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... he came into Christianity. Even though his past was full of sinful acts, pain, hatred, sadness and sorrows, he didn’t dwell on the terrible past he had, because he realized that his past made him who he ...
Prayer list
... we discover a profound truth: that God desires to be intimately involved in every aspect of our lives. He longs to walk alongside us, to comfort us in our sorrows, to rejoice with us in our victories, ...
To whom can we go?
... for us. Jesus said in John 16:33 “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." In ...
Expectations and disappointments belong to God
... may certainly lead to tears, sorrows and subsequent disappointment. The Grand weaver of our lives knows the best for each one of us and we may do well to totally surrender, not only our expectations to ...
Hopeful realities
... what the future holds for us, let us remember that effective Christians are people who keep in mind that God is near. He will give us strength, joy and hope to calm our inner fears.
Sorrow looks back, ...
Holiday blues
... put us in a bad mood.
3. Memory of departed loved ones. Many people have loved ones who have died during the year. They are fondly remembered, but sorrow often overpowers the human spirit. Also, memories ...
Never take His goodness for granted
“The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it." (NKJV) Proverbs 10:22
Growing up as a boy, a bottle of soda meant a lot. It meant an occasion, a birthday, a new year, placing ...
It is well
... also to sing psalms and glorify God when we are cheerful. We cannot be sorrowful in our entire life. We need to be joyful in the Lord, notwithstanding our past or present circumstance (Philippians 4:4). ...
A heart of joy
... to commit to what brings joy. Being a man of sorrows was only one side of Jesus’ life when he observed humanity and the course he will go through to save us. Wherever the Spirit is, there is joy (Galatians ...
World of temptations
"…no temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so ...
Bitterness
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Mismanagement of anger can lead to bitterness in our hearts. This bitterness is often characterized by strong feelings of hatred, resentment, cynicism, sorrow, discomfort, or pain. Anything that makes ...
God’s Promise and Assurance in Childbirth
... Adam and Eve sinned in the book of Genesis, God said to Eve in Genesis 3:16 “To the woman He said: “I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; Your ...
Following God when it appears senseless
... to all requests and without tears or sorrow. And through His sorrow, the transition to the city of no tears and sorrows was completed and our salvation was procured.
Like the example given by Jesus, ...
Talk it over with Christ
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.” (NLT) Matthew 7:7
I have had the desire to write ...
My debt of forgiveness
... most of the time, bearing the never-ending sorrow all by myself. But today, after a retrospective look, I gain wisdom and insight that it was the Lord all this while. He was that comforting voice in my ...
To whom can we go?
... for us. Jesus said in John 16:33 “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth, you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." In ...
No "Goodbye"
... daily relationships. And where parting ensues, there would one also utter this special relational word. Goodbye may come in one of three forms- in joy, sorrowfully or in uncertainty. However, the inner ...
Holiday blues
... put us in a bad mood.
3. Memory of departed loved ones. Many people have loved ones who have died during the year. They are fondly remembered, but sorrow often overpowers the human spirit. Also, memories ...
Never take His goodness for granted
“The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it." (NKJV) Proverbs 10:22
Growing up as a boy, a bottle of soda meant a lot. It meant an occasion, a birthday, a new year, placing ...
When we fall short
... if we confess our sins, He will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. That is to be our response when we fall short. Humility, Sorrow, Coming to the Lord with a contrite heart asking for ...