If You Had Only Listened – Part 1 “Oh, that you had heeded My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.”Isaiah 48:18 (NKJV) God has given us His commandments not as a burden but as a guide to live a fulfilling life. Yet,…
I Called You “I, the Lord, have called You in righteousness, and will hold Your hand; I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, as a light to the Gentiles, to open blind eyes, to bring out prisoners from the prison, those who sit in darkness from the prison house.”…
Comfort “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned; for she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins.” Isaiah 40:1-2 (NKJV) We live in times when people are burdened with pain, guilt,…
Humility in Distress “What shall I say? He has both spoken to me, and He Himself has done it. I shall walk carefully all my years in the bitterness of my soul. O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit; so You will restore me…
Praying for Authorities and Society “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2, NIV) Teaching: God calls us to intercede for authorities. The Word…
I Choose to Believe in a Better Future “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” (Jeremiah 29:11, NIV) Teaching: Faith in God gives us hope in times of uncertainty. Although current circumstances may…
Spiritual Weariness “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, NIV) Teaching: Recognize “compassion fatigue.” Compassion fatigue is a state of emotional and spiritual exhaustion caused by constantly giving and serving others. This is common for those dedicated to helping others, whether in ministry, service…
Restoring Your First Love “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” (Revelation 2:4, NIV) Teaching: Recognize that you have lost the initial fervor. The first step to restoring our love for God is acknowledging that we have allowed that love to grow cold. Often, work, worries, and…
Loving God and Your Neighbor “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind,’ Jesus replied. ‘This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39, NIV) Teaching: Loving God is the foundation of our…
Love is a Decision, Not a Feeling “This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you.” (John 15:12, NIV) Teaching: Love is a command, not a suggestion. Jesus gives us a clear directive: to love others as He has loved us. It is not optional or dependent on our emotions. By choosing…
