Tagged: Reflection

An Effective Prayer Life

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.” Philippians 4:6 Of all the Christian disciplines, prayer is the most commonly practiced and the least understood. Prayer should not be regarded as a life jacket in desperate times or as wish list. We begin by establishing a relationship of prayer with God. Develop an understanding of living Christ, study His word and meditate on His presence. Thank and praise God for the privilege of prayer, and then cast all your cares, fears, problems and requests on Him and ask...

The Power of God’s Love

“People will oppress each other – man against man, neighbor against neighbor. The young will rise up against the old, the base against the honorable.” Isaiah 3:5 In today’s world it seems as if chaos and anarchy rule in every corner. However, this doesn’t mean we need to tolerate the situation. In Christ Jesus, God came to fight against evil. He did this with the only weapon effective enough to overcome the forces of darkness. And it is just as powerful today – godly love. God continues to spread His love over His children and it is the Christian’s privilege...

Blessed Assurance

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 Planning is important in every area of life. You plan for the future, for your marriage, for your finance and for retirement. Much of our time and energy goes into planning. There is a way to make planning better, however, but it requires strict spiritual discipline to make it effective and it must be undertaken with sincerity and honestly. It also requires solid faith and trust in God and in His promises. Whatever your concern may be, lay it before God in prayer with all your...

When Dark clouds Gather

“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 It is a fact of life that sometimes storm clouds gather, darkening our lives, and it is futile to ignore them, hoping they will disappear. Instead, stand firm with living faith in the Almighty God, who controls the storms and hurricanes. However, threatening the circumstances of life may be, it is imperative that you do not allow anything to take God’s central role in your life. With Him as the center...

Your Anchor in Life

“There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides You; there is no Rock like our God” 1 Samuel 2:2 When faced with problems, some people turn to professional counselors for advice, medical assistance or friends, while others try to fight their way through the dilemma in their own strength. While all these methods can provide some help, they can’t provide assurance that the problem won’t occur again, or that the person will be able to handle it if it does. The only sure and lasting solution comes from God. Never make the mistake of leaving...