Christ like in all aspects

So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.
Galatians 4:7 NIV

Reflection:
The exchange on the cross not only bought us our salvation but also made us Christ like in every aspect. The choice however, to choose Jesus Christ as your Saviour, is with you.

Prayer:
I pray that today and everyday God our Father, gives you the grace to choose Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. And may his Holy Spirit Bless you with wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God's purpose for your life. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

In the name of Jesus

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Colossians 3:17 NIV

Reflection:
There is power in the name of Jesus. When Jesus is in the fore, everything becomes Holy and powerful, be it your words or deeds and for this let us always bless the Lord.

Prayer:
I pray that you always give Thanks and Praise to God our Father for his son Jesus through whom you have the way of life. And may his Holy Spirit lead and assist you at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Eternal God

Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
1 John 2:15‭, ‬17 NIV

Reflection:
At a very base level, we all crave for immortality, and often seek it the things of this world. The world was created by Him, who was from the beginning and life is found in Him who is and will always be there.

Prayer:
I pray that your thirst for eternity draws you to God our Father. May Jesus Christ, Lord and Saviour quench your thirst with life giving waters of his Holy Spirit as you are born again into new life. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

What would Jesus do?

But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
1 John 2:5‭-‬6 NIV

Reflection:
We often find ourselves at the crossroads not knowing what to do next. Asking what would Jesus do will not only take us to our destination but also take us through the right path.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father leads you on the path of Jesus as you will to do and follow him. May his Holy Spirit guard and guide your heart. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

What would Jesus do?

But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
1 John 2:5‭-‬6 NIV

Reflection:
We often find ourselves at the crossroads not knowing what to do next. Asking what would Jesus do will not only take us to our destination but also take us through the right path.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father leads you on the path of Jesus as you will to do and follow him. May his Holy Spirit guard and guide your heart. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Jesus my Saviour

If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:8‭-‬9 NIV

Reflection:
The truth is we are all sinners and Jesus came to set us free from sin.  However, if we do not acknowledge our sinfulness, how can Jesus, set us free?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to acknowledge Jesus as your Saviour as you renounce the old ways. And may his Holy Spirit give you the grace and humility to walk in the light. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Proclaim Jesus

We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.
1 John 1:3 NIV

Reflection:
When God touches your life, it is no longer the same. And the new found peace and joy cannot be contained, that is why the disciples shared the word and that is why we share the word.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father makes your heart fertile to receive his word in Christ Jesus, as it takes root and blossoms into fruit bearing tree led by his Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Rely on God

When they bring you to trial, do not worry about what you are going to say or how you will say it; when the time comes, you will be given what you will say.  For the words you will speak will not be yours; they will come from the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Matthew 10:19‭-‬20 GNBDK

Reflection:

Many times we find ourselves at the crossroads of propositions. And it is best that we rely on God to lead us. For God's ways are not our ways and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Prayer:

I pray that you submit to God our Father at all times so that your heart and mind is guarded in Christ Jesus. And may his Holy Spirit give you wisdom, knowledge, and understanding at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Merry Christmas

A child is born to us! A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler. He will be called, “Wonderful Counsellor”, “Mighty God”, “Eternal Father”, “Prince of Peace”.
Isaiah 9:6 GNBDK

Reflection:
Jesus is the best gift that the human race could ever get. Let us open our hearts to receive as God give.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father opens your heart to receive Jesus. May his Holy Spirit enable you to share the joy, peace and love you receive. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Trust God to keep his promises

‘A descendant of yours will always be king; I will preserve your dynasty forever.’
Psalms 89:4 GNBDK

Reflection:
While there is nothing as small for God, we ought to know that, all He promises, will be done.  So even if He has promised to get you the moon. He will get it done.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father blesses you with the gifts of wisdom and understanding through his most Holy Spirit. As you continue to grow in the full maturity of Jesus Christ. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Friends with God

The LORD is the friend of those who obey him and he affirms his covenant with them. 

Psalms 25:14 GNB

Reflection:

God wants to be an integral part of our lives, that He is even ready to befriend us. But are we open to his proposition and are willing to obey what he asks of us?

