DID WE DO OUR BEST?!

I have heard people using this phrase- 'If it is God's will' in everything they say. Sometimes, I wonder, do they actually mean it when they say. If only what God thinks happen, then what is this 'free will' mean. How can this free will of humans coincide with God's will?!
We are given right to choose a dress of our choice when we go to a boutique. We are allowed to order a food of our choice when we go to a restaurant. These little things of the world, has nothing to do with God's will but still nothing is hidden from Him and He knows everything we do and He knows our thoughts too.
We are called for an eternal life. This life is not permanent.
As for man, his days are like grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourishes.
For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more.
(Psalm 103: 15,16).
But what we do for Christ will last forever. We were made by God and for God and until we understand that, life will never make sense. If we know God exists, then we ought to show it with our lives. The reason why God took that cross is that He wanted everybody (yea, everybody!) to experience and understand His love for mankind. His love lasts forever.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16).
I am sure, if you get to know what Jesus has really delivered you from and the eternal life that He has promised, you will not be able to sit idle without doing something for Him. Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about knowing your Creator.
Sometimes you have to let go of your dreams and desires to follow Jesus. But He promises to give the best in all your needs. I remember a song that i used to love and sing when i was a kid. But it has taken these many years to understand the words and to live accordingly.
This little light of mine
I m gonna let it shine!
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!
Yes! We are the light of the world. Let us not hide the love of Christ in us. Christianity is all about sharing. Let us not cheat ourselves by saying 'God's will' and not living as we say. Saying and doing are never the same!! It is easier to preach than to live.

And donot be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2)

Let our hearts be fully yeilded to God. Let us use every oppurtunity that is given to share the gospel. Let our lives reflect Christ - in our words, in our deeds, in our thoughts and in everthing we do.

My dear child of God, let this question trouble you - "Did i do my best to live for Jesus?!".He took the nails for you and me!

~Blessed Christian.

THE SONG OF THE BROKEN

When we walk through loss, suffering and pain, it is not easy to sing out loud. It is not facile to have our hopes lifted high. The intensity of pain blots out any promise and hope of restoration. Our hopes get dried up and our songs too. How can we sing to the Lord in the wilderness?! How indeed!!
Suffering and loss change our mentality. At times, we will not be able to even stand up.
The Bible talks about two people who were in severe persecution- Paul and Silas.They were servants of the Most high God. They were chained to heavy blocks of wood, beaten badly and put in jail. But nobody could rob their hopes or their songs. They were praying and singing praises to God while other prisoners listened.

Anyone can sing in seasons of happiness and great blessings, but only those who know who their God is will be able to sing in pain and suffering.
My dear friend, did you lose your song and hope?! Do you miss people lost through death? Your sorrow will melt into joy.Let God's word bring hope! :) There is season of glory for children who trust in the Lord. God is able to heal any broken situation.
Can anything separate us from the love of Christ? Can trouble, suffering, and hard times, or danger and death? (Romans 8:35).
We are more than conquerors because of Christ who loves us.
Return to your fortress, you prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore twice as much to you.(Zechariah 9:12).
When things get difficult it is easy to give up. It is easy to lose your hope. But that is not what God is expecting out of us. He wants us to be prisoners of hope! Break the chains of fear, doubt and worry and be chained to HOPE!
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart- these, O God, You will not despise.(Psalm 51:17).
The Lord will help you to pass through any situation safely. Trust in His word! He will put a new song in your mouth. Sing unto the Lord. He is real and you can trust Him. Though questions fog up your mind, believe Him. In brokeness you can see that this was His will for you. His hand will guide you every day.

