle. But when our mind is against believing, when everything around us is inclined to making us feel negatively, when it is obviously NOT even remotely possible to think through, ARE we looking for a shoulder to cry, a ear to listen, a mind that understands..in all of that multitude of emotions and feelings can we reach FAR and touch that EAR THAT HEARS, THAT HEART THAT UNDERSTAND and THAT GOD WHO IS UNCHANGING?? Even when we pray for that "impossible" thing..why can't we have faith, it is not our WEAK and FEEBLE hands that can do it, WE ARE HIS, WE ARE IN HIS HANDS.. Why can't we see beyond and trust as we ask..???

Some days, we are weighed down, we are pressured, perplexed and in dismay but aren't we feeling low about the THINGS WE HAVE NO CONTROL over...Even so, why can't we TRUST GOD? Today I have several doubts and questions that run my mind...I find it easy to believe in God but sometimes, doubts cloud my mind...Give me an unwavering heart Lord, I need it today more than ever!! As I sit down to pray Father, let me be reminded of only your unfailing love...even as Satan prompts negativity and my worthlessness :) I need you every hour Lord ....Amen

20th January 2015

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. (KJV) ( Matthew 10:7 )

God expects us to be His mouth pieces, our life should speak about Christ more than it does about "our achievements" which only complements His mercy towards us. How do we serve God with out life?? do we try to remind ourselves that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand ?? Do we remind others with our actions, or pursuits of His kingdom? We may not have pulpits to preach but necessarily it can be done through action. What is our priority in life??

We could serve as a light for others through uncommon justice, love, and peace. This world we see is temporary we aren't going to take anything with us, not even our experiences and knowledge!! Let us not wait for tomorrow to share the news....let it be today!!

I am reminded of the song by Christy Nockels :

Let it be Jesus 
The first name that I call
Let it be Jesus

My song inside the storm
I'll never need another
For me, to live is Christ
For me, to live is Christ

God I breathe Your name above everything

Let it be, Let it be Jesus

19th January 2016

Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. (Isaiah 43:18-19)

God's mercies are new every morning, He offers us new beginnings. It may look inspiring and promising as we read this verse but we have to choose to walk into that future the Lord wants to give us, we must be doing our part !! What do we need to do?? Hold on to the promise, trust/believe the Lord with all our heart, obey Him.. for our God is faithful when we rely only on Him and His Word.

"Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it?”

Let us turn around, walk away from the trying past and lean towards the victory, the future God has promised...it is the Lord who will do a new thing! Jesus said "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them." Mark 11:24. So shall we start our day with a walk in FAITH ..TRUST God more than we did yesterday??

18th January 2015

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

 "In every thing" not only for good jobs, wonderful family, and 'blessings' but can I give thanks when there are empty chairs in ministry, when there are many who fail to step forward, when I become ill, when my loved ones face hard times, when I don't excel well, when I don't get acknowledged for the good work, when I don't get a pat on the shoulder, when there is still a lot of work undone??

HolySpirit commands us in everything give thanks because it is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning us. God chose us in Christ before we were born or the creation of this world, despite who or what we are because Christ paid for us in FULL on the cross. Jesus he continues to work every day, in our life. Let us say boldly All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28). For every concern bothering us today shall we then say "thank you"?

17th January 2015

He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. (KJV) ( Psalm 107:29 )

Our Lord God in Heaven has the power to calm any storm we face in life. All we need is to seek Him earnestly. Let us be dedicated in seeking His face regularly to learn and grow in Christ. Studying the word of God increases our faith, praying increases our connection with God, listening to Christian music will help us to worship God. May we all consciously take an effort every day to spend time with  the Lord for He desires to live with us!! If we earnestly seek Him won't He calm the storm for us?

16th January 2015

“Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” (Genesis 1:11 NIV)

God looks at all the seeds we have planted…anything valuable that we give away. When we give away praise, there’s value to it. When we give away good advice, there’s value to it. When we give away our time, there’s value to it. When we give away our money, there’s value to it. When we share our experience to help other people, there’s value to it. When we give our love away, there’s great value to it. whether it’s our time, money, appreciation, wisdom, or energy It all starts as a seed...

Our words can also be seeds that we plant in the minds of others that grow and bear fruit. Father God allow me to choose words wisely..Allow me to plant seeds of trust, faith, love, gentleness, kindness, seeds that builds up….and seeds that are useful for the glorification of your kingdom!!!