Prayer: 

I pray that God our Father opens your heart to his son Jesus Christ as you willing submit to obedience. And may the Holy Spirit walk with you. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Holy Mary

And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,  for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.
Luke 1:46‭-‬48 NIV

Reflection:
When we say the 'Holy Mary' 'Blessed are you amongst women...' we are only regurgitating on the word of God, which food for our soul.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father brings to life his word in your heart, so that you may grow in full maturity in Jesus Christ. May his Holy Spirit bless you wisdom and understanding of the word. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Intercession through Mary

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:41 NIV

Reflection:

We often undermine Mary's role in the salvation story. She was a simple little girl in the town of Nazareth, yet God chose her to be the Mother of Jesus, why? because even when you go to her, she will direct you to God.

Prayer:

I pray that through the intercession of Mama Mary, you are led to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit thus bringing your life to it's purpose and fulfillment. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

According to thy Word

And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. 

Luke 1:38 KJV

Reflection:

There are so many things that God wants of us; Breaking a bad habit, Forgiving those who hurt, letting go of that we aren't supposed to hold Can we like Mary say; 'Be it unto me according to the word'

Prayer:

I pray that God our Father opens your heart to saying Yes to his will. May you draw strength from Jesus  as the Holy Spirit leads you on to enable the good works of God's delineation. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Faith like a Child

For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.

Psalm 71:5 NIV

Reflection:

While we were little children, our prayers, relationship, and dependency on God was so different to what is now. We simply trusted God for everything. Can we supplicate him with the same Faith?

Prayer:

I pray that you are transposed by your Faith to call on God our Father, so that you may saunter in the truth, way and life of Jesus Christ. May his Holy Spirit shield your heart and chaperone you. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Give Thanks and Praise

Praise be to his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.

Psalm 72:19 NIV

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel” (which means “God with us”). 

Matthew 1:23 NIV

Reflection:

God not only created us, but He gave us free will, and having misused our free will that brought us death, he came down to die for us, so that we, who are his creation may live with him. Who can comprehend the mysteries of God? But we can surely give him Thanks and Praise.

Prayer:

I pray that God our Father opens your heart to his mysteries as you give Thanks and Praise to God walking in path of Jesus Christ. And may his Holy Spirit lead you to what you have been called for. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Living the Christian Life

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16‭-‬18 NIV

Reflection:
if there is a definitive way how should I live a good Christian Life. This is it and it comes from the word of God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father opens your heart to his word in Christ Jesus so that in the truest sense you can live the Christian Life. And may his Holy Spirit be your guiding light. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Reach out to God

Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.
Psalm 80:3 NIV

Reflection:
God has made us in his image and likeness, yet it is the choices of our free will that have distorted not just our vision, but at how we are looked at. God is maker and saviour, only he can take away our impurities and make us new and whole again.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father draws you to him, so that you can call on Jesus to make your new and whole again. And may his Holy Spirit abet your actions as you reach out to God. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

God's ways

“To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: “ ‘We played the pipe for you,  and you did not dance; we sang a dirge,  and you did not mourn.’
Matthew 11:16‭-‬17 NIV

Reflection:
As humans, our vantage point is often introverted, and hence we become what we shouldn't have. But God's ways are different, and in his wisdom, He not only made us but also saved us.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father opens your heart and mind to his love and wisdom through the merits of his son Jesus. And may his Holy Spirit  bless you with all it's fruits and gifts. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Treasures in Heaven

Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist, yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Matthew 11:11 NIV

Reflection:
While we are journeying on Earth, our final destination and true treasures are in Heaven. It is there that all the mysteries will be revealed to us, it is there that we shall see God in all his Glory.

Prayer:
I pray that you are open to the will of the Father so that like Jesus you too can build his kingdom. And may his Holy Spirit guide and guard you always. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Finding your Rest

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint. 
Isaiah 40:31 KJV

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 
Matthew 11:28 KJV

Reflection:
All our Joy, Peace, Hope and Rest is found in God alone. Nothing on this Earth can fill in the void. For our hearts were made for you Lord and they will only find their rest in you.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father draws you close to Jesus his son, so that you can find rest and strength. And as you soar high, may his Holy Spirit be the wind beneath your wings. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Let your will be done

And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Luke 1:38 KJV

Reflection:
You can trust God to keep his promises, you can trust God to keep his word. Through Mary God fulfilled his promises by giving to the world it's Saviour, even if it meant his only son. Can we say to God then, 'Let your will be done,' knowing fully that God will keep his word.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father opens your heart to his word in Christ Jesus, so that you may emulate the truth in your life, bringing hope, light and peace to this world. And may his Holy Spirit be upon you to guide your path and discern your decisions. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Prepare for the Lord

