The author expresses deep gratitude and devotion to God, praising His presence, strength, and provision in their life. They reflect on personal struggles and the desire for healing, forgiveness, and guidance. The content emphasizes waiting on God's timing, intercession for others, and the faithfulness of God in life's challenges.
As Christians, we often feel condemned by our past mistakes, but Jesus assures us that our sins are permanently dismissed and cannot be held against us. God offers second chances, free from condemnation, encouraging us to take responsibility for our sins and embrace His freedom through forgiveness and faith in Christ.
In this passage, a crowd eagerly welcomes Jesus, who is approached by Jairus, a synagogue ruler seeking healing for his dying daughter. Simultaneously, a woman with a long-standing health issue secretly seeks Jesus' help, believing in His power to heal. Their stories intersect, emphasizing the importance of faith, connection, and community in healing.
The narrative explores the complex emotions surrounding sharing personal stories and the longing for validation. It highlights feelings of isolation, despair, and vulnerability while also acknowledging the power of connection and support from others. Ultimately, it expresses gratitude for being seen and embraced in a healing journey through shared experiences.
“So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” I Thessalonians 2:8 I have generally no problem, sharing the gospel with others. It is sharing my life with others that can be... Continue Reading →
It has been a tough 48 hours. This morning as I finally just collapsed into God, allowed the tears to roll down freely and handed Him the weight of my soul, I paused to thank Him for His peace, for joy in the sorrow, for comfort, for the love of family and friends. Sometimes when... Continue Reading →
I sat in silence watching the streets of New Orleans pass by. I was on my way back to the airport via Uber. It was 4 a.m. in the morning, and I was still processing the two weeks prior. My eyes welled with tears as I asked the Lord to help me put into words... Continue Reading →
“To the angel of the assembly in Thyatira write: “The Son of God, who has his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like burnished brass, says these things: “I know your works, your love, faith, service, patient endurance, and that your last works are more than the first. But I have this... Continue Reading →
“I said, “My strength has perished, along with my expectation from Yahweh.”” Lamentations 3:18 Other translations use the word Endurance for strength. Lexicon :: Strong's H5331 - neṣaḥ eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity enduring of life, and so life itself as enduring: The Scriptures before share of the destruction of Jerusalem. It goes into detail... Continue Reading →
I remember the first time someone told me that I had low self-esteem. I was sitting in my pastor’s office with my spouse. I didn’t want to be there, I was hurt. I wanted out, out of the room, out of the marriage, out of the moment. I wasn’t there to hear about m; I... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 