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LET YOUR CONFIDENCE RISE EVERY DAY

REJOICE AND BE GLAD

By relying on God’s strength, you can move from anxiety to peace and stand firm even in the face of challenges. The scripture verse below encourages every one of God’s children to have confidence in the Lord.

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” [Psalm 118:24]

The Psalmist is drawing the attention of the Lord’s children with a call to recognize each new day as a deliberate gift from God, encouraging gratitude and joy regardless of circumstances. It emphasizes living in the present, acknowledging God’s sovereignty, and choosing a positive, faith-filled perspective rather than focusing on challenges.

So with such a promise, we should rise with joy in our hearts, with confidence, trusting in the Lord’s promise without fear, but with faith that his promise is guaranteed as long as you and I are focused and believe strongly that our faith is in him. There is no reason for us to doubt whatsoever.

We should not draw confidence from anywhere but the Lord God. Unfortunately, many draw their confidence from their titles, their education and their wealth, etc. They forget or lack strong faith in the promises of the Lord… So, here again below, the Psalmist encourages us to put our trust and confidence in the Lord rather than in man or in our own understanding.

Trust and have Faith with Hope in the Lord. “It is better to trust in the lord than to put confidence in man” [Psalm 118:8].
God is not human and will surely fulfill what He has spoken. He is the Promise keeper, so: “Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. So we can confidently say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” [Hebrew 13:5-6].

You’re not here by chance; this piece is to encourage you that God has good purposes for the Christian, and he will not forsake you because his promise is always kept, if you have confidence and faith in him.
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?” [Romans 8:31].

Trust that no one can bring a charge against you, the Christian, since it is God who justifies. God has not called you today to remind you of the past but to encourage you by trusting in him, with faith and in hope.
Whenever you’re being overwhelmed, whether in the morning, midday, or in the evening, please avail yourself of these words of the Lord to build your Confidence, with Faith and Hope before sunset or dusk.

Start your day with the Word: Meditate on scripture to replace insecure thoughts with divine truth, such as “I can do all things through Christ” [Philippians 4:13].
Pray for courage: Ask God to empower you with strength when you feel fearful or uncertain [2 Timothy 1:7].
Reject to Compare: Avoid comparing your journey with others, which only fuels insecurity [2 Corinthians 10:12].

Resiliency and Rising Again: – Accept Mistakes as a Learning Curve: Mistakes are not failures; they are opportunities to rely on God’s grace and learn. [Proverbs 24:16]
Take a Step of Faith:– Take action based on what you believe God is calling you to do, rather than waiting for feelings of confidence to arrive first. [Proverbs 3:5-6]

So as a believer, you are reminded to rise every day in Confidence as you wake up with Hope in the Lord, for the Lord has always made each day a day to rejoice and be glad in it. Even so, should frustrations set in, remember to strengthen the day in Christ with focus and gather resilience to rise again.

Do not stay down, when you even fall, cling to the Lord and remind yourself to declare that you will rise again; the enemy has no stronghold on God’s people. “Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me.”[Micah 7:8]
That is the confidence, Faith, and Hope of assurance we have in Christ. Keep Faith and Hope alive.
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FAITH

FAITH – WHAT IS IT?

WHAT IS FAITH TO YOU AS A CHRISTIAN IN BRIEF?

What is faith, one may ask? “In Christianity, faith is deep, active trust and reliance on God and Jesus Christ, going beyond mere intellectual belief to a confident commitment that shapes one’s life and actions, rooted in God’s revealed character and promises.”

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, “the evidence of things not seen.”  [Hebrews 11:1].  However, the secret to receiving what we as Christians need is to take a walk of faith.  No action, no results. You must take the walk to effect the change. Jesus knows what you need, but he reminded us in Matthew to do so. This is active trust and reliance on God and Jesus Christ must be rooted deep in your faith journey.

Another way of delving into Faith is that: “It’s not just knowing God is good; it’s living like God is good and trustworthy,” it is like walking “in” God and walking “with” God and trusting in him, “even when circumstances are hard, because you believe His promises are true.” 

Jesus said, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you; for everyone that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened.” [Matthew 7:7-8] It takes the effort from you to activate the promise.

When you pray for your need, you activate the process by aligning your prayer to God’s promise with trust, faith and hope in receiving. So your asking must be your deep faith and your reliance rooted in hope.

James the Apostle also cautions Christians that, however, when you do these, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. In fact, don’t be souls with doubt wandering hopelessly to find a miracle, while the Lord has affirmed his promise for you.

When we pray, we “must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind” [James 1:6].