15th January 2015

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:6,7)

 When we are in the midst of a pressure remember they are part of life, it happens but it only lasts for a little while- for a season. What we need to tell ourselves is to LEARN to "get through,” victoriously by honouring God! When we experience Christ through these trials let us learn to trust God and His faithfulness. We should pray and trust Him for the circumstances not to overcome us. What we need is to pump up our faith, use the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God, and God will give us victory. Let us trust Him and SHUN our learnt and acquired knowledge and NOT "lean not our own understanding.” In the end, it is to bring glory and honour to Christ!!

Father, I want to hang on...I want to continue to trust You and lean on You and Your Word. I speak the Name of Jesus over my circumstances and thank You for all the blessings you are already giving me . . . including the victory that I will receive. For your promises are only for Your children. I claim it in the name of Jesus in my life!

14h January 2015

They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. (KJV) ( Psalm 34:5 )

Father God, we desire to be lightened by you . Thank you for this promise to us once again that if we look to You our faces will not  be darkened without hope. You know us in and out, you know all our needs, concerns and worries. We don't want to remain in fear but look to You when we feel overpowered by the devil!! We pray that the regrets of our past should stop us from being what You expects of us. Father make our faces to be radiant!!

13th January 2015

Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. (1 Thessalonians 1:4)

What more does one need to be assured of again right before another new year in life!! This verse was the key verse an Anointed Man of God spoke last night which made me look back over years and times gone by. How privileged we are to have an unconditionally loving and faithful Father in heaven above despite our weakness and faults...Who loves us unconditionally, who knows our every emotion, feeling and position! His love is agape towards us but I admit that like Peter I have dejected Him that I cannot even say with confidence that I love Him even half of His love towards me. How many times did have I failed Him?? I am unworthy of his love but yet He is God eternal and all-loving. Even more it is assuring to know he not only loved us but elected us not by the standards of this world! Thank you dear Lord for your love, teach me to love you more and may my life express a love towards you and  glorify your name alone!!

12th January 2015

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 )

When we are tired, exhausted and feel heavy, there is hope if we choose to wait upon our Lord! The verse says not only we will renew our strength but we will soar. Today let us give him all our concerns, worries and anxiety and look to the Lord and trust Him to rejuvenate us. Father give my mind a good rest as I trust you, renew my body so that I can run and walk for Christ. Lord continue to give me the endurance to wait on you!

11th January 2016

Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest (Joshua 1:7)

The world sees teens as strong if they stand up to their parents, and employees as courageous if they defy their employer. But God says to Joshua the way of strength and courage is the way of obedience and loyalty. The verse implies, if we obey the more strong we will be, if we do not questions God'a authority the more courageous we will be. Do we still try to assert ourselves , get our own way, make our own path?

The only way to succeed is by looking to God for direction and obeying his Word. When we follow him, however, we will prosper wherever we are and in whatever we are called to do.

10 January 2016

These things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous(1 John 2:1)

There is no half-way Christianity! We cannot look at our next door neighbor and live a more holy life than them; we cannot say it's enough to avoid the "big" sins! 

John says to completely sin not! We should never allow sins like pride, gluttony, bitterness, anger, worry, fear, selfishness, lying to camp in our heart instead should be intolerant to it and to root them out!! Although John reminds us that when we sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous who pleads on our behalf, we should avoid sin!! When we feel dissatisfied with our sinful self there is complete satisfaction in the righteousness of Christ. We need to strive, improve and pursue to be Holy as He expects of us. Dear Father remind me to live a life that brings joy to you every day!! 

 

Charles R. Swindoll’s insight for today around the topic “spiritual leadership” 

In summary : The qualities of world leaders include but is not limited to, “optimism”, “persistence”, “ambition”, “independence”, “practicality”, “discipline”, “integrity”, “flexibility”, “knowledge”, “insight”, “creativity” are a few.  But in the spiritual leaders we read of in the Bible don’t seem to have it all. God chose those whom the world may have rejected with the above qualities as the criteria! In Exodus 3 and 4, we see a withdrawn, insecure, fearful, doubting Moses, in Amos 7:10 - 17 we see a negative, ill-prepared, fig-picker Amos, and we are well acquainted with the impulsive, short-sighted Peter. They clearly don’t fit the a leader this world would appoint but God chose people who desperately love the Lord, He chose who are remarkably available to Him and to His will. What  HE looked for was basic : faith, vision teachability, determination and love. God is still searching for men and women even if they don’t fit the standards this world set. Let us be open, flexible and tolerant as God is. So let us shun the thoughts of negativity saying "I'm not useful to God” or look at our kids and perceive thoughts of negativity. God may have a distinct, unique role of leadership even for our children. If God hadn't  written off an impulsive, shortsighted  Peter, if God hadn't  written off an insecure, doubtful Moses…and if He hadn’t chosen a short statured David why should we write off ourselves or our children!! 

