God’s Promise- during the time of need

6/9/2011 God’s Promise- during the time of need

     God promises to respond to the prayers of his people in times of need.When we are facing a particular need or problem in our life, our mind is almost blocked or else we resort to other means to solve it. As a Christian when we turn to our Father, Sometimes we do not know ,where to begin or even how to ask God for help. Our prayers are not answered the way we want. When you ask God for something, You can't understand why God didn't answer the way you wanted it .

    Prayer is the most exciting and the most waiting experience for everyone. When God answers your prayer, it's a feeling of excitement. “Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing……The LORD has done great things for us, And we are glad.”(Psalm 126:1-3) That is the experience  of getting a reward from God, something like dreaming, and far above our expectations .A miracle might have happened, and that God did it just for one reason: because he loves you. “Because he loves me, says the LORD, I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”(Psalm 91:14-16 )

       A prayer should be packed with confidence in God’s promises, may be as humans our needs are variant, as similar to the problems. Choose the  right route- that  is “GOD IS THE ANSWER.” This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”(1 John 5:14)  “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” Mark 11:24) “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.(Mathew 18:19 ) We have to approach him, not only with our needs and concerns, but with prayers of praise filled with joy and thanksgiving. “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” (Psalm 50:14-15) “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling.(Psalm 46:1-3).

        God promises to hear the prayers of those who are really feeling regretful and remorse.You know God scans the heart of a person and knows the contents of it . Certain evil things are hidden in the corners of the heart is abomination to God. God hates pride and arrogance. Repent and humble yourself before HIS feet. “….if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14).

• Gives thank for all that you do have. Give thanks for all answered prayers. 
• Once you are filled with gratitude, present your requests and your needs. 
• Open your heart and mind .What God wants for you is always greater than what you want for yourself. 
• Give thanks for all that God is already doing .
• Stay in the spirit of thanksgiving as it will leave you in peace. 
• Trust in the Lord .
• Feel the trust throughout your body.

TRUST AND OBEY THERE IS NO OTHER WAY,

TO BE HAPPY  IN JESUS, BUT TO TRUST AND OBEY.

              

              GOD BLESS

Serene View Calms the Mind.

Munnar Kerala.

God’s Promises

5 September 2011 God’s Promises 

   God understands our prayers even when we cannot find the words to express ourselves. God promises to hear and respond to our prayers, when we pray in the name of his Son and according to His will. Generally we pray to get blessings from God and never even bother to listen to His words or try to follow His percepts.

     God Almighty who has created the heaven and earth, loves us  and loves his people. Nothing can stand against His Mighty Power. He has given number of  promises to be fulfilled in our life,  if at all we confine ourselves to  the conditions and refine our heart towards Him.“The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”(Acts 2:39)

      God expects his people to make requests in prayer. All the promises  as Jesus said ,are to be “Yes” and the “Amen” (Let it be so)  to all the prophecies and promises of God. The Way you humble yourself before God is the secret for getting an answer. “For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants”(.Isaiah 44:3 )

       If you adopt a dual role in all your dealing and in your workings,  your prayers can be or may go as a waste. As we read   “They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules .You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions….. You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions ….  Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.” (Mathew 7:7-11)

       Learn to obey the commandments of God. Keep your heart clean. Set aside the evil thought from your mind and ingrain the words of wisdom. Then ask God it will be given unto you .“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened….though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”(Luke 11:9-13)

      God has given you a very simple formula: Faith with a  determination to be a child of GOD.  “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” (John 15:7)  “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” (Mathew 21:22)

       God promises to answer all your prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” (John 14: 13-14)

We are the chosen vessel of God  and He has formed you, in your mother’s womb.  “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.”( John 15:16)"...you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.”(John 16: 23-24 )

And above all GOD has a blue print of our life with Him. 

He has a perfect track record of even the minute details happening in our life.

GOD will uphold His own truth.

GOD BLESS

A blind corner on a hilly road
God can lead you .

Promises of God

4 September 2011

What is a promise? A promise can be defined as :"Words said or written, binding a person to do or not to do something." 

            When a person makes a promise he is giving his word that he will do something  or  may not do something. People promise their kith and kin many things.  Since the world is filled with a mixture of happy and unhappy substances, we are mostly interdependent, clinging on somebody for something throughout our life time.

          As Christians we usually claim the promises God has given us. The Promises given by God to His children, ( to us) provide strength and  faith ,to walk victoriously. God has given no promise which HE will not do or HE cannot do, and HE encouraged us with hope saying that He will fulfill or accomplish it in appropriate time.

           All promises belongs not for one person but to all (everybody), whoever claims it with faith(believers)  can own it. God is unchangeable, and   since He will not lie as we humans do, He will continue to be mindful  and watchful of us to fulfill His promise for the future as  He has doing   in the past .Remember how HE lead you in your trails, troubles and in your inabilities.

