While on Calvary’s Cross, Jesus honored Mary, His Mother. Jesus said to John, His disciple, Behold, your Mother.
John understood that Jesus had given him the responsibility to take care of Mary, who was a widow at the time of Jesus’ crucifixion.
Christ created the Mother to have an awesome responsibility; Mothers represent God’s love, patience, gentleness, and kindness to their children. A Mother is to love as God loves.
Because we live on the spiritually fallen planet Earth, the heartbreaking reality is that many children did not have a loving Mother.
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” (Exodus 20:12).
Regardless, God commands us in the 5th Commandment to love and honor our Mother, which includes forgiveness. To receive our reward of Eternal Life, we must forgive everyone who has hurt us.
We are here because our Mothers carried us inside of their bodies, giving us life. Even if reconciliation and direct contact are not possible, we love our Mother because Loving God is to Love our Mother and Others. Yes and Amen.
Bible Study: 1 Corinthians 13
Lord God, Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, and we ask You to pour out the Spiritual Blessings of love, wisdom, patience, and strength to every Mother, and Caregiver, who has stepped into the role as a Mother. Lord, we also ask You to heal the broken hearts of those who did not receive a Mother’s love as you designed in Your Original Plan. We look forward to the day when we will live forever in the New Heaven and New Earth, overflowing with Agape love, peace, joy, and laughter. Until that day, Lord bless us with Spiritual Strength to keep moving forward. We thank You for the Holy Scriptures, which remind us to live with the joyful anticipation of receiving our Crown of Life. In faith, we ask this prayer of gratitude and request for blessings, in the Loving and Holy Name of Jesus, Amen.
“But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31).
Take back control of your gift of time. Separate yourself and reflect on your day. Were you distracted? Too busy to whisper a prayer of gratitude to God?
To persevere in this Journey of Faith, we must stay connected to Jesus Christ. Start a new habit: Pray continuously! (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Prayer redirects our faith and focus from ourselves to completely trusting in God’s Love, Promises, and Power.
Prayer connects us to Christ, our Heavenly Intercessor who receives every silent and spoken prayer. Always ask for spiritual wisdom, which empowers us to think differently and the strength to keep moving forward in faith.
“I am the God of All flesh, Is there anything too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27). This Scripture proclaims God’s Agape Love, and His Absolute Omnipotence and Sovereignty over all creation.
Facing difficulties? Pray! Look up to Jesus, not at your circumstances. Use your faith to Fight against your unbelief and feelings of despair.
“For with God nothing [is or ever] shall be impossible.” (Luke 137, Amplified Bible).
Jesus’ promise to always take care of us is steadfast. If He said it, then He will do it. Only trust Him. Yes and Amen!
Lord God, we come to You asking for forgiveness for our self-reliance, doubt, and unbelief. We confess that we are caught up in the busyness of life and when facing challenges, our first response is to rely on our limited abilities to resolve our obstacles instead of depending on You. Lord, we have forgotten who You are, The Sovereign and Powerful God of the universe who knows everything that will happen in our lives. And now with no other options, we come to You humbly asking for your Divine Help to resolve the obstacles we tried to overcome. We also ask for the wisdom to think on a spiritual level and the strength to persevere through the storms of life. Lord, we thank You for Your steadfast love and faithfulness, and in faith, we ask this prayer for Your Help in Jesus’ Loving and Righteous Name, Amen.
“Carry one another’s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the requirements of the law of Christ [that is, the law of Christian love].” (Galatians 6:2, Amplified Bible).
This morning I watched a video short of a sermon regarding believers who are discouraged and overwhelmed from life’s neverending challenges.
The pastor asked several questions and I responded, Yes, to all of the questions. But as I meditated on my current life, I could not identify the reason for my fluctuating emotions.
“He reveals deep and hidden things…” (Daniel 2:22). I prayed for an answer and within a couple of minutes, I had my answer.
From having daily worship, I recognize how the Holy Spirit usually speaks to me, through my thoughts. Jesus always meets us where we are in our spiritual walk with Him by giving us answers that we can understand.
I was reminded of a young man on Instagram who has been blessed with a powerful spiritual gift of Prayer. Yes, if you hear his genuine prayers of love, praise, and appreciation for God, it makes you question your love and loyalty to God.
But after praising God for His goodness, the Prayer Warrior changes his focus from God to himself; the rest of his prayers are always self-directed; Not once in his countless reels does he pray for his family and friends, or other believers.
