I love when songs come alive to me. When I am singing and get such a personal vision I know it is God inspired to take me deeper. There is a song that has been playing in my head lately, Extravagant by Amanda Cook, Bethel Music, and Steffany Gretzinger, the lyrics are: It's extravagant, it... Continue Reading →
Don’t Worry, Pray
The passage encourages believers to replace worry with prayer, emphasizing genuine communication with God. The author expresses gratitude for their life, family, career, and spiritual growth, recognizing God's presence and blessings despite challenges. The message underscores a continuous, heartfelt dialogue with God, rooted in thankfulness and trust.
Gentle
The passage from Philippians emphasizes that followers of the Lord should be seen as reasonable and gentle, reflecting His presence. The writer acknowledges their reasonableness but admits challenges in being gentle. They recognize that gentleness, a fruit of the Holy Spirit, requires growth. They seek God's guidance to improve in this area.
In this passage, Paul encourages unity among Christians, specifically motivating Evodia and Syntyche to reconcile. He highlights their contributions to the ministry and asks for support in resolving their differences. The message emphasizes the importance of maintaining a close relationship with God and fostering harmony within the Christian community.
Submission
The passage emphasizes our identity as citizens of Heaven awaiting transformation by Jesus Christ. The author reflects on the desire for complete submission to God's control, recognizing that personal choices hinder this. They express a longing for immediate transformation and a commitment to work towards full obedience, seeking God's guidance to glorify Him.
Headed for Destruction
Many individuals live as adversaries of the cross, heading toward destruction and focusing on worldly matters while their appetite dictates their actions. The author reflects on personal struggles with pride and lack of self-control, seeking God's guidance for transformation towards a life that honors Him and focuses on eternal values.
Examples
In Philippians 3:17, Paul urges believers to follow good examples. The author reflects on their own influences and questions whether they are setting a positive example. They express frustration at their pastor's prayerfulness and acknowledge their own faults, seeking God's guidance to discern role models and improve their influence on others.
A glimpse of love
I was sitting in morning prayer before church. My grandkids are here for the weekend, and so they sit on either side of me while we pray. They are most cuddly during this time of intimacy with the Lord. As I looked down my grandson laid his head in my lap and looked up with... Continue Reading →