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ ”
Mark 1:3 NIV

Reflection:
When we expect guests at our home, we prepare the place to welcome them. At the Eucharist, through the penitential rite we confess our sins and prepare our hearts to receive Jesus in Holy Communion. But what if Jesus stood in front of us today. Are we prepared to meet God ?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father through his grace help you prepare your heart, mind, body and soul to meet Jesus in all his Glory. May his Holy Spirit bless you with it's fruits and gifts and assist you in this your endeavour. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Building The Kingdom of God

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.  Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Matthew 9:37‭-‬38 NIV

Reflection:
At some point in our life we have experienced the grace of through a fellow being, through a worker in God's vineyard. And Now that our lives have been touched, are we open to work to build his Kingdom?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father moulds your heart to do his will so that you can walk in the path of Jesus building the kingdom of God. May his Holy Spirit assist you at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones ;)

God of all Possibilities

For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luke 1:37 KJV

Reflection:
We have God, who created the world and its people, he has parted the red Sea, freed his people from slavery, sent down his only son, to be born of a virgin and bought us Salvation. We have God who can raise the dead to life. Know that nothing and absolutely nothing is impossible with God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father through his grace increases the faith in your heart, to know that everything is possible through him. So you can do even greater works than Jesus to build the kingdom of God. May his Holy Spirit be your helper and guide. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Prayer and Service

"Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."
Matthew 7:21 NIV

Reflection:
While we are called to be in a relationship with God above, we are also called to be in a relationship with our neighbors. As our lips pray our hands must serve.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father moulds your heart like his, so that, like Jesus you will see the world and it's people in love. May his Holy Spirit give you words to pray, and strengthen your being to serve. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Give it all Jesus

Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people.
Matthew 15:36 NIV

Reflection:
Whatever you give to Jesus, he will make it his, and give you what's best. Let us always, in all circumstances give Thanks and Praise to God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to offer everything in your life to Jesus, so that you can receive what's best for you. And may his Holy Spirit open your heart to receive God's Blessings. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Be Child Like

At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.
Luke 10:21 NIV

Reflection:
The beauty about children is that, they are unconditional in their trust, faith and love. But as adults we base everything on our intellect. Perhaps that is why the mysteries of the kingdom are revealed to Children.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father moulds your heart and mind to be his child, and in doing so reveal the mysteries of his kingdom through the merits of Jesus Christ. And may his Holy Spirit nuture your mind, body and soul. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Preparing our Hearts

The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Matthew 8:8 KJV

Reflection:
It is true that we aren't worthy of the Lord entering under roof yet then Jesus bids us to come and abide in him and wants to abide in us, for that is the only way to our salvation.

Prayer:
I prayer that God our Father reveals to you the mystery of communion with Christ, so that you can open your heart. And may his his Holy Spirit bears in you its fruits, thus preparing you Heart, mind, body and soul. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Jesus is coming again

"Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake."
Mark 13:33‭, ‬37 ESV

Reflection:
That Jesus is coming, is certain, but no one knows when? Fortunately for us we have the word of God that reminds us all the time, to be ready, for surely Jesus is coming again...

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father opens your heart to his grace, so that you stay prepared for Jesus when he comes again in all his Glory. And may his Holy Spirit bless you with all his fruits and gifts as you await the Lord. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Be Prepared

But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap.

Luke 21:34 ESV

Reflection:

While we are given a life on Earth, it surely is for a purpose, and that purpose should lead us to God so that we can spend eternity with him. However there are a lot of things that keep us from finding our purpose, and that is something we are called to be aware of.

Prayer:

I pray that God our Father reveals to you his purpose for you, so that you can stay on course just like Jesus did, fulfilling the Father's will. And may his Holy Spirit be with you at all times helping you discern the steps you take. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Jesus - The word of God

I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.
Daniel 7:13‭-‬14 ESV

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Luke 21:33 ESV

Reflection:
Every single word in the Bible is true. Jesus is the word of God and that word was with God in the beginning. And it is through the world that God spoke the world into existence and when man disobeyed God, the Word was made flesh to save the world. Believe and see the words come alive in your life.

