God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Today's religions will give plenty of texts to prove that we belong to God. Many are the arguments to say that it is so. Yet, if God Himself does not feel close to them, none of our boasting is true. The only ones who truly belong to the Lord are those who come to Him.Pray... Continue Reading →
The closer one comes to God, the more surprises we will find. The more we discover, the more we learn there is to discover. As awareness grows, so does a keen sense of our limitedness and the limitlessness of the Almighty. We will find ourselves bewildered, awed, and often terrified. No man can fathom such... Continue Reading →
Prayer can get us there sometimes. Songs can help. A good sermon or devotional read may light the flames of desire. But entering the presence of the Lord should be our highest goal. We do not have to wait until Christ returns to set up His kingdom. We can present ourselves before the throne of... Continue Reading →
We read of great people of faith long ago. Their stories are so impressive that you want to praise God for His movement in their lives. But, like all things spiritual, the importance lies within our hearts. It has to do with us and God. If it ties us closer to Him in Spirit and... Continue Reading →
There comes a moment in life when God whispers to our souls to come to Him. We will be tempted to find people who can direct us along that path. But usually, that road dives us deep into the trends of the church of our choice. Soon, we are walking and talking like the rest... Continue Reading →
The Lord said He would never leave or forsake us. But many times, we are faced with sad and frightening times. There are many times when God´s presence is hidden from us. These are dark times indeed. But just because we cannot feel that presence doesn´t mean He isn´t there. Chances are, all we needed... Continue Reading →
Some people play at religion as if it were a game. They revel in their lofty notions and sentiments without ever approaching the Lord. It takes a real encounter with the Divine to turn earthlings into children of God. We must come before His presence. It is a humbling experience to stand before the throne.... Continue Reading →
That we believe in Christ does not mean that we walk with the Lord. Going to church doesn´t make us God´s true children. Being good or obeying religious practices does not prove we follow Jesus. But humbling ourselves and seeking to engage with God will lead us in the right direction. Turning from our ways... Continue Reading →
There is a frightening notion entering religious circles these days. It is a sense of contentment or security while distance remains between us and God. This is tragic because the deceit robs us of all that we believe we have gained with the Lord. A satisfied Christian is not hungry for more of the Lord.... Continue Reading →
Our first response to adversity or tragedy is to feel sorry for ourselves. We may even wonder why God could allow something bad to happen to us. But those who walk closely with their Savior can avoid the strain. They pass by these hurdles without suffering their negative effects. How? They keep their eyes and... Continue Reading →
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