Times of hardship in our life brings so many things to light that we may have never be aware of were even there. Hardship reveals things within our heart, such as impatience, doubt, frustration and deep need. Regardless of the individual circumstances that each of face, the Lord's purposes are ... Views: 960
Knowing the role of the Spirit, helps us to understand that we are not alone this life. God has given us Himself through His Spirit. The more we walk with the Lord and trust in Him, the more we learn to lean on His Spirit. To walk in the Spirit means that we continually keep our eyes, ears and ... Views: 696
The Lord has created us to have an intimate and personal relationship with Him. Jesus said that He came to that we may have life and have it to the fullest (John 10:10) and intimacy is a deep part of that fullness.
What are the benefits of having an intimate relationship with the Lord:
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Each of us has dreams and desires. Some of them are from our own hearts and minds and others are God given. As we pray and seek Him, He will reveal the things that are of Him. It is these dreams and desires that will give way to reality if we do not give up, but trust Him to bring them to ... Views: 709
In life, it is certain that all of us will go through some sort of valley experiences. There is not one of us that is immune to difficulty and hardship. Our perspective during this time will determine how we will get through these times. During these times, we can shrink inwards and become ... Views: 848
When storms in life come, whether it is financial, emotional or physical, where do you turn? It is interesting because when things are going well, there is no need to question the very things that we lean on or where put our trust. However, it is when those foundations are shaken that we see if ... Views: 626
Do you realize that that God desires to have an intimate relationship with you? You may be asking yourself, "What does that mean?" It means that the Lord desires that you would know Him in the deepest ways possible. That you would come to know Him personally and to trust, lean with on HIm with ... Views: 701
Prior to Jesus ascending to heaven, He told His disciples that He would send His Helper. John 14:26 tells us, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My Name" The Lord wants us to live and abide in Him. He wants to bless us with a life of righteousness and to give us ... Views: 787
Waiting on the Lord to move in our circumstances is very difficult, but the Lord has many purposes in waiting on Him and HIs timing. Here are some reasons the Lord has us wait:
First, to prepare us for what is to come.
The Lord sometimes delays His blessing to prepare us for what is ... Views: 850
Just the fact that we know that we hear is useless unless we actually recognize it is Him. Many of ask, " What does His Voice sound like and how can I know it ? Can I be assured that He is speaking to me?" Well, having some distinguishing marks will help you to discern when it is indeed Lord's ... Views: 762
We know that we were created to hear and to know Him in an intimate way. John 10:27 tells us this very fact: "My sheep hear My voice ". So our challenge is not in hearing Him, but in becoming familiar with His voice.
When the Lord speaks to us, we need to be able to recognize what He is ... Views: 586
God is all around us, working in and through our lives. Yet some many of us are unaware that He is wanting to communicate with us or that He is even there. If you are wanting to know Him and how He is actively working in your life, being aware is the key. So you ask, how do we become aware? The ... Views: 595
Dogs are truly man's best friend. They provide us with so much joy. They cheer us up when we are down and are always so happy. There are many joys and responsibilities of owning a pet. One of the really important things to do is to be aware of the safety of the environment that we are providing ... Views: 852