Following God’s lead.
On Palm Sunday, Jesus was celebrated as he entered Jerusalem on a donkey (Matthew 21:6-9). The donkey was a symbol of humility and selflessness. Monday through Thursday the Last Supper is observed. During this time preparations were being made for the Last Supper and Jesus was preparing the disciples for …
Thank God for the delays, redirections, unopened doors, and for what appears to be unanswered prayers. Thank him for being a father who doesn’t always give us what we ask for, but rather gives us the things we need. We may not be aware that what we are asking for …
Nothing can separate us from God’s love. God’s love protects us from harm. It disciplines us when we need correction. He loves us enough to teach us, which allows us to experience growth through reading his word, following his direction, and learning from our mistakes. God’s love changes us. He …
Pray every day, with intention, and with a thankful heart. Don’t stop praying or believing. “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
We must be mindful of the words we speak. The things we say can have a positive or negative effect on our lives and the lives of others. For example, when people say things like, “These kids are driving me crazy” or “This job is making me sick,” they are …
Even when we don’t understand why something has happened, God is still good. Things are going to happen that are upsetting, disappointing, painful, etc. God doesn’t always explain why these situations happen which can be hard to deal with. Despite what has happened, God is still good. When things don’t …
God is straightforward and clear. Although sometimes it’s difficult to hear what God is saying. The main reason is because we have too many distractions in our lives. God speaks to us, but we need to be able to hear what he is saying. Remove the distractions. Turn off the …
Several things can hinder your spiritual growth. Bitterness and anger are a few examples. Bitterness is storing up feelings of resentment and anger towards someone. Doing this only holds you captive to sin. It opens the door for the enemy to influence you to sin. Get rid of bitterness by …
This is a special blessing for God’s people. God instructed Moses to tell his brother Aaron to bless the people of Israel with this prayer (Numbers 6:22-23). I pray this prayer for all those who read this blog. I pray God will bless you, protect you, show you his favor, …
Spreading love and peace is not only for the holidays. This is something we must do regularly. It should be a part of our daily lives all year round. Show brotherly love and kindness to all and be respectful of one another. This is love in action. Spreading love also …
