Tagged: Reflection

The Person You Can Become

However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 There are two sides to your personality: the person you are, and the person you would like to be. If these are in conflict with each other, you will experience bitter frustration and disappointment. There is no harm in dreaming about the heights that you can achieve, provided that you take steps to make your dream a reality. You have the potential for spiritual growth that is beyond your wildest imaginings....

Reflect God’s Glory

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children. – Ephesians 5:1 Most of us have a role model to which we aspire to be like, whether it is a teacher, a parent, an employer or even a friend, we want to be like them. Yet, there is a much better role model for us , a perfect role model for you and me – Jesus Christ. Never forget that He lived and worked just like us and was subject to all the temptations, frustrations, joys and sorrows to which you and I are subject to. Allow the Holy Spirit...

Spiritual Growth Does not Come Naturally

The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace: Romans 8:6 Physical growth is nature’s way of allowing your body to develop. Your spiritual nature needs to grow too. Many people ignore this important aspect of their lives because it cannot be observed or measured like your body can. Yet, that does not make it any less important. The greatest Guide and Adviser that you could ever find is Jesus Christ. He is the revelation of the living God and therefore has a perfect understanding of the problems that you wrestle...

Grow in Wisdom by Serving God

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding.” Psalms 111:10 To be educated is definitely an advantage in life. However, you can be highly educated and still suffer from spiritual want. For the Christian, sanctification must always receive priority over education. A person who is in the process of developing spiritually is closer to the heart of God and, therefore, he is more skilled in understanding God’s ways. A spiritual person has discovered the true Source of wisdom in life. There is purpose in his service to God. He possesses...

Reach for the Sky!

“I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. ” Philippians 3:10-11 Ambition is a commendable characteristic but there is one ideal in life that must overshadow all others: to live in the image of Christ. This must be greatest ambition of every follower of Jesus and demands complete surrender and commitment. The pure joy of a life in Jesus Christ cannot be measured. Such a life is priceless and precious. However, this...