Saturday, 4 October 2025

Abundance of the heart, the mouth speak.

That statement is a direct and powerful truth from the words of Jesus Himself. It serves as a profound diagnostic tool for our inner spiritual state.


Here is a reflection on that principle, in both explanation and poetic form.


The Biblical Source


"A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." - Luke 6:45 (Also Matthew 12:34-35)


The Meaning


This teaching reveals that our words are not random or isolated. They are the overflow of our inner life. What we consistently fill our hearts and minds with will inevitably, and often unintentionally, spill out through our speech.


· The Heart as a Reservoir: Your heart is like a well. Whatever you pour into it—whether love, truth, gratitude, bitterness, fear, or envy—is what it holds.

· The Mouth as the Spout: Your speech is the spout of that well. When pressure is applied (stress, surprise, joy, or conflict), whatever is inside will come gushing out. You cannot consistently produce fresh, kind words from a heart reservoir filled with bitterness.


A Poetic Reflection


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The heart, a hidden, deep-filled well, A silent story it does tell. It gathers all the secret things, The joy a soaring spirit brings, The bitter roots,the hidden fears, The sediment of unshed tears.


You cannot cage what dwells within, It must,at last, come bursting in Upon the world in word and tone, A harvest from the seed you've sown.


For abundance of the heart, the mouth will speak. The strong,the gracious, and the meek. In unguarded moments,it is plain— A heart of peace,a heart of pain.


If criticism, gossip, lies, Are what consistently arise, Then look within,and you will find A troubled and ungenerous mind.


If grace and gratitude and praise Color your ordinary days, Then from a well of love you drink, And from that love,your words will think.


So guard your heart, this sacred space, With truth and mercy,love and grace. For what you pour in,you will see Come flowing out,inevitably.


Let Christ, His Word, His Spirit's art, Fill up the corners of your heart. Until the overflow you make Is speech that heals for His name's sake.


"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." - Psalm 19:14

Friday, 3 October 2025

Bringing Liberty to the Oppress

 πŸ•Š️πŸ™ Amen. πŸ™πŸ•Š️

This is the heart of God and the very mission of Jesus Christ—to bring deliverance, freedom, and restoration to those who are bound, broken, or oppressed.


“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.”

— Luke 4:18


“He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.”

— Isaiah 61:1


This is not only a spiritual reality but a call to action—to pray, to speak, and to act in ways that release God’s justice, mercy, and liberation in the earth.


A Prayer for the Oppressed


Mighty God,

You are a stronghold for the oppressed,a refuge in times of trouble (Psalm 9:9).

We ask You to move with power and compassion:


· Break every chain of injustice—spiritual, physical, emotional, and social.

· Expose and overthrow systems and spirits that enslave and dehumanize.

· Comfort those who are suffering; be their Defender and Avenger.

· Raise up righteous leaders, advocates, and intercessors who will stand in the gap.

· Pour out Your Spirit of freedom—in hearts, homes, communities, and nations.


Lord, use our hands, our voices, and our lives as instruments of Your liberation.

Let Your Kingdom come, Your will be done—on earth as it is in heaven.


In the liberating name of Jesus Christ,

Amen.


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⚖️✨ May you walk as one who carries the message and ministry of freedom—in prayer, in proclamation, and in practical love.

The God who parted the Red Sea still delivers His people today.

He is moving. He is faithful. And His heart beats for the oppressed.

Prayer for Safety

 πŸ•Š️ Amen. πŸ•Š️

We cover you and your loved ones in the perfect protection and peace of God. May His presence be your shield, His promises your assurance, and His angels your guardians.


“The LORD will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life; the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

— Psalm 121:7–8


“You are my hiding place; You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”

— Psalm 32:7


A Prayer for Safety


Heavenly Father,

We come to You as our Refuge and Stronghold.

You are our safe place in a world of uncertainty.


We ask for Your divine protection over our lives:


· Keep us safe from seen and unseen danger

· Guard our homes, families, and communities

· Protect our minds from fear and our hearts from anxiety

· Surround us with Your heavenly hosts and cover us with the blood of Jesus


In every moment—whether waking, sleeping, working, or traveling—

Remind us that we dwell under the shadow of the Almighty.

We trust not in our own strength, but in Your never-failing care.


In the mighty name of Jesus,

Amen.


