A paradox is a statement or situation that seems contradictory or absurd, but when examined more closely, reveals a hidden truth or insightful perspective. A real-life example is the paradox of choice, where having more choices can lead to feeling more overwhelmed and less satisfied than having fewer choices. It is the concept of “less is…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for giving me grace. I submit myself to You, Lord and put my trust in You. Please help me to resist worldly desires so I can keep seeking Your wisdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
A covenant is an agreement or contract. It can be in the form of a written, legal document or can simply be a promise wherein both parties agree to certain types of behavior. A rental agreement might be in the form of a signed lease, or it can be a less formal agreement with the…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for being faithful and providing strength when we need it. Thank you for being good and great, and that nothing is too difficult for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Everyone and everything have limits, except God. There is a limit to how much weight a human being can lift. Even heavy equipment can only lift a certain amount of weight. We say we have a phone plan with “unlimited talk, text and data”. But in spite of what the contract says, it only holds…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for helping us to have wisdom that comes from You. We need Your wisdom to help us to be kind, considerate, sincere, impartial, merciful, and helpful to others. Help us to be peacemakers so we can reflect Your love in all aspects of our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
According to the dictionary, “trust is a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.” We all know that relationships have to be built on trust, which means that both parties must be able to have complete confidence that the other person can be counted on to be honest, faithful…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Thank you for allowing me to turn to You when I feel worried and have other needs and concerns. Please remind me that if I do start to worry, I need to stop worrying and start praying about the situation, and trust that You will take care of things for me. Thank…
Stress can manifest itself in the form of pressure, tension, worry, anxiety, trouble, trauma suffering, pain, grief or any number of other negative feelings. Long-term stress can lead to deep depression and to helpless, hopeless feelings of despair. The antidote to stress, or rather, the way to counteract its effects, is the relaxation response. This…
Prayer Seed: Dear Abba, Sometimes I get caught up in the “busyness” of life and don’t take as much time as I should for You each day. Thank you for this reminder that I need to pause and spend time with You each day by reading Your Word and talking to You through prayer. In Jesus’…