Posts with the tag “surrender”

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.” - Isaiah 26:3-4   Here’s the thing about trust: when it moves in, worry moves out. But when worry moves in, trust leaves. Worry is like a big flashing sign that says trust has taken a backseat. So, what is trust, really?  In the Bible, trust car...  Read More

"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." – Galatians 2:20    How do you put on the clothes of gentleness in your life? It’s not about trying harder or willing yourself to be gentle. Gentleness isn’t something that comes from your own strength, it’s something that flows from God’s power working in you.  When you try to live more gently in your own...  Read More

"Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called." - Ephesians 4:1    What does it mean to "walk in a manner worthy of your calling"? It means living a fully surrendered life to Jesus Christ. God doesn't just call us away from sin; He calls us to pursue Him. Repentance involves a change of direction where we turn from sin and turn towards Christ. Many Christians struggle with ...  Read More

“We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.” – Romans 6:6  Paul makes it clear in his writings in Scripture that you’re either a slave to sin or you’re free from it. You can’t be both. Living “in Christ” and living “in sin” are mutually exclusive because when Jesus changed your eternal desti...  Read More

"Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong." - Ecclesiastes 5:1   In our pursuit of spiritual fulfillment, it's easy to fall into the trap of religious routines without experiencing a genuine relationship with God. Solomon, in his quest for life's ultimate satisfaction, encountered this realit...  Read More

"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to." - Luke 13:24   Jesus tells us in Luke 13:24, "Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to." When Jesus says, "Make every effort," He's talking about your actions and your life decisions. So, here's the...  Read More

“When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before him. And he cried out with a loud voice, ‘What do you have to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you before God, don’t torment me!'”- Mark 5:6-7In the gripping accounts of Mark’s Gospel, we encounter vivid scenes where Jesus confronts individuals oppressed by unclean spirits. One such dramatic encounter u...  Read More

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” – Deuteronomy 6:5In the timeless message of Deuteronomy 6:5, the Lord speaks to us today with a resounding truth: He desires and requires a love that is complete, undivided, and wholehearted. The challenge laid before us is profound—God is not satisfied with an incomplete love. He doesn’t...  Read More

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7As believers, we are called to embrace a peace that transcends all understanding. It is a peace that comes from knowing and trusting in God, regardless of our circumstances. Philippians 4:7 reminds us of this divine promise: “And the peace of God, whi...  Read More

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 In our journey through life, we often find ourselves faced with questions, uncertainties, and situations where we lack the answers. When this happens, we are reminded of our limited understanding and the need for God’s ...  Read More

“I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God. I will strengthen you, though you have not acknowledged me.” – Isaiah 45:5 In a world filled with uncertainty and chaos, it can be comforting to know that God is in control of all things in our lives. From the grandest cosmic events to the tiniest details of our daily existence, He reigns sovereign over everything. ...  Read More

“Love the Lord Your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” – Mark 12:30  In the midst of our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of our priorities. We can easily become consumed by the demands of work, relationships, possessions, and personal ambitions. However, it’s essential for us to regularly evaluate our hearts and ask o...  Read More