The Holy Spirit revealed to me that my prayers are also Me-Focused. As I reflected on the content of my prayers, I realized 95% of my prayers are about me.
Although I pray for my family and other believers, my words are too generic. For example, “Lord, I ask you to bless my family and the global family of believers with Your peace, and keep them safe.”
Reflection: Is it possible that you are also praying “Me-focused” prayers?
We face a daily battle against the desires of our innately selfish hearts. And we live in an atmosphere that is overwhelmed by worldviews always promoting self-gratification.
Our prayers reflect the true condition of our hearts. If we are praying for material possessions, the acquisition of wealth, or relationships, although our prayers are genuine, we are not praying according to God’s Will.
Jesus told us to “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33, NLT).
Our spiritual needs are a priority: We should ask for a pure heart, a closer relationship with Christ, and for our character to reflect the Fruit of the Spirit [Galatians 5:22-24].
My favorite Christian writer states:
“Praying only for oneself leads to spiritual stagnation and misses the purpose of prayer, which is to bring us into harmony with God, not just to change circumstances. True prayer should include intercession for others; when we pray only for ourselves, we are likely to…find our prayers unanswered.”
The Apostle Paul gives us examples of how we should pray Intercessory Prayers for other believers: Colossians 1:9-12, NIV:
“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way…”
“bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.” [Amen].
The apostle Paul’s prayer is a spiritual template, which teaches us how to pray with genuine concern, addressing the specific needs of other believers. When we accept Christ, we become part of the Family of God.
Religious Liberty Is one of our greatest blessings that many believers do not have.
“According to Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List, over 388 million Christians face high levels of persecution and discrimination in the top 50 countries alone.”
“Most Dangerous Nations (2026): Top countries include North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan, Eritrea, Syria, Nigeria, and Pakistan.” Open Doors 2026 World Watch List
“When God’s people are struck down, attacked and even killed…what responsibility do we have as their brothers and sisters?” Open Doors 2026 World Watch List
Yes, we have the freedom to ask God to supply our needs, yet, we are to esteem others above ourselves, especially those who are suffering for Christ.
Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV): “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
To remain anchored in our relationship with Jesus Christ, our hearts must overflow with Jesus’ Love and Compassion, especially for our brothers and sisters in the Family of God.
Praying for others touches God’s heart. It is the Holy Spirit who gives comfort and courage to those who are suffering. Every day, we should pray asking for all believers to be strengthened by the power of Jesus Christ.
To remain courageous when you are being persecuted requires a level of faith that many of us know nothing about.
According to statistics there are approximately 2.6 billion Christians, can you imagine if all of us started praying for the power of God to intervene for our persecuted brothers and sisters?
In Acts chapter 2, the day of Pentecost proves the prayers of the righteous moves God to act and perform miracles that we cannot imagine.
Certainly, we should also pray for unbelievers, our country’s leaders, those who are oppressed, unhoused, impoverished, and even Jesus commands us to pray for our enemies.
What can we expect from praying for others?
“Consistent Intercessory Prayer: Strengthens Our Own Faith; Encourages Perseverance; Cultivates Empathy; and Strengthens Our Own Faith:”
“Intercessory prayer connects humanity to God’s throne, aligns us with Christ’s work of Intercession, and ensures our own hearts become more fervent, earnest, and aligned with Divine Grace.”
Our willingness to intercede for others invites Christ to empower us with His Righteous attributes of unconditional love, humility, and compassion.
Praying for others also enables us to develop kindness and the willingness to extend mercy to others even when they are wrong.
Who would think that praying Intercessory prayers would have such a profound impact on our spiritual awareness, growth, and transformation?
In John Chapter 17, Jesus Prayed for AllFuture Believers: “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word, that they may all be one, just as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.”
“Father, I desire that they also, whom You have given Me, may be with Me where I am, to see my glory that you have given Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.”
“O righteous Father, even though the world does not know You, I know You, and these know that you have sent Me. I made known to them Your Name, and I will continue to make it known, that the love with which You have loved Me may be in them, and I in them.” (John 17:20-21, 24-26, ESV). [Amen].