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πŸ›‘️ May you walk, rest, and live today wrapped in His peace, knowing that you are held, seen, and kept by the One who neither slumbers nor sleeps.

You are safe in Him.

Bless us with Journey Mercy

 πŸŒΏπŸ•Š️ Amen. πŸ•Š️🌿

We speak God’s journey mercy over you—covering your going out and your coming in, your steps, your pauses, and your final destination. May His presence be your constant companion and His peace, your traveling shield.


“The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.”

— Psalm 121:8


“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”

— Isaiah 43:2


Prayer for Journey Mercy:


Heavenly Father,

We ask for Your journey mercy to rest upon us—

On every road we travel,

In every vehicle we enter,

Through every unknown path we tread.


· Grant divine protection from accidents, harm, and evil.

· Provide favor with weather, traffic, and those we meet.

· Give wisdom in decisions and discernment in directions.

· Fill us with peace in moments of delay or uncertainty.

· Let Your angels encamp around us (Psalm 34:7).


Whether the journey is short or long, familiar or new—

Remind us we do not travel alone, for You are Emmanuel, God with us.


We commit our way unto You,

Trusting that You will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:5–6).


In the mighty and protective name of Jesus,

Amen.


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πŸ›£️ May your journey be smooth, your heart be light, and your spirit be aware of His nearness.

Go in grace, travel in peace, and arrive with gratitude.

You are covered. You are guided. You are blessed.

Safe travels, dear one. πŸ™✨

Thursday, 2 October 2025

Prayer at the Mercy seat.

 πŸ’§πŸ•Š️ Amen. πŸ•Š️πŸ’§


There is no more holy or vulnerable place to bring your heart than before the Mercy Seat of God. In the Old Testament, the Mercy Seat was the golden cover of the Ark of the Covenant, where God’s presence dwelt and where the high priest would sprinkle the blood of atonement for the sins of the people.


Today, because of Jesus, you can come boldly before the throne of grace—the true Mercy Seat—knowing that you are fully accepted and loved through His sacrifice.


"Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

— Hebrews 4:16


"He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world."

— 1 John 2:2


A Prayer at the Mercy Seat


Heavenly Father,

I come to Your Mercy Seat today—not in my own righteousness,but clothed in the blood of Jesus.


I lay before You my tears, my fears, my failures, and my deepest needs.

I ask for Your mercy to cover me,to cleanse me, to heal me, and to hold me.


· Where I have sinned, forgive me.

· Where I am broken, restore me.

· Where I am confused, guide me.

· Where I am weak, strengthen me.

· Where I am ashamed, remind me I am Your beloved child.


Thank You, Jesus, for being my High Priest who sympathizes with my weaknesses and ever lives to intercede for me.

I receive Your mercy now. I rest in Your grace.

Hold me close, and let me hear the gentle whisper of Your love.


In the name of Jesus, my Mercy and my Hope,

Amen.


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πŸ•―️ Be still for a moment.

You have been heard. You have been received.

Your tears are precious to Him (Psalm 56:8).

Rise from this place, wrapped in His mercy and filled with His peace.

You are forever welcome at the Mercy Seat.

May your Mercy fall upon me.

 πŸ•Š️ Amen. πŸ•Š️

May the boundless, tender, and life-giving mercy of God fall upon you now—cleansing you, covering you, and carrying you into His loving embrace.


"Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

— Hebrews 4:16


"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."

— Lamentations 3:22–23


A Prayer for God’s Mercy


Heavenly Father,

In the mighty name of Jesus,I come before You.

I do not ask for what I deserve—I ask for Your mercy.


Let Your mercy fall upon me now like a gentle, purifying rain:


· Wash me from my guilt and shame.

· Cover me from condemnation and accusation.

· Heal me where I have been wounded or broken.

· Restore me where I have wandered or grown weak.

· Strengthen me where I feel overwhelmed.


Lord, I receive Your mercy—not because of anything I have done, but because of everything Jesus did on the cross.

Thank You that Your mercy is greater than my failure, deeper than my regret, and wider than my need.


Let Your compassion meet me in this moment.

Renew my heart, refresh my spirit, and redirect my steps according to Your loving-kindness.


In Jesus’ merciful name,

Amen.


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πŸ•―️ You are seen, you are known, and you are deeply loved.

His mercy is not a one-time event—it is fresh and available to you every moment of every day.

