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ARE YOU AWARE OF THE STRENGTH YOU HAVE FOR FACING CHALLENGES?

SCRIPTURE: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of His mighty strength, … Continue reading

FINDING DIRECTION, PURPOSE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS

SCRIPTURE: The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalm 18:2) MEDITATION: Why are there so many people in the world who seem to be living their lives with no direction? … Continue reading

WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT THE END OF MY LIFE’S JOURNEY?

SCRIPTURE: The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. (Luke 16:22) MEDITATION: We can learn a lot when we take the time to meditate on the teachings of Jesus. For instance, have you ever wondered about the transition from an … Continue reading

HOW CAN I COPE WITH THE DEBILITATING EFFECTS OF WORRY?

SCRIPTURE: “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:34) MEDITATION: If Jesus stopped by your house in physical form, how would you react? Would you scramble to hide or throw away things He would not like? Would you welcome Him with … Continue reading

AM I FULFILLING GOD’S PLANS FOR ME?

SCRIPTURE: …and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ; the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. (Philippians 3:9) MEDITATION: Many have been convinced by Satan that there are several doors that lead to heaven. He … Continue reading

WHO IS GOD AND HOW DOES HE AFFECT MY LIFE?

SCRIPTURE: Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: “You … Continue reading

HOW CAN I SURVIVE IN A WORLD THAT’S OUT OF CONTROL?

SCRIPTURE: I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide … Continue reading

HOW SHOULD I PRAY TO MY HEAVENLY FATHER?

SCRIPTURE: This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name” (Matthew 6:9) MEDITATION: In His ‘sermon on the mount’ Jesus spoke to the multitudes about prayer. He even gave them a pattern for praying (Matthew 6:9-13). Unfortunately the prayer for some people consists of memorizing and reciting the words … Continue reading

WHEN YOU ARE IN A STRUGGLE, WHO IS THERE WITH YOU IN SPIRIT?

SCRIPTURE: For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. (Ephesians 1:15-16) MEDITATION: When we are going through a tough time, we can sometimes feel like we are alone in … Continue reading

HAS THE WORLD BECOME YOUR HOME?

SCRIPTURE: Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. (Ephesians 2:19-20) MEDITATION: Whenever you move to a new area, you have to make many adjustments, right? … Continue reading