Author: Monalisa Pattanayak

02
Jul

When Fear Meets Faith

John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. The Lord Jesus Christ spoke these words during one of the most emotional moments in the Gospel of John. Jesus had just revealed to His disciples that He would soon depart from them. He even predicted their betrayal and […]

01
Jul

Rooted in Peace

Psalm 119:165 Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble. When we genuinely love and live by God’s truth and follow His commandments, we walk in His blessing. His peace steadies our minds, strengthens our hearts, and equips us to face uncertain times. It does not make our lives […]

30
Jun

Pursued By Wisdom

Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love Me, and those who seek Me diligently will find Me. Here, wisdom speaks as a person, not as an abstract idea, but calling people to a better way of life. Earlier in this chapter, wisdom calls everyone, laying out an open invitation by declaring its benefits – life, […]

21
Apr

Gracious God

Psalm 145:17 The Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works. This verse highlights God’s perfect justice and faithfulness in both His character and His actions. It reminds us that God is truly holy and merciful in all that He does. His actions are consistently just, moral, and upright, even when His ways are […]

20
Apr

Call on the Lord

Psalm 145:18 The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth. God is not distant. He is near and available to those who call upon His name. The Bible calls Him “Emmanuel”, God with us. He’s not far away from us, but with us. This verse […]

19
Apr

Worship the King

Psalm 99:5 Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at His footstool—He is holy. This psalm encourages us to acknowledge God’s supreme authority and His holiness. It invites us to lift God high in our hearts, speech, and conduct, recognising His supreme authority and goodness in our lives. The footstool bridges the gap between God’s transcendence and His accessibility. […]

08
Feb

Joyful Worship

Psalm 100:2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing. A thankful heart is a joyful heart. When we are in the presence of our loved ones, our natural response is happiness and joy. Similarly, the expression of intense joy through song becomes a beautiful offering as we meditate on what Jesus […]

07
Feb

God Our Help

Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. In this journey of life, we fight so many battles every day. We go through changing seasons and life events. In this uphill journey, many times we pause and ask, “Will God help me this time? Will help come on time? Am […]

06
Feb

God Our Anchor

Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my Light and my Salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? This verse is a bold declaration by King David of who God is in the midst of war and enemies. First, He is the Lord. Accepting God’s […]

19
Sep

The Beauty of Waiting

James 1:4 Let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Life rarely moves at our preferred pace. We want answers now, relief immediately, breakthroughs today. Patience, according to the Bible, is not passive; rather, it is a steady, trusting endurance. The early believers James wrote about were facing […]