Author: Monalisa Pattanayak

21
Jan

The Power of a Righteous Prayer

James 5:16 NKJV “Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” In our walk with Christ, acknowledging our shortcomings isn’t a sign of weakness but of spiritual maturity. As 1 John 1:9 reminds us, “If we confess […]

20
Jan

The Power of Obedient Prayer

1 John 3:22 NKJV “Whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight”. This verse unlocks a profound truth about the connection between obedience, faith, and answered prayer. John reminds us that God delights in blessing His children when their hearts align […]

19
Jan

Boasting in the Lord

Psalm 34:1-2 NKJV “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear of it and be glad.” The psalmist David exemplifies a life of unwavering praise, even amid trials. When he penned these words, he […]

18
Jan

Abiding in the True Vine

John 15:1-2 NKJV I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. In this powerful metaphor, Jesus reveals our dependence on Him. He is the “true vine”—our […]

17
Jan

Holding Fast to Our Confession

Hebrews 4:14 NKJV “Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.” Jesus Christ, our great High Priest, is unlike any other. He has not only offered the ultimate sacrifice for our sins but also passed through the […]

16
Jan

Faith in the God Who Answers

Luke 18:7-8 NKJV Shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. In Luke 18, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow to illustrate the power of persistent prayer and God’s faithfulness in […]

16
Sep

Finding God’s Voice in Our Suffering

Job 36:15 NIV “Those who suffer He delivers in their suffering; He speaks to them in their affliction.” Suffering is an inevitable part of life, but as believers, we have the assurance that God is with us even in our darkest moments. Job 36:15 reminds us that God does not abandon us in our suffering. […]

15
Sep

Gratefulness to God

Psalm 118:21 NIV “I will give you thanks, for you answered me; You have become my salvation.” Gratitude is a powerful response to the goodness of God. In Psalm 118:21, the psalmist expresses heartfelt thanks to the Lord for answering his prayers and becoming his salvation. This verse reminds us that God hears us and […]

14
Sep

From Wilderness to Wells

Psalm 107:35-36 “He turns a wilderness into pools of water, and dry land into water springs. There He makes the hungry dwell, that they may establish a city for a dwelling place.” The imagery in Psalm 107:35-36 is a powerful reminder of God’s ability to transform even the most desolate situations. He takes the barren […]