God Bless 

9 January 2016

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: (1 Corinthians 9:26 )

We have a race in life but what is our purpose in life? Are we running merely to keep pace with others around, the pressure that the world sets, our career, expectations of family n friends ??Whilst everything is good nothing is more important that putting God first, extend His love to others. Never give in to be led off track, let nothing take us off that race for Christ. Let us begin our days by thinking how proud will Jesus be of us today? Let our thoughts, words and actions be pleasing in His sight today !! God bless!!

Unconditional love

The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. (Psalm 103:8 ) 

Being a Friday hardly get time to jot down notes! I have been thinking about the second coming of Christ, the last 2 days....I even started my day yesterday, determined to behave like a bride of Christ without blemish, stain or wrinkle!! By noon I was angered by something, I went through many emotions that I failed!! Seeing this verse I realise If it wasn't for my God's love and mercy I wouldn't  be who I am, I live because because He is compassionate and merciful! Certain things may anger us but we need that unfailing love of the Father towards others to battle such anger. Remember God is no respecter of persons he shows same unconditional love and gives everyone a chance !! Father God  fill us with your love towards others and increase our tolerance for anger!! 

Walk

"So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" )Matthew 14:29, 30)

 

Sometimes we too are like Peter step out beginning in faith, we are bold to enter the rough waters in the midst of a storm. We might be the only one who took that BOLD step to step out, it  might be a lonely place, and God gives us His Word to call us to make that step. Our acquaintances and our relatives may not be there or even our peers, they may be content with being in the boat…but we will HEAR HIS voice and step out in faith. And our faith might be so strong that we pay no attention to the voices around us… 

Just as we think we are doing OK in the storm, there is a BIG chance that we may look at the boisterous waves around us. If we only remain in faith we will stay TALL during a storm. If we loose our focus we will lose our faith and fear may defeat us to even lead to a point of sinking. But, there is again a lesson we learn from Peter instead of living in fear, he again got back on track with CHRIST! When we set our focus off CHRIST and when we are about to sink, REMEMBER to get back on TRACK, ask GOD for another chance. If we ever begin to sink, stir up that faith and call out to OUR LORD again. We read that Jesus rebuked Peter HE reached out and pulled Peter up so he could continue in his walk of faith.

When we step out in faith let us keep our ears and eyes open only to the Lord and don't let any negative voices, disbelief, or stormy circumstances drown out the first voice of the Lord we heard.  Remember there will be storms in life but Christ will always be there for us. Let us look to Him, ask Him what to do, and when He does confidently step out in faith and walk in the Spirit. If we make a mistake to fall remember to call upon the Lord, correct our ways to continue our walk in Christ for HE is coming soon! 

6 Jan 2015

 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, (Hebrews 12:1 ) 

We cannot dictate our life, it is His plans that fulfil in our lives. When things don't go our way we tend to get frustrated and lose our endurance for perseverance which ultimately affects our race. We loose our endurance when, we, like Peter(when he walked on sea), take our eyes off of Christ and start focusing on our own circumstances. In the preceding chapter we read about the faith and stories of men in the Old Testament who bore great testimony before God who are examples for us!!! Let us learn to lay aside all our weight, our burdens, concerns, worries and the sins that we are easily inclined to do and pursue Jesus.

Dear Lord, I give myself in your hands today. When I tend to loose heart help me Master to keep my focus on Christ instead of circumstances, by being reminded of the stories and the faith of whom God testifies and to preserve to run the race set by God! 

Still waters

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. (KJV) ( Psalm 23:2 ) 

Sometimes we see nothing but a lot of work to be done be in our spiritual life or in the duties we are entrusted with. But it is equally important that we enjoy the rest that the Lord guides us to. He expects us to remain still and be restful so that it will give us the strength to run the next lap of life . Let us not get distracted by the unfinished work it will always be there even when we are back from resting. If the Lord has picked that specific spot of rest shall we enjoy the tranquility and the serenity of the green pastures (a place where there is delight and plenty!) HE has placed each of us. Shall we take a tiny break and allow the Lord to guide us to rest. The verse says "he leadeth me" why? So that we wont be lost by wandering around!! He leads us to waters of stillness-peace :) He knows the work we have to finish so he wants us to realize after a rest we will be more productive!! 

