DEVOTION: Luke 12:32 - "So don't be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom."
>MESSAGE: Why do we worry? Where does our worry come from? Is it placed in a mistrust in God? Can you hear the tender love in those words, "Don't be afraid, little flock?" Our heavenly Father actually wants to relieve us of those worries and then share with us His Kingdom. Put aside your worries and take peace in your Father's gift.
>PROMISE: From Matthew 6:26 - Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
>WARNING: Who of us by worrying can add a single hour to our life? Worry can easily destroy us, & lead us in fear.
>COMMAND: Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Do not worry
about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
>LESSON: Let us seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and everything will be added unto us. We don't have to worry or be afraid for God owns everything. If we are for God & if we have God in our lives...we have everything.
>PRAYER: God, You said that we should not be afraid, You will provide a rescue for us. Your promise...Your Word is Your integrity. What You said You will do it. If there is no other way, You will make a way for us. I'm so amazed Father that people discovered that the word "FEAR NOT" stated in the Bible 365 times, it's means that everyday we should not fear. You are giving help everyday to everyone. I pray that You remove fear in our hearts & help us to trust You more O God. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
>MESSAGE: Why do we worry? Where does our worry come from? Is it placed in a mistrust in God? Can you hear the tender love in those words, "Don't be afraid, little flock?" Our heavenly Father actually wants to relieve us of those worries and then share with us His Kingdom. Put aside your worries and take peace in your Father's gift.
>PROMISE: From Matthew 6:26 - Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
>WARNING: Who of us by worrying can add a single hour to our life? Worry can easily destroy us, & lead us in fear.
>COMMAND: Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Do not worry
about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
>LESSON: Let us seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and everything will be added unto us. We don't have to worry or be afraid for God owns everything. If we are for God & if we have God in our lives...we have everything.
>PRAYER: God, You said that we should not be afraid, You will provide a rescue for us. Your promise...Your Word is Your integrity. What You said You will do it. If there is no other way, You will make a way for us. I'm so amazed Father that people discovered that the word "FEAR NOT" stated in the Bible 365 times, it's means that everyday we should not fear. You are giving help everyday to everyone. I pray that You remove fear in our hearts & help us to trust You more O God. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
DEVOTION: Jude 1:22 - And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.
>MESSAGE: Everyone is susceptible to wavering in faith, perhaps it's even necessary to pick away some of our pride. Everyone wants a kind and merciful soul who can recognize wavering and step in to support and reinforce the role Christ should have in our life in a non-condemning way. Do we always do this for other people though? Or do we get puffed up in pride and judge and condemn others when they waver? How can you show mercy today?
>PROMISE: There is no more condemnation who are in Christ Jesus.
>WARNING: For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
>COMMAND: Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
>LESSON: If we have done crazy things, committed sin; let us go to God & admit that we made a wrong decision, ask His forgiveness for He is the only one Who can forgive us with love & will not condemn us. But remember that He will not tolerate sin. He will discipline us because He loves us. Forget & forgive yourself and continue to walk again in righteousness. The mercy and grace of God will be with you. If others will continue to judge & mock you, you don't have to get hurt because that's part of the consequence. Expect that others will leave you, laugh at you, forget your goodness, and will exaggerate & add false stories...that's the standard of the world & that's the character of those who don't understand the love & grace of God. Yes, It's not alright, it's really painful, it's okay to cry. Don't defend yourself, be still because God has already forgiven you. Allow God to defend You. Someday all of us we will meet our Creator, and we will be judged according to what we have done. The measure others used in judging you will be measured to them. Remember this--God discipline those whom He loves. Just continue living with confidence in the Lord. Stay free with Jesus. Thank you Lord!
>PRAYER: Lord thank You that we can run to you. You said that if we confess all our sins, You are faithful, and just to forgive us, cleanse us & remove all our iniquities; It's all because of the blood of Jesus Christ, it took away my sin, gave me sight, brought me healing & life. I love you Lord. I'm ready to face You with confidence. And God give me the sensitivity to help others to go back to You, so that they will be restored & do greater things for Your glory. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
>MESSAGE: Everyone is susceptible to wavering in faith, perhaps it's even necessary to pick away some of our pride. Everyone wants a kind and merciful soul who can recognize wavering and step in to support and reinforce the role Christ should have in our life in a non-condemning way. Do we always do this for other people though? Or do we get puffed up in pride and judge and condemn others when they waver? How can you show mercy today?
