Tag: Prayer
-
Today, Boldness!
God calls us to be bold in our Christian walk. We must be fearless and bold in approaching God, stepping out in faith, and trusting Him to lead us. Christ’s disciples had to be bold, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to do and complete the work that was assigned to them. Other examples…
-
Today, Piety!
According to Christianity.com, piety is giving God reverence and worship that emanates from a Holy life. It is to give proper honor and respect. It is also evidence of sincere faith and devotion to God through our thoughts, words, and actions. Remember, actions speak much louder than words. Piety is a reflection of our commitment…
-
Today, Why Fast?
Biblical fasting is a spiritual discipline taught in the Bible. To fast, you voluntarily reduce or eliminate food or drink for a specific time or purpose. While fasting, you are praying to God, focusing on seeking His will in your life. The spiritual benefits of fasting are growing a more intimate relationship with God and…
-
Today, the Gift of Discernment!
One of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit is the discernment of spirits or understanding. Obedience to God’s laws sharpens this gift and is invaluable to God’s righteous people. What is discernment? It means understanding or knowing something through the Holy Spirit’s power. Sometimes, it includes perceiving people’s true character or the source or…
-
Today, What about Morality!
What is morality? One definition is that moral values pave the path for all our decisions in life. Without these values, children do not have guidance and direction. Another definition is the principles concerning what is right or wrong, what is good behavior, and what is bad behavior. Also, humans attempt to define what is…
-
Today, God Will NOT Be Mocked!
What does mock mean? It means to make fun of, treat with scorn, and laugh at in a derisive way. Have you ever been mocked for your faith or your beliefs? I have a few times. Jesus was mocked and lied about. To mock God is to disrespect, dishonor, or ignore Him. It is a…
-
Today, I Have a DREAM!
I have been an avid reader all my life, starting with the Bobbsey Twins books and then the Nancy Drew mysteries. I loved those books. They took me out of my own world and into someone else’s world. My dream since my teen years has been to write a book. FEAR has always kept me…
-
Today, the Great Adventure!
As I look back on my life, I can see how God’s hand guided me through the years. Even when I rebelled against God, He still loved and guided me. He always brought me back to Him, for which I am eternally grateful. Your life with God’s hand guiding you is the greatest adventure life…
-
Today, the Abomination of Lying!
The Lord calls lying an abomination, a disgrace, an atrocity, and an abhorrence. One example is when Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold their field but kept part of the proceeds. They put the rest of the money at the feet of the apostles for the good of the community, saying they had brought all…
-
Today, Slaying the Giants!
Who or what are the giants in your life? You know, those giants you can’t get rid of. For me, these giants are depression, anxiety, and, at times, laziness. This morning, I had an exercise class at 9:15. I wanted to stay in bed a little longer, and Satan was tempting me by telling me…
Pondering Thoughts of My Soul 