Prayer:
I pray that you are lead to the word of life by the grace of God the Father, for it is only through Jesus that we are saved. And may his Holy Spirit help you open your heart to receive God's blessings. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The Truth

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9 NIV

Reflection:
This is the absolute truth that “Jesus is Lord,” There will always be opinions and perspectives, but nothing can change the truth, for it doesn't change with time or circumstances. The truth is always constant.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for revealing the truth through your son Jesus. May I walk in his ways at all times as your Holy Spirit guards and guides my heart. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

God is Good

And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 

Mark 10:18 ESV

Reflection:

Humility is being conscious of who you are. Yes, you may be talented, you may be rich, you may even be an awesome bike rider. But all we have comes from the Grace of God. And that is why God is Good.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for all your Goodness. May always acknowledge your grace like Jesus your son did, giving you Glory through all his works. And as I set out to do them, I ask you to send down your Holy Spirit to guide me. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Discern through Gods Wisdom

And he said, "Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.  And he said, "See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and, 'The time is at hand!' Do not go after them.

Luke 21:3‭, ‬8 ESV

Reflection:

There many things that go beyond our understanding and it is at these times that we are called not rely on our human intellect but trust in God's wisdom. And it is this wisdom that will help you discern.

Prayer: 

God our Father, Thank you for calling me to your kingdom through Christ your son. May he always be my beginning and end. I ask of thee, the fruits and gifts of your Holy Spirit to lead this life you've given me. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

God Knows Everything

And he said, "Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.  For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on."
Luke 21:3‭-‬4 ESV

Reflection:
God is aware of the condition of hearts, the words on our lips, the intent of our actions and the words of our hands. Let all we do, be for the greater Glory of God.

Prayer:
God our Father, Thank you for the voice of my conscience through your speak. May I always pay heed as I walk in ways of your son Jesus. And may your Holy Spirit pour out on me the gifts of wisdom and understanding. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The King is Coming Again

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.  Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.
Matthew 25:31‭-‬32 ESV

Reflection:
That Christ will come again as King is certain. And he is coming for a purpose; to judge the living and the dead. Sooner or later I will stand in front for judgement.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for the revealing the truth, may I live my life submitting my will to you, so that I am be able to stand in front of Jesus when he comes. May your Holy Spirit be with me in this my endeavour. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Jesus is Joy

I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
Psalms 9:2 ESV

Reflection:
True and eternal Happiness can only be found in God, for God loves without any condition. Jesus is the joy of living, I will be glad and Praise your Holy name

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for the revelation of the truth. May this unexplainable joy always be deep within my being, as I draw strength from Jesus your son and wait in your Holy Spirit to be led with wisdom and understanding. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

All Glory, Honour and Praise to God

Yours, O Lord , is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord , and you are exalted as head above all.
1 Chronicles 29:11 ESV

Reflection:
While God has given us free will, it is He who reigns supreme both on Heaven and on Earth. When we submit to him, he will bring out the best in us, So all Glory and Honour and Praise to God.

Prayer:
God Our Father, All Glory, Honour and Praise to you. May I always be like your son Jesus Christ, doing all things for your greater Glory and may your Holy Spirit be with me at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Calling out to God

On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.
Psalms 138:3 ESV

Reflection:
There so many times where we feel distant from God, but that distance is usually created by own selves. To do away with that, all we need to do is cry out to the Lord and take the first step towards him.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for always being close to me, for heeding my prodigal call. May I always walk in the light and path of Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen.

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Jesus will come again

He was made king, however, and returned home. Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it.

Luke 19:15 NIV

Reflection:

Jesus is the King and Saviour for this world and he surely will come again; to find out what we have done with what he has given us

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you what you have bestowed upon me, may I always do that what you desire thus bringing you Glory, Honour, and Praise. May your Holy Spirit guides me through this my endeavour. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

In need of the Grace of God

All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”
Luke 19:7 NIV

Reflection:
How often have we spoken in judgement about our neighbour or the person in church? Let us not forget that someday we'll be standing in for judgement. Each one of us needs the grace of God, without it we would be lost.

Prayer:
God our Father, Thank you for the grace you pour out on me through the merits of your son Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour. As I strive to live a holy life may your Holy Spirit bless me with it's fruits and gifts. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Be Bold in Faith

And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Luke 18:39 ESV

Reflection:
The world will tell you many things, but it is the conviction in your heart that matters. Believe in Christ Jesus and call out to him boldly. Your faith will make you well.

Prayer:
God our Father, thank you for instilling the truth of Jesus your son in my heart. May I walk in boldness on the path you've chosen for me fulfilling my purpose here on Earth as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

For the Greater Glory of God

To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away.
Matthew 25:15 ESV

Reflection:
Each one of us has received talents by our Lord. But are we even aware of it? And if we are aware that are we using the talents for? Let all Glory be to God.

