For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NRSV This year has been one of the hardest for many people around the world. The pandemic has taken lives and has forced many challenges into our lives. Some people have lost everything while some can barely make their ends meet. However, it is solely by God's grace, we are blessed to be able

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart, yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 NIV It's a bittersweet day, isn't it? A time for us to reminisce our memories and also a time to look forward to the next year to be better than this one. While all of us look forward to the fresh start of our lives, let us also take this time today to think about what we should leave behind. For my thought

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 ESV This is the day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Truly, each new day that we live is a blessing from our God. The reason why it is time for us to acknowledge the importance of God in our lives and honour Him with all our ways. We have to thank Him today beca

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 NRSV There is a saying that once really touched my heart, “A journey to a thousand steps begins with the first.” It helped me in making many decisions in my life, but there comes a situation where everything becomes so overwhelming that at times we wo

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV Isn’t it wonderful? That the Mighty God who created us, calls us His chosen one! We live in a world where all things around us constantly change and we are blessed to be set apart to know about the truth of His words which remain eternal. That is why it is necessary for us to

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 NIV It has become a norm for us to constantly search for something new that will get us distracted in our lives. Especially during these times, where we constantly search for something which would often divert our attention. I’ve had a first-hand experience on how my direction in life depended on how I allow my thoughts

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:8-10 NIV One of the most beautiful gifts that we have received from God is His grace for us. Through all the different phases of our lives and in every difficult path, His Love never has once left us. His Gi

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:9-10 NIV This day is truly a wonderful blessing that all of us have received to celebrate the joy of our Saviour born! How amazing is it? That the King over all creations came down in the form of a humble infant to gift us His salvation! We

In the past you were full of darkness, but now you are full of light in the Lord. So live like children who belong to the light. This light produces every kind of goodness, right living, and truth. Ephesians 5:8-9 ERV One of my favorite quotes in recent times is that “Positive Thinking leads to a Positive Life!” This phrase is something extremely easy to say with our words but incredibly difficult to practice with our actions. But one of the amazing gifts that we have receive

What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, will he not with him also give us everything else? Romans 8:31-32 NRSV Some days, our lives just seem too hard to get through, right? Times when nothing seems to go right and everything we had our hope on just starts to go downhill once and for all...Yes, At times like that, It often feels like it is just us fighting against the

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 ESV Sometimes in life, all of us yearn for validation or for approval from the people around us. All of us have tried hard to impress others at one point, with our words or actions that don’t really reflect who we are. I have learned something from my life that the person who tries to l

The Lord said to Moses, “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them:  “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:22‭-‬26 NIV To be gracious means to show kindness, favor, and compassion. God is gracious because He is love and He is longing to be gracious to us. Just like how parents take care of their children and try t

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 NIV During this time in quarantine, all of us have experienced many unexpected circumstances in our lives, Many things have changed and we have learned to adapt and move forward. Likewise, In our own lives, we experience a mix of both good and bad, but the way we respond to it determines our success and failure. I have lear

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 ESV Sometimes in life, there come situations where it feels like our needs far outweigh what we have with us. There is always some kind of inadequacy and want in our life that never seems to be fulfilled. There used to be a time in my life when I tried to please people around me and trusted them to help me in every difficult situation, which only left me filled with u

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. Psalm 139:14 NRSV There are days in our life where everything around us just seems to go wrong, we've all been there, right? Everything just seems to go dark all of a sudden and in those moments our every failure and every shortcoming reminds us why we aren’t worthy enough for any of our blessings or success. During those times, there is no one in the world who looks down

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV I remember the time in my life when I used to doubt every step and decision that I made, I contemplated every choice that I made because I feared that one of them might lead me to a future filled with failure, which only left me with confusion and with a disturbed mind. It wasn't until recently that I completely surrendere

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV We are surrounded by different kinds of people, differences in culture, language, manners...and we sure do leave an impact on each person we meet. sometimes we might not leave a big impact on them, but one act of kindness, a kind word, or even a smile, from us, can make them feel good and bring much joy to their face. There so many biblical stories that we remind our

But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Romans 8:10 NRSV Being raised in a Christian family, I was always restricted from doing certain things. At times I’ve felt like I am not living a normal life. No movie nights, restricted from staying late at a friend’s place, should never miss church or any fellowship...this list is never-ending. I never really understood the importance of all these boundaries until I

It isn’t that we ourselves are qualified to claim that anything came from us. No, our qualification is from God. He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not based on what is written but on the Spirit, because what is written kills, but the Spirit gives life. 2 Corinthians 3:5‭-‬6 CEB Too often we give way to our insecurities and failures. I've seen some of my close friends who have dealt with insecurities, not realizing their worth. Nothing in this world is going

“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14‭-‬16 NRSV Battling with an identity crisis? Not sure what to do and how to lead life? There is an amazing work that has been given to each on