Walk boldly in the grace He freely gives. You are His.

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

I hunger for you Lord

 πŸ”₯πŸ•―️ Amen. πŸ•―️πŸ”₯

This is the deepest and most blessed hunger a human soul can ever experience—a hunger for God Himself. This longing is a sign of His Spirit drawing you close, and it is a prayer He promises to satisfy.


"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?"

— Psalm 42:1–2


"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."

— Matthew 5:6


This holy hunger is a gift. It leads you away from empty distractions and into the presence of the only One who can truly satisfy your soul.


A Prayer of Holy Hunger


Lord Jesus,

I hunger for You.

Not just for Your blessings, not just for Your help—but for You.

For Your presence. Your nearness. Your voice.


My soul feels empty without You.

My spirit is restless until it rests in You.

Come, Lord, and fill the depths of my being with the reality of who You are.


· Feed me with the Bread of Life—Your Word.

· Quench my thirst with the Living Water—Your Spirit.

· Satisfy my soul with Your unfailing love and faithfulness.


I open the door of my heart. I surrender every room to You.

Come in, Lord Jesus, and let me feast at Your table.

I don’t want to be full of the world—I want to be full of You.


In Your precious and satisfying name,

Amen.


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How God Feeds Our Hunger:


1. Through His Word: Taste and see that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8). Read Scripture slowly, expecting to hear His voice.

2. Through Worship: Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise (Psalm 100:4). Worship shifts our focus to His majesty.

3. Through Prayer: Pour out your heart to Him; He is your refuge (Psalm 62:8). Honest conversation deepens intimacy.

4. Through Silence: "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). In quietness, we make space to experience His presence.


Your hunger is a sign that you are His. He put it there, and He will fulfill it.

Come to the table. He is waiting for you. πŸžπŸ’§

The Lord is my Helper.

 Amen. This is the simplest, purest, and most powerful prayer we can ever utter. It is the cry of the heart that recognizes its own need and turns to the only One who can truly meet it.


Here is a prayer in response.


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Help Me, Lord


Help me, Lord.


Not with a distant, cosmic hand,

But with the touch that shaped the land.

Not with a general,vague decree,

But intimately,personally.


Help me to breathe, when the air feels thin,

And the weight of worry is closing in.

Help me to stand,when my knees grow weak,

And the future I face is grim and bleak.


Help me to see, when my sight is blurred

By bitter tears and a lying word.

Help me to see Your face in the dark,

A single,unwavering, holy spark.


Help me to trust, when I cannot trace

The winding path of Your perfect grace.

When all my logic screams"Abandoned, alone!"

Help my spirit to trust in the seed You have sown.


Help me to love, when my heart is cold,

A story of mercy waiting to be told.

Help me to love the unlovable,too,

As You have so faithfully loved me.


Help me to rest, not in my own strength's lie,

But in the truth that You are nigh.

To cease my striving,my frantic pace,

And simply rest in Your saving grace.


Help me, Lord, with the mundane and small,

And be myHelp when the mountains tall

Of grief and fear block out the sun.

Remind me,Lord, the victory's won.


So, here I am. I have no other plea.

My only prayer is this:Help me.


“The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.”

—Hebrews 13:6


“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

—Psalm 121:1-2

Saturday, 27 September 2025

May your favor be upon my life.

 Amen. This is a prayer that echoes the heart of Moses and the blessing of Aaron, seeking the tangible goodness and grace of God in one's daily journey. It is a desire for a life that is marked by His presence and purpose.


Here is a prayerful poem in response.


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May Your Favor Be Upon My Life


Not for riches, not for fame, Not to make a greater name. Not for ease or comfort's sake, But for the path that You will make.


May Your favor be upon my life.


Let it be the morning sun, That says,"His will, on earth, be done." Let it be the gentle rain, On parched and weary fields of pain. “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;”(Numbers 6:24-25)


May Your favor guide my hand, To help a fallen fellowman. May it be the words I speak, To strengthen frail and humble meek.


In times of joy, in times of test, May Your favor grant me rest. Not as the world gives,shallow, brief, But as a deep and anchored leaf.


And if Your favor brings me pain, To prune a branch for greater grain, Then let me trust Your heart and hand, And in Your wiser purpose stand.


So let my life, a vessel be, That others might Your goodness see. Not pointing to my own small story, But to Your everlasting glory.


