Trials

"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us - they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. And this expectation will not disappoint us. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love." Romans 5, 3-5
Everybody faces trials and problems  but the question is who rejoices in these times. Do you rejoice my friend? I don`t, honestly. The first thing that comes in my mind when I face problems and trials is that: Why? Why is this happening to me? Why does it has to be so complicated? Why aren`t things the way I want them to be? 
Being a Christian I think of God in these times and it`s almost as if I heard God`s answer to my questions through the Scriptures. In Romans 8,28 he ensures us that He causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God. Hearing his answer I am starting to find my peace and I endure whatever I have to endure because I`m sure that it`s for the best. And indeed as I grow in my faith I realize that all the trials I faced are developing the strength of my character and as my character is strengthened in faith I have hope in every kind of situation. 
To be able to rejoice when trials knock at our door proves great faith in God. 


Heavenly Father thank you for all the trials and problems that develop and strengthen our character. Please give us faith and hope to believe in you as grown up Christians. In Jesus name. Amen. 

Praise the Lord

"The heavens tell the glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship." Psalm 19,1

Sweet heavenly Father thank you for being there for me all the time and that you died for me. Help me to recall every single day your huge sacrifice for me when I`m fighting thousand kinds of temptations. Help me to repent every day my committed sins  and be able to live only for pleasing you. You are indeed almighty, my rock and my redeemer. Blessed be your name. Amen.

 

Remaining in God

"Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted!"  John 15:5,7


I moved away from my Creator, I don`t know how or when it happened, it just did. I was born in a family of believers, God and every day praying was not far from us. I thought I was a christian churchgoer but still the disengaging had happened. 

Living in a big city I was captivated by this world`s spirit, I did not hear the calling of God. I neglected the Bible reading, the daily prayer and I gradually fell into the trap.

There were moments when I thought I heard the voice of God, I tried to pray but I couldn`t, my mouth mumbled some words that meant nothing. I thought I can live in sin and God will pull me out from that awful situation.  The worst part was that I had no peace, I did not feel worthy of giving an advice to others, of praying, of talking to my dear Creator.

I lost my earthly Father in the meantime and I cried and prayed like never before and slowly something changed in me. I was recovering. Today`s passage was the one that changed my life. I`ve read it before a hundred time but now it somehow got to my consciousness.

I finally understood what actually means staying joined to him, remaining in his words.
It means that any request I have it will be granted, but only if I stay in Him. And I wanted to stay, I wanted to regain my peace in Him.

My life changed that day, I got power like never before and I confronted my worst fears and God hold my hand all the way, I felt that I was not alone.

The power of faith is so inconceivable and yet so simple. It all depends on us, do we want to remain in Him or not?

"Dear Lord thank you for taking me back in your arms after my unfaithfulness. Help me to be able to stay in you every  single day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.