Magnificent Life

We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed." Psalm 78:4 We live in a world where, generally, parents have little time for their children. Because they no longer spend time collectively, the children replaced their parent's physical presence with technology. The child can go to the internet to access a movie, game, or picture that may cause damage to their mentality because of not understanding the internet's negative aspects. And of course, those who have time can also make some common mistakes in ash and selfish manner to instruct their children on how to be spiritually minded. For example, we Christians come together to pray in church and listen to God's word preached by the preacher, fast once in a while, as led by the Holy Spirit. The mistake we need to correct is trying to apply this method of worshiping God to teach our children. We should remember that some ways adults learn to worship God can

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105 If you want to know what God is saying, there's only one way to find out: subscribe to His voice. In this age of technology and endless distractions, it can be hard to tune into the divine, but subscribing to God's voice is the key to reconnecting with Him. By listening intently, you'll begin to recognize His voice in your own life and understand what He wants for you. "For the commandment is a lamp, the law is light, and reproofs of instruction are the way of life." Proverbs 6:23 Psalm 119:105 says, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." This means that by reading scripture, we can discern God's will for our lives and stay on the path he has set for us. Additionally, spending time in prayer allows us to communicate with God and hear his guidance. It's not always easy to tune out the world's noise and focus on God, but its benefits are innumerable. When we're in close communication with him, we can receive his guidance, p

"Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." Colossians 3:16 There are plenty of voices in our heads, and it can be difficult to determine which one is really us or genuine. For example, we might have a voice that tells us to do things we know we shouldn't or tempts us with things we want. This is the worldly voice, the persona's voice. It's not our true self, but it can be very convincing. The only way to determine which voice is really us is to subscribe to God's Word. His voice will always be gentle and loving, while the worldly voice will be harsh and demanding. Trust in God, and you will find peace and happiness. That's why Colossians 3:16 admonishes us, saying, "let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom..." The more the word of God you have in you, the more transformed and regenerated your inner mind to direct you, correct you, guide you, teac

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 While it may be impossible to know everything, God is all-knowing and knows what we don't know. This assurance should give us comfort and peace, knowing that we are being taken care of even when we don't understand what is happening in our lives. God sees the unseeable before you start today's journey; it is you that cannot see the unseen. But if you can trust God with your plan, lean not on your understanding; acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will make your paths straight. Don't be afraid to turn to God when you don't know what else to do. He will never let you down. Knowing that God is always willing to listen is comforting when we're feeling lost and alone. We can come to him with our questions and doubts, and he will help us find our way. God knows what is best for us, and he has a plan for each of us. We may not always understand h

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born, I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." Jeremiah 1:5 There's a lot about life that we don't know. We don't know what the future holds, we don't know what lies around the next bend, and we certainly don't know what's going on in other people's minds. But of all the things we don't know, the one thing we may be most vulnerable to is the idea that there's something we don't know about God. After all, God is all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-powerful. Right? God knows what is best for us, even if we don't understand it." Another shocking truth is that nobody knows for sure what God knows. And even if we could know for sure, we still couldn't understand it all. The Bible says that God's ways are higher than our ways, and his thoughts are higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9). However, that doesn't mean that we can't trust God. It just means that we need to be humble about what we think we know and be willing to admit that

"Cast your burden upon the LORD, and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken." Psalm 55:22 God knows what you don't know, and that's why you should trust Him. He knows the plans He has for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. If there is a plan, then there is a master planner in heaven who will direct your path with the auction of the Holy Spirit. Remember, you cannot do anything of your own unless God helps you through. He will help you through all things, even when it seems impossible to accomplish them because God will direct the plans for you so that they may be done according to his will. Then Jesus said to them, "When you lift the Son of Man, you will know that I am He and that I do nothing of Myself; but as My Father taught Me, I speak these things. John 8:28. Everything that Jesus accomplished in this world was done with the help of God, the father. He did not do it by himself but with God's help. That is why Jesus always reminds us to

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live." John 11:25 The resurrection of Jesus is a testimony to the power of God. He can do what is impossible for us. We can rely on Him to work in our lives and change us into His perfect image. When we trust Him, we can overcome any obstacle in our lives. The resurrection is not only an event that happened to Jesus, but it is also an event that has the power to change lives. The resurrection teaches us that there is always hope for a better future, no matter how bad our situation might seem. In the book of Genesis 18:14, when God appeared to Abraham, saying, " Is anything too hard for the Lord? Next year, I will return to you at the appointed time, and Sarah will have a son." This statement indicates that nothing is impossible for God. This is a comforting thought, especially in difficult times. If we believe that God can do anything, we know there is always hope for a better future. Even when things

"Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! Jeremiah 32:17 The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most important events in human history. It provides a powerful example of what can happen when we believe in God and follows his teachings. However, it is not the only event that warrants our attention despite its importance. Of course, resurrection or Easter is a time to celebrate the victory of good over evil and celebrates the coming into being of a new life, but the resurrection is more than that because it gives us a quick glimpse that even death can be overcome. Romans 4:21 says, "being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised." Jesus was dead for three days, but He rose again and conquered death. This means that we can have hope for the future, even in the face of death. The resurrection of Jesus is a reminder that God is in control and nothing too difficult. Even though things may seem chaotic and o

"And with great power, the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all." Acts 4:33 The empty tomb was proof that Jesus had risen from the dead. And as Jesus had predicted, He appeared to His disciples several times over the next 40 days. "These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God and that by believing you may have life in His name." (John 20:31). The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of our faith as Christian. Through faith in the resurrection, we are saved and our hope restored. This is why I am so grateful for this opportunity of living in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. People who believe in Jesus Christ can see him for themselves, and they know that he is alive because they have experienced the power of his love as Jesus has already come back to life. He died to forgive our sins, and now he's alive in heaven. When we follow Jesus, we will continue to experience His love and compassion f

"He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay." Mark 16:6 He has risen! This Easter, Christians worldwide celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead. For Christians, the resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we are saved from our sins and given eternal life. Easter is a time to celebrate our hope in Jesus' victory over death and remember that he is coming back again. Jesus showed us the ultimate power of resurrection and victory over death. When Jesus was crucified, His disciples were devastated. They had followed Him for three years, and now they watched Him die a humiliating death on Good Friday. The unbelievers were laughing at them and mocking them. They had lost their hope, leader, and friend. Little do they remember what Jesus said about his resurrection, but thanks be to God who promised and never failed. That's why on the third day, something miraculous happened through the power of God in Him. Jesus rose from the d

*"You have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told." Psalm 40:5* When we come to expect things of God, we often want Him to meet those expectations. We think that if we are good and do everything right, God should bless us with what we desire. However, what if God wants to go far beyond what we expect? What if He wants to do something greater in our lives than anything we could have imagined? Job 5:9 says, "the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number." Think about Jesus: In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed to God, "Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine." (Luke 22:42). This prayer reveals Jesus' great expectation of what was to come. He knew that he had to go through with the crucifixion and death on the cross, but he wanted his Father's will to be done, not his own. *Isaia

"Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12 We feel so unworthy of God's love that we feel like there is no hope for us. We may think that any other option would be better than being saved by Jesus. But this is not true. There is none too bad for Jesus to save or forgive. All of us have sinned and need to be forgiven. The Bible tells us that through faith in Jesus Christ, we can be saved from our sins (Ephesians 2:8-10). There is none too bad for Jesus to save. He saved the thief on the cross, and he can save anyone. I heard a story of a young man born to a teenage mother, and his father was in and out of jail. The man's grandparents raised him, and he was always in trouble as a kid. When he was about 15 years old, he stole a car. He was arrested and sent to jail. While in jail, he heard a preacher talk about Jesus Christ. The man accepted Jesus as his savior, and when he got out of jail, he decided to turn his life around.

Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43 When Jesus was crucified, the thief on the right hand of the Cross believed that Jesus could turn it all around. He asked Jesus to remember him when He came into His kingdom. Jesus responded by telling him that he would be with Him in paradise that day. This story reminds us that no matter what mess we find ourselves in, if we believe in Jesus, He can turn it all around for us. He offers hope and healing in a world of hurt. We find that life is worth living again as we journey with Him. What you believe determines your life's worth. If you believe in God, you are not limited by anybody because God is the one who created all things and everything that exists. We all sinned; we all fall short of God's excellent standard. We deserve some punishment. Instead, God, the Father, sent His only Son into the world, that whosoever believes Him (Christ) will be redeemed, saved, and enjoy an abundant life. Christ came for salvation,

"if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile, and you are still in your sins." 1 Corinthians 15:17 Those who believe that resurrection is a historical event are often seen as a sign of past hope and salvation. It is seen as proof that Jesus was the Son of God and that he died on the cross to provide salvation for humankind. Those who believe that the resurrection is still happening today see it as a symbol of new life and hope. They believe that Jesus is alive and that he is still working miracles in the world. This view of the resurrection often inspires people to live their lives with greater purpose and hope. It doesn't matter what your perspective is; the most important thing to remember is that resurrection is an important part of Christianity, and it continues to have a powerful impact on the lives of believers worldwide. Without the power of resurrection, all our hopes for eternity sink, and there would be nothing to call Christianity today. Therefore, It is a time when we can see the power of

