Learning to pray according to God’s will, eliminates arrogant and self-righteous prayers. In Luke 18:9–14, Jesus spoke a parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others. “Two men went into the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood over by... Continue Reading →
Successful prayer regarding GOD’S Will accepts and appreciates that GOD is the giver of good things even when the path is hard. Sometimesthe will of GOD may be painful, requiring us to go through various trials or difficulties. These are the times when we truly learn to trust God. GOD’S supreme power, the assurance of... Continue Reading →
Successful prayer has GOD’S will as its foundation, coupled with a willing heart of submission. In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar faced humbling consequences for his prideful actions, learning that GOD Most High rules in the kingdom of men. After his restoration notice what he acknowledges. “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, And His kingdom is... Continue Reading →
Reverence and Humility Successful prayer considers the supremacy of the One we are addressing paired with an understanding and recognition of our own unworthiness. “Then Jacob said, "O God of my father Abraham and God of my father Isaac, the LORD who said to me, 'Return to your country and to your family, and I... Continue Reading →
GOD’S promised rest is an eternal one. While this is ultimately realized in heaven, we can begin to experience the peace that comes with that rest here on earth. Ironically, we may experience it the most when things are the most chaotic. Feeling restful during times of unrest can only be a reality when we... Continue Reading →
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart be... Continue Reading →
When a news outlet feels that something is important enough to interrupt regular programming it is called breaking news. This isnews about an event that has just happened and perhaps is still in progress. It may be a weather-related situation where safety is being threatened. Perhaps something tragic has happened and the newscast wants to... Continue Reading →
2nd Chronicles 11:13-17 King Jeroboam of the Northern ten tribes of Israel, failed to trust GOD, and consequently led many of GOD’S people down a path of destruction. He set up golden calves in Dan and Bethel. Scripture says, “…this thing became a sin, for the people went to worship before the one as far... Continue Reading →
"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” Matthew 7:21 Representatives from various churches who may place themselves under the umbrella of Christianity, gathering to promote unity is a worthwhile initiative if built upon the foundation of adhering... Continue Reading →
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace.” (Proverbs 11:2) Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon was the supreme ruler among men of His generation. Even though he had witnessed GOD’s power and was warned from Daniel’s interpretation of his dream, he made a very foolish statement. "Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for a royal... Continue Reading →
