God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
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 →
When will we learn to press on in our relationship with God? Relationships are things that must be invested in. We must seek to engage with our friends to receive constant and growing enjoyment. Family members are always closer to our hearts if we get to spend quality time with them. How can we not... Continue Reading →
Have we ever felt like all our efforts were not getting us anywhere? No matter how hard we try, we cannot seem to make any progress. Then, when God gets it in His heart that something should happen, the clouds part, and miracles happen. That is how things work and how they should work. God... Continue Reading →
We have a tendency to trust the experts long before we listen to the Holy Spirit. This is what the enemy would have. Any trick will be used to keep us from approaching the Lord with our whole hearts. Resist this urge. Reach straight for God. Get in touch with Him long before we get... Continue Reading →
Christians today are under attack, even though we don´t see it. Somehow, the ways of the world are finding their way back into our thinking. It happened so subtly that we didn´t even realize it. But, even while talking up the Lord, our hearts go out to the things of the earth. We lift God... Continue Reading →
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