Accordingly, let me invite you to look at this from the above statement through another lens as well. If we as Christians fail to believe or trust Jesus, what becomes of us? The simple answer is:  we have no faith, and our hope in receiving what we ask for becomes fruitless. – (unanswered).  Our faith is not deeply rooted in God’s revealed character and promises.”                                                                            

What some of us tend to forget is that Jesus had it all borne on the cross for all his followers. Failing to understand these three principles, (1) trust in him; (2) have faith in him; and (3) hope that it will be received, will make Jesus’ endurance on the cross in vain and hollow in our lives as Christians.   

Let us connect with the book of Hebrews and see what it says in chapter twelve. “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sit down at the right hand of the throne of God.” [Hebrews 12:2] 

In essence, the book of Hebrews is encouraging us to have faith by prioritizing Christ in every minute of our lives as Christians and never giving up hope because Christ is the pioneer and finisher of our faith. This tells us that we should rely on and focus on Jesus to bring us into a stronger relationship with him.

With a stronger relationship with the Lord God, the stronger our faith grows from a mustard seed to greater faith. Then we can certainly tell it to the mountain, “Be thou removed from here to there or into the sea, and it shall be done.”  When we focus on Jesus, we have the hope of the joy that is to come because of our faith and trust in him to receive what we envision with our prayer requests. This is deep and self-reliance in our Lord.

Lord Jesus, I thank you for being the Author and Finisher of my faith. I am so grateful for understanding my every trial and temptation I face because you endured the cross for my sake.

Father, thank you for helping me to trust in your power to bring new life in every season, and I thank you for filling me with trust and hope that never dies.   

I know that the resurrection power of Christ is real; the word of God is unstoppable; the Lord our God does not disappoint; the Lord keeps his promises; and so I will keep my FAITH and  HOPE deeper and alive.

“And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us……   [Romans 5:5] 

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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES AND SOURCES

LEARN HOW TO SMILE AGAIN THROUGH THE WORD

Job 22:23: Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

Believe it or not. God is the centerpiece of your day and your whole life. In our journey with Christ, there will be sunshine and rain, but we must learn how to lift our spirits through Christ Jesus. There’s no better way to lift up your faith and hope than saying a prayer and reading at least a little scriptural verse from the Bible for inspiration every morning and throughout the day.

Whether you are a Christian or not, everyone finds themselves seeking strength, love, and hope during difficult times. For Christians, the Holy Bible is a vital source of encouragement to build faith and hope.

If you cannot think of anything, follow us daily through the list of inspirational Biblical quotes and verses from time to time to find yourself again in Christ.

Whether you are in search of healing or displaced by the vicissitudes of life (sickness, job loss, and other unwelcome episodes), these verses will, no doubt, inspire you to move forward steadily.

As Christians, God occasionally will allow struggles into our lives for spiritual growth and strengthening, to refine our faith when we are so comfortable at where we are, with no or little glory to indicate God is even in our lives.
So, when we “believe” in our might and self-righteousness, we are likely to face trials, but these trials build perseverance and maturity, as in James 1:2.

“Consequently, when you face difficult times, know that challenges are not sent to destroy you. They are sent to promote, increase and strengthen you.”

So here are some inspirational quotes and Bible verses for every facet of our life circumstances and how we can manage them for our peace by aligning them with the Lord through prayers.

Henceforth in our perplexing conditions, we should take solace from the scriptures. 2 Corinthians 4:8: “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. This is a promise, so we have to declare based on the situation.

Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me”. Decree and declare in your case.

Why did David pray this prayer? He trusted the Lord for comfort through his darkest, most dangerous, and uncertain times like fear, depression, and loss and expressed his deep trust in God as his ultimate Warrior who provides protection, guidance, and comfort through life’s darkest moments. David’s prayer from Psalm 23 should be our cornerstone for hard times.

BELOW WE PRESENT PERIODICALLY A PRAYER(S) FOR YOUR UPLIFTING THROUGH THE WORD OF GOD.

Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”.

1 Peter 5:10: “And the God of all grace… will restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast”.

People will love you as long as you provide. They will stop loving you as soon as the benefit stops. Their loyalty is the provision. But here is the thing where Jesus asked his Disciples. Luke 6:32-35, “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? … But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.” If you can understand Jesus, then you should get no love or anything back. This echoes the theme of radical, selfless love.

Isaiah 54:10: “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken, nor my covenant of peace be removed,’ says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”

Isaiah is reminding us about God’s commitment to his promises. It is a covenant of peace that won’t be broken, even when circumstances are chaotic. It’s a message of comfort, which means that even if everything else falls apart, God’s steadfast love for his children remains solid. Quote them, declare them to your situation for inspiration, faith and hope.