Prayer:
God our Father, Thank you for bestowing in me countless blessings, may I always be like your son Jesus doing things for your greater Glory. And may your Holy Spirit help me in this my endeavour. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Walking on Water

“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.
Matthew 14:29 NIV

Reflection:
While often we hear, that Peter began to sink, the verse above tells  us that he actually walked on water. We too can and are called to walk on water, all we need to do his heed Jesus' call and keep our focus on him.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for pouring your grace on me to hear the voice of your son Jesus. May your Holy Spirit give me the wisdom and strength to walk in water. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Loving God

The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25:40 NIV

Reflection:
God is calling us to a greater good and to each one of us he has given a purpose of loving him. But how can we love God if we do not love our neighbour. To everyone we do good we do it unto him.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for making me the person I am, uniquely made in your image and likeness. May my actions in life always reflect the goodness of your son Jesus as I am led and guided by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Wisdom of God

For God loves nothing so much as the man who lives with wisdom.
Wisdom 7:28

Reflection:
In wisdom, there is a spirit that is intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, mobile, clear, unpolluted, distinct, invulnerable, loving the good, keen, irresistible, beneficent, humane, steadfast, sure, free from anxiety, all-powerful, overseeing all, and penetrating through all spirits that are intelligent and pure and most subtle. Wisdom is a breath of the power of God, and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for gift of life you have given me. My desire is to walk in the light and path of your son Jesus. I ask you of you to enlighten me with your wisdom through the working of your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Putting Faith into Practice

Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”
Luke 17:19 NIV

Reflection:
Faith is a gift from God, but it's end use lies with us. We can have all the faith in the world, but if we don't put it into practice, it won't work.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for giving me the gift of faith. May each day be a testimony to this faith in Christ Jesus your son as my thoughts and works are led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The Gift of Faith

Those who trust in him will understand the truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his holy ones, and he watches over his elect.

Wisdom 3:9 NRSV

Reflection: 

Faith in God is not an intellectual attribute, It is God’s gift to us. When we are humble and open to his grace and mercy, Faith follows suit, thus enabling us to reach out to him, The Font of Eternal and Abundant Life. 

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for blessing me with the gift of Faith, may  I always be humble and open to receive your graces through the merits of your son Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour. And may your Holy Spirit bless me with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Amen 

God Bless your and your loved ones :) 

Be Aware

Jesus said to his disciples, “Things that make people fall into sin are bound to happen, but how terrible for the one who makes them happen!

Luke 17:1 GNB

Reflection:

Most times we are focused on ourselves falling into sin, but oversee that we could be a cause of temptation to another. Let's be aware, not only about ourselves, but even about how we deal with others.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for making me aware of everything around me, may I see the world as Jesus your son did and may lead all the people that come my way to you, as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Seeking Wisdom

Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her and is found by those who seek her

Wisdom 6:12 NRSV

Reflection: 

Wisdom is like the scent of God, it has been there, since the creation of time. It is not easily available, you have to seek and desire her, for when you do, she will come to you. 

Prayer: 

God our Father, Thank you for blessing me in all your wisdom, may I seek wisdom so as to be blessed with her, that I may walk in the footsteps of your son Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. And may your Holy Spirit always help me discern with wisdom. Amen 

God Bless you and your loved ones :) 

God sees the heart

He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.

Luke 16:15 NIV

Reflection:

We can try put up a facade for all to see, but know that God can see beyond, for his ways are not our ways.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for the help you give me to unmask myself. In moments of weakness let me draw strength from Jesus your son. And may your Holy Spirit be with me at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Praise God

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music.

Psalm 98:4 NIV

Reflection:
When you Praise God, you praise him with all your heart, soul and might. For God is all deserving of Love and Praise.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for the gift of life, may all I do give you Thanks and Praise, as I emulate your son Jesus and be led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Our Bodies are a Temple

Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst?

1 Corinthians 3:16 NIV

Reflection:

As baptised Christians, each one of us receives God's Holy Spirit and our body is transformed into a temple for his spirit to reside. Let us be aware of this, so that we can make better decisions with regards to our body.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for sending down your Holy Spirit upon me. May I always be drawn to walk in the footsteps of Jesus your son. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Love

Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.

Romans 13:10 NIV

Reflection:

If there is one word that sums up what God is and what he desires is LOVE. Everything about and with God begins and ends with Love.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for your unconditional Love for me. Help me each day to be more like your son Jesus in all that I do. and May your most Holy Spirit be my counsel and guide at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Choose Wisely

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Romans 12:9 NIV

Reflection:

Our conscience is constantly speaking to us about our choices and though it may seem difficult, with God's grace we can choose wisely and live well.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for giving me the gift of free will, may I always honour this gift by making the right choices in life just as Jesus did. And may I always be accompanied by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The Will of God

For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me.

