Lord, thank You for this new day filled with joy and surprises that You have given us once again. We do not know what it holds, but we trust in You, knowing that You will never abandon us. You are the one who keeps us safe and protects us from danger. You are, Lord, the one who watches over us from morning till night. You are the one who shows us the right path and how to live according to Your will. For this, we thank You and entrust to You our lives, our desires, and our pl

Grandchildren are the crown of the old, And the glory of sons is their fathers. Proverbs 17:6 (NASB) I remember a seven-year-old boy who was so proud of his father that he wanted to be just like him when he grew up. Even as a child, he imitated him and repeated everything he said. This is a common phenomenon among children: they want to be like their mother or father. Moreover, even if we don't resemble our parents in every way, we tend to remember their actions and words in

I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature be thus minded; and if in anything you are otherwise minded, God will reveal that also to you. Philippians 3:14-15 (RSV) Every Christian should have one goal: to be like Jesus Christ in every way, without failing in anything. This isn't always easy, because as long as we live in this corruptible body, we will always be exposed to all kinds of temptations and evil

For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. Galatians 5:17 (NIV) Each of us is often faced with a choice between two options. No matter how long it takes to decide, an inner conflict is always at play within us. Countless reasons weigh on us when we make this choice. It is the value we place on these reasons and the weight they carry for u

Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. Mark 11:24 (NKJV) Sometimes we pray for hours, days, even months, and yet God does absolutely nothing. Not only does He not act, but He says nothing. It is then that many Christians begin to doubt and question their faith. To justify God's silence, they offer all sorts of interpretations for their faith or their attitude. And when they run out of arguments, th

The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with Him. Proverbs 11:1 (NIV) What is an unjust scale in God's eyes? Some might see it as the measuring instrument used by humans to weigh things. That's true. But what God hates is not the instrument itself, but the intention of the heart of the one who uses it to deceive others. In reality, any evil intention aimed at manipulating, causing downfall, or leading astray is abominable in the eyes of the Lord. He

Lord, thank you for the cross, thank you for Your grace toward us. We deserved the condemnation that awaited us. Despite all Your efforts to lead us to repentance and to seek You, we strayed further through our stubbornness. We wanted to live according to our desires and do as we pleased. You could have abandoned us and poured out Your wrath upon us, but You chose to save us and free us from the yoke of sin that blinded us to Your infinite grace. We entrust to You this blesse

Lord, You created us in Your image and chose us to serve You. Nothing gives true meaning to our lives except being at Your service. Serving You is the only true purpose of our existence; it is what inspires us to worship You and give You the glory that is due You. You are the God of all eternity, whom no one can resist. We desire to please You and live according to Your precepts, for Your Word is what guides us on the path of truth. It is Your Word that brings us joy and peac

For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. 1 Peter 2:20 (NKJV) Whether we do good or evil, there are always consequences. They can be disastrous if we have done harm, or beneficial if we have done good. No one likes to suffer the consequences of their mistakes; we would prefer that life spare us. However, consequences are sometimes a divine pun

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Hebrews 13:6 (NIV) We always feel fear when we walk in the dark. It's not the darkness itself that frightens us, but rather what might happen to us. Knowing the world we live in today, we think about the possibility that someone might be hiding somewhere, waiting for a passerby to attack them. It's normal to be afraid because it's a feeling God has given to each of us. Bu

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, And prudent in their own sight! Isaiah 5:21 (NKJV) Wisdom is a gift from God. No one can become wise without God. Some might object that this is a mistake, because they know wonderful, naturally wise people. It is these wonderful, naturally wise people that the Bible speaks of when it refers to the wisdom of the world. Here is a common definition of wisdom: “ Wisdom is a quality of mind characterized by discernment, prudence, and m

To Your name be the glory, Lord our God. You see us when we go out, You are there when we return. You see and guide each of our steps; You never abandon us. If we can accomplish all our tasks and return home in the evening, it is because You grant us the grace to live, to move, and to think. The wicked tremble in Your presence, for You are the God from whom all things flow, even the breath of life that testifies to our existence. Let the nations shudder at the proclamation of

Lord God, Your name is magnificent, Your majesty fills the whole earth. We can only behold Your glory and Your magnificence. You set the boundaries of the earth and subject Your enemies to Your laws. Therefore, when we consider Your works, the life You have given us, and the plan of salvation You have prepared for us from the beginning, we bow down before You to worship You and give You the praise You deserve. What can we do without Your approval? Even if we try to hide our i

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10 (NIV) You may claim to know God, but unless you know Him through His Word, according to what He has revealed about Himself, you cannot truly know Him as He is. You serve a faithful God, who never breaks His word, but you cannot fully submit to Him if you do not know His works and His ways. This is why it is important for a Christian to study the Bible, for it is the only w

Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out... Acts 3:19 (NKJV) When God makes a promise, He always keeps it. He is unchanging and will never deceive us by making us believe in things that will never come to pass. The only condition He sets for His promises to be fulfilled in our lives is our participation in the implementation of His plan. God does not ask you to act to earn what He has promised, but He does ask you to understand your position as a s