Archive for 'Blessings'

Wisdom from Above

Matthew 11: 25-27 Ex 3:1-6,9-12 / Psa 103 I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, and revealed them to the childlike. (Matthew 11:25) How do we show our gratitude For all the blessings God has given? We simply change our attitude, [...]

Granted in His Name

John 16: 23b-28 Acts 18: 23-28 / Psa 47 I tell you, anything you ask from the Father He will grant in my name. (John 16:23) To life’s trials we are not immune, Even as God’s promises we claim; But whatever doubters may impugn, We trust in the power of His Name. Jesus told His [...]

The Resurrection

Matthew 28: 1-10 Rom 6:3-11 / Psa 118 Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. (Matthew 28:5-6) Like the rising of the glorious sun, We see the fulfillment of God’s plan: All of His promised [...]

The Golden Rule

Matthew 7: 7-12 Est C: 12,14-16,23-25 / Psa 138 Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the Law and the Prophets. (Matthew 7:12) Every fear is but an illusion, Every worry adds to confusion. Turn to prayer and supplication; God always provides the solution. (Jesus said to His disciples), [...]

Blessings and Persecutions

Mark 10: 28-31 Sir 35: 1-12 / Psa 50 … no one who has left … (everything) for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time (everything) with persecutions, and in the age to come eternal life. (Mark 10:29-30) Lord, help us give to You our best [...]

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Mark 10: 17-27 Sir 17: 20-24 / Psa 32 It is easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. (Mark 10:25) As I ponder life’s mystery, Its deepest question comes to me: What good would all the world’s riches be If [...]