Sing when troubles chase you;
Sing like never before;
Sing even in pain;
Sing even when it hurts;
Sing because you know who your God is;
Sing because He understands;
You are not alone. Your FATHER walks with you!
Even though the path is broken,
Your journey is to the GLORY road!
~Blessed Christian

JOY IN FORGIVING

"Will God forgive me?" Is a question that trouble many people today. The world is behind people and places for their deliverance from sin and curse without knowing that there is someone who has shed His blood for them. Here is the good news! All the blood in the body of Jesus was shed for you and me. Yeah!! Every drop! Atonement for sin requires the shedding of blood. The blood of Jesus is the fountain of salvation. His sinless, precious blood was shed as the propitiation for our sins. He is the only one who has the right to forgive the sins of the world.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9).
To be forgiven one must be ready to confess. If we truly repent, Jesus forgives all our sins and His blood cleanses all our dirtiness. Accept Jesus as your savior and believe that your sins are forgiven through His sacrifice. God loves us so much that He made the condition so simple-'BELIEVE'. You dont have to feel guilty about your past sins. Jesus paid it all on the cross. You are a new creation!
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! (2 Corinthians 5:17).
He remembers our sin nomore.
As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:12).

We have power over sin because Jesus paid the ransom. All we owe now is "our faith that makes love others"(Galatians 5:6). Its important to forgive others as we have been forgiven by the blood of Jesus.
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32).
As Martin Luther King said, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that".
Forgiveness is not always easy. At times it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one who inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness. Let us have the love of Christ in us. Nothing compares to the joy and peace that comes into our hearts when we forgive others. Let us never judge people by saying what they did was wrong, for we have countless shortcomings in us.

The forgiveness we have received is priceless. We are certainly undeserving. Even though we have nothing good to repay for all that Jesus has done to us, let us try our best to imitate Him in our lives. Though we cannot die for Him, we can die to ourselves and live this one life for Him! For Him alone!! Amen!
~Blessed Christian.

THE INNER MAN

We possess a reasoning capacity(intelligence) and a moral capacity(conscience). God created man possessing both the body and the spirit. There is a part of everyone of us which is made in the image of God. It is the inner man, the part of man which God looks upon.

So God created humans to be like Himself. (Genesis1:27).

"It's human nature!" You have often heard that excuse for someone's bad behavior. But here we are told that God created us, "to be like Himself". But something went wrong(Genesis chapter3) because bad behavior isn't just human nature.
The good news is that God is always ready to do what He did in the beginning. He will create you all overagain "to be like Himself". You need to be born again!
To be 'born again' is an idea that baffles many people today. The nature we are born with can't truly appreciate God or His ways. By dying as a sacrifice for our sins Jesus destroyed satan's power over us and made it possible for people to live in obedience and peace with God.

....Lord looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7)

Since God looks on our hearts we should be more concerned with our souls than our bodies. We should give more importance to take care of our hearts than to maintain our hair, physique etc.,

What will you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself? What would you give to get back your soul? (Mathew 16:26).

We find importance in enhancing our outer man, but we forget to prepare our hearts for the one who sees and knows every thought.
Let us be honest, submissive and obedient to all God's commands. Let us become people "after God's own heart" like David.

I have died, but Christ lives in me. And now i live by faith in the son of God, who loved me and gave His life for me. (Galatians 2:20).

The above verse doesn't talk about physical death but it is talking about the actual death of our inner principles of living, which are opposing to the principles of Christ.

Let us get rid of our sinful nature and renew our salvation everyday.

He who is righteous, let Him be righteous still(Revelation 22:11).

We cannot take pride in our righteousness because we are guilty ones and deserve nothing but hell. It is because of His sacrifice and His love we stand blameless and Holy.

Let us say to the Lord,
Search me, O God and know my heart; try me and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23,24). Amen.
~Blessed Christian.

GET ON YOUR KNEES

Prayer fuels mission and propels it forward. Prayer is as the tip of arrow that pierces and opens the way for God's presence and His purposes to penetrate in to your life. 

Prayer is referred as the spiritual breathing of Christians. If you are a christian and if you don't have time to pray, then you can call yourself as a spiritually dead person. I am sorry for being so harsh but i am trying to put the idea that PRAYER TIME is very important for a God's child. You can face the world better if you find time to get on your knees. 

when You start giving time to Jesus, You will find changes in Your life. Nobody will be able to separate You from His love. Nobody can stop the blessings God has planned for you. You will be an OVERCOMER!!