Lord God, we thank You for teaching us that our love and prayers must extend beyond our family and friends. We ask forgiveness for praying too many self-directed prayers. Lord, help us to see others through spiritual eyes. We pray for our unbelieving family and friends that they will accept your free gift of Salvation. We know that we are living in the Last Days and many Christians are suffering persecution and losing their lives because they have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Lord, in faith, we ask You to send Your Holy Spirit to comfort and strengthen our brothers and sisters, who are boldly proclaiming their love for You, despite the outcome. At this time, we intercede for all of our Brothers and Sisters in Christ, praying for their hearts to be filled with love and compassion for one another. In Ezekiel 36, you promised to change our stony hearts into hearts of flesh filled with Your Agape Love. God, we ask You to give us pure hearts filled with faith, abundant love, and compassion. In faith and with humility, we ask and thank You for answering our Intercessory prayer that we ask in Jesus’ Loving and Righteous Name, Amen.
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the Throne of Grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:15-16, ESV)
In John 16:33, Jesus explains our spiritual journey and His promise to take care of us:
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished]. [Amplified Bible].
In Mark 11, Jesus says that if we have faith and ask anything in His name, we can move mountains. No, it is not literal mountains; Jesus is referring to the hardships and vicissitudes of life.
We start our day with optimism and the intent to accomplish our plans. However, it is the unexpected daily challenges and life-changing adversities that human effort cannot resolve, which threaten to rob us of our joy and peace.
Jesus tells us to be confident; every aspect of our lives is known by our Heavenly Father: “I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'” (Isaiah 46:9-10, NIV).
Despite the present obstacles, knowing God’s promises and reminding ourselves that God loves us alleviates the burden of trying to figure out an answer. Trusting God is the only way to enjoy our spiritual gift of Jesus’ Perfect Peace.
Consistent Prayer keeps us connected to Jesus Christ, our High Priest and Intercessor, who receives and answers our prayers given to Him from the Holy Spirit. Yes, studying the Holy Scriptures gives us knowledge of God’s Character, but it is using our faith to believe that God is who He says He is that pleases God.
“I Am That I Am” (Exodus 3:14) is a declaration of God’s Eternal, Self-Existent, and Unchanging Nature. God is Omniscient, [All-Knowing], Omnipotent [All-Powerful], and the Absolute Sovereign Authority of this universe. Yes and Amen!
“Behold, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27, Legacy Standard Bible). Following Christ means that we use our faith to completely trust Him with every aspect of our lives.
When facing challenges, we must fight the urge to divide our obstacles into two lists: “The situations I will resolve and the situations I will give to Jesus [because I do not have the ability to resolve these issues].”
“Behold, God is my Helper; the Lord is the Upholder [ Sustainer] of my life.” (Psalm 54:4, ESV). We should never limit the love of God and His commitment to perform miracles. God is interested even in the little details of our lives.
Fight against the thought of, “What am I going to do?” We redirect our faith and focus from ourselves back to God and immediately pray, asking Jesus for His Divine Help and Strength.
I can recall being mentally fatigued at my new job and wondering if I would be able to make a long-term commitment. I whispered a silent prayer, and the Holy Spirit instructed me [through my thoughts] to take my lunch break alone that day.
I went to my vehicle, prayed, and listened to Christian music. By the Holy Spirit, I believed Jesus’ promise of strength. And because of my faith, He strengthened me spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Jesus always replenishes our joy and hope. I finished the day with a smile on my face. From obeying the Holy Spirit to separate and spend time worshiping Jesus, I received the blessings of spiritual encouragement and the energy to keep going beyond my human ability.
“Casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].” (1 Peter 5:7, Amplified Bible).
When prayer is our first and immediate response, we eliminate the possibilities of our minds being held hostage by the faith-draining emotions of fear, anxiety, and worry.
In faith, we humbly admit our need for God by going to His Throne of Grace. “Jesus, I need Your help with…” is the invitation He waits for, and with joyful expectancy, we have confidence that He will answer our prayer and resolve every challenge.
“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the LORD.” (Psalm 27:14). Pray and Wait on God, whose timing will never match our desire for instant answers and resolutions. Every day, while waiting, maintain your faith, trust, and courage by thanking God for His Divine Help.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10). Depending on Christ and waiting for His Divine Resolutions has numerous benefits: Waiting strengthens our faith, facilitates trust and obedience to God, eliminates guesswork, and prevents us from suffering adverse consequences.
I received two miracles this week and can confidently say there is nothing more exciting than receiving God’s Supernatural Blessings, which always surpass our human understanding and strategies.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9).
