Tagged: Friday Special Message

“He who unites himself with the Lord is one with Him in Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 6:17 Joy and gladness are not the main goals of the Christian faith, but important by-product of it. The focus and purpose of our faith is the Lord Himself. When His life-giving Spirit fills your heart, the joy of Christ-filled life becomes yours. Forgiveness and Spirit-filled life bring great joy to all who strive in Christ. And the culmination of this joy is live in the constant awareness of the presence of God. You find yourself in fellowship with Him at all times, in all...

“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord.” Isaiah 55:8 Too many people it seems inconceivable that a life of fullness and great joy can be likened to holiness. Yet true holiness is the most dynamic, creative and meaningful lifestyle in the world. To be holy implies that you live in a right relationship with God. It causes you to enjoy life to the full and also gives you a greater understanding of people. The secret of a balances, joyful, rewarding life is to live in such a way that it is easy...

“No one will take away your joy” John 16:22 The World’s joy is temporary and transitory; Christ’s joy is a deep well of quite happiness and, because the source of it is the Lord Himself, it is stable and steadfast. In the eyes of the world there may be no outward reason for joy, but with Christ’s peace that fills our lives and our hearts, we can rest assured that His eternal fountain of inner joy will never run dry and that no one can take it away. Everlasting joy is ours. The Savior Himself promises us that. ~ Verily...

“Is anyone of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.” James 5:13 When you confront a problem in life, you must never forget to go to the One who mercifully offered to be your Father, with your distress, anxiety and confusion. Find consolation and strength in Jesus Christ because H cares for you and He fully understands your distress and anxiety. Go to the throne of mercy and lay your problems before Him. Give yourself fully to Him in serious prayer and supplication. Then experience the serenity and peace of mind that...

“Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, O Lord Our God. Therefore our hope is in You, for You are the one who does all this.” Jeremiah 14:22 God is our only hope in every situation. When we feel utterly helpless, depend on God and He will bring you through every trial. If God is our only hope then we need to be prepared and have enough faith to wait for the Lord to take action. If you are suffering as a result of sin, like unbelievers, then confess it. Sin brings only pain and suffering...