“O my soul, bless God. From head to toe, I’ll bless his holy name! O my soul, bless God, don’t forget a single blessing! He forgives your sins—every one. He heals your diseases—every one. He redeems you from hell—saves your life! He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown. He wraps you in goodness—beauty… Continue reading Practising a Posture of Praise
The Flow of Love
“This is My commandment, that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another, just as I have loved you.” John 15:12 AMP REFLECTION While pondering this verse, I became more aware of the flow of love. We receive God’s love…we extend love by helping others in various ways and in doing so we show love… Continue reading The Flow of Love
Express the Truth
“Therefore, rejecting all falsity and being done now with it, let everyone express the truth with his neighbor, for we are all parts of one body and members one of another.” (Ephesians 4:25 AMPC) REFLECTION Let’s first and foremost pray honest prayers and be really real with the One who made us, for in 1 John 1:9 (ESV) we… Continue reading Express the Truth
He Will – I Will
“It is the Lord who goes before you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” (Deuteronomy 31:8 AMP) “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”… Continue reading He Will – I Will
The Battle Within
And He said, What comes out of a man is what makes a man unclean and renders [him] unhallowed. For from within, [that is] out of the hearts of men, come base and wicked thoughts, sexual immorality, stealing, murder, adultery, Coveting (a greedy desire to have more wealth), dangerous and destructive wickedness, deceit; unrestrained (indecent) conduct; an evil eye (envy), slander… Continue reading The Battle Within
Sowing in Faith
Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in. So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially… Continue reading Sowing in Faith
Unerring Love
“A simple, humble life with peace and quiet is far better than an opulent lifestyle with nothing but quarrels and strife at home. In the same way that gold and silver are refined by fire, the Lord purifies your heart by the tests and trials of life. Love overlooks the mistakes of others, but dwelling… Continue reading Unerring Love
Superabundantly More
“Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all… Continue reading Superabundantly More
Wonder
By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which… Continue reading Wonder
Remain Firm
They preached the good news to that city and made many disciples, then they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.” Acts 14:21-22 AMP REFLECTION … Continue reading Remain Firm