The Power of Gratitude in the Christian Walk. Gratitude is one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, virtues in the Christian life. The Word of God consistently tells us as believers to give thanks in all circumstances Not necessarily because life is always easy, but because thanksgiving keeps our focus on God, not our problems. And yes, there might be times when we feel overwhelmed with things, but we don’t thank God Because we feel like but because He is worthy and He deserves it greatly Hence, Feeling is the basest condition for gratitude or thanksgiving I’ve realized that…
Author: Chisom
Why Every Believer Needs to Guard Their Heart. We can never overemphasize the fact that this world is filled with endless distractions and competing voices. That’s why, one of the greatest instructions in Scripture is found in Proverbs 4:23: “Keep your heart with all diligence, for everything you do flows from it.” (NIV) The Greek word for diligence is spoudē (σπουδή) which means “earnestness, eagerness, zeal, careful attention, persistent effort.” Therefore, it suggests urgency and wholehearted commitment. I’ve realised that diligence combines zeal, consistency, and discipline, rooted in faith and empowered by the Holy Spirit. When the scripture says “guard” it wasn’t…
The Power of Self-Control in Spiritual Growth. In our journey of faith, spiritual growth is not just solely about what we know; it’s about how we live too. 2 Timothy 3:10 KJV: But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering…… One of the most vital, yet often overlooked, aspects of the believer’s spiritual growth is self-control. We cannot deny the fact that we live in a world that constantly encourages us to “follow our feelings” and “do whatever makes us happy,” And that’s not bad but the Bible calls us to a higher standard, living by the…
Walking in your calling with boldness and humility is something that is worked in the life of the believer Because of course, for every single thing that God does, there is a purpose. And so, God has called us to play a role or write a chapter in His eternal plans. But then, there is often the tension between confidence and surrender! Sometimes we can’t help celebrating ambition and lauding success and so The idea of walking in boldness and humility at the same time might seem contradictory. But for the believer, this delicate balance is not only possible—it’s necessary. …