May Your favor be upon my life, A shield by day,a lamp by night. Until I see You face to face, And dwell forever in Your grace.

Break down the wall of my sin.

 This is a powerful and necessary prayer. It is the cry of someone who recognizes that sin is not just a mistake, but a barrier that separates them from the holy, loving presence of God. Here is a prayerful poem in response.


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Break Down the Wall


Break down the wall of my sin, O Lord, The fortress I built with my own foolish hand. The bricks of my pride,laid thick by my word, The mortar of self,this defensive stand.


It casts a long shadow, cold and deep, A barrier between Your face and my soul. Promises made that I failed to keep, A wall that has taken an ultimate toll.


Break it down, Lord.


Not with a whisper, but with a shout, With the trumpet blast of Your holy grace. Tear every stronghold,and rout every doubt, Until I can finally see Your face.


Shatter the stone of my stubborn will, The secret compartments of shame and of fear. Let Your refining fire consume,until The path to my heart is perfectly clear.


Let the rubble of it teach me to see The weight of the cost of my rebellion and fall. Then sweep every fragment away,and let me Find nothing but You,my Savior, my all.


For only when this wall lies in dust, Can Your mercy flood in,forgiving and free. Only then can I learn to fully trust The love that now flows,unhindered, to me.


Break down the wall of my sin, I pray, And build in its place an altar of praise. A clean heart,O God, create in me today, And grant me the joy of Your salvation always. (Psalm 51:10, 12)


“For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility...” —Ephesians 2:14


The wall was broken at the cross. This prayer is for us to live in that reality.

Make me your dwelling place.

 This is a breathtaking and profound prayer. It echoes the deepest desire of God's heart for intimate communion with His people. Here is a prayerful poem in response.


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Make Me Your Dwelling Place


Not just a visitor, a passing guest, For one brief hour,then off to the rest. Not just a shelter from the storm and strife, But the central residence of Your life.


Make me Your dwelling place.


Clear out the clutter of my pride and fear, The selfish ambitions I’ve held so dear. Sweep clean the corners where shadows still lie, Until my soul is a welcoming sky.


Let every thought be a room You can fill, Let every passion submit to Your will. Let my heart be an altar where fire burns bright, And my will be a doorway,welcoming light.


I offer not grandeur, but simple, bare space, A vessel for mercy,a channel for grace. I offer the brokenness,piece by small piece, And ask for the shalom that will not cease. “In him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.”(Ephesians 2:22)


Let Your Word find a home deep within, Uprooting the vestiges of old sin. Let prayer be the language this household will speak, Where You are the strength that supports all the weak.


And when the world knocks with its worry and sound, Let the first voice it hears from me be Heaven’s own sound. Let love be the fragrance that flows from the door, BecauseYou are the dweller, forevermore.


So come, Holy Spirit, descend like a dove, With comfort and power and fatherly love. Take all of the keys to each room in my soul. Make me Your dwelling place, Lord, make me whole.


“Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” — John 14:23

I surrender my life to Your Holy Hand.

 This is the most important and beautiful surrender. It is the essence of the Christian faith—exchanging our own failing control for the perfect, loving guidance of God.


Here is a prayer and poem of response, affirming this sacred commitment.


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I Surrender


I surrender my life to Your holy hand, No more by my own will I’ll stand. I’ve held the pieces,tried to command, But now,at the cross, I make my last stand.


I surrender the plans that I thought were so wise, The desperate gleam in my own weary eyes. The tangled-up threads of my own device, To the hands that fashioned the stars and the skies.


I surrender my past, with its regret and its shame, The hidden old wounds,and the guilt I still name. I lay down the record of my own bitter blame, At the foot of the cross,where He bore it all. Jesus, Your name.


I surrender my future, the path yet unseen, The worries and wonders of what might have been. I trade my illusions for what is serene: Your good, pleasing, and perfect will,so sure and so clean. (Romans 12:2)


I surrender my heart, with its passions and pride, The deep,hidden places I’ve desperately tried to hide. Come,Spirit, come rushing, a healing tide, And in this surrendered vessel,now faithfully abide.


So here is my life. It is no longer my own. From this moment forward,I am known as Your own. I am safe in Your hand,on Your throne. I surrender,my Lord, to You alone.


“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” — Romans 12:1

Rock of Ages.

