Posts from 2025
Navigating Life with Christ-like Patience and Love: 2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ” – 2 Thessalonians 3:5. This verse is a powerful reminder of where our focus should be as believers. Paul prays for the Thessalonians, asking God to guide their hearts. At the core of this request is the belief that God is not distant—He is involved in our lives and wants to direct our hearts. But…
Faith Over Fear: Applying 2 Timothy 1:7 to Walk with Confidence
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline” – 2 Timothy 1:7. Life often throws challenges our way, and sometimes, fear can creep in, stopping us from moving forward. Whether it’s fear of failing at work, fear of judgment from others, or fear of not being enough, it’s easy to feel stuck. But as believers, we have a promise directly from God—He didn’t give us a spirit of fear. That…
Reigniting Your Pursuit of God: Embracing Isaiah 55:6-7
Have you ever longed for something more, an inexplicable urge to find peace and purpose? Perhaps this dive into God’s Word today may resonate deeply within you. In Isaiah 55:6-7, we see a powerful call from God inviting us to seek Him while He can be found and to call upon Him when He is near. This passage isn’t just scripture; it’s an invitation to transform our lives through a steadfast relationship with God. The Context of Isaiah 55:6-7 To…
From Worldly Recognition to a Heavenly Connection: Colossians 3:23
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people” – Colossians 3:23. It’s easy to think about our daily lives and center our thoughts on the grind of work, school, and things that need to be done. We sometimes focus on what others think about our efforts, or we do things to seek approval from our supervisors, teachers, or peers. But Paul reminds us that our true focus should be on…
Stewarding God’s Grace: A Reflection on 1 Peter 4:10-11
God has given each of you a gift from His great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” – 1 Peter 4:10. In this powerful verse, Peter reminds us that every believer has been entrusted with unique gifts from God. No two gift combinations are alike—this is by divine design. The diversity of gifts within the body of Christ reflects God’s infinite creativity and wisdom. These gifts aren’t meant to be hidden away or used for…
Living Out the Prayer for God’s Will: Devotional on Matthew 6:10
May God’s kingdom come; may His will be done on earth as it is in heaven” – Matthew 6:10. We often find ourselves overwhelmed by the state of the world—conflict, brokenness, and division seem to dominate the headlines and seep into our own lives. Yet, as followers of Christ, we hold fast to the hope that He is present in our turmoil and actively working to bring peace, justice, and restoration. When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “May God’s…
Completing the Work Before Us: Lessons from John 17:4
I brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do” – John 17:4. As I sit with this powerful verse from Jesus’ prayer, I’m struck by its beautiful simplicity and challenge. Here is Jesus, near the end of His earthly ministry, able to say with certainty that He completed the work the Father gave Him to do. What an incredible testament to faithfulness! Pause and reflect deeply on this verse. Jesus knew His…