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Do Not Be Dismayed for God Is With You

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“…fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” –Isaiah: 41:10

In our lives, we face a lot of challenges and hardships every day. Some turn out to be worse than we had expected it to be. There are times when we feel dismayed in different areas of our lives – our relationships become unstable, we fail to improve our finances, we get rejected if we apply for jobs that we want, and we even get scolded by our boss like we never did anything right.

We shouldn’t fear of anything, for the Lord is with us. God is testing us, but it doesn’t mean that He will leave us. It might be one of our tests because God wants us to be strong. If we are feeling helpless, He will help us and uphold us with His righteous right hand. He will always be there wiping our tears, our grief and our sins away, having made all concession on our behalf.

Let’s tell God all our problems and anxieties and reach for His hand and leave everything to Him. Let’s not be disappointed in anything because God is with us no matter what. He loves us genuinely and will always be on watch.

 

God Is Moving

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Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Every step in our life, God had already planned out everything for us even before we were born. God does not reveal His plans to us all at once because we could not handle them. He gives us just a glimpse through visions and dreams, but He plans for us to all live a prosperous life. If you think that God is not listening to any of your prayers because you’re not receiving the blessings you are asking Him for, don’t lose trust and faith in God. Let Him make a move and be patient.

God will never forget about you, just wait for Him. He does the work in His own time, and He doesn’t want to give it to you just yet because you are not ready. Everything would take time because God wants us to be fully prepared for everything before He reveals it to us one by one. Never stop praying to God.

Let’s take our time and be patient while we continue to pray to God. Do not pray only in times of trouble and when you’re asking Him for something; pray also to thank Him and be grateful that you are part of Him.

Let’s pray together…

Dear Lord God, I pray that you do not forget about us, your beloved children. We will continue praying to you and doing your will, Father. We will always be patient and lay all our problems onto you. Please help us in times of hardship. Amen.

Giving The Gift Of Prayer

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We all know how powerful prayers can be and how it has definitely helped us in a lot of ways and in every situation we’ve been in. But praying doesn’t have to be only just for what we need for ourselves; it can also be for our loved ones.

Some of you may not yet understand what “Giving The Gift Of Prayer” means, but it’s basically praying for the ones you love and care for.

Let’s say, you don’t know what to do in a situation where someone you care about is really sick, and you wanted to do something for that person. If you pray for that person, that’s considered as giving a gift to him or her. Because you really care about that person and you wanted him or her to get well as soon as possible, you gave the gift of prayer.

Giving a gift doesn’t always have to involve something physical in order for you to show appreciation or for you to make someone happy. Prayer is very powerful, and it is our way of communicating with God. And we know God won’t let us down, so He will be giving us what we ask for.

Just keep praying; not only for yourself, but also for the people you love and care about. Praying is not limited. You can pray for everything, but also do not forget to say how thankful you are to God for everything He has done for you.

Let’s pray together:

Dear God, we pray to you to heal everyone we know and love who has an illness or disease. Please use your healing hands to help them, so that they may be able to serve you even better. We also thank you for everything you have done for us. You have never left our side in times of hardship, and you’re always there every time we need you. Please hear our prayers, Almighty God. Amen.

Unconditional Love

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Can we show unconditional love, just like Jesus?

Psalm 36:5 NIV

Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.

The best relationships are built on a foundation of love and trust. We feel stronger and more willing to give our all out love to the world if we feel secured and cherished.

As Morrie Schwartz said, “The most important thing in this world is to learn to give out love, and let it come in.” One of the best feelings ever is to love and be loved in return. There’s nothing greater than loving absolutely with no boundaries. Though pain is along the way, with unconditional love, it stays limitless and never changing.

When we talk about unconditional love, it’s not just the love you give to other people. It is also about having the strength of heart and mind in loving yourself first, so you can give the same amount of love to another person.

Loving yourself is not a loan that needs to be repaid, but a genuine gift of the heart – a gesture where only you benefit directly. It is imperative that we love and accept ourselves fully first. Only when you stop chasing changes in yourself can you begin to love others without their needing to change. It is then that love can be deemed unconditional.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NIV

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

 

 

God Is Moving

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What is God’s plan for your life?

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

“For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Every step in our life, God had already planned out everything for us even before we were born. God does not reveal His plans to us all at once because we could not handle them. He gives us just a glimpse through visions and dreams, but He plans for us to all live a prosperous life. If you think that God is not listening to any of your prayers because you’re not receiving the blessings you are asking Him for, don’t lose trust and faith in God. Let Him make a move and be patient.

God will never forget about you, just wait for Him. He does the work in His own time, and He doesn’t want to give it to you just yet because you are not ready. Everything would take time because God wants us to be fully prepared for everything before He reveals it to us one by one. Never stop praying to God.

Let’s take our time and be patient while we continue to pray and trust in God’s plan. Do not pray only in times of trouble and when you’re asking Him for something; pray also to thank Him and be grateful that you are part of Him.

Let’s pray together…

Dear Lord God, I pray that you do not forget about us, your beloved children. We will continue praying to you and doing your will, Father. We will always be patient and lay all our problems onto you. Please help us in times of hardship. Amen.