"Rock of Ages" is a classic Christian hymn, rich in theological meaning and personal devotion. It speaks to the necessity of finding shelter and salvation not in ourselves, but in the enduring, solid person of Jesus Christ.


Here is a look at the hymn and its powerful message.


The Hymn: Rock of Ages


The hymn was written by Augustus M. Toplady in the 18th century. The most famous verses are:


Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure; Save from wrath and make me pure.


Not the labors of my hands Can fulfill Thy law’s demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone.


Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress; Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly; Wash me, Savior, or I die.


While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyes shall close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee.


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The Meaning and Biblical Roots


The title and central metaphor come directly from the Old Testament.


· Deuteronomy 32:4: "He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he."

· Psalm 18:2: "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."


The "Rock" symbolizes:


· Solidarity and Permanence: God is unchanging and reliable in a shifting world.

· Refuge and Protection: A place to hide from danger, both spiritual and physical.

· Source of Life: In the desert, Moses struck the rock to bring forth life-giving water for the Israelites (Exodus 17:6), which the New Testament interprets as a symbol of Christ (1 Corinthians 10:4).


A Poetic Meditation on the Rock of Ages


Here is a poetic reflection inspired by the hymn:


The Rock of Ages


When all the shifting sands give way, And storms of doubt have had their say, When my own strength is turned to dust, And all my hopes betray my trust.


I seek no shelter I have made, No feeble wall,a fleeting shade. I run to one unchanging place, A monument of holy grace.


O Rock of Ages, cleft for me, A shelter formed at Calvary. From Your own side,the water, blood, A pure and life-restoring flood.


I bring no virtue, no good deed, To meet my soul's most desperate need. My righteous acts are filthy rags, Against the foe,my spirit sags.


So nothing in my hand I bring, My only plea is to You,cling. Naked,for Your righteousness, Helpless,for Your power to bless.


And when the final breath I draw, And stand before Your holy law, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee.


The hymn is a powerful declaration that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. It is a humble admission of our own sinfulness and a glorious affirmation of Christ's sufficient sacrifice.

Your Presence is all that i want.

 That is the purest and most profound prayer of the heart. It echoes the deepest desire of David, the psalmist, and finds its ultimate fulfillment in the promise of God's Spirit. Here is a response in the form of a prayerful poem.


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Your Presence Is All I Want


Not the gifts that Your hand can bring, Nor the songs that the angels sing. Not the answers to questions deep, Nor the promises I long to keep.


More than sunlight upon my face, More than riches or titles of grace. Beyond the trophies the world holds high, This single truth is my soul's cry:


Your presence is all that I want.


When Moses stood on the holy ground, And a burning bush was all that he found, He didn't ask for a king's command, Just to know the I AM's hand. “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.”(Exodus 33:15)


When David, a man who followed Your heart, Dwelt in deserts,torn apart, He knew one thing,his one request, A truth that put all else to rest: “One thing I ask from the Lord… that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.”(Psalm 27:4)


So take the noise, take the fleeting pleasure, The world's false and crumbling treasure. Let others seek for a crown of gold, A story that's quickly grown old.


For in Your presence is fullness of joy, A peace that nothing can destroy. In Your presence,fears are made still, And my soul finds rest in Your will.


So here I am, with this open heart, No other treasure,no other part. Just to know You,and to be known, Upon Your mercy,to be thrown.


Your presence is all that I want, The beginning,the end, the font. My strength,my song, my great reward, Now and forever,my Lord.

Joy of the Lord is our strength.

That beautiful phrase, "the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10), is one of the most profound and paradoxical truths in Scripture. It suggests that our power comes not from grim determination, but from a deep, divinely-given delight.


Here is a poem exploring that source of strength.


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The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength


The weight is heavy, the road is long,

The spirit weak,the night's sad song.

We search for strength in willpower's strain,

But find our efforts are in vain.


A different fountain we must drink,

A different way to truly think.

Not from a clenched fist,tight with fear,

But from a heart that knows You're near.


The joy of the Lord is our strength.


It is not giddy, not a shallow cheer,

That disappears when trouble's near.

It is the deep,the solid rock,

That stands secure through every shock.

It is the gladness that we're known,

And loved completely,from God's throne.


It is the joy that saw the cross,

And counted all the world but loss.

The joy that rose up from the grave,

With boundless power,mighty to save.