"He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said." 1 Corinthians 15:4 The resurrection of Jesus is a popular topic of discussion and debate, including whether it even happened. This debate is often framed in terms of the past and the present difference. It is seen as the past for some - something that happened long ago. For others, it is seen as ongoing - happening right now. So, is the resurrection the past or present? Unfortunately, there is no universal answer to this question as it depends on individual beliefs and perceptions. Many proponents of the idea that the resurrection is both past and present, as it can encompass both the physical and spiritual dimensions of life but all depend on the dimension of an individual's life. Those who argue that resurrection is a past event typically believe that Jesus was resurrected on Easter morning and then ascended into heaven. They see the resurrection as an event that already happened and is now over. In contrast, tho

"The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath." Proverbs 11:23 The bottom line is that happiness is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. What makes one person happy may not make another person happy. However, one thing that will bring happiness to everyone is spreading mercy. We all have the ability to bring grace into somebody's life simply by being kind and compassionate. When we make a concerted effort to be kind and compassionate to others, we make the world a better place – and we also make ourselves happier because we are doing the right thing. So be merciful and see the change! When we do the right thing, God will bless us. Acts of kindness can be seen in all walks of life, from small gestures, like a smile or helping someone with their groceries, to larger donations or time to help others. When other people see acts of kindness from us, it can inspire them to do the same. Therefore, to spread more mercy throughout the world, we can start by offering kind wor

"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." Matthew 5:7 There is no one definitive path to happiness, but one thing that is sure to help is spreading Mercy. When we make a concerted effort to be kind and compassionate towards others, we make the world a better place and make ourselves happier. However, the effects of kindness on happiness are very great. Being kind to others leads to increased feelings of happiness, joy, and love. In fact, the positive emotions that come from being kind may even last longer than the emotions we feel from receiving kindness. Research shows that when someone does something kind for another person, that person's brain releases oxytocin, also known as the "feel-good hormone." Oxytocin is associated with happiness, stress relief, and calming sensations. So, not only will you make someone else happy by extending Mercy, but you'll also make yourself happy in the process! That is why those who are high in Mercy are also high in happiness and contentment. So, if you're f

"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32 Mercy is the love that embraces the whole person. It is not limited by race, ethnicity, nationality, or any other category of difference. Mercy extends to all people and desires their well-being. Mercy is also merciful in forgiving others. It recognizes that everyone has been hurt and deserves to be forgiven. Mercy is a virtue that can be exercised in a variety of ways. It can be expressed in acts of mercy, such as helping an individual or group in need. It can also be expressed in the will to forgive others for their sins. Mercy makes the world a better place: Be merciful and see the change! Luke 6:36 says, "Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father is merciful." To be merciful is to think out of your box or not to be judgmental of others. Mercy detached from justice and extended the Love of God toward humanity. Therefore, mercy and forgiveness should be free even when the wrongdoer does not deserve it

"He saved us, not because of our works in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit." Titus 3:5 The Hour of Divine Mercy is a time to ask for divine forgiveness, mercy, and healing for oneself and others. Pope Francis has called the hour of Divine Mercy "the great hour of salvation." This is when God's mercy and love are available to all who approach Him in truth, faith, love, or repentance of heart. And your hour of divine mercy is now. You are called to live a life of faith, not in despair and fear. It is time to walk where it flows with milk and honey as God's grace flows through you. It is time you begin to see that your life is filled with the power of God to experience a new life, one that is full of joy and peace. Therefore, I declare to you who believe in the mighty name of Jesus that your life shall be connected to the flow of mercy for the rest of your life. This is when you will realize that all things are possible to them that beli

"I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever." Psalm 86:12 True worship means living a lifestyle that proclaims the glorious honor of God. It means following His commands and honoring Him in all we do. This is how we show our true allegiance to Him, and it will bring us much peace and joy. When we truly worship God, it should be evident in everything we do. We should proclaim His glory, both with our words and our actions. We must experience the benefit of being part of God's family by worshiping God in truth and in the Spirit. One way to think about this is to imagine being at a party. You might see lots of people there talking and having a good time, but if you don't actually join in and talk with them, you're not going to have as much fun as if you did. The same thing is true with worship. When it comes to true worship, involvement is key. To enjoy the benefits of worshiping God, we must be actively involved in things that magnify His transcendent excelle