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OVERCOMING FEELINGS OF WORTHLESSNESS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. (Philippians 2:12-13) MEDITATION: Have … Continue reading

FAITH IS AN ACTION WORD

BIBLE PASSAGE: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. (Galatians 6:9-10) MEDITATION: One of the distinguishing … Continue reading

THE BIBLE IS ACCURATE AND TRUE, AND GOD’S PROMISES CAN BE TRUSTED

BIBLE PASSAGE: The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign for ever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15) MEDITATION: Christianity is a Gospel of crisis which proclaims unmistakably that this … Continue reading

HOW IS MY LIFE PLEASING THE LORD?

BIBLE PASSAGE: For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord. (Ephesians 5:8-10) MEDITATION: Our calling as Christians is to imitate Jesus Christ, but what big … Continue reading

ARE THERE ANY EVIDENCES THAT I AM A TRUE FOLLOWER OF THE LORD?

BIBLE PASSAGE: I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death (Philippians 3:10) MEDITATION: As Christians, we, like Paul, should want to know all we can about Christ. How can we claim to be followers of Christ, if we know very … Continue reading

RESISTING THE LORD’S WILL CAN CREATE A FRUSTRATING AND UNHAPPY LIFE

BIBLE PASSAGE: We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ (Acts 26:14) MEDITATION: Wouldn’t you agree that whenever the Lord wants to change us, it is for our benefit? He … Continue reading

DOES THE GOD OF THE UNIVERSE WANT TO USE ME IN ANY CAPACITY?

BIBLE PASSAGE: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God — not by works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9) MEDITATION: Most, if not all, believers are familiar with these verses; it is a reminder of several things: 1. … Continue reading

WHAT IS PREVENTING ME FROM EXPERIENCING JOY IN MY LIFE AS A CHRISTIAN?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people. (Philemon 1:7) MEDITATION: The word ‘joy’ (or some form of it) is mentioned in the scriptures over 240 times. Since it is used that many times, we have to believe that God wants … Continue reading

REMEMBERING GOD’S SALVATION GIFT TO MANKIND, AND TO YOU

BIBLE PASSAGE: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Galatians 1:3-5) MEDITATION: Remember the feelings of … Continue reading

TWO BUILDING BLOCKS FOR OUR FAITH: GOD’S LOVE AND HOW WE PRAY

BIBLE PASSAGE: Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. (Jude 1:21) MEDITATION: When we are told to “keep ourselves in God’s love”, it could be referring to ‘our love for Him’ or ‘His love for us’. Rather than debate which … Continue reading

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