Growing In Christ

Someone gave me a gift that touched my heart in a special way yesterday. The value I place on this gift is not a function of how expensive it is or not, but the thoughtfulness of the giver.

As I thought of where to place that gift in my house, I decided to put it in a place where I can easily see it everyday. My decision is based on how much I cherish the gift.

To someone who visits me and sees where I place this valued gift, it might not make sense, considering that he or she feels it is not a treasure in the real sense of what the world calls a treasure. For me however, it is a treasure- My treasure. The value I place on it is what makes it a treasure and not what anyone thinks about it.

This is how God sees you, even when nobody else sees you the same way. God sees you as His valued treasure, a Child of His that is special and is worth being used to display His glory for the World to see.

DEUTERONOMY 7:6

“For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God: the Lord thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”Read More »You Are Worth More Than You Know

It is always beautiful to have plans. As a matter of fact, it helps you avoid losing your mind over the outcome of certain situations as you work towards achieving your goals, or seeing the manifestation of the larger picture on your mind.

Planning simply means a method of achieving an end. It also means a comprehensive list of steps, with timing and resources, which is made to achieve a particular purpose.

Talking about the second definition, taking out “resources” from the other requirements involved in planning will produce frustration. The good news however is that “resources” in this regard does not automatically mean money, or other material resources.

Queen Esther had a plan to rescue the Jews from the wicked plan of Haman the Agagite, and money was not a part of the resources she required to do so. All she required was that all the Jews and her maidens join her in sacrificing their food, water and pleasure at that time, and added to that plan was the  need to create the time to pray as they fasted.Read More »Keep your Eyes on Him as you Plan

Ever wondered why it seems difficult for a lot of people to be content? One can only imagine why someone will have so much, yet complain about what they have, or the little he or she does not have.

This points at the fact that there is a role that God plays in the life of anyone who is content. God cannot be taken out of the issue of contentment.

1 TIMOTHY 6:6-8 ( NIV)

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.“

The human nature always wants more, yet as it acquires more, it does not automatically guarantee satisfaction, hence the reason for the desire for more , and more, and then more, and so much more.Read More »Contentment – Only Possible with God