Tagged: Reflection

A reason to Live

“Because I live, you also will live” John 14:19 Despite how gloomy the future seems sometimes, it is important to remember that your life and future are in the hands of God. The Christin’s fate is not ruled by blind fate; God is in control of every situation in which you find yourself. He knows your needs and is always able to provide for you. Through His death and resurrection Jesus not only gave you life, but also a reason to live. Through His Holy Spirit He provides you with skills to cope with life. Choose life and live it...

Find Joy in the Small Things

“Everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.” 1 Timothy 4:4 Many of us tend to take things for granted – the colors of flowers, the songs of birds, the beauty of sunrise – these are all things that many people barely notice. It is only when you begin to contemplate a life without these blessings that you realize how colorless and uninteresting it would be if they were absent. We should cherish and appreciate every blessing in our lives. We should learn to appreciate the wonders of God’s Creation and...

Positive Thinking

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. “Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 The teachings of our Lord embraces positive thinking, but it reaches beyond thoughts to touch the hidden possibilities of the spirit. When we face the reality of situations in our lives, positive thinking can help up to a point, but relationship with the living Christ can do so much more. Positive thinking can only bring about limited solutions. Real change comes when you move past thinking, to an unshakable trust...

Live Life to the Full

“For with You is the fountain of life; Your light we see light.” Psalms 36:9 Life is the best thing God has given to you. So be grateful for it. When you accept the good-ness of life, you will stop fighting against it. When you accept that life is good, all impatience and frustration will be removed and life becomes a satisfying and exciting experience. Allow your life to be controlled by godly principles and it will become and expression of those plans. You will possess a unity with the fullness of God.

Feast of Christ

“Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 For all who are tired and burdened, all who are despairing and aggrieved, all who have been hurt and seek revenge, all who are without friends, all who are without real love… To you a Savior has been born today! He will heal all your wounds in love and grace. He will take away your hatred, pain and sorrow and will console you gently. He is coming to you. He is coming to you now in love and grace, great beyond...