Month: September 2017

30
Sep

Divine Discipline

Proverbs 3:12 – “For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.” The word ‘discipline’ isn’t one we’re comfortable with. It brings to mind punishments from teachers, rigid regimens and strict action taken against wrongdoers. But today’s verse sheds a different light on discipline and correction. The […]

29
Sep

The Grace of God

Titus 2:11 – “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men…” Grace is a precious gift God has given us. It is grace that set us free from our past sins, turned us towards the light and gives us hope for the future. It is God’s grace that we are living […]

28
Sep

The Lord’s Goodness

Psalm 33:5 – “He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.” God is good all the time and all the time, God is good… We like to sing it loud when all is well in our life. But what happens when tragedy strikes, situations get out of hand […]

27
Sep

Ask the Lord

John 16:24 – “Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” A good relationship is characterized by an open means for communication. A child does not hesitate to ask his/her parents a thousand questions a day. We don’t think twice about calling a friend […]

26
Sep

Because God Loves Us

Psalm 146:8 – “The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; The Lord raises those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous.” One of the main evidences of love is the desire to give. Parents delight in giving gifts to their kids. Couples take time to do small acts of service for each other. True […]

25
Sep

True Light

Say the following Bible affirmations to help you jumpstart your week: God stands at my side and gives me the strength I need for today. 2 Timothy 4:17 As I cleanse myself of the wood and clay in my life, I am better able to be used by God. 2 Timothy 2:20-21 Scriptures in the Bible teach […]

24
Sep

Faith as a mustard seed

Matthew 17:20:  And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. Jesus wants us to have faith […]

23
Sep

God’s friendship

Psalm 25:14:  The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and He makes known to them his covenant. God is our friend, especially to those who fear Him and respect.  He never hides anything from them.  He speaks His heart out with those who love Him as a friend.  He tells them […]

22
Sep

God of compassion

Micah 7:19:  He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities, and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. Our God is a compassionate God.  He has promised His people that He will subdue their iniquities.  God will cast all sins into the depths […]

21
Sep

God, our Sun and Shield

Psalm 84:11-12:  For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.  O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. God is a sun and shield, meaning He will guide and direct His people […]