The Bible says,

The prayer of the righteous man is powerful and effective.(James 5:16)

The above verse explains the necessity of a person to be righteous to get his prayers answered. You need to be acceptable(Holy) to see miracles in your life.

"Make yourselves acceptable to worship the Lord, because He is going to do some amazing things for us".(Joshua 3:5)

Before we make our own decisions on important issues of life, we need to get on our knees before God and find out what God wants us to do and then proceed accordingly.

"CONTINUE earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving".(Colossians 4:2).

Thanksgiving and prayer go hand in hand. Its necessary to obtain God's mercy everyday. Its important to be grateful for what God has done for us every second. 

Words cannot express my appreciation for sending His son to die on the cross for me. And not only did He make a way for me to receive forgiveness of my sins but also to have my friendship with Him. And through prayer, my relationship and friendship with My God gets more intimate. I am singled out by my creator!! Amen!

Prayer is the best way of establishing communication with Your creator.

~Blessed Christian.

THE LORD IS YOUR HELPER- A DREAD WARRIOR

But You have seen, for You observe trouble and grief, to repay it by Your hand. The helpless commits himself to you; You are the helper of the fatherless.(psalm 10:14)
Nothing that is happening to you is a surprise to God. He knows what you are into today and where you are going. He never forgets You and your situation. He is a God who never sleeps nor slumbers. He never forgets the humble. He knows because He knows the way of the righteous. You don't have to lament saying, "My ways are hidden from God". Nah!!
There is an incident in the Bible where the people of Israel were facing an impossible situation(crossing the Red sea). God told them, " Hold your peace, remain at rest and I will fight your battles".
The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest.(exodus 14:14).
It is the same for us today. If thoughts of fear, worry or anxiety are trying to steal your peace, listen to the God's command this very second - Hold your peace.
If you will just stay in peace, the creator of the universe, the most high God will go to work on your behalf. The almighty God will be your helper.
Nothing can stand against our God. He has all power. He stopped the sun for Joshua. He worked for Ruth. He closed the mouths of the lions for Daniel. He divided the Red sea and made a way. He helped Esther who was an orphan but was lifted up as a Queen. He lifted Joesph who was sold as a slave, put into a pit but he was lifted up and was made the governor over Egypt eventhough people accused him falsely. He made David a king, who was looking after sheep. He is the same and never changes!
The Lord will be your sheild. He never hides His face from those who seek Him truly. Be firm in your faith. The Lord who is with you and me is BIG!!
Happy are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord, the sheild of your help and the sword of your majesty!(Dueteronomy 33:29).

If you are saved by the Lord, say boldly along with me,"The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" ( Hebrew 13:6).
Commit yourself to Him and humbly say to Him as Mary said, "Be it unto me according toYour word".

The Lord goes before you and makes all the crooked places straight ( Isaiah 45:2).
The one who called you will never leave you until He fulfils His promises in your life. Humble yourself and continue doing what is right. He will make your righteousness go forth as brightness and your salvation as a lamp that burns. Yes! He will not rest or hold His peace for YOUR sake. 

Be happy, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.The Lord is with you as a dread warrior(Jeremiah 20:11). He will be your HELPER!! Hold on to His promises. Amen!
~Blessed Christian.

GO IN PEACE!

"She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the Lord and wept in anguish" (1 Samuel 1:10).
She was a brokenhearted women named Hannah. She was in terrible pain at heart as the Lord had closed her womb and she didnot have children of her own. People around her made her feel miserable about not having any children.
Hannah was inconsolable and was crying as she prayed. She poured out her heart to the Lord, making a vow to let her child serve all the days of his life, if God answered her petition.
She received God's word through a man named Eli, the Lord's priest.
Eli said to Hannah,
"Go in peace, the God of Israel grant your petition which you have asked of Him"
Hannah believed God's message completely and her face was no longer sad. Look at her faith!!
According to her faith, she was blessed with a son and she dedicated him to serve the Lord as promised.