John 6:38 NIV

Reflection:

While we all have the gift of free will, the real joy is in submitting our will to that of the Father just as Jesus did. And in doing so we will fulfill our purpose.

Prayer:

God our Father I willing entrust my all into your hands, for in my life, your will be done. May I draw my strength from Jesus your son and I pray that your Holy Spirit be with me at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Depending on God

For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Matthew 23:12 NIV

Reflection:
Humility builds our dependency on God. While in pride we boast of what we ourselves can do, not realising that God's be the source of all that has been achieved. Let all our actions give Glory to God.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for all your countless blessings on me, may I always walks in the ways thought by Jesus your son as I am guided and led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :) 

Humility

"For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

Luke 14:11 NIV

Reflection:

God Loves the humble of heart. It is in humility that we are close to God.

Prayer: 

God our Father, I pray that you keep me humble at all times like your son Jesus and may all my actions be led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Called to Serve

Then he said to them, “If anyone of you had a son or an ox that happened to fall in a well on a Sabbath, would you not pull them out at once on the Sabbath itself?”

Luke 14:5 GNB

Reflection:

Sometimes we create our own boundaries not realizing that God's way is different from ours. We are all called to serve while here on earth, for when we serve man, we serve God.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you that I can listen to your calling, may my heart always be moved like Jesus as I reach out to your people. And may your Holy Spirit keep my humble and rooted in your word. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Created for Eternity

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;  and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

John 11:25‭-‬26 NIV

Reflection:

We were created for Eternity, through God in Jesus Christ. For that, He came, died and was raised to life.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for creating me in your image and likeness. May my soul find its rest in Jesus your son and my mortal body be led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Children of God

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.

1 John 3:1 NIV

Reflection:

What a privilege for us to be called the child of God. This has been given to us by God himself, therefore no one can take it away.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for calling me your Child. May I always hold close to my heart this privilege as I walk in light and hope of your Jesus your son. And may your Holy Spirit keep me humble and grounded. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Hope in Christ

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Romans 8:25 NIV

Reflection: 

While we wait in Hope for Christ to return in all his Glory, we ought to be prepared, for it will happen in his time.

Prayer: 

God our Father Thank you for calling me to a Hope in Jesus Christ, that cannot be taken away. May your Holy Spirit give me the wisdom and patience to await joyfully.

God Bless you and your loved ones:)

Co-heirs with Christ

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Romans 8:16‭-‬17 NIV

Reflection:

We are children of God because he has made and saved us through his son Jesus. Therefore we are not just heirs, but co-heirs with Christ.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for calling me your child. May I grow to love and honour you, just as Jesus did. And may I always be guided by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Loving God

Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

Matthew 22:37 NIV

Reflection:

When you love God with all you have, there is nothing that you won't do for him. You will keep and honour his commandments.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for giving me your commandments through Jesus Christ your son. May I always be open to being guided and led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :) 

Accepting Christ

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household.

Ephesians 2:19 NIV

Reflection:

God created us for him, we are his children. When we accept Jesus as the center point of our lives, we embrace the will of God.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for calling me to a life of abundance in Christ Jesus your son. May all that I do give you Glory as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Learning to Discern

“Why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

Luke 12:57 NIV

Reflection:

We live in grey times and convenience today, while some of the actions are condemned, some other we justify. But if we keep ourselves open to be led by God, we will differentiate better.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for teaching me your ways through your son Jesus, may I always discern what is right, as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Redeemed by Christ

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 6:23 NIV

Reflection:

It's very clear, sin brings death but through Christ, we are redeemed.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for the redemption I have in Christ Jesus your son. May I always cherish the gift and be grateful as I am guided by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Christ will come back

"And you, too, must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him."

Luke 12:40 GNB

Reflection:

While the world lives as Lukewarm Christians, awaiting Christ, but not preparing for his second coming. We are called to live the gospel in the truest sense, with our hearts burning for the Lord.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for revealing to me the hope and salvation that comes from your son Jesus. May my life reflect your grace as your Holy Spirit abounds in me. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Grace

Law was introduced in order to increase wrongdoing; but where sin increased, God's grace increased much more.