Today, this verse is a personal encouragement for a good start. There is a lot to do, a lot of unfinished work, which scares us. Certain daring thing we may ask God in prayer...I did a daring request recently not for any material blessing but in ministry, only for His glory not for any of our names to be glorified. Suddenly the enemy played a trick, he brought in thoughts of many discouragement as to why it may not be fruitful without media, influence, and social media! On the other side a thought came in saying, no one is exempted from using any of these, BUT, what would you like God to call you :) Samuel was a prophet and a priest, so was Elisha and Elijah......do not limit God!! It was very very encouraging to hear the message on Jan 3rd at our church by Johnson Uncle. A good end to the first 3-day fasting prayer of the month, we need timely reminder not to limit the God who was formed the heavens and the earth, the God who can do anything if "we believe"...Regardless of the the age of our problem, HE is still the solution, all HE asks of us is to have a the FAITH...

Father God, you have placed us in a place of delight and plenty, yet we focus on the work to do than to enjoy the stillness of peace. Lord refresh us to run that spiritual race that's ahead of us victoriously...

His Compassions fail not

This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. (Lamentations 3:21-22 ) 

If our hope in our plans or desires diminish when we don't see any sign of it being materialized in our life, let it not stop from believing in the God who can do the impossible. Remember, God has a purpose for everything. He is teaching us something new or perhaps giving us another chance to correct our ways. If we were to pay for every wrong we did we would have be consumed by now, if our Heavenly Father didn't hold us when we were attacked by the evil one, we would have perished!! He is an ever compassionate Father even though we may not literally "see" God, our hope in His love and grace should be alive, because our God is alive, and Jesus is alive !!!! Let us remember His compassions fail not but let us remember also not to continue in sin. As Paul says in Romans 6:3-4 "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life."

Fast Day 3

Praise the Lord, Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,; his love endures forever" (Psalm 106:1)

At the time of fasting, it is easy to focus on all the food we are not eating: the coffee, the bread, the rice etc. Instead of feeling deprived and thinking about our 'body', let us use these signals of cravings, frustrations to focus on our Lord. Let us remember all the blessings the Lord has given and thank Him wholeheartedly!

1. Thank Him for sending His Son, Jesus for the sake of our sins, the gift of life!
2. Thank Him for the great work that is begun in us and is going on in us 
3. Thank Him for the ways He is showing us to submit to Him, to walk in the Spirit 
4. Thank Him for hearing and answering all our prayers 

Every time we feel a hunger pang during this fast let us focus on Him by giving thanks to the Lord for one specific blessing.....let us ask Him to fill us with a spiritual gift as we fast! Instead of taking all the attention to our "body" let Him be the one who gets all the attention, let our need be Him and not the food or anything on this earth. Let us "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." The enemy comes to kill, steal and conquer, he knows only to distract us,  let us show the enemy that we are no longer slave to him! Be blessed!

Holy Spirit

This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16 ) 

Father God, we want to remain open to hearing and "being led by" the the Holy Spirit. There were moments in life where we heeded to our wisdom than the prompting of the Holy Spirit, forgive us dear Lord. We surrender our lives totally to the guidance of Holy Spirit, to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and to obey the Holy Spirit's guidance even if it is outside of our comfort zone. Let us set our affections on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Instead of allowing the lust of the flesh to rule us, we surrender ourselves totally in your hands! We yield ourselves completely to you Lord, lead us, guide us and teach us the right way today and forevermore!

Joyful 2016

For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. (Isaiah 55:12 ) 

We have so much to happy about because of what Christ has done for us! All of us have several testimonies of prayers answered in 2015. As for me even on the last day of the year of 2015, God answered a prayer in the life of a family!  There was so much of joy as I heard it. Let us joyfully make our praises known to God! On a personal front, God allowed a specific thing to be finished and not to be carried over to the new year! We believe that this new year will be even more blessed and a spiritually joyful season!!!

Our joy in Christ may so be contagious that "even the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing"; all those around us will be forced to join in our joy. God has clothed us with joy so that when we express our gratitude to God the mountains and the hills and the trees will be able to join us!! 

2016, here we come

Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.( Psalm 143:10 ) 

As we have stepped in to a new year let us be concerned about God's will in our life. Instead of allowing ourselves to feel confused, weary and discouraged let us ask God to teach us to do His will. The uncertainties will be no more if we know to walk in God's will for us. In 2016,  let us allow the Holy Spirit to lead us on the land of righteousness by asking God to teach us to do His will!! Have a blessed new year! Happy New Year!!