>PROMISE: There is no more condemnation who are in Christ Jesus.
>WARNING: For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
>COMMAND: Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
>LESSON: If we have done crazy things, committed sin; let us go to God & admit that we made a wrong decision, ask His forgiveness for He is the only one Who can forgive us with love & will not condemn us. But remember that He will not tolerate sin. He will discipline us because He loves us. Forget & forgive yourself and continue to walk again in righteousness. The mercy and grace of God will be with you. If others will continue to judge & mock you, you don't have to get hurt because that's part of the consequence. Expect that others will leave you, laugh at you, forget your goodness, and will exaggerate & add false stories...that's the standard of the world & that's the character of those who don't understand the love & grace of God. Yes, It's not alright, it's really painful, it's okay to cry. Don't defend yourself, be still because God has already forgiven you. Allow God to defend You. Someday all of us we will meet our Creator, and we will be judged according to what we have done. The measure others used in judging you will be measured to them. Remember this--God discipline those whom He loves. Just continue living with confidence in the Lord. Stay free with Jesus. Thank you Lord!
>PRAYER: Lord thank You that we can run to you. You said that if we confess all our sins, You are faithful, and just to forgive us, cleanse us & remove all our iniquities; It's all because of the blood of Jesus Christ, it took away my sin, gave me sight, brought me healing & life. I love you Lord. I'm ready to face You with confidence. And God give me the sensitivity to help others to go back to You, so that they will be restored & do greater things for Your glory. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
DEVOTION: 2 Chronicles 1:10 - Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly, for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?
>MESSAGE: If God were to grant you one wish in life, what would you ask for? In this verse, Solomon had the opportunity to be selfish and ask for wealth, fame, revenge, anything. Yet he asked for none of those things, instead he asked for wisdom to be a good leader. Solomon recognized the responsibilities and blessings God had gifted him and asked for God to help him be a wise steward of those blessings. God recognized this selfless act and then rewarded Solomon by granting him wealth and fame. Are you petitioning the Lord to equip you to be a good leader among your friends, children, coworkers, and family because of the blessings you have?
>PROMISE: God will reward us because of selflessness & good intention.
>WARNING: Don't make a decision without the wisdom that comes from God. Destruction will take place if we will not follow the ways of God.
>COMMAND: Let us be possessed by the spirit of the 'FEAR OR GOD', it will lead us to real 'WISDOM'.
>LESSON: Before anything else, I will ask God wisdom before I will decide or do something.
PRAYER: God give me wisdom like King Solomon had asked You. Same also with the attitude of Your Son Jesus Christ...They did not look on their own interest but on the interest of others. They felt the need of the people. King Solomon prioritized the benefit his people; governing them rightly...with wisdom. Because for him his function is greater than his position, that's why he asked You to grant him wisdom. Bless me with Your wisdom as serve others, teach me as I teach others, grant me Shalom. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
>MESSAGE: If God were to grant you one wish in life, what would you ask for? In this verse, Solomon had the opportunity to be selfish and ask for wealth, fame, revenge, anything. Yet he asked for none of those things, instead he asked for wisdom to be a good leader. Solomon recognized the responsibilities and blessings God had gifted him and asked for God to help him be a wise steward of those blessings. God recognized this selfless act and then rewarded Solomon by granting him wealth and fame. Are you petitioning the Lord to equip you to be a good leader among your friends, children, coworkers, and family because of the blessings you have?
>PROMISE: God will reward us because of selflessness & good intention.
>WARNING: Don't make a decision without the wisdom that comes from God. Destruction will take place if we will not follow the ways of God.
>COMMAND: Let us be possessed by the spirit of the 'FEAR OR GOD', it will lead us to real 'WISDOM'.
>LESSON: Before anything else, I will ask God wisdom before I will decide or do something.
