I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;Marvelous are Your works,And that my soul knows very well. – Psalm 139:14 (NKJV) Psalm 139:14 invites us to change our perspective from a self-critique to seeing God’s perspective. God created us with a purpose and a plan because of His love for us. Let’s consider the three powerful affirmations […]
I will both lie down in peace, and sleep;For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 (NKJV) Psalm 4:8 reminds us of the source of unshakable peace and security – our relationship with God. King David was all too familiar with the difficulties that life may bring. He experienced victories and […]
Death and life are in the power of the tongue,And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) ‘Death and life are in the power of the tongue’ – This verse beautifully illustrates the impact of our words. Our words can either bring life or death, like a double-edged sword. Our words are more than mere […]
Not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9 (NKJV) It may seem unreasonable to repay evil with good. Yet, this is apostle Peter’s profound advice for Christians negotiating the complexities of life’s difficulties. This straightforward yet powerful instruction conveys […]
“The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord raises those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous.” Psalm 146:8 – NKJV The timeless wisdom of Psalms 146:8 beautifully encapsulates the transformative love of the Lord, reminding us of His power to heal, uplift, and embrace us. It especially helps us to […]
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:1 (KJV) Apostle Paul, the author of Galatians, encourages believers to maintain their independence and resist falling back into the bondage of sin. As Christ’s disciples, we must remember with thankfulness that […]
“Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You.” – Psalm 63:3 (NKJV) King David knows that nothing this world can offer can compare to God’s lovingkindness, love, and compassion. It is more valuable than any material object, accomplishment, or fleeting pleasure. David finds his purpose, peace and most profound delight in the […]
1 Samuel 12:22 – For the Lord will not forsake His people, for His great name’s sake,because it has pleased the Lord to make you His people. We frequently experience hardships and difficulties that leave us heartbroken, abandoned and alone. We may have questioned God’s promises over our lives during these times. Today, Let God’s […]
As a father pities his children, so the Lord pities those who fear Him. Psalm 103:13 A powerful depiction of God’s unending love and compassion for us is the picture of a caring father’s heart toward his children. Here is a reminder of our Heavenly Father’s vast reservoir of love for people who fear Him. It portrays […]
“Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.” 1 Chronicles 16:9-10 (NIV) Letting the everyday duties, commitments, and anxieties that fill our fast-paced and sometimes hectic lives overtake us is familiar to some of us. […]