       A promise is a promise from GOD – nobody can change it. No power of this world can overrule it or make it a failure , and GOD will do that in HIS own time. Wait  patiently and Pray.  Have Faith in HIM.

     Promises can be of different kinds. -Conditional  promise and Unconditional  promise.

• Conditional  promise: Many of God's promises are conditional   means added with a little word "if". God promises to do something IF man does something. God will do His part if man does his part. Sometimes our parents might give us a conditional promise: "If you finish your home work I will give a chocolate.

       Conditional promises are set up by God to increase our patience, faith and show his faithfulness .In everyday life certain kinds of agreements could also serve as examples of conditional promises. God has made some promises in the Bible that are conditional as with  "if". "  if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.  I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.” (2 Chronicles 7:14 )

Unconditional Promises: When God gives an unconditional promise, there are no "if’s," "and ’s," or "but’ s"  and similar things .  God says, "I WILL DO SOMETHING" and it does not matter if men like it or do not like it, believe it or do not believe it-, if you want it or you do not want it…-God is still going to do it .

           An unconditional promise means that GOD WILL do what He promised no matter what! Here are some examples: HEBREWS 13:5--God says, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you”. God will never leave a person who has faith in his heart. That’s God’s promise. Even when we do not deserve . 

            A big  question arise, Will God break His promise then? No, God keeps His promise and God will be right there   beside you , talking and  dealing with his heart until things may turn to be alright. There is a difference between A command from God is something man should do; a Promise from God is something God will do.

A command must be obeyed, A Promise must be believed. 

When God gives a command He says, "YOU WILL"-

 “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.”( Deuteronomy  6:5)

             When God gives a promise He says, "I WILL", ‘I am the LORD', and I will bring you out ….. I will free you …. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and … I will take you as my own people, … I will be your God. ( Exodus 6:6-8) The emphatic way "I WILL’s"  from this verse automatically will strengthen us.

          It is important to be able to tell the difference between a command (God telling me to do something) and a promise (God telling me that He will do something).

I have given some verses to read , claim and to treasure it:

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:7-9

Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God. Job 37:14
                                                                                 

Come unto me, ye who are weary and overburdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
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Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart.  Wait, I say on the Lord. Psalms 27:14
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Wait on the Lord and He shall strengthen you. Psalm 27:14

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

 Sing the song-Standing on the promises of Christ 

BE CHEERFUL.

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIMES

ALL THE TIMES GOD IS GOOD.

bridge view @ Munnar Kerala

Watch your character

3 September 2011   

             Human nature is the summation of qualities and traits shared by all humans. From a Christian perspective the definition of human nature centers around man's free will (choice) and his relationship to God. It is our free will and our special relationship with God that makes us human. Humans have a sinful nature, that is basically disobedient to God.

           Human nature is distinct from the animals. God created human beings in His own  image and to be in God’s image is part of our nature .Our human nature also reflects some of God’s attributes, because we are created in His image, we reflect His nature. Then we have to reflect His nature such as  compassionate, faithful, truthful, kind, patient, godliness etc , these attributes are bended by sin, which still lives in our nature. 

              Originally, human nature was perfect being created by God. The Bible teaches that human beings were created and God felt everything  as “very good” (Genesis 1:31) the ‘goodness’ was spoiled by the sin, subsequently  the human race fell into sin nature. Your nature can be transformed as we read in the bible  “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2Corinthians 5:17)  

                It is a slow and a  continuous process by which God develops our new nature, enabling us to  learn, and grow into more godliness throughout  our life time. “…..make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love .For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.”(2Peters 1:5-9)

            We have to pass through victories and defeats with our old nature,(the flesh) still exits inside us. To acquire good traits we must adhere to the words of God.  “…….be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities,  against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”( Ephesians 6:11-13)

  Get hold of the good qualities such as wisdom, dignity, self respect. self esteem, purity of heart, magnanimity, industrious  high –mindedness and trustworthy etc. Bible  gives a clear instruction  how we should be and what is expected from us.

     “…..the overseer (chief) is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family welland see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. …..He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.”(1.Timothy 3:2-7)

                 Generally we experience stress, despair, depression, discouragement and defeat  which form as a block to lead a  victorious life. The personality  of a person with its complex nature may find it hard to proceed in specific direction.

Personality defined as : "personality is the ability to elicit positive reactions from other people in one's typical dealings with them."

              Personality development is enables people to acquire the varied qualities to get success in life. Personality development is nothing but a tool that helps you realize your potentials and your strengths making you a stronger, a happier and a cheerful person.

Read the following common statement:

Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not breaths; in feelings, not in figures on a dial. We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lies who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best. --Philip James Bailey

“The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him” Mathew 12:35.

A calm water surface amidst tall trees@ Mattupatty Dam
 Munnar- Kerala