Author: Vivain Honnalli

26
Oct

Praise That Glorifies

Psalm 50:23 Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; and to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God. Worship is not only about singing hymns or worship songs on Sundays. It is about a life lived in alignment with God’s will. The psalmist declares that whoever offers praise glorifies the Lord, […]

25
Oct

An Untarnished Crown

1 Peter 5:4 When the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. Peter points us to a greater hope in a world driven by visible achievements and temporary accolades. “When the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.” This […]

24
Oct

Relationship of Constant Dependance

Psalm 62:8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Trusting God is not a sometime action; it is an all-time calling. The psalmist writes, “Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge […]

23
Oct

God Works for Those Who Wait

Isaiah 64:4 Since the beginning of the world, men have not heard nor perceived by the ear, nor has the eye seen any God besides You, who acts for the one who waits for Him. Waiting feels like one of the hardest disciplines in the Christian life. We would rather see immediate answers, quick solutions, […]

22
Oct

Lead Me to the Rock

Psalm 61:1-2 Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. There are moments when our hearts feel too heavy to carry on. Moments when grief, fear, or weariness […]

06
Jul

A Victory Song for Every Season

Psalm 30:1 I will extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up, and have not let my foes rejoice over me. David starts the psalm by declaring, “I will extol You, O Lord”. He gives credit for his victory to God, placing Him at the center of the story. While it’s easy to seek recognition, […]

05
Jul

Conviction of the Holy Spirit

John 16:8 When He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: In this passage, Jesus speaks a hard but necessary truth to His disciples. He tells them that when ‘He’, i.e., the Holy Spirit, comes, He will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. This isn’t […]

04
Jul

The Cry of the Poor Man

Psalm 34:6 This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. In this verse, David humbles himself before the Lord, identifying as a “poor man” despite being Israel’s mighty king. During a vulnerable moment while fleeing from Saul, he pretended to be insane to survive (1 […]

03
Jul

From Fear to Family

Romans 8:15 You did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.”  This verse helps us redefine our identity; we are no longer fear-bound sinners but beloved children of God. Paul makes it clear: we did not receive a spirit […]

02
Jul

Love, Obedience, and the Ever-Present Helper

John 14:15-16 If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever. In this verse, Jesus highlights the connection between love and obedience. He does not separate affection from action. “If you love me, keep my commandments” is […]