Colossians 4:2 NKJV “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” The Amplified Bible details today’s verse as: “Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Let’s unpack the essential characteristics of prayer that this verse outlines. Persistence: Keep praying until you […]
Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Let us understand Colossians 3:16 part by part so we can implement it in our lives and have a closer relationship […]
Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” We all have emotions. Some lift us up while others bring us down and sometimes it is these emotions that take complete control of our senses. How we react in a situation is […]
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 […]
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mathew 5:3 (NIV) In these fast-paced, self-sufficient times, it can be easy to fall into the trap of self-reliance. We often find ourselves turning to our own strength, wisdom, and resources to navigate the challenges of life. Yet, in God’s Word, we […]
Jude 1:20: “You, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.” A sportsperson, or, for example, an athlete, will work on strengthening and building their body to respond to their sport’s unique demands. This can be achieved by following certain disciplines and adhering to training. In a similar way, […]
Matthew 18:19 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven“ As far as praying in solitary places is important in our relationship with God to strengthen ourselves, it is equally important to pray in […]
Psalm 84:2 My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. As we read in Psalm 84:2, the psalmist expresses a deep longing for the presence of God. He describes his soul as fainting for the courts of the Lord. Also, […]
James 1:17 – Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. This verse reminds us that every good thing we have in our lives comes from God, who is unchanging and constant in his love […]
“The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on him in truth.” – Psalms 145:17-18 NIV God is gracious, truthful, and sovereign in all He does and nothing ever surpasses Him. The Psalmist also realised […]