Romans 5:20 GNB

Reflection:
God's grace is beyond man's understanding, yet it is the same grace that brings a man to God's ways.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for your unending Grace, in which I cover myself totally and completely. May I always be close to the heart of your son Jesus as your Holy Spirit teaches me your ways. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Called to Eternal life

They were written also for us who are to be accepted as righteous, who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from death. Because of our sins, he was handed over to die, and he was raised to life in order to put us right with God.

Romans 4:24‭-‬25 GNB

Reflection:

We are the Handiwork of God, we are his creation, therefore God does all that he can to preserve the life he has given us.

Prayer:

God our Father, Thank you for this gift of life and eternal life in Christ Jesus your son. May I always strive to do what is right and just, led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

God and the world

“The Emperor's,” they answered. So Jesus said to them, “Well, then, pay the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and pay God what belongs to God.”

Matthew 22:21 GNB

Reflection:

While in this world we are called to live by the law that governs our state and country. In doing so we adhere to God's ways.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for teaching me your ways through your son Jesus, may I always do my best in all I set out to do, led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Acknowledge God

"I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.  But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God."

Luke 12:8‭-‬9 NIV

Reflection:

God wants us to be his by our own will, therefore we ought to acknowledge him at all times. He who is the creator of all creation, for we are sustained not by our words or deeds but by the grace of God.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for making me courageous to proclaim all that you've done for me. Like Jesus may I bear witness to your word which is life. And may your Holy Spirit help to discern my decisions. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

You are Valuable

Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth much more than many sparrows!

Luke 12:7 GNB

Reflection:

Who really can count the hairs on your head? Only God can, and He has done so because you are his creation and are valuable to him.

Prayer:

God our Father, Thank you for creating me, I am blessed to be your child and heir through Christ Jesus. May I always be open to be led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Grace of God

Everyone has sinned and is far away from God's saving presence. But by the free gift of God's grace all are put right with him through Christ Jesus, who sets them free.

Romans 3:23‭-‬24 GNB

Reflection:

Our righteousness doesn't come from our strive to perfection, it comes from the grace of God through his mercy and forgiveness.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for your unconditional love and grace obtained through the merits of your son Jesus. May I always be humble and open as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Called to Harvest

He said to them, “There is a large harvest, but few workers to gather it in. Pray to the owner of the harvest that he will send out workers to gather in his harvest.

Luke 10:2 GNB

Reflection:

We are all called to work in the Lord's vineyard, but how willing are we to answer his call. Let us then pray to God to open our hearts to his calling.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for calling me to the abundant life in Christ Jesus your son. May I always keep my heart open to all that you desire of me as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

What is within

Fools! Did not God, who made the outside, also make the inside?

Luke 11:40 GNB

Reflection:

God knows and sees the recess of our hearts, although our facade maybe prim and proper. What matters is what's within.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for making my heart like yours, may I always be drawn to things all Holy just like Jesus. And may your Holy Spirit help me to keep my heart close to yours. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Obeying God

Through him God gave me the privilege of being an apostle for the sake of Christ, in order to lead people of all nations to believe and obey.

Romans 1:5 GNB

Reflection:

While the gospel is written by men, it is inspired by God, and God wants us to obey him willing.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for opening my heart and mind to your word in Christ Jesus. May I always be obedient to all that you desire of me, led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

God Supplies

And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs.

Philippians 4:19 GNB

Reflection:

There is no want or need to big that God cannot supply, He knows all you need and knows what you want.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for blessing me with all I need and with all I want. For supplying my needs through Jesus your son. May my life exude gratitude inspired by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Obeying the word of God

He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Luke 11:28 NIV

Reflection:In our world of casualness, it's very easy to overlook the word of God, perhaps that's why Jesus stresses the importance not only listening but also obeying the word of God.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for planting your word in my heart, may the reminder from Jesus always guard and guide me as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Building A Kingdom

Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them: “Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall.
Luke 11:17 NIV

Reflection:
For a kingdom to stand it cannot be divided by itself. As Christians we all are brothers and sisters in Christ, let us focus on the unity in Christ.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for calling me to follow your son Jesus. May I lead others to be a part of your kingdom as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Ask, Seek and Knock

"So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."

Luke 11:9 NIV

Reflection:

Everything that God has created is for us, however, we've got to ask him to give it to us according to his will.

