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The Faith of the Bleeding Woman
Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment. Matthew 9: 20-22, NIV Imagine yourself bleeding for twelve long years. Will you still trust God and keep your faith? What if Jesus will come in moments when you feel like it’s too late? Will you still believe that He will heal your sickness? We can say from the…
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Pray that God will give you these Kinds of Friends
A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that He had come home. They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and He preached the word to them. Some men came, bringing to Him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. Since they could not get Him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” Mark 2: 1-5, NIV…
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Faithful Father
He is my comfortMy only providerIn Him, I find strengthTo overcome my problems He remained so kindEven when I commit mistakesHe is so patientEven when I question my faith He holds my handsEven when I can’t see His lightHe is always thereHugging me so tight He is my faithful FatherThe One who quench my thirstHe remains the sameEven when I fail He never changesHis love is always perfectHe kept me in His heartEven when I walk away from His presence
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What makes the Blessings Valuable is the Giver
Have you ever remembered the last time you receive a gift from the person you dearly love? How did you feel when you opened the gift? For sure you feel happy and delighted not just because of the value of the gift but more importantly because of the person who gave it. And the same thing happens to the good things you receive. The blessings around you are so valuable not because you need them but because God gives them to you. Imagine the Creator of this world who is so big and powerful gives you precious gifts every day. That’s how important you are in His eyes, and that’s…
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Your Faith will Strengthen you, Especially in Moments of Uncertainties
You can’t stop the changes that will happen in your life. You will still face uncertainties no matter how much you try to work things out. And those unexpected twists and turns are not always good. Sometimes, it breaks your heart and disappoints you. But the best thing that you can do is let go of what you can’t control and let your faith lead you to the victory you prayed for. Faith is the driving force that will push you to overcome the obstacles that come your way. You may not see what’s ahead, but how you know God will determine the direction of your life. It’s your trust…
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Sometimes, Losing yourself for God leads you back to His Heart
It takes an obedient and humble heart to surrender your selfish desires. It’s about dying to self. But the good thing about it is, the more you lose yourself, the more you will feel His love and compassion. Putting Him first will lead you to discover more of Him. Yes, it’s not easy. Sometimes, you will feel so alone and tired along the journey, but it’s so rewarding the moment you grow closer to Him. After all the sacrifices you made, your relationship with Him will never be the same. When you see Him face to face, you will never regret what you did for His glory. One day, you…
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Will you still keep your Faith even if you feel like God is Silent?
There are days when you just can’t feel the hands of God. It’s like you are in the wilderness. You feel so empty and lost. It’s when you think that you are just on your own. No one is there to help you. Hope is nowhere to be found. And you feel like you are drowning in pain. But the question is, will you still keep your faith even if you can’t hear His voice? Will you still continue to believe in His promises even if you can’t feel His love? Will you still be faithful to Him, even if it seems like He is so silent? These are the…
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Your Faithfulness and Commitment to God will lead you to a Better Place
Everything that you do for God’s glory will never be in vain. You may not see the fruits of your faith right now, but soon, the blessings will manifest in your surroundings. Your faithfulness and commitment to God will lead you to reap a harvest you can never imagine. It will take you to a better place. So keep doing what is pleasing in His eyes and do not lose hope. Always remember that God appreciates your heart and your willingness to stay with Him despite of all the trials that you experienced. It may be hard to believe this, but He prepared a wonderful place where you can enjoy…
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What if God wants you to Move your Mountains and not just Climb them?
God’s ways are greater than what your mind can comprehend. Sometimes, you are just asking for small things, but God prepared something bigger. There are also moments when you see yourself as someone who is nothing, but He knows that you can do all things because He will be there to help. He even wants you to move your mountains and not just climb them. That’s how powerful your God is. He can perform miracles in your life if you will just increase your faith in Him. He can take you to places you’ve never been before and let you experience so many adventures. You will surely live a fulfilled…
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The Wilderness moments will help you see the Status of your Faith
You will never know the status of your faith if you don’t go through hardships. The wilderness season will open your eyes to the things that you fail to appreciate. It’s when you can reflect on yourself if you really believe in God with all your heart. It’s not an easy journey. Sometimes, you will feel so alone and tired. But the more you see your weaknesses, the more you will realize that you need God in your life. It’s His way of reminding you how important your faith is. It can take you to new places, and it can help you overcome every challenge. So if you are having…