BELOW ARE MORE INSPIRATIONAL BIBLICAL VERSES FOR YOUR DAILY DEVOTION AND IN TIMES OF NEED.

THIS IS HOW TO USE THEM:
1. Speak them aloud and declare them daily to align your thoughts with God’s promises.
2. Sync them into your life and write them in a journal to reinforce them.
3. Meditate over them and let them fill your mind to overcome negativity.
DECLARATION
I Can Do All Things through Him who strengthens me.
My father in Heaven, I decree and declare over my life, in agreement with your word that says, we shall decree and declare a thing, and it shall be established in Heaven.

So my Lord Jesus, I come before you with a heart full of thanksgiving and humility, recognizing that in you, I find my strength, my hope, and my purpose. You have promised that: “I can do all things through you, for you strengthen me” [Philippians 4:13].

Father God, I choose to believe this promise, and I ask for your guidance, wisdom, and power as I face the various challenges and opportunities in my life.

Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Nehemiah 8:10 “I will not be sad or depressed because the joy of the LORD is my strength.”
Deuteronomy 28:13 “I will always be above, but never beneath.”
Deuteronomy 28:6 “I am blessed in my coming in and my going out.”
2 Timothy1:7 “God has not given me a spirit of fear and timidity. I have a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.”
Isaiah 41:10 “I will not fear, because My God is with me.”
1 Peter 2:24 “By His stripes, I am healed.”
Matthew 5:14 “I am the light of the world.”

Our Lord Jesus, we know that you are our strength and our song in our hearts and on our lips. You have become our salvation; we will praise you, and we will exalt you. Father, I decree and declare that every mountain be removed from my life through the working power of the Lord Jesus Christ. We trust your promises through our Faith and Hope in Christ Jesus.

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JESUS IS NOT JUST PART OF THE STORY

Philippians 1:6: God is the “Author and Finisher of our Faith” and he who started will complete the good work He started in believers.

In retrospect this verse is central to the idea that God is actively writing and completing your story. He is not just part of the story—He is the story.
As men and women of God we are prone to make decisions that are often times blundered. God, on the other hand, sees and understands it all. He is the one we can all incline on and trust him. This is not just a partial inclination under a forty-five degrees angle but this is a full inclination on any turn or angle on the circle.

This in short is faith and trust – trusting the Lord fully. I hear people sometimes say things like and “I believed in me” and it worked out for me successfully. This statement is very typical of sportsmen and women as well as celebrity stars from Hollywood. But, No – you’re “dead” wrong. Give the glory to the Lord, because it wasn’t about your wisdom, energy, and power, but it is/was by the Spirit of the Lord.

The glory belongs to him and him alone. When we seek to glorify ourselves we are putting ourselves above God. This is where we sin, because we tend to worship ourselves. But No, the glory belongs to the Lord. 1 Corinthians 10:31 states: – “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God”. Glorify the Most High God and he will always be in your story.

As Christians our life and perception should not be self-centered. We must not allow our hearts to be contaminated by pride with foolishness, narrow wisdom, spontaneous presumption, imperfect emotions and self aggrandizement. We should trust the Lord always with all our hearts and avoid foolish talk.
In trusting, the Lord with all our hearts, the Lord who is all-knowing, all-powerful, loving, and has good plans will guide, and establish us in every way. In this way, we also have invited him into our story.

If in doubt pray and remind the Lord of his promise in the Book of Joel chapter two. God is always doing something very crucial in the quiet seasons and in the times where the heat is on. He will renew your strength, he will mend you, he will replenish and restore you fully, not just to survive, but to restore you completely with all that the cankerworm have eaten. Joel 2:25“ And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm and the caterpillar and the palmer worm, My great army which I sent among you.” This is the Lord’s promise. Trust the word, pray, have faith and hope and he will make it happen.

You may feel right now like you’re going nowhere and at a standstill, but in his time, he will help you soar like the eagle. You should continue to walk in his presence. Do not take your eyes of him at any moment. Let the ensuing verse below reminds you of the temptation that may take your eyes from the Lord promise. In all the toil and frustration –stand firm. “Proverbs 14:12 reminds us of this: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.”

No matter how thorny the road may be, the Lord is in your story, and he will bring you to the level of his glory, so don’t back down and make some short bends.
Keep the FAITH and HOPE alive, he is in your story.

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HOW DO YOU ALLOW THE WORD OF GOD LIVES IN YOU?     

HOW DO YOU ALLOW THE WORD OF GOD LIVES IN YOU?

