Showing posts with label Hear and Observe God's Word. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hear and Observe God's Word. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Hear and Observe God's Word

Do whatever the Lord tells you.

Jesus is the Word for the World. His words are are both spirit and life that made you who I you are and what you are today. Always trust His word in your everyday life. Ignoring or losing faith in the Lord's word could lead you to loosing great deals of opportunities. 

As branches cannot bear fruit if they are not connected to the vine, we cannot bear spiritual fruit if we are not connected to Christ. Just as the branch draws its life from the vine, we draw our spiritual life and strength from Christ. God prunes the branches, or disciplines His children, to make them more fruitful. Trials and challenges in life can be God’s way of making us more fruitful and effective for His kingdom. The fruit that we are to bear refers to the qualities of Christ-like character, also known as the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). This includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Jesus promises that if we abide in Him and His words abide in us, we can ask whatever we wish, and it will be done for us. 

God's word captures your mind and heart to the do His Will so as not be misguided by your own wrongful thoughts and desires. Only by obeying His word can you truly live a blessed life in the light the Lord's love mercy, peace, and prosperity. It is also your safeguard in avoiding all misunderstandings and troubles that may come your way.

Salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of the law. The gospel is for everyone, regardless of cultural or ethnic background. We are all called to be one in Christ regardless of what we do. Although we may have different backgrounds and perspectives, we can still maintain unity in diversity. Any disagreement can be resolved through the value of open dialogue and discussions. It is important to show respect and trust God-appointed leaders.

Worship is not just a personal practice but also a communal activity that brings believers together. We should approach worship with anticipation and joy, not as a duty or burden. Despite our differences, we are called to live in harmony with one another and respect those in authority and to pray for them. Let us seek and pray for the wellbeing of our communities, value justice and to strive for it in our societies.
Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart find favor before you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. - Psalm 19:15

Prayer

What lies within this fragile heart that beats and bleeds and breaks apart. What secrets does it hold inside that I have tried so hard to hide. What dreams and hopes and fears and doubts that fill my mind and make me shout. What passions and desires and joys and pains that stir my soul and course my veins. What words and thoughts and feelings and deeds that shape my life and guide my needs. What truths and lies and rights and wrongs that form my voice and sing my songs. What is this heart that you can see that only you can set me free. What is this heart that I conceal that only you can make me reveal.