Prayer:

God our Father, let your will be done in my life as I ask and seek it just as Jesus did. May all that I do be inspired by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Pray as Jesus taught

He said to them, “When you pray, say: “ ‘Father, hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread.  Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’ ”

Luke 11:2‭-‬4 NIV

Reflection:

Jesus himself has taught how to pray. When you feel stuck or lost or don't feel like praying, dare yourself to pray in words Jesus gave.

Prayer:

God our Father Hallowed be thy name, give us this day the bread of life in Jesus your son. And may your Holy Spirit keep us away from all temptations. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Choosing Christ

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things,  but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:41‭-‬42 NIV

Reflection:

We may be troubled or in a complex situation, but the Lord says to us as he says to Martha, that we ought to choose him and keep our focus there.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for enabling me to choose your son Jesus, may the peace and joy he bring be with me always and ay your Holy Spirit guide and gaurd my path. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Be Kind

The teacher of the Law answered, “The one who was kind to him.” Jesus replied, “You go, then, and do the same.”

Luke 10:37 GNB

Reflection:

God wants us to be like him, in all our ways.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for the desire in my heart to be like you. Ay Jesus always be my strength as I am given hope by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :) 

Focus on Jesus

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Philippians 4:8 NIV

Reflection:

We ought to focus on what is good and right. And we have the free will to do so...

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for giving me the gift of my free will. May I always entrust it to you, just like Jesus led by the power of your Holy Spirit.

God Bless you and your loved ones

God's Word

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.

Luke 1:38 NIV

Reflection:

In God's word, we find our hope, our joy, our purpose. Even Mary did. Let this be our prayer, that all be done in our life according to God's word.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for your word that was made flesh in Christ Jesus. I entrust my will to you, may it be done to me according to your word led by your Holy Spirit. Amen 

God Bless you and your loved ones :) 

Called by God

“Whoever listens to you listens to me; whoever rejects you rejects me, but whoever rejects me rejects him who sent me.”

Luke 10:16 NIV

Reflection:

God reaches to us in many different ways, we ought to pay attention to his calling.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for calling me to a new life in Christ Jesus. May your Holy Spirit help me to discern your voice in all my endeavours. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Peace to this House

When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’

Luke 10:5 NIV

Reflection:

As messengers of Christ, we are called to share his message of Peace to all him we encounter.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for peace I have in you through your son Jesus, that no one can take away. May I be your bouquet of peace and love to all led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Invitation from Jesus

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28 NIV

Reflection:

Each one of us is carrying the burden of worry, sin, and disappointments. Jesus invites us to let go of these... Are we willing to accept his invitation?

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for calling me through your son Jesus to the abundant life. May I leave behind all that belongs to this world and pursue the life you desire for me as I am led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Merciful and Kind

When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?”  Jesus turned and rebuked them.

Luke 9:54‭-‬55 GNB

Reflection:

The Lord is merciful and kind, slow to anger and rich in patience.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for being so merciful and kind, may I too embody the virtue of patience like Jesus did as I am empowered by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Being a Child

"I assure you that unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:3 GNB

Reflection:
Children are pure souls, they don't discriminate, they don't judge and they love unconditionally. And God wants us to be like little children.

Prayer:
God our Father Thank you for revealing to me the path way to your kingdom, may I always be like your child inspired by Jesus. And may your Holy Spirit be with me always. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Putting Others First

And look out for one another's interests, not just for your own.

Philippians 2:4 GNB

Reflection:

In the truest sense if we are to live in the image and likeness of how we were created, then we ought to put others first.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for blessing me. may I reach out to all those around me like Jesus did, led  by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones:)

Will of God

“Don't forget what I am about to tell you! The Son of Man is going to be handed over to the power of human beings.”

Luke 9:44 GNB

Reflection:

Although Jesus was Divine, he was also a man, and in giving unto God's will he was given up for men. We cannot fathom God's ways yet we can keep his words in our heart.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for your son Jesus whom you sent for my salavation. May always be aware and grateful for his sacrifice as I submit my will to you led by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Gods Promise

Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.”

John 1:‬50 NIV

Reflection:

There is nothing hidden from God and he wants to show us the promises in reality

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you for revealing to the secret of your kingdom to me. May I always proclaim your good news like Jesus and be inspired by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

All Praise and Glory to God

Praise the LORD! Sing a new song to the LORD; praise him in the assembly of his faithful people!

Psalms 149:1 GNB

Reflection:

Let all you do Praise God and let all your praises be for God alone.

Prayer:

God our Father Thank you that you've made me worthy to praise you, let all I do give you Glory and honour, just like Jesus your son did. May I always be blessed by your Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)