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

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

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

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

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

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

But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way. 1 Corinthians 14:40 NIV “I’ll do it later!” Isn’t that what most of us say most of the time? We like to put things off for later, be it from washing clothes, cleaning dishes, and other educational or career-related works. To procrastinate means to delay or to put things off for later, so many of us make it our lifestyle. There are so many of them who I personally know, who’ve put aside things for later and have faced

But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind; James 1:6 NRSV To have doubts within us is quite common, we doubt situations, doubt others, and doubt our own self most of the time. There are times when we doubt our own abilities and are so overwhelmed. We see many Biblical characters who doubted, but God did not leave them to their doubts. Moses, Jeremiah, Job, Gideon, Barak, and Thomas are a few well-known pe

Am I now seeking human approval or God's approval? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still pleasing people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10 NRSV Am I pleasing people? This should be our own question. It’s interesting that we read and interpret the scripture, but the scripture, in turn, read us, interrogates us and raises question within our hearts about our own self. Many times, at our workplaces, educational institutions, and other places where we

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1 NRSV Though I grew up in a Christian family, with all of them serving the Kingdom of God, I lead a very normal life like every other individual. I had a good understanding of the word of God, but I did not give enough importance to the calling that God had placed in my life. I often use to turn away from His Word, the only thought that I had in my mind was that ‘Why should I carry the b

For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. Psalms 62:5 NRSV I’m sure we’ve all been through situations where it seems impossible to cross hurdles, at times we look at situations as huge mountains with no ray of hope. It could be as small as changing our sleeping pattern or making an important life decision. I remember those days when I struggled so hard to get out of my cozy bed and to get on my knees, I lost hope because I thought laziness defined me. B

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path... I will follow your righteous laws. Psalm 119:105-106 NIV We strive so hard every day to live a successful life, we try so many different ways to earn joy and peace. Success is all that we thrive for in our lives and we want the best in everything we do. Though we try hard to become successful and grow into a better person, at times it may seem like everything is falling apart, there seems to be no change in our lives, and

Indeed, you are my lamp, O Lord , the Lord lightens my darkness. By you I can crush a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. This God, His way is perfect; the promise of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. 2 Samuel 22:29‭-‬31 NRSV Dark days are often too scary, aren’t they? I’m sure we all go through this phase in life where everything is falling apart, there are confusions, doubts and our hearts feel too heavy...ahh I know, tough days