for my people have committed two sins:they have turned away from me, the spring of fresh water,and they have dug cisterns, cracked cisterns that can hold no water at all. Jeremiah 2:13 Jeremiah was told by God that the people had turned from not only the living water of God, but the cisterns that they were using,... Continue Reading →
The writer warns against enslavement to worldly wisdom and trends, stressing the importance of focusing on biblical teachings and Christ's example. They express concern for a teaching they encountered, seemingly biblical but fraught with worldly ideas and potential risks. They opted to privately alert the influencer to the potential dangers and close their note with a prayer for divine clarity and wisdom.
he canceled the unfavorable record of our debts with its binding rules and did away with it completely by nailing it to the cross. Colossians 2:14 I spent many years holding on to the record of my sin, despite God canceling it. I tried to carry the penalty even though the penalty had been knelt... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit, according to Galatians 5:25, not only gives life but should also control our lives. When we allow the Spirit to control our lives we transition from natural to supernatural. The Spirit offers an abundant life, filled with wisdom, peace, comfort, and guidance. The choice to surrender control is ours, and even though it can be difficult, it's essential for spiritual growth and fulfillment.
No More Tears reflects on the hardships many people face, such as grief and chronic pain, and how for some, death may seem like a preferable option. Restoring Voice empathizes with these struggles, even without experiencing most of them personally. Restoring Voice clings to the Christian message of hope, believing that in God's presence, all suffering will end. The writer prays for those experiencing pain and urges them to persist in hope for eternal relief and freedom.
Banquet discusses the symbolism of God preparing a banquet, as featured in Psalm 23:5. Restoring Voice opines about the significant effort required to plan such a feast, imagining God as the chief host. They consider the possibility of sharing this divine banquet with previous adversaries, inspired by Jesus dining with his betrayer.
Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort. Ephesians 4:31 Recently I recognized that I was withholding from my husband. It was a client who shared her own response that made me recognize the behavior in myself. I started to realize there were... Continue Reading →
I tell you,” said Jesus, “the tax collector, and not the Pharisee, was in the right with God when he went home. For those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great.” Luke 18:14 While I don't feel like I have prayed this way, for I know... Continue Reading →
The phrase "But God" in the Bible symbolizes a contrasting moment, turning point or transformation driven by divine intervention. It can introduce a shift from possible disaster to a 'God possibility' or the change from Old testament practices to New Testament beliefs. Throughout the Bible, there are 45 instances of "But God", evidencing God's redirection or intervention in human circumstances to assure redemption.
Reap what you sow reflects on the biblical teaching that we reap what we sow. The writer focused on sowing positive seeds in their spiritual life, yielding benefits such as a restored marriage. However, they've neglected their physical well-being, experiencing adverse consequences like weight gain. They are reminded to treat their physical and spiritual lives with equal care.
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