This joy becomes a fortress wall,

A constant spring,through drought and fall.

When grief assails,and hopes grow dim,

Our strength isjoy we find in Him.


So let the weary soul rejoice,

Lift up your head,find your true voice.

Don't strive and struggle on your own,

But seek the joy before the throne.


For in His presence, full and sweet,

Is where the weary and defeated meet

A power that makes the broken whole,

The joy of the Lord will strengthen your soul.


"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."

—Nehemiah 8:10

Blessings since in my mother's womb.

 What a beautiful and personal prayer. That is a recognition of God's intimate, lifelong faithfulness. Here is a poem of gratitude for a blessing that began before your first breath.


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You Have Blessed Me Since My Mother's Womb


Before the world had seen my face,

Or time had found its proper place,

Your hand was there,a gentle loom,

You blessed me in my mother's womb.


You wove my frame, a hidden art,

You wrote my name upon Your heart.

A sacred,secret, quiet space,

A smile of grace upon Your face.

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”(Psalm 139:13-14)


You saw my days, before one came,

Each chapter known,each joy, each shame.

And in Your book,my life was sealed,

A future promise,yet revealed.

“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”(Psalm 139:16)


The breath You gave, that very first,

To quench my soul’s unending thirst.

The path You set my feet upon,

When all my helpless days were done.


You blessed me with a family’s love,

A glimpse of Your own heart above.

You blessed me with the friends I’ve known,

So I would not walk life alone.


You blessed me with the sun and rain,

With joy to balance out the pain.

You blessed me with a guiding light,

To lead me through the darkest night.


And when I strayed, and chose my way,

You still were there at close of day.

Your blessings chased me,kind and deep,

To wake my soul from sinful sleep.


So let my life a blessing be,

A grateful prayer,returned to Thee.

For from that dark and holy room,

You have blessed me since my mother's womb.


And till I see You face to face,

And finish out this race of grace,

I'll trust the hand that shaped the bloom,

That blessed me in my mother's womb.

All creation cry, Holies!

That powerful image—of all creation joining in a universal chorus of praise—is a magnificent theme straight from Scripture. Here is a poem inspired by that vision.


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All Creation Cries, "Holy!"


The morning sun, a golden crest, Declares the glory of the rest. The silent heavens,deep and wide, Proclaim the work of God,their guide. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.”(Psalm 19:1)


The wind’s wild song, the ocean’s roar, A thunderous anthem evermore. The gentle rain,the river’s flow, In constant worship,onward go.


The mountain, old and draped in snow, Stands firm,a testament to show The strength of its Creator’s hand, And cries“Holy!” across the land.


The forest joins, a rustling choir, Its leaves a prayer of pure desire. The desert stone,the field of wheat, In whispered reverence,bow down.


The eagle’s cry, the humbled worm, The fleeting firefly’s tiny term. The lion’s might,the lamb’s soft bleat, A symphony of praise complete.


But we, the crown, with breath and soul, Who seek to reason and control, So often hold our silent tongue, While all creation’s song is sung.


Break open our deaf ears to hear The cosmic chorus,sharp and clear! Unstop our mouths,and let us be Joined with the land,the sky, the sea!


For every rock would shout Your praise Through all eternity’s long days. “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the very stones will cry out.”(Luke 19:40)


So let our voices join the sound Where life and sacred love abound! “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!” Let all creation sing in one accord! “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,’ who was, and is, and is to come.”(Revelation 4:8)


Let every creature, great and small, The Maker of them all,now call— With one vast voice,from sky to sod, All creation cries,"Holy is our God!"

Friday, 26 September 2025

Help me to Glorify my Father in Heaven

 Amen. πŸ™


This is the most beautiful and highest purpose a human life can have—to glorify our Father in heaven. It is a prayer that echoes the heart of Jesus Himself, who said, "I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do" (John 17:4).


Glorifying God means making Him known—revealing His character, His love, His goodness, and His greatness through our words, actions, and very lives. It is about reflecting His light into the world.


Here is how you can live out this prayer, supported by Scripture:


1. Abide in Jesus


You cannot produce God's glory on your own. It flows from a deep, connected relationship with Christ.


"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5)


· How to practice: Spend time in prayer and His Word daily. Let your life be rooted in Him.


2. Let Your Light Shine Through Good Deeds


Your actions can point people to the goodness of God.


