Matthew 6:6 When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. In the midst of packed calendars, Jesus invites us to a private meeting with God; to unleash the […]
He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense; I shall not be greatly moved. Psalm 62:2 In ancient civilizations, rocks served as powerful symbols of strength and permanence. They provide an inherent defense against the uncertainties of the world. Throughout history, people have engraved their narratives onto enduring surfaces, such as […]
Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord! Psalm 113:1 In the era of Nebuchadnezzar, the Israelites faced captivity. Despite being trained in the ways of the Chaldeans, these Hebrew youths chose a different path. Refusing the king’s food that conflicted with their beliefs, they opted for a […]
Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 When laborers bear a load, they feel a physical burden lasting for a while, and upon relaxation, the pain subsides. Yet, heartaches, mental trauma, and enduring challenges resist easy release. Memories of a […]
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart and saves such as have a contrite spirit. Psalm 34:18 In a faraway country, on the east bank of the Tigris in ancient Assyria, a family faced deep despair. Their only son had leprosy, a disease that forced his isolation. They sought help from […]
“I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from doing them good; but I will put My fear in their hearts so that they will not depart from Me.” Jeremiah 32:40 God enters into covenants with people to establish promises that span generations. He first made a covenant with […]
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23 Have you ever contemplated the abundance of mercies and grace you encounter when you awaken in the morning? Does it amaze you how the presence of the Lord can transform your […]
“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He Who keeps you will not slumber.” Psalm 121:3 In this world, we as humans, seek after earthly possessions, relationships, and satisfactions. While we wander around with our types of realities hoping to navigate life’s myriad circumstances, above us exists a greater dimension invisible to the […]
“Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:48 What does it mean to be perfect according to the teachings of Jesus? Is it about never having sinned, committed a crime, or spoken a harsh word? Or does it mean acknowledging one’s past wrongs and receiving the grace and […]
“When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me.” Psalm 27:10 Throughout our journey on this earthly plane, we encounter a variety of relationships. Some people enter our lives for the long haul, while others are fleeting, coming and going like the seasons. It’s essential to recognize that […]