Love God

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Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. —Deuteronomy 6:4-5

This Scripture provides an uplifting Word we need to hear. You see, the Lord isn’t looking for us to be perfect; He wants us to do our best and love Him with everything we have.

First, let us define what it means to love someone, as this is at the heart of our question. The concept of love that is spoken of here is essential, it is a particular kind of love described by the Greek word ‘agape’. It does not just mean some transient feeling of affection or desire towards someone or something, but is far deeper than that. ‘Agape’ love is a self-giving love and implies not just a desire or feeling, but a decision of the will to be committed to someone or something. It is a love that endures even when times are difficult, and involves a total commitment on the part of the one who is loving another.

This is the kind of love that God has for us. Jesus says that we should love God with all our heart, soul and mind, but what does this mean? An easy way to answer this is to say that Jesus means that we should love God with everything that we are. Both the heart and soul especially have to do with the very centre of our lives as human beings – they are where our life springs from, and therefore, there should not be an area of our lives that isn’t touched by this command.

We are to commit everything to God and bring everything under His control, giving ourselves to Him entirely for the rest of our lives. If you have a great desire to love God with all that you are, with your heart, soul, and mind, let me urge you not just to try harder but to soak yourself in the love of God for you.

Let us pray…

Dear Lord, whenever something happens in my life and I don’t understand, I cling to what I do know – I know that you love me. You have a plan for me. Thank you, Lord, for your unconditional love. I am blessed to have you in my life. Amen.

 

 

 

God Has a Plan for You

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Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

As humans, we always want things to go our way; and we sometimes get disappointed when they do not turn out the way we want them to. So, we reach out to God and pray that He will bless us with the things we are asking of Him.

There are times when, even after praying, we still don’t receive the answer. That does not mean that God has forgotten about us or is not listening to our prayers. God is great and kind, He will never let us down. He is always listening, no matter what we ask of Him. Remember, God has a plan for us. We should be patient, for God knows what He is doing.

God has a plan, and He will do it in His time, for only He knows what is best for us. Let us not lose our faith when things do not go as we planned. God will give it to you. Continue praying and be patient. Trust God and leave everything unto Him.

Let us pray…

Dear God, I pray that you bless us with the things we are asking for. In today’s generation, life has become difficult and we ask for your guidance and protection. We ask that you help us improve ourselves and support our loved ones. Nobody can help us but you. Please, hear our prayer and never leave our side, for we do not know what will happen if you are not here. Bless us God with your grace and kindness. Amen.

Overcome Temptation

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How to Overcome Temptation Through Faith

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. —1 Corinthians 10:13

On today’s verse, we’re going to talk about man’s temptation. We sometimes hear a bad mysterious voice whispering in our ears to do bad deeds, but God will not let us be tempted to do such things. God is kind and merciful. He is always watching over His children and He will not let us fall easily into Satan’s evil hands.

If you feel like you are being tempted to do sinful things, do not forget to pray to overcome temptation. Let the Holy Father guard your heart from sin.

As Christians, we should always pray to God. We should pray to ask for forgiveness for our past sins, and ask God to strengthen us in a lot of ways, especially in overcoming Satan’s temptations.

9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. – 1 Timothy 6:9-11

 

 

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What Matters

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Isaiah 40:31 NIV

but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

 

We all have things that we want and dreams we want to achieve. So we pray to God to help us reach that goal and receive our blessings. We thank Him for everything that He has done for us and appreciate everything. But sometimes, people forget what matters the most when they have already received their blessings.

We should know that praying and thanking God for everything is very important, but some people will forget that as soon as they receive what they want in life. They are blinded by their goals and even by their money. And when they feel lost and weak once again, they’ll come to God and pray to renew their strength and ask for forgiveness.

God will forgive anyone who will seek for forgiveness, but we should always remember and keep in mind not to forget our faith in God and keep praying. Be it asking for a blessing and/or thanking Him, we should talk to God about a lot of things. Praying is very important and the nearest approach to God. It is what matters.

Renew Your Strength

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31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV

Recently, I’ve received a message from our brother in the ministry, asking for a prayer. He was losing his faith and feels really weak and far from God.

I know most of you are feeling this. There are times when you think that you are far away from our Lord God; or even worse, losing faith in Him. But, it’s not yet too late to pull yourself back up and serve the Lord and be faithful to Him.

Remember to always ask for forgiveness from the Lord. He will always forgive your sins when you ask for forgiveness. When feeling weak because of your daily life challenges, come to Him to give you strength. And when you think the Lord has not given your blessings yet, be patient and talk to God.

Tell Him all your problems, tell Him what you’re feeling and tell Him what you want. He will always listen to you and be there for you. Do not lose faith in God; He is always making a move. You just need to keep your faith, trust, and love for our Lord God.

Let’s pray together. Bow down your head and pray.

Dear Lord God, forgive us for our sins, especially if we are losing faith in you. Please do not turn your back on us. In moments when we feel like our faith is leaving us, please hold our hand and guide us back in your direction. Thank you, Jesus. Amen.