Benefits of Meditating- God’s promises to strengthen us.

A collection of beautiful Anthuriums @
Kodaikanal -Flower show 2010
Tamilnadu

24 October 2011

We face problems, afflictions, agony, sufferings, and hardships in our daily life. Nobody in this world is without a problem of one or other. 

We need strength, power, faith, endurance, and patience, to overcome all. Sometimes everything seems to go against our desires, wishes and even prayers.

 Obviously, a number of questions crop up our mind.

•       Whether the trials are the result of sin committed by us?
•    Why does God allow trials, worries, anxieties, and difficulties?
•  Should we blame God and turn from Him?
•  Can troubles and suffering actually make us better and have faith in   God?
•  As humans is it possible to faithfully endure all our difficulties?
•   What are the solutions the Bible give us to help overcome our problems?
•   How can I trust God? Will He speak to me? etc

God wants you to have a confidence in His strengthening power, no matter what the situation or the circumstances goes. Even when you are weak, HE can be strong in you. This strength comes to those who have a strong urge to follow God's path and His words.

•         "How blessed is the man whose strength is in Thee."Psalm 84:5

And God wants to give you His strength, in an abundant supply. But God's ways and thoughts are higher than man's –

•         “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways. (Isaiah 55:8,9)
•      God “gives power and strength to his people." (Psalm 68:35). 

God's purpose is to strengthen you, and to give you power in His own ways.

•      “be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power”. (Ephesians 6:10).
•      "The way of the Lord is strength to the upright." (Prov.10:29)
•     "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.." (Isaiah 41:10,)

•     "be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy.2: 1).
•    "in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us " (Romans.8:37). 
•   "The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1).
•    “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.., " (Isaiah 30:15 ).

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians.4:13).

Praise the Lord.GOD BLESS.

Benefits of Meditating- Serve as a sword against evil spirit and other evil things

Pansy Flowers @ Kodaikanal-TamilNadu

23 October 2011

Satan and his demons are real and they are very active today, to destroy the souls. They take charge of bad people and play a lot of tricks to blind people (spiritually) and take them to hell. Maybe you may know someone who practices witchcraft or affected by such evils and not able to come out of it.

According to the Bible, angels and evil spirits are real. Satan, also called Lucifer, or the Devil, is the leader of the evil spirits. All evil spirits were originally good angels created by God. However,about a third of the angels chose to become evil. They decided to follow Lucifer, a very powerful angel, in a rebellion against God. 

For further reference:(Isaiah 14:12-15.Ezekiel 28:12-17. Luke 10:18.Revelation 12:3-9).

Our God is a God of  Sovereignty. God's Word clearly reveals that God is actually all-powerful and sovereign Lord. Hence there is no need to be worried or dismayed. God will take care.

“be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6:10-17

• “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
• “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” Luke 10:19

 Relax. Your Father is there to uphold you in all circumstances.

• “…..the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1. John 4:4

Praise the Lord . God Bless

Benefits of Meditating- Receive warnings

22 October 2011

We are constantly being warned from young age, are repeatedly told to “BE CAREFUL” by our parents, because  they wants us to be safe and not to make our life miserable.They loved us and  want us to be away from any harm or hurts. we have come across many  warning words such as: “BE CAREFUL” “Look both sides before crossing the road” or “Don’t talk to strangers”. “Always be careful in all your dealings”. “Watch out always “- they are from our loves ones.

 we come across many warning in the world- For threat of storms, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes ,flood, tsunami, and the list goes…..Everywhere We come across warnings to heed, because they are put up for a reason.

Warning varies ,there are the verbal and non-verbal warnings. Various forms of body language serve as a warning too. Often warnings are spoken. Some are amusing; others pathetic and even disgusting. It is designated a potential source of danger.

God’s Word is full of various “WARNINGS”. we should have an immediate flashing light go off in our mind. God specifically warns us from many things-anger, Astrology, Divination and Sorcery, idol worship, adultery etc

 God willing we will deal with warnings later. Read the verses to protect your soul.It is end time warning.

• “Today we are living in a period of time like the days of Noah when there is no fear of God before men’s eyes. Romans. 3:18.
• ^“Now these things happened to them as an example, but they were written down for our instruction, on whom the end of the ages has come. 1 Corinthians  10:11
• Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. Romans 13:11
• Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:34;
• “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:14;
• “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28

We are hearing warnings from all sectors of our society. There are health warnings, terrorist warnings, economic warnings, weather warnings, and end-of-the-world warnings. 

• Should we heed these warnings? 

Match stick succulent @ Kodaikanal-TamilNadu

The Bible tells us in: “Test all things; hold fast what is good.  Abstain from every form of evil.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:21

God Bless you

Benefits of Meditating- Cleansing us from sin

21 October 2011

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness1.John 1:9

Forgiveness and cleansing from sin results from confession of our sins, the blood of Jesus Christ is responsible for cleansing us from sin.

How we are cleansed is not dependent upon our actions (confession), but based upon the Grace of Jesus Christ.  The answer is clear to the question-why we should confess our sins?-confession is not done for forgiveness alone, but for our own good - to heal from the consequences of sin.

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. (James 5:16)

Confession is important, it helps to heal us from the effects of sin and restores our relationship with God. Forgiveness and cleansing are both  done through the blood of Jesus. Cleansing effected  through the Word--the Word testifies of the blood and of the power of God.

• “God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. l John 1:5-10.

