Dual intercession
... immeasurable.
The Holy Spirit, our divine Counselor, intervenes in our weaknesses, expressing our unspoken and ill-spoken prayers with wordless groans (Romans 8:26-27). Like a parent comforting a child ...
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Paradox of Prayer
"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. ...
The dream of God
... their weakness turned into strength, became strong in battle and put whole armies to flight, women received their loved ones back again from death” (Hebrews 11:33-35, NLT). Yet in this fast-paced materialistic ...
The blessing of prayer
... acknowledging that it comes from Him
Verse 12: Asking for forgiveness for our sins and help so we can forgive others who have wronged us
Verse 13: Admitting our weaknesses and asking for help to ...
Expectations and disappointments belong to God
... etc. Unfortunately, when our will appears to succumb to God’s goodwill for our lives we feel God has disappointed us. Yet in the midst of our weakness, danger, distress, sickness, unemployment, hunger, ...
Magnificence
... you beyond how you see yourself. He holds you in high esteem. In your vulnerability and weakness; God calls you magnificent. Yes, a masterpiece of brilliance and exceptional value and worth. Indeed, you ...
What is Your Excuse?
... men that others do not see any good in them. All they had to do was to avail themselves for the work. With all their flaws, God used them to establish His Church. When all was said and done the weakness ...
Following God when it appears senseless
... wisdom and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. (1 Corinthians 1:25) Following the ways of men may seem right but the end could be fatal. (Proverbs 14:12) Let us, therefore, be watchful ...
Forgive, for they do not know what they are doing
... their faults and weakness that led to the loss of something we truly cherish. But can we sincerely forgive someone who wants to take our lives from us? For most of us, we would rather do what Satan told ...
Appreciation
... It is not a sign of weakness, it is a sign of meekness. Don’t underrate any product or service rendered to you. Always count your blessings, not your worries. Always thank God for His Son, Church, your ...
The trial of your faith
... brings experience. You could not have believed your own weakness had you not been compelled to pass through the rivers; and you would never have known God's strength had you not been supported amid the ...
The sinner who repents
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Let us not be disheartened when we fall down on our Christian journey. God knows of this weakness and He encourages us through His word to confess and be healed. When we find the strength to stand firm, ...
The broken-hearted can forgive
... and optimism. Time spent together gives a lot of meaning. Shortfalls are easily pardoned and covered and the care of the other means everything to us. Through such love, strength emanates out of weakness ...
Sustaining grace for difficult times
"But he said to me “my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” …. "(NIV) 2 Corinthians 12:9
More frequently, I am challenged by unpleasant circumstances to live for God. ...
Where your heart is…
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." (NIV) (Isaiah 26:3)
I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the ...
Building a Guard
... How do we then deal with the issue or weakness that seems to do away with our spiritual life?
We can use the strategy of Nehemiah by – "setting up a guard", Nehemiah 4:8,9: “And they all plotted together ...
The blessing of prayer
... acknowledging that it comes from Him
Verse 12: Asking for forgiveness for our sins and help so we can forgive others who have wronged us
Verse 13: Admitting our weaknesses and asking for help to ...
Magnificence
... you beyond how you see yourself. He holds you in high esteem. In your vulnerability and weakness; God calls you magnificent. Yes, a masterpiece of brilliance and exceptional value and worth. Indeed, you ...
Doing things we shouldn't d
“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” (NIV) Romans 7:15
How many mornings do you wake up and ask yourself why you did what you did last night? ...
Following God when it appears senseless
... wisdom and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. (1 Corinthians 1:25) Following the ways of men may seem right but the end could be fatal. (Proverbs 14:12) Let us, therefore, be watchful ...