Tag: Christian walk

Prayer Meeting

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This evening, as I prepared to leave home for my church’s weekly prayer meeting, my heart felt unsettled. “What’s the point of going?” I muttered within me. I was surprised by this attitude and felt really discouraged. I wondered about the point of praying and the effectiveness of my prayers. But by the mercy of God, He enabled me to go. My plan was just to go and listen to the prayers. I do find it encouraging to listen to others praying, so at least I would be there, I thought.

So I went to the prayer meeting. It began as it always does, one of my pastors — the one leading for the evening, going through the different prayer points, on matters close to home and also across the world. As these needs were being shared, I felt my heart stirred. I felt the desire to pray. This was God’s mercy to me.

At some point during the meeting, the scripture about praying and not losing heart came to mind. It felt like a lifting of my spirits thinking of that scripture. It is in the scripture to pray. I am commanded to pray, and that’s the point! That truth comforted and strengthened me.

“Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.” (Luke 18:1, NKJV)

So at some point, I prayed, trusting that despite my seemingly muddled-up words, I was obeying the Lord by praying, and the Lord was hearing. The Lord hears.

I may not understand how the Lord works through my prayers, but His perfect Word tells me to pray. So, when next I feel discouraged about praying, I pray for the grace to remember what the point is —God commands me to pray, and His commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes (Psalm 19:8).

I just performed a quick exercise of searching for instances where praying is referenced in the Bible, and it is almost on every page. Christ prayed, and He taught His disciples to pray. May the Lord help me to truly pray and not lose heart.

Who? Me?

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It can be a lonely place when one is falsely accused. I must fight against the bitterness and the weariness that can try and creep in when faced with this reality. Some of the weapons in my arsenal include the truth that: God knows. Others might not but God in his infinite wisdom knows me, and he knows the truth better than anyone else; even myself. I must take refuge in him as man will fail me again and again. Others may not be interested in the truth but God loves the truth.

“As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.”

‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:13‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:17‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.””

‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31:25‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12:3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6:9-10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

The Bible is so rich! ❤️

Pressing On

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In January I had wondered if and how I would make it through the days that followed. It’s April and I realise that I did make it through those days and through many other days I felt I just couldn’t. God’s grace is beyond anything I’ve experienced. I’m thankful my life isn’t structured by how I feel, but the truth that God has spoken into my life through his word. Truths that don’t change. So, I don’t ignore how I feel or the realities of my life – I tried that and it didn’t work. No, but I take them to God and continue to. He doesn’t ignore them, so I shouldn’t.

He sees my fears and says “do not be afraid.” “Be still and know that I am God.” He sees weariness and says “come to me.” “My grace is sufficient.” He sees self condemnation and says “I am your Salvation.” He sees rejections and says “nothing can separate you from my love.” He sees heartbreak and says “I am near” “I heal and bind up wounds.” He sees doubt and says “trust me”. He sees pain and he reminds me that it’s sanctifying and he’s with me through and through.

With confidence in him, I plough on… through temptations, loneliness, joys, distractions, and other things that come with living. Becoming more and more conscious of my utter need and dependence on him, I’m learning how to lean on his everlasting arms.

By his grace I will make it through today, tomorrow and however many other days he has written out for me. And when my days on this earth end, it will really only just be the beginning.

Year 2018

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My survival this year has been supernatural. How God has sustained me despite many trials. How his word has steadied me when I was shaky and struggling to balance. How he continues to heal through painful circumstances. How he has been the answer in dumbfounding circumstances. How he has provided in my lack a-many. How he has been God in countless other ways, known and unknown to me.

He hasn’t just done these things and left me to it, he continues to. To sustain, to steady, to heal, to satisfy, to protect. I feel the battle for my soul, and I’m thankful for the strength of my God. I pray to draw closer to him in the coming year. No matter what comes, he’s got me. I pray to be more restful and thankful.

The sanctification continues….