The ONLY way we are purified of sin is that we walk in the light and maintain an open relationship with Him. a lifestyle of repentance.

• “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)

Read this. Wait on the Lord and He will set you free.

•  I waited patiently for the LORD;  he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him. Psalm 40:1-3.

Wax Begonias @ my garden
 @ Tirunelveli-Tamil Nadu

• "You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you". John 15:3
• "Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting". PSALM 139:23-24  

GOD BLESS YOU

Benefits of Meditating- wisdom and wise understanding

20 October 2011

Wisdom is the most precious treasure ever known for human race

• "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor." (Proverbs 3:13-16)

The knowledge in the world cannot substitute wisdom. 

• "….. if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." (Proverbs 2:1-6)

 Wisdom allows us to discover the true knowledge and proper understanding of God.

•  “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways” (James 1:5-8).
• “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual,  demonic. For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy” (James 3:13-17).

Solomon asked God for knowledge, understanding, and wisdom  and it was all  granted to him. True wisdom comes from righteousness and truth. This is because real wisdom benefits all people. Wickedness  and unkindness will be of no use to anyone. You cannot learn wisdom, understanding, leadership qualities from the evil rulers of the world, nor from the morally corrupt person.

Only through God’s commandments can we obtain wisdom.Godly wisdom cannot be learned apart from God. It is super powerful and pure, and none of our imagination could reach it.

 Therefore, it is God’s law which teaches men godly wisdom .This law is referred to as God’s wisdom. The only measuring rod for your wisdom and your maturity ,you only need to measure and assess your words. The condition of our hearts can be revealed  through the words we speak.

• “The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being taught. The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears, and I have not been rebellious; I have not drawn back. Isaiah 50:4-5

Plum tree in winter @kodaikanal -Tamil Nadu

 When wisdom enters into thine heart, 

and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Proverbs 2:10

GOD BLESS YOU

NB: flowers from web collections 

Benefits of Meditating- Escape from committing sin

19 October 2011

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:23

Sin is universal, every one of us by nature are liable to sin. Sin is a’ Ego concept’ or ‘me alone’  concept . It is a self-pleasing and self centered ego attitude of heart which denies God's authority to direct our lives in this world.


The road to sin starts in our mind. Get off the road before you travel too far. Sin actually  begins in our thought life and spreads rapidly everywhere.When we commit a sin, it never "just happens." Sinful acts begin as attitudes or temptations in your mind and emotion.

What is Sin?

Sin is any transgression of the law of God; any disobedience of divine command; any violation of the will of God, either in purpose or conduct; or moral deficiency in the character of a person.

• “Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin."1 John 3:4-5

AS we read in the Bible even the sin in the thought of a man is dangerous.

•  “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery. But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.Matthew 5:28 .

The real sinner is the inner man who is the embodiment of the inherent character of the person.

• “For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly” (Mark 7:21-22).
• “Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death” (James 1:14-15).

Sin is not like a disease that some get and others escape.When we store our heart with the word of God, we can resist the temptations. Pray to God and you can be saved.

• “Whoever remains in him does not sin.Whoever sins hasn’t seen him, neither knows him. (I John 3:6)
• “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (I John 3:6)

God does not like sin and does not like us to sin, a careful discovery shows that in every moment of committing any sin, there is a provision for escape from that sin.

Salvation is commonly known as an escape from hell, which is eternal punishment and an admission into heaven, which is eternal life.

The law of his God in his heart;
none of his steps shall slide. Psalm 37:31  

GOD BLESS YOU

NB: FLOWERS FROM WEB COLLECTIONS

Benefits of Meditating- Prayer answering mode

18 October 2011- 

Make your requests be made known to God  and there He is hearing your prayers and answering in His own style. We have a condition.

 "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John15:7

Actually, God answers ALL our prayers, but sometimes the answer is a BIG  "no", sometimes it is "not yet", and other times the answer is "yes". 

We have no idea  or we cannot judge or why God answers different prayers in different ways. Only one thing is clear God, being all-wise and all-knowing, creator of heaven and earth, is aware of what is the best for us. 

I came across the following in the web and I am putting it here for your better understanding.

God denies prayer requests of those who:

1. Ask amiss. Jas 4:3.

2. Regard iniquity in the heart. Ps 66:18.

3. Live in sin. Isa 59:2; Joh 9:31.

4. Offer unworthy service to God. Mal 1:7-9.

5. Forsake God. Jer 14:10,12.

6. Reject the call of God. Pr 1:24,25,28.

7. Hear not the law. Pr 28:9; Zec 7:11-13.

8. Are deaf to the cry of the poor. Pr 21:13.

9. Are blood shedders. Isa 1:15; 59:3.

10. Are idolaters. Jer 11:11-14; Eze 8:15-18.

11. Are wavering. Jas 1:6,7.

12. Are hypocrites. Job 27:8,9.

13. Are proud. Job 35:12,13.

14. Are self-righteous. Lu 18:11,12,14.

15. Are the enemies of saints. Ps 18:40,41.

16. Cruelly oppress saints. Mic. 3.2-4

17. Moses wants to go into the promise land. Deut. 3.23-29

 URL: http://www.abetterhope.com/prayer/unanswered.html September 1999

I am sure God has a blue print of us, Obey His Words and You can see the answering mode of God.

"If you believe, 

you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer".

Matthew 21:22

GOD BLESS

NB:flowers form web collections