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 :)