PRAYER: God give me wisdom like King Solomon had asked You. Same also with the attitude of Your Son Jesus Christ...They did not look on their own interest but on the interest of others. They felt the need of the people. King Solomon prioritized the benefit his people; governing them rightly...with wisdom. Because for him his function is greater than his position, that's why he asked You to grant him wisdom. Bless me with Your wisdom as serve others, teach me as I teach others, grant me Shalom. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
DEVOTION: Psalm 56:11 - I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?
>Message: Be not afraid if we put our trust in God.
>Promise: God will cover us; He will protect us.
>Warning: Harm & destruction is everywhere, we need always God's protection; we need to trust God, because in His presence there is always peace, protection, & progress.
>Command: Trust God more than anyone else.
>Lesson: I will not trust my own way or understanding; I will always allow God to take charge of everything in my life.
>Prayer: Trusting You God, makes my heart at ease because no longer will I worry about of anything. Placing my faith in You relieves all doubts and fears about the future. I will not be afraid of what other people do...because they can only affect my temporarily in comparison to spending eternity with You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
>Message: Be not afraid if we put our trust in God.
>Promise: God will cover us; He will protect us.
>Warning: Harm & destruction is everywhere, we need always God's protection; we need to trust God, because in His presence there is always peace, protection, & progress.
>Command: Trust God more than anyone else.
>Lesson: I will not trust my own way or understanding; I will always allow God to take charge of everything in my life.
>Prayer: Trusting You God, makes my heart at ease because no longer will I worry about of anything. Placing my faith in You relieves all doubts and fears about the future. I will not be afraid of what other people do...because they can only affect my temporarily in comparison to spending eternity with You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
DEVOTION: Mark 12:43-44 - Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on."
>Message: Offering can be very complicated and for all things related to money, we as humans try to complicate things. When it comes to giving money back to God, He doesn't care about how much, instead He cares about your heart.
>Promise: God knows the sincerity of our hearts when we give and offer; He will remember us always to meet all our needs.
>Warning: Do not murmur when we give. It's the attitude of our hearts why God decides to give or withold the blessings.
>Command: Give unto God what is due to His Name whether it is small or big it doesn't matter; as long you know that it pleases God.
>Lesson: A faithful, cheerful giver who gives little is more pleasing than a stingy giver who gives much.
Prayer: God I'm very grateful for all the blessings You are giving to us. You are so good & faithful. As I offer & give to You, anything about from me, I pray the you may find me true & faithful. Give me the spirit of generosity. I also pray that I may have the same heart of the widow, who gave everthing that she had. I know in my heart O God, You do not gauge generosity by the amount of money but the sincerity of the heart & willingness to give. Create in me a sincere heart. Same as with King David... said, "I wiill not offer anything that cost me nothing." You see the attitude of our hearts. I love You God! You gave Your best to us! You gave Jesus! That's why I want to give what is due to Your Name! Only the best! All for Your glory! Thank you Lord! In Jesus' Name, Amen.
>Message: Offering can be very complicated and for all things related to money, we as humans try to complicate things. When it comes to giving money back to God, He doesn't care about how much, instead He cares about your heart.
>Promise: God knows the sincerity of our hearts when we give and offer; He will remember us always to meet all our needs.
>Warning: Do not murmur when we give. It's the attitude of our hearts why God decides to give or withold the blessings.
>Command: Give unto God what is due to His Name whether it is small or big it doesn't matter; as long you know that it pleases God.
>Lesson: A faithful, cheerful giver who gives little is more pleasing than a stingy giver who gives much.
Prayer: God I'm very grateful for all the blessings You are giving to us. You are so good & faithful. As I offer & give to You, anything about from me, I pray the you may find me true & faithful. Give me the spirit of generosity. I also pray that I may have the same heart of the widow, who gave everthing that she had. I know in my heart O God, You do not gauge generosity by the amount of money but the sincerity of the heart & willingness to give. Create in me a sincere heart. Same as with King David... said, "I wiill not offer anything that cost me nothing." You see the attitude of our hearts. I love You God! You gave Your best to us! You gave Jesus! That's why I want to give what is due to Your Name! Only the best! All for Your glory! Thank you Lord! In Jesus' Name, Amen.