The Grace Room Lord, as this year starts, I want to thank You for Your faithfulness in 2023. I am thankful for Your love and that You let me be there with Diane when Auntie died and gave me the words to honor Auntie in her memorial service. Thank You for Your protection and blessing as we... Continue Reading →
Turning away from evil for health
The author reflects on the importance of fearing the Lord and turning away from evil, highlighting personal growth through wisdom and learning. Emphasizing health as their focus for 2024, they acknowledge the need for divine assistance in achieving spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, relational, and financial health, seeking to honor God throughout the journey.
Praying out the Old
As the year comes to an end, Lord I look back and reflect on how good a God You are. You have provided for me this Year the things that I need, and often the desires of my heart that were just a want. I thank You for Your comfort despite the pains I have... Continue Reading →
Everything We Need
Everything We Need reflects the author's faith in Jesus Christ and God's providence. The author acknowledges God's perfect timing and provision, intending to rely less on themselves and more on God's will. Despite past struggles with self-sufficiency, the author prays for patience and trust, believing in God's lifelong, progressive plan for them.
From Inside
From Inside reflects on the origins of evil, emphasizing that it arises from within individuals and not external influences. A person's sinful actions are driven by internal impurities resulting from what they choose to internalize through their senses. Blaming others or the devil for one's immoral actions is a diversion from personal responsibility. The message advises cultivating contentment, managing desires, and allowing the Holy Spirit's guidance, hinting at the adage 'See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil'.
Remembered No More
Remembered No More discusses Christian concepts of forgiveness, sin, and redemption through Jesus' sacrifice. The writer experienced feelings of inadequacy, trying to offer God something to atone for their sins but realizing they couldn't surpass Jesus' gift of complete forgiveness. They stress the importance of understanding and accepting this gift and letting go of past wrongdoings.
Only Because
Christ is the means through which all our sins are forgiven. Yet, it is essential to acknowledge him as our Savior to receive this forgiveness. As Christians, we should refrain from judging others for their sins and instead help them experience God's grace and forgiveness, just as we have. The difference in destiny between us and those unaware of their sins lies solely in accepting Jesus. We have a responsibility to spread the Gospel and guide others towards His forgiveness.
Cancelled
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 →
Self-Righteous Prayers
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 →
But God
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.
Restoring Voice 