The word “grace” can be interpreted in various ways. For example, it can be used to describe movements as in the grace of a ballerina’s performance or a swan’s elegant glide across a lake. It can also describe an attitude as in a person responding kindly toward another person or a company extending a deadline…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Since each day seems to be a “test in progress” with trying to work through the struggles we face each day, please help me to have an attitude of understanding and encouragement for others like You do. Help me to be forgiving and compassionate when mistakes are made by others and…
The word glory is not often used in casual conversation, but when it is, it carries the connotation of, something that is above and beyond the ordinary, something superior, outstanding, noble, illustrious, acclaimed or distinguished. It is often used to describe notable achievements that are heroic or particularly honorable. For example, “…to fight and die…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, I want to follow Your example, so please help me to be humble, forgiving and patient with other people. Thank you for loving us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Empowerment can either be given or is taken and both can be in operation at the same time. Power that is given is most often bestowed upon a certain person or group by a higher power. For example, in a democracy the people have the power to vote to allow a certain person or group…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you that Jesus came to give us the gift of salvation and the Holy Spirit. Thank you that the Holy Spirit gives us guidance and strength daily and helps us to weed out the obstacles in our life which interfere with our relationship with God. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The story of Nicodemus in the Bible, is one that illustrates the fact that there are different kinds of strength and weakness and sometimes, when we think we are strong, we are actually most vulnerable because we might be relying on the wrong kind of strength. Nicodemus was a devoutly religious man. He was well…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for always being with me, beside me, guiding me and watching over me every step along my life’s journey. Thank you for your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
British publisher Ernest Benn (1875-1954) said, “Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies.” His assessment still seems quite accurate all these years later. The Week, 5/24/24, p.17. Almost all politicians are prone to make promises, saying that if you elect me,…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for giving us Jesus so we can have the gift of salvation and have the light of Jesus shine in our hearts. Please help me to live so that Jesus’ light shines through me for others to see so they can come to know the light that Jesus has…