“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” - Romans 12:11 As a believer, we have a responsibility to live a life different than those who do not know Jesus on a personal level. Remember, we are not just living for the day, going through life aimlessly. We are here to serve a much greater purpose, and t...  Read More

“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires” (Psalm 37:4).We love to know that the Lord cares about the desires of our hearts. He is a personable God, and He loves to give good gifts to His children. But we don’t always receive our desires when we want them, and many times, our desires need to be changed because they are not really what’s best for us.When we delight in the...  Read More

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." - Psalm 51:10   Have you ever questioned whether your heart is truly ready for God to work mightily in your life? It's a vital inquiry that invites us to examine the condition of our innermost thoughts and intentions. Our hearts serve as the epicenter of our relationship with God. As Proverbs 4:23 wisely advises, "Above all e...  Read More

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." - Matthew 26:41   In the midst of life's challenges and temptations, you possess a powerful strategy: prayer. Jesus Himself emphasized the significance of prayer as a means to resist temptation and stay aligned with God's will. Matthew 26:41 captures this truth: "Watch and pray so that you wil...  Read More

“But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” - Matthew 6:6  If you want to follow God, it is going to require obedience. When you obey God, you are showing God that you love Him. As we have learned over the last couple of days, loving God is the greatest commandment of all. And there ...  Read More

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." - Colossians 4:2 (NIV)  Yesterday, we talked about how to take our faith to the next level. Today, I want to go one step further in that conversation and encourage you to take your prayer life to the next level. Prayer is not just a ritual or a mere duty; it is a powerful and intimate connection with our Heavenly Father. As we devote ours...  Read More