Lord God, we thank You for Your unfailing Love, Grace, and Mercies, which include intervening and resolving every challenge that we ask You to help us with. We ask You to strengthen our faith, as we wait for Your answer. In faith, we ask this prayer in Jesus’ Holy Name, Amen.
“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry…”
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart…”
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all.” (Psalm 34:15, 17, 19).
Although God does not cause adversity in our lives, He allows us to experience challenges that we cannot resolve to maintain our dependency on Him.
There is a dual purpose for trials: First, our challenges redirect our faith and focus from our abilities to the love and unlimited power of Jesus Christ. We were created to surrender and depend on God, not ourselves.
Trials are designed to produce the righteous characteristics of steadfast faith and trust in God, courage, and perseverance, producing the spiritual growth and maturity required to receive our reward of Eternal Life.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4, NIV).
Lord God, in obedience, we come to You with our challenges and hardships. We believe that You love us and that Your promises are true. While we wait for Your Divine Intervention,we desperately need Your strength. Thank You for loving us. Thank You for giving us the victory. And in faith, we ask this prayer in the Righteous and Powerful Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Jesus Frequently Prayed Alone: “So He Himself often withdrew into the wilderness and prayed.” (Luke 5:16).
“Looking at the passages where Jesus prays alone, one thing that is evident is that He took action in order to make His quiet (alone time) time happen.”
“The seasons of prayer which the Savior spent in the mountain or in the desert were essential to prepare Him for the trials He must meet in the days to follow….”
Every day, we face many spiritual battles that we cannot resolve without the Divine Intervention and Power of Jesus Christ.
The first step to establishing a consistent prayer life is to set aside a time in the morning before beginning the routine duties of your day.
Separation, Solitude, and Silence invite the Holy Spirit to place us in God’s Holy Presence.
“Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend…Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.”
By separating us from distractions and others, the Holy Spirit makes us aware of the reverence required in the majestic presence of Jesus, God, our Heavenly Intercessor.
“And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, ‘Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me.” (John 11:41-42).
Because Jesus was without sin, He always began his prayers with gratitude to God the Father.
Although the format of our prayers varies, we should always ask for the forgiveness of our sins and then express gratitude to God for His Love, Grace, and Mercies, and the new day of life, as we begin our prayers.
Prayer is our greatest asset! “There is a condition that we must fulfill if we expect God to hear and answer our prayers: We must feel that we need help from Him.”
“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16). Make prayer your priority!
To live as victorious overcomers, we must stay connected to Jesus, the Source of Divine Power. Whether our prayers are silent or spoken, there is no limit to petitioning the Throne of Grace, which should be done several times a day to receive Jesus’ strength to stand against our desires and Satan’s temptations.
“The darkness of the evil one encloses those who neglect to pray. The whispered temptations of the enemy entice them to sin; and it is all because they do not make use of the privileges that God has given them in the divine appointment of prayer. Why should the sons and daughters of God be reluctant to pray?”
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16). Within ourselves, we are powerless, but fervent prayers are answered and empowered by Jesus Christ, the Source of All Power. Yes and Amen!
For the Christians who pray continuously, Satan can never deceive us. Prayer connects us to Jesus Christ, our High Priest, Intercessor, and Mediator, who, through the power of the Holy Spirit, gives us the ability to perceive life through spiritual eyes, and to recognize and resist Satan’s temptations.
The apostle Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 3, the behaviors of sinful people in the Last Days: “But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come…”
Brothers and Sisters, we are living in the last days of Earth’s history! “Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you how to recognize the Voice of God.
Every day, we must pursue our Savior and King, Jesus Christ, through continuous prayer to receive the spiritual wisdom, strength, guidance, and discernment to fully understand the Truth of the Holy Scriptures, and to prepare for Jesus’ Soon Coming.
“Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” (Ephesians 6:17-18, NIV).
Lord God, we thank You for the privilege of prayer. And we ask You to strengthen us and to give us wisdom as we prepare day by day for the soon coming of Jesus Christ. Lord, teach us how to recognize Your Voice and open our minds so that we can understand the depth of the Holy Scriptures. In faith, we pray in the Worthy Name of Jesus, Amen.
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear [revere] Him…” (Psalm 103: 8, 11).
Every day, we must make decisions and choices that should always include God’s Divine wisdom. With God, our faith grows, and our minds are filled with peace, because we know that our Heavenly Father will always give us a perfect outcome.
