Bible passage: Romans 12:2 “Do not copy the behaviour and customs of this world but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” In my Christian journey, I have observed that while …
Persevering in Faith: Navigating the Challenges of Following Christ in a Hostile World
Bible reading: Psalm 37 (TPT)Do you ever feel like the world is leaving God behind as it advances? Knowledge of and reverence for God seem to be taking a backseat to worldly pursuits and pleasures. It’s becoming harder and harder to boldly follow Christ in a world that is increasingly hostile to His teachings and …
The trial of waiting on the Lord
Bible reading: James 1:2-4 (AMP)“Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be …
Are you willing to stand out for Christ?
Bible reading: Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. But even if he doesn’t, we want to …
Stop letting fear and anxiety torment you!
Bible passage: Isaiah 41:10 “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand”. I am someone who has always struggled with fear and anxiety. While for some it is greed, envy …
No sin is too great for God to forgive!
Bible reading: Hosea 2:7-8 “She will run after her lovers, but she won’t catch them. She will look for them, but she won’t find them.Then she will say, ‘I will go back to my first husband because life was better then for me than it is now.’But she does not know that I was the one …
Dealing with disappointment
Bible reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-25 22 David said, “While the baby was still alive, I fasted, and I cried. I thought, ‘Who knows? Maybe the Lord will feel sorry for me and let the baby live.’ 23 But now that the baby is dead, why should I fast? I can’t bring him back to life. …
Not my will, but yours, be done!
Bible reading: Luke 22:42 Saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” Everyone has their personal wants, desires or dreams that they want to be fulfilled. This is usually driven by the environment we’ve been exposed to. For example, those who have grown up in …