Monthly Archives: March 2019

Psalm 57. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious to me, For my soul takes refuge in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge Until destruction passes by. 2 I will cry to God Most High, To God who accomplishes all things for me. 3 He will send fromContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 17: Psalms of Protection – Psalm 57 Scripture Prayer”

It is a familiar, well-loved verse for most Christians, quoted to reassure ourselves and our loved ones. A promise of great things to come in the future, especially when one cannot imagine how they will be worked out. “For I know well the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe!ContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 16: Obedience”

The Holy Spirit broadens our minds and gives us a practical understanding and subsequent appreciation of the differences we have as individuals and communities. Prior to this gradual transformation, we often feel that people have to think and behave in certain ways based on our interpretation of moral and Christian principles. Needless to say, thisContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 15: The Spirit and Tolerance”

Yesterday, a sister-friend of mine asked me about my ongoing journey in spiritual growth; how do I understand the changes that have been happening and continue to happen to me? How has the ongoing, daily renewal of my mind affected the way I think and do things or interact with others? She suggested I spendContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 14: It’s All About God’s Glory”

“We can be certain that closeness is the key to mercy, for mercy would not be mercy unless, like a Good Samaritan, it finds ways to shorten distances” – Pope Francis, March 29, 2018.  Mercy always finds a way to shorten distances…….between spouses and family members (for charity begins at home), between friends and associates, betweenContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 13: A Tribute to Divine Mercy”

Psalm 20: May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.3May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. 4May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plansContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 12: Three Pearls from Psalm 20”

“It is only once you see the baffled expression on the face of your enemy when you give his cruel words a warm smile that you’ll understand, truly understand, what love is all about.” ― Vironika Tugaleva, The Love Mindset: An Unconventional Guide to Healing and Happiness “If you take the ‘love your enemy’ outContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 11: 10 Memorable Quotes on Loving Enemies”

I think the problem we Christians face a lot is living the different components of our lives in silos. Do we train our thoughts to keep Jesus in the forefront in the middle of a business discussion or when we are relaxing or exercising? Or do we restrict thinking about Jesus to when we areContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 10: Do All in Jesus and For Jesus”

Sometimes we think we are too busy to pray. That also is a great mistake, for praying is a saving of time. The best praying man is the man who is most believingly familiar with the promises of God. After all, prayer is nothing but taking God’s promises to him, and saying to him, “DoContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 9: 10 Memorable Quotes on Prayer (1): Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)”

As we continue our lenten journey, it’s so easy to dwell much on the observances-prayer, almsgiving and fasting. But the story of Jonah and the Ninevites reminds us that repentance touches the heart of God when our hearts are not only sorry for how we have disobeyed God and displayed ingratitude to Him for HisContinueContinue reading “Lent Day 8: It’s All About The Heart”