Maintaining a spirit of gratitude, praying, and studying the Holy Scriptures are daily faith-building activities, giving us knowledge of God’s Character and His steadfast Promises. Daily personal worship indicates that we are actively participating in our journey of spiritual growth and development.
Loving God gives us the desire to be in His presence. Personal worship not only reveals our love and loyalty to God, but also invites the Holy Spirit to give us spiritual wisdom and discernment of the Scriptures and the strength to live righteously.
In John 14:1-3, Jesus reveals the expected end for the faithful, believers who let go of their desires and the world’s treasures and pleasures to follow Christ. God has gifted everyone a measure of faith. Either we use our faith to believe in ourselves, or in God.
Jesus compared “faith” to a mustard seed. The mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds, yet it is…” considered strong, hardy, and resilient, and capable of withstanding harsh conditions and providing shade.” By trusting God, the Holy Spirit keeps us aligned with God’s Divine purpose of Eternal Life.
To remain on the narrow Path of Righteousness, we use our faith to trust that Christ is the King of our lives, and we study the Bible with the intent to obey: “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Romans 10:17).
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6, NIV).
The Holy Scriptures reveal God’s promises and faithfulness in helping the righteous; still, we need more than knowledge of the Scriptures, faith requires the childlike belief of, “If God said it, He will do it.”
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, Amplified Bible).
Hardships are guaranteed to happen. All is well, and then it isn’t. If we choose Christ, then we are never alone. In faith, we ask God for His help and guidance, and in the same prayer, we thank God for His intervention.
God never expected us to carry the burdens of life that we readily take ownership of, wearing ourselves down to the point of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion. Burdens also prevent spiritual growth and restoration because they cause us to lose our faith in God.
“Be still, and know that I am God…” (Psalm 46:10). God commands us to “Cease striving.” Our Loving Heavenly Father does not require us to resolve our challenges; God requires us to have steadfast faith in His promises to always help us.
When we pray for help, if God desires our participation in the resolution, the Holy Spirit will guide us in understanding what we need to do. However, in many cases, God simply asks us to have faith and patiently wait for His intervention.
In fact, God tells us that He has already answered our prayer of faith: “I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!” (Isaiah 65:24, NLT).
You may think, “But God has not answered my prayer because nothing has changed.”
God is Omniscient [All-Knowing], so He already knows every adversity we will face in our lifetime. And His answers to our challenges have existed, even before we were conceived.
“Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” (Psalm 27:14). God’s timing is never our timing. We live in an environment of immediate answers and resolutions, but God uses the time of waiting to test our faith in Him.
“Would not God discover this? For He knows the secrets of the heart.” (Psalm 44:21). Although we say that we believe in God’s power, God already knows whether our faith is weak and wavering or strong and steadfast.
Waiting on God places us at a Spiritual Crossroads. Either we will choose to place 100% of our faith and wait with gratitude for the anticipated resolution, or we will attempt to resolve the challenge ourselves.
The Big Reveal: Waiting on God has two purposes: Waiting is a powerful act of faithful obedience, and waiting reveals whether or not we really believe in and trust God’s love, power, and promises.
During the wait, if we have anxious, worried thoughts about our challenges, wondering how and when God will intervene, then our hearts are filled with doubt and unbelief.
“Immediately the father of the child cried out and said with tears, ‘Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!'” (Mark 9:24).
Jesus is our Savior and Heavenly Intercessor whose heart is filled with love and compassion, and He knows our weaknesses. With humility, we pray an honest prayer of confession: “God, my faith is weak, but I believe that You love me and will keep Your promises to help me.”
Reflection: What is your knowledge base of God’s promises? We should know at least 3-4 Promises of God, and meditate on them every day.
Christ is our Savior, Redeemer, Intercessor, Provider, and Protector!
“I will never leave you or forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5). Trusting in God’s promises of never abandoning us, and believing that God is faithful, always keeping His promises, gives us hope even when facing harsh adversity.
“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him. It is good that one should hope and wait quietly.” (Lamentations 3:25-26).
Steadfast faith in God also gives us the confidence that He always answers our prayers. God knows exactly what we need and when we need it. Weak faith? Pray anyway!
“Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.” (Mark 1:35).
Separation, Solitude, and Silence: In personal worship, we need to hear from God. “…go to a private, secluded, secret place to pray, God is there in that secret place.” Whisper the short prayer of humility: ‘Lord, I need Your help.”
