Nehemiah 1:4 New International Version (NIV) When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. For meditation Matthew Henry has said that “The soul of prayer is the heart’s desire.” How true it is. What gives life to our prayers before … Continue reading Broken in Prayer
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The Desire of God
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance - 2 Peter 3:9 When Paul disclosed his “heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites” (Rm. 10:1), he was expressing the desire of God for … Continue reading The Desire of God
Why Am I Here?
Acts 16:29-30 New International Version (NIV) “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” For Meditation All he knew was the distress call from Macedonia and his response. I don’t think Paul expected the people’s reaction to his kind act towards the slave girl at Philippi (Acts 16:16-24). However, it landed him in jail with … Continue reading Why Am I Here?
Consider your Ways
Haggai 1:5 New International Version (NIV) Now this is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. For Meditation Sometimes we get careless with the Lord. Other times we simply presume on Him until He rudely awakes us. There are times too when we get too busy and preoccupied with ourselves that we forget God … Continue reading Consider your Ways
Dangerous Move!
Daniel 4:30 New International Version (NIV) Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty? For Meditation Don’t offend God’s kindness and generosity! It is not your place. Yours is the receptive and thankful heart – marveled marveling and contented … Continue reading Dangerous Move!
The Beauty of Selflessness
Genesis 13:9 New International Version (NIV) If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to the left.” For Meditation I love Abraham. The man had such a sweet and gentle spirit that many don’t recognize.We often point to people’s failures or their great feats, … Continue reading The Beauty of Selflessness
The Ravages of Anger
Ephesians 4:26 New International Version (NIV) “In your anger do not sin” For Meditation The voice on the other side grew louder. He was not going to let anybody tell him how to manage his home. Neither was he going to allow anybody (with emphasis), cause him to lose authority in his house. Then, “Click!” … Continue reading The Ravages of Anger
The Delay of Love
John 11:5-6 New International Version (NIV) Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days. For Meditation They expected an immediate response; so, how could Jesus delay? Their brother was a friend He loved (Jn. 11:3), who was critically sick … Continue reading The Delay of Love
Don’t Ever Say That!
The officer on whose arm the king was leaning said to the man of God, “Look, even if the Lord should open the floodgates of the heavens, could this happen?” – 2 Kings 7:2 David was right. Only the fool can say in his heart that “There is no God” (Ps. 14:1). They lack understanding and they do not … Continue reading Don’t Ever Say That!
