“To pursue joy is to lose it. The only way to get it is to follow steadily the path of duty, without thinking of joy, and then, like sheep, it comes most surely unsought, and we “being in the way,”… Read More ›
Prayer
Reverent Fear
There is a fear of God that admiration enfolds with arms of adoration. It acknowledges the absolute power of the Creator and the inconsequence of man. This holy and reverent fear is the beginning of wisdom, for it is wise… Read More ›
The Peace of Christ
“You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) Saints who trust God with total abandon experience the reality of supernatural rest, a byproduct of the peace of Christ. It does not matter if their day is… Read More ›
Prayer for the Persecuted
THERE ARE MANY CHRISTIANS DYING BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT RENOUNCE THEIR FAITH. PLEASE, LET US SUPPORT THEM IN PRAYER. “Have mercy on me, O Lord! Consider my trouble from those who hate me, You who lift me up from the gates of death.”… Read More ›
REPROGRAMMING THE MIND
by Neil Anderson August 11 1 Peter 1:13 Gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ Since we came into… Read More ›
REPROGRAMMING THE MIND
by Neil Anderson August 11 1 Peter 1:13 Gird your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ Since we came into… Read More ›
THREE LEVELS OF PRAYER
by Neil Anderson July 25 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus I have observed three approaches to prayer which progress from… Read More ›
Are You Wearing The Joy Of The Lord?
There are many scriptures that mention joy. John 15:7-11 reminds us, “If we abide in Him and His Word abides in us, we should ask whatever we wish, and it will be done for us.” We are then told to abide… Read More ›
Holy Sight
In the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.” Colossians 1:22 (NKJV) I want to see with holy eyes, And intervene for those in need. For all the children… Read More ›
The Power Of Prayer
Today’s Guest post is written by Sophia Reed, you can learn a little more about Sophia at the end of this article. A common misconception about prayer is that it is a formal ritual that has to take place between… Read More ›
HELP FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT
by Neil Anderson June 20 Romans 8:26, 27 The Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. . …. Read More ›
ALL THINGS
by Neil Anderson Mark 11:24 All things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they shall be granted If God wants it done, can it be done? Yes! “All things… Read More ›
Listen and Silent: Prayer Time!
So, how are you spending your prayer time?? Just a thought! ”He says, ‘Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV) ““Give ear, O… Read More ›
Pray Without Ceasing & CHOOSE To Be Joyful
It is not always easy to be joyful at ALL times. However, with the right perspective and a thankful heart we can try to change our attitude. Pain, loneliness, sorrow are all a part of life. We can become bitter… Read More ›
Is Prayer Your Spare Tire?
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;I will guide you with My eye.” Psalm 32:8 (NKJV) “For this is God,Our God forever and ever;He will be our guideEven to death.” Psalm 48:14 (NKJV) So… Read More ›
Pray, Pray, Pray!!
A Good Reminder!! “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV cherylz1961
A Prayer For Spiritual Seasons
Spring is here! There are seasons in our spiritual walk. I pray that you REST in your WINTER, FERTILIZE your seeds with the Living Word during SPRING, Glorify God with songs of PRAISE during your SUMMER, and REAP a harvest… Read More ›
A COMPASSIONATE COUNSELOR
By Neil Anderson February 27 Matthew 9:13 But go and learn what this means, “I desire compassion, and not sacrifice” I used to ask my seminary students two questions: What attributes, strengths and characteristics would you look… Read More ›
Godly Friendships
LOL…. I love it when a dog smiles! Their unconditional love and absolute acceptance is so encouraging and heart warming. We really should stop using our eyes to judge people. This chick and dog are an odd couple but then, I… Read More ›
HE’S ALWAYS THERE
By Neil Anderson February 20 Matthew 28:20 I am with you always, even to the end of the age In the early 1980s I counseled a Christian young woman who was languishing in deep spiritual, mental and… Read More ›
THE BATTLE OF THE MIND
By Neil Anderson February 18 Romans 7:25; 8:1 Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! . . . There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus Romans 7:22, 23, pinpoints… Read More ›
THE ACCUSER OF THE BRETHREN
By Neil Anderson February 15 Revelation 12:10 The accuser of our brethren . . . who accuses them before our God day and night Next to temptation, perhaps the most frequent and insistent attack from Satan to which… Read More ›
YOUR JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST
By Neil Anderson February 13 John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy How do evil spirits interfere with our lives? Let me answer with a simple illustration. Imagine that you are standing at one end… Read More ›
OVERPOWERING THE CAPTORS
By Neil Anderson February 11 Matthew 12:29 How can anyone enter the strong man’s house and carry off his property, unless he first binds the strong man? A prime target for our authoritative prayer is the “strong… Read More ›
LIMITING ANXIOUS FEELINGS
By Neil Anderson February 9 1 Peter 5:7 NIV Cast all your anxiety on Him [God] because He cares for you Let’s assume you have sought God’s will for a certain direction, and you believe that He has led… Read More ›
CHANGING DIRECTIONS
By Neil Anderson January 27 Psalm 25:5 NIV Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are God my Savior, and my hope is in You all day long. The next five questions [view the first five from yesterday’s… Read More ›
FACING DECISIONS
By Neil Anderson January 26 Psalm 25:4 NIV Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths In today’s and tomorrow’s devotionals, I would like to share with you 10 questions you’ll want to ask yourself and pray about when… Read More ›
SEEKING GOD’S FACE
By Neil Anderson January 22 Psalm 27:8 NIV My heart says of you, “Seek His face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek “If the sun is shining in the morning, I’ll do it.” “If he’s there when I… Read More ›
The Spiritual Problem Of Rebellion
By Neil Anderson December 15 1 Samuel 15:23 Rebellion is as the sin of divination (witchcraft), and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry If you fail to bring your child under control during his early years, problems may… Read More ›
Making the possible impossible
“Red tape” – don’t you just love it – I love this quote from R.A J. Philips “To get the attention of a large animal, be it an elephant or a bureaucracy, it helps to know what part of it… Read More ›