“But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6).
Close your eyes, meditate on God’s love and promises. The Bible reveals that it is in the quiet places where the Holy Spirit enters, giving us comfort and guidance, and empowering us with Jesus’ strength.
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'” (Isaiah 41:10).
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27).
We use our faith to believe that God is who He says He is: Loving and Omnipotent [All-Powerful], and YAHWEH Yireh [Our Provider]. Trusting God is easy when we are confident that He loves us and desires the best for our lives.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes.” (Proverbs 3:5-7).
Unbelieving Believers: Believing only that God exists in Heaven happens when we redirect our faith and trust from God to ourselves. Sadly, many feel unloved by God because they trust their limited abilities to resolve life’s challenges.
When we doubt God’s Love, Power, and Promises, we place ourselves on the same spiritual status as unbelievers, who consistently play The Game of Chance with their lives, always experiencing consequences, and never having peace.
Although God created us to depend totally on His thoughts, plans, and help, He never forces us to love, obey, and trust Him. We are free to choose the course of our lives and whether or not we desire Eternal Life.
Self-Reliance Is The Weed that Produces Discouragement and Consequences
“Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.” (Proverbs 28:26, ESV). Wisdom is a blessing that only comes from obeying God.
Ouch! Although God’s words sound harsh, because we have placed our thoughts above God’s higher thoughts and ways [Isaiah 55:8-9], we need a spiritual reality check to come to our senses.
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6, NIV).
God is not punitive. Satan is the evil one who brings chaos and confusion into our lives. Every day, Satan mistreats unbelievers according to his diabolical schemes.
“The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.” (Psalm 121:7-8, ESV).
But for the believer’s striving to follow Christ with faithful obedience, Elohim Shomri places protective boundaries around us. Study Psalm 91.
In John 16:33, Jesus warns us that we will face overwhelming trials that only He can resolve. Every day, we can build our faith by praying for guidance in resolving our small obstacles, so when the tsunami trial hits, our first response is a prayer of Faith: Lord, You promised that if I come to You in faith, You will help me.
We never have to perceive challenges and adversity as impossible if we acknowledge that Jesus Christ is our Shepherd and follow Him with faith, surrender, and obedience.
“We are the sheep of his pasture” (Psalm 100:3) reveals that “Christ is our Creator and Shepherd, who leads, provides, and protects His people (us) with abundant blessings and care of His presence, calling us to joyful worship and gratitude for His unending love and faithfulness. It emphasizes our belonging to Him, acknowledging our dependence on Him for guidance and provision in life.”
To remain in right standing with God, we are required to love God by putting Him first; No one, including ourselves, should come before God. Our highest worship is faithful obedience.
Returning to God Is a Life-Saving Decision: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9).
Prayer of Confession: “God, my faith is weak because I have been trusting in myself instead of You, and for my self-reliance, and not trusting You, I ask for forgiveness.”
God’s Response: “I will answer them before they even call to Me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!” (Isaiah 65:24, NLT).
“It is possible for us to do our best and still not see the light at the end of the tunnel. But that is because we have limited human ability.”
The Journey of Faith requires the courage to completely trust God with everything. Humility is the Key that Opens the Door of Faith: Even when we think that we can resolve our challenges, we redirect our faith, asking God to intervene.
Pray and involve God in every decision! Our Daily Prayer: LORD, I don’t know what I will face today, but You know. I believe that Your Power is Unlimited, and I desperately need Your Help. In Jesus’ Powerful Name, Amen.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9). “God’s power is most evident when we admit our own inadequacy; embracing weakness opens the door for the Holy Spirit to empower us with Jesus’ Divine Strength.”
“God specializes in situations that human eyes [our minds] perceive as impossible. God is the God Who reveals that impossibilities are His specialty; He makes a way where there seems to be no way!”
“For the individuals who hold on to their faith in God, believing in His Unlimited Power, are the people who receive God’s greatest blessings and miracles.” Yes and Amen!
Lord God, we come to You confessing and repenting for using our gift of faith to trust in ourselves. We admit that we have embraced a stubborn spirit of self-reliance. Lord, we have tried every option, but our solutions have failed. We stand at the crossroads, knowing that we are helpless; Lord, we desperately need Your Help! We thank You for hearing and answering our prayer of need that we ask in faith and in the Powerful Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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