Tag: forgiveness

10
Nov

Hope of Restoration

Psalm 51:12 Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit.  Psalm 51 is a psalm of confession, repentance, and a plea for a restored relationship with God. It was King David’s response after he realised the depth of his sin and his need for God’s forgiveness.  All of […]

21
Oct

Path to Mercy

Proverbs 28:13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. Trying to hide our mistakes often feels easier than facing them. Yet, Proverbs 28:13 warns us that covering sins leads to failure. When we refuse to admit what’s wrong, we trap ourselves in a cycle of […]

15
Oct

The Power of His Word

Psalm 33:6 “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth.” This passage serves as a reminder of the utter might and magnificence of God’s Word. The heavens materialized with a single spoken command by the Creator. The vast universe, galaxies, and […]

14
Oct

Suffering for Doing Good

1 Peter 3:17 “For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.” We all strive to avoid suffering, but the Bible reminds us that not all suffering is created equal. While some suffer as a result of making poor decisions, Peter explains that there […]

13
Oct

Rest for Your Soul

Matthew 11:29-30 “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Life often feels heavy with stress, responsibilities, and the weight of expectations. Yet in this passage, Jesus gives […]

04
Oct

The Strength of Meekness

Psalm 37:11 “The meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” When we think of strength, we often associate it with power, dominance, or the ability to win when the odds are against us. Yet, when viewed through the lens of God’s Word, the entire idea is quite inverted. […]

02
Oct

When Love Leads to Obedience

John 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. John 14:23 continues Jesus’ conversation with His disciples as He prepares to leave them. In this verse, He emphasizes the […]

24
Jul

No Turning Back

Hebrews 10:39 We are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul. There will be moments in our journey of faith when fear whispers louder than hope, when doubts creep in, and when giving up seems easier than pressing on. But the Scripture reminds […]

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 […]

26
Jun

Planted and Flourishing

Psalm 92:13–14 ESV “They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green.” Psalm 92 is a song of praise for the Sabbath day. It highlights God’s goodness and the positive effects of […]