"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)


· How to practice: Show kindness, generosity, and love—especially when it's unseen—as an act of worship to God.


3. Offer Your Body as a Living Sacrifice


Glorifying God happens in the everyday moments with your whole being.


"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship." (Romans 12:1)


· How to practice: Use your skills, time, and energy to serve others as if you are serving God directly.


4. Speak Words That Build Up and Give Thanks


Your words have the power to reflect God's grace or not. Use them to honor Him.


"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Colossians 3:17)


· How to practice: Avoid gossip and complaining. Instead, speak encouragement, truth, and gratitude.


5. Love Others as Christ Loved You


Love is the ultimate reflection of God's nature.


"By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35)


· How to practice: Be patient. Forgive. Serve. Love not just in feeling, but in practical, sacrificial action.


6. Bear Fruit that Lasts


A life that glorifies God is a fruitful life, led by the Spirit.


"This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples." (John 15:8)


· How to practice: Allow the Holy Spirit to cultivate His fruit in you: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).


A Prayer to Glorify the Father


Heavenly Father,

My greatest desire is to bring glory to Your name.

I acknowledge that I cannot do this in my own strength.


Help me to abide in Jesus today—to draw my life, my identity, and my strength from Him.

May my actions point others to Your kindness.

May my words reflect Your grace and truth.

May my thoughts be pleasing to You.

May my love for others be a genuine reflection of Your love for me.


In every moment—whether in quiet obedience or visible service—let my life be a song of worship that magnifies You.

I want to decrease,Lord, so that You may increase.


I ask this in the powerful and glorious name of Jesus,

Amen.


Walk in this truth today: Your ordinary life, surrendered to an extraordinary God, becomes a glorious testimony. He is honored when you trust Him, rely on Him, and reflect His love in the world. πŸ•Š️✨

I can do everything through God that loves me.

 Amen. πŸ™✨


That is a powerful and personal declaration of faith! While the most commonly quoted verse is:


"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

— Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)


Your version brings out a beautiful and essential truth: our strength comes from the God who loves us. It's not a cold, distant power—it's the loving, personal strength of a Father who cares deeply for you.


Because He loves you, He:


· Empowers you when you feel weak

· Guides you when you feel lost

· Sustains you when you feel weary

· Believes in you because He created you with purpose


A Prayer of Strength and Trust


Heavenly Father,

Thank You that Your love is not passive—it is active, empowering, and sustaining.

When I feel unable, remind me that I can do everything You’ve called me to do through Your strength.

When I feel unworthy, remind me that I’m fully loved.


Help me to step out in faith today—not in my own ability, but in total dependence on You.

Thank You that with You, nothing is impossible.


In Jesus’ name,

Amen.


Walk in that confidence today. You are loved. You are empowered. You are never alone. πŸ’ͺ❤️πŸ•Š️

All Good things come from heaven above.

 πŸ™Œ✨ Amen! ✨πŸ™Œ


That is a profound and beautiful truth, straight from the heart of Scripture. It reminds us that every good thing in our lives—every blessing, every moment of joy, every provision, and every breath of grace—is a gift from our loving Heavenly Father.


"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

— James 1:17


What Are These "Good Things"?


They include:


· Life itself – and the breath to live it 🫁

· Salvation – the greatest gift of all through Jesus πŸ•Š️

· Peace that surpasses understanding πŸ•Š️

· Love – from God and through others ❤️

· Wisdom – guidance for our path 🧠

· Provision – daily bread and needs met 🍞

· Beauty – in creation, art, and moments of joy πŸŒ„

· Hope – both for today and eternity ✨


Even the Giver is Good


The greatest "good thing" from above is not merely what God gives—but Who He is. His presence, His character, and His unchanging love are the ultimate gifts.


A Prayer of Thanksgiving


Heavenly Father, Giver of every good gift,

We thank You today for Your endless generosity.

Help us to recognize every blessing as coming from Your hand—

From the sun that rises each morning to the grace that saves our souls.


Give us grateful hearts, that we might never take Your goodness for granted.

And when we face trials, remind us that even then, You are working for our good.


Most of all, thank You for Jesus—the perfect Gift who shows us what true goodness is.

In His name we pray,

Amen.


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Carry this truth in your heart today. Let it fill you with gratitude, humility, and joy. You are loved by a good, good Father. 🌿