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Take Delight in the Lord
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4, NIV Many times, when we set our eyes away from God, we can’t help but think of our worries and problems. We focus on the things that we can’t control, and we overcome our situation on our own. But here comes David, reminding us to delight in the Lord. It means that instead of focusing on other things, we need to fix our eyes on God. The One who dearly loves and cares for us. When we delight in Him, we acknowledge His presence, and we choose to rejoice in His arms. We…
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1 Corinthians 1:25, NIV
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 1 Corinthians 1:25, NIV No one can ever fathom the wisdom of God. There may be times when you feel like you know what you are doing, but you need to constantly consult Him. Simply because God is wiser. Humbly accept His corrections because He knows what’s best for you. Aside from that, rely on His strength because He will sustain you. Do not anchor yourself on a weak foundation. Go to God, and He will help you stand. He will give you the grace to overcome your problems. His…
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Romans 8:26, NIV
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. Romans 8:26, NIV There are days in our lives when we feel like we are losing hope. Darkness is all around us, and we find it hard to overcome our problems, but God’s Spirit is always there to help us with our weaknesses. When we can’t find the words to say to God, the Spirit Himself will intercede for us. So just cry out to God. Go to Him and connect to His heart. Don’t worry about the words…
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Romans 8:14, NIV
For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. Romans 8:14, NIV You will know the children of God because they are the ones who are led by the Spirit. They rely not on their own understanding but they depend on God’s will. They don’t just follow the desires of their flesh. Instead, they abide by what the Spirit wants them to do. So try to ask yourself. Do you believe that you are one of God’s children? If the answer is yes, then allow the Holy Spirit to be your guide. Stop relying on your own strength and knowledge. Surrender in His presence…
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Romans 8:8, NIV
Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Romans 8:8, NIV The desires of your flesh will destroy you in the end. You may think that what you have in mind will give you pleasure and joy, but it won’t last long. The things of this world are temporary. The standards that people are following are not aligned with the will of God. That’s why those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please Him. If you want to honor Him with what you have, then you need to learn how to live in the spirit. It means that you need to give up…
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Romans 8:5, NIV
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. Romans 8:5, NIV What are the things that you focus on? What are your concerns in life? Is it about the desires of your flesh? Or the important things that your spirit needs? You see, this world will somehow tempt you to focus on what you can see, taste and hear. There will be days when the desires of your flesh are stronger than the desires of your spirit. When that happens, always remember what the…
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Acts 7:59-60, NIV
When they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59-60, NIV Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit when He shared Jesus. People don’t want to hear Him. That’s why they accused and put false charges against Him. But despite what Stephen experienced, He continued to glorify Jesus. People were stoning Him, and He was in so much pain. But he chose to surrender his Spirit to our Savior. Not only that, He also asked the Lord not to hold this…
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Acts 4:31, NIV
After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 4: 31, NIV The disciples of Jesus were threatened by so many persecutions and accusations. Their lives were in danger because they shared the good news with others. But they didn’t lose hope. They chose to keep their faith. They prayed to Jesus for strength, and then what happened next was so amazing. God filled their weary hearts with the Holy Spirit. Instead of feeling scared by the threats that they received and the difficulties that they experienced, the disciples were equipped…
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Acts 2:4, NIV
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:4, NIV As Jesus promised His disciples, He sent the Holy Spirit to help them. After He ascended to heaven, the disciples gathered in one place, and there, Jesus proved to them that His words were true. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled them. They saw supernatural things, and that’s when they realized what it feels like to truly receive the great Helper. You see, Jesus will fulfill His promises. He is true to His words. And His instructions…
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We can never satisfy our Spirit just by relying on our own Efforts and Strengths
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3, NIV Sometimes, when we are at the peak of our success, or when we feel that our life flows so smoothly, we think what we have is more than enough. We tend to rely on our strengths, thinking we can survive on our own. We focus on the riches that we have, and we live as if we are the ruler of our lives. But the sad truth is that life is not perfect. Whether we like it or not, we will go through seasons where we will realize how much we need God. The…