The Lord not only hears your urgent prayer in the way we usually mean- but His hearing can mean that He agrees with your request and grants it. This was how the Lord heard Hannah's brokenhearted prayer.
The Lord is same even today and He hears you too!! He knows the anxieties and longings of your heart (psalm 37: 4,5)

Every drop of tear you shed, the Lord stores in His bottle. (Psalm 56:8).
His ears are open to your cry. He says to you today, "Go in peace, your request is granted".
Receive His promise through Faith.
And whatever things you ask in prayer, beleiving, you will receive.(Mathew 21:22).

When you work, you work.
When you pray, God works!
Amen!!
~Blessed Christian.

GOD'S GENTLE SPIRIT

Some days we go through hard times and we cannot determine things happening. We have a tough time figuring out what to do in certain situations. Paths aren't clear always, are they?!
You are my God. Show me what You want me to do, and let Your gentle spirit lead me in the right path.
(Psalm 143:10)
When you donot know the way to move forward and when you struggle to make decisions, remember this verse. Ask God to lead you and ask Him to light your way. It is His gentle spirit who will lead us.
When you seek God's direction for your life, be prepared for His gentle spirit. Make yourself holy to hear His voice. The Holy spirit will not compete with the noise and bustle that comes when we try to chart our own course.
When you ask for God's leading, stop your own frenzy and quiet yourself so that you may hear His gentle spirit. Find rest in His presence. It is in the shadow of His presence we find purpose!
Commit your ways to the Lord (psalm 37:5) and He will direct your paths.(proverbs 3:6).
Seek Him diligently! Delight in Him alone and you will be able to hear a word behind you saying, "THIS IS THE WAY, WALK IN IT". (Isaiah 30:21).
God will always honor you if you ask for His desires to happen in your life.
There is nothing better than God's best, isn't it? Prepare yourself to recieve His best! You are Blessed! Yeah!!
~Blessed Christian.

IT'S A PROMISE!

If you are someone who is waiting for a miracle to happen, then take your time to read this post.
If you would like to live a supernatural life, then you must know the supernatural power-God Almighty. It's not about knowing Him alone, it's also about knowing the things He has promised for His children and the miracles He is able to perform.
The Lord has promised to never leave you nor forsake you.This single promise is astonishing enough, but there are thousands more in the Bible.
The Bible says, there is nothing impossible with God. Do you believe its true?!....The promises are available for those who dare to tap it, take it and live it.
Life is not a snapshot to view things happen all of a sudden. But you gotta know one thing for sure, if God promises you something He doesn't do it for a joke. He promises only to fulfil.
It's your FAITH that counts!
Believe His promises are true even when things are upside down. Even if it seems like things are not gonna happen, trust God completely. Even if it tarries, they will surely get fulfilled, when you stay in faith.
Faith that is not tested, cannot be trusted.
Jesus is someone whom you can trust completely and blindly. His thoughts and plans are higher than your imaginations. His words are always true. He will bring them to pass in your life.
Rejoice in the Lord always!
You will see the BIGGER PICTURE for sure!
~Blessed Christian.

JESUS - THE EVERLASTING HOPE!

When we greatly miss someone,their love, their care, their friendship, their presence, their guidance, their comfort and lot of things that we are supposed to get from them, who have gone ahead of us to heaven to be with God, what can give us or replace their love, what can bring us hope?!!
Here is the answer that completely provides an undeniable explanation to all those questions that fogged up my mind lately. I found it in the Bible.

Now let me tell you the answer.
We have a champion(JESUS) in heaven and He is the one who conquered death. Therefore because He lives, we have a certainty that our dear ones are also living with Him. One day there will be a celebration unlike any before. We will be reunited with the ones whom we love when Christ brings them from heaven. (you may refer 1thessalonians 4: 13-18)
I am not a martyr of hopless. My God is the LIVING God. He reminds me continually that I am His child and He will never leave me alone. In joy and sadness, in life and death- He is closer than anyone from whom i can expect everlasting, untiring love. OMG!!! how wonderful it is to experience the love of JESUS. He is the everlasting HOPE of my life forever! Amen!!

~Blessed Christian.