God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
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 →
If you listen to most Christians talk, it sounds like God, and they are quite closely bonded. The problem is, that we could all stand to be a little closer to Him than we are right now. Yet, if we were walking, and talking with Him, we wouldn´t need to tell anyone. It would show.... Continue Reading →
We study science and physics and think we know how things work. But God loves to surprise us. The more we walk with the Lord, the more chances we will have to be amazed and undone. When God moves, it is always miraculous. His wisdom and planning will blow us away. God waits, looking for... Continue Reading →
What do we mean when we claim to be worshippers of God? It would be beneficial to examine our hearts along with the Lord. We should stop often and get down on our knees. Ask God how sincere we are with our faith. Talk it over with Him. Sit in His presence until He has... Continue Reading →
If we strip down our religion to the very basics, what do we get? Some come to their declaration of faith in God. Others arrive at church attendance or a selection of doctrines. But external actions and mere notions will never get us very close to the Lord. There needs to be an encounter where... 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 →
Falling into a routine in our devotional time with God is far too easy. We may mumble out the same petitions and flatteries. If we are not careful, our moment of speaking with God can turn into a mere ritual. It takes care and dedication on our end. We will need to learn to make... Continue Reading →
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