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” COLOSSIANS 3:16

God doesn’t want his Word to temporarily visit your heart but he wants the Word to reside there to be fruitful. So when the Word lives in you, it will influence your belief, your attitude, and your practical theology and ethical decision makings. The Word becomes your compass, your collaborator, your language, your strength, and your song.

I would strongly encourage associating with mature Christians and seeking wise counsel for mutual growth and accountability. Don’t you stay idle and lonely but also associate with Christian fellowships and align yourself with mature professed Christians – not those professing one thing while living another, and learn their foot prints and take heed. Try it with all your heart and you will not be disappointed in your Christian life. “Do not be deceived bad, company corrupts good character.” 1 CORINTHIANS 15:33

The Word is the Lord. He wants to dwell inside of your house. Your house must be accommodating forever. He doesn’t want to come in and off he goes out through the backdoor. Uphold him and glorify him. Let Colossians 3:16 from the beginning of this write-up be part and parcel of your spiritual life.

Let the teachings of God’s Word impact your life, including your words, actions, and relationships. This means trying to be tender, kind, and humble, and living your life in a way that is pleasing to God. It is all about applying the Word and obeying.

“They profess to know God, but through their works they deny him, being detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work”. TITUS 1:16. Here in this verse Titus is trying to bring to light the hypocrisy of people who are professed Christians but their actions and lifestyle utterly contradict the ethos of their faith. It will be morally corrupt in the presence of the Lord, and in essence, those people will be denying the Lord through their behavior. 

And obviously this is not what you want to position yourself in the Christian faith. This is a complete deficiency of moral behavior hence such corrupted character averts them from being useful in the way that honors God. So let your true relationship with God be revealed not by your words, but by your behavior and godly action.

Pray to the Lord God to make the Word your constant companion to honor him. Meditate on the Word, memorize it, and allow it to soak your spirit. The richness of the Word produces wisdom. Ask the Lord to seal every part of your life with wisdom and truth with divine direction in every area of your entire life. The book of James fulfils Gods’ promise of asking for wisdom. 

And this is what JAMES 1:5, says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him”. This is the promise from God.

Invite the Lord to take root in every part of you. Pray that you may be known as someone whose life is deeply rooted and guided by the Scripture with Faith and Hope. Don’t be weakling in your Faith and don’t give up Hope. The Lord is always waiting to hear your request to take care of it, but you must take a step of FAITH and HOPE.  

BE AWARE OF THE TIMES

 BE AWARE OF THE TIMES WE LIVE IN- THE DAYS ARE EVIL 

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16.

What is the Time Now? Do you know what time of the day it is?

 Do you know what time it is at the geographical position you are in now? Where are you? What did you just say, and what did you just do in the last 12 hours? What are your longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates now? What have you done today, and what are you doing now? What is next? Are you prepared to meet Christ right now, wherever your Geographical position is?  It is never too late to make a U-turn. So do it now.

Even though we are God’s holy children, we also need to be aware of what time it is in our world. “The evil one still exercises his control over the hearts of many people. God wants us to “redeem the time,” making the most of every opportunity we have to touch the lives of others with his grace and to resist the temptation and overcome the opposition of the evil one.”

The days we live in are evil. The state of affairs is being played before us like a movie, and this is why this subsequent verse from James is advising God’s people to take heed, lest they fall. James 4:7 – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”. 

 Ephesians 6:10-11 also emphasizes: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil”. 

1 Peter 5:9: “Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world”. We have to know what’s right and what’s wrong as professed Christians. 

We’ve got to be careful and be shrewd, we’ve got to be able to discern, we’ve got to be able to listen to the Holy Spirit in us, we’ve got to be able to ascertain the moments of times, we’ve got to be able to know clearly who we identify ourselves with, we’ve got to be able to know who we follow and we’ve got to know who we listen to. Seems too much of “we’ve got to”? Nope. You have to build an intimate relationship with the Lord, and your eyes will begin to open to see all around you.

How? It’s simple. Read the Bible, pray along with it every day and listen to the voice of the Lord. The Bible and prayer are the communication tools as well as your armour for an intimate relationship with the Lord. Press on, even if it’s difficult to understand some verses. The Holy Spirit in you will guide you through the Scriptures with the times. As professed Christians, we must be very vigilant, shrewd and discerning of the facts and the truth presented by Scriptures. 

Again, we are living in a TIME that has been clearly stated by the Holy Bible.  If we are conscious of all of these surroundings, we should not be caught flat-footed as God’s children by the evil one. Let our Spiritual compass be the Lord, and he will guide us to navigate through the times we are living in