Tagged: Reflection

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you”. Psalms 32:8 The prospect of a new year can be exciting because of many new possibilities and opportunities, but also disquieting if you face the future with anxiety – wondering whether the problems and disasters of the past will repeat themselves. International crises, financial setbacks, as well as personal problems and disappointments tend to cloud our vision of the future. Always remember that you can place your hope in the omniscience of God. He truly care about you and...

“How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord. Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; they are ever praising you.” Psalms 84:1-2, 4 Far too often we envy people because they have things that we lack. We forget that material things do not determine our joy and that they can never give true satisfaction and contentment. Only a healthy relationship with God can ensure that you will have eternal joy. Praise God for the blessings that He gives His faithful children: grace, protection, prosperity, honor and joy....

“She gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 Every Christmas we become children at heart again. For a short time we leave our mundane lives and wander down the paths of rich imagination, of wonder and delightful joy, while we freely rejoice in the infinite love of God. Even the staunchest realist finds his heart stirred when he hears the age-sold story of God’s love. As we experience the mystery of Christmas both tangibly and intangibly, we...

“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...