turning to God in prayer

bring it all to God in prayer

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CSB

[16] Rejoice always, [17] pray constantly, [18] give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

James 1:2-4

[2] Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, [3] because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. [4] And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.

"Lament is a pathway to praise when life gets hard"

the truth of God

Psalms 81:11-12 CSB

[11] “But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel did not obey me. [12] So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own plans.

Romans 1:20-25 CSB

[20] For his invisible attributes, that is, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen since the creation of the world, being understood through what he has made. As a result, people are without excuse. 

[21] For though they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or show gratitude. Instead, their thinking became worthless, and their senseless hearts were darkened. 

[22] Claiming to be wise, they became fools 

[23] and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man, birds, four-footed animals, and reptiles. 

[24] Therefore God delivered them over in the desires of their hearts to sexual impurity, so that their bodies were degraded among themselves. 

[25] They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served what has been created instead of the Creator, who is praised forever. Amen. 

the way, the truth and the life

there will be many different stands and opinions, but there is only one truth.

"The LORD has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men To see if there are any who understand, Who seek after God." - Psalm 14:2

the call to unity in Christ

What should draw us all together in unity?

Not the same hobbies, preferences, fashions, social status, trends, age, demographic or race but God Himself..

"To see one another in the light of the cross"

surrender

Me: Were u nervous during the flight back?
Friend: I didnt, i didnt have to worry on things that i cant control

That is a good reminder for me :)

:)

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” 
― Leo Buscaglia

by faith

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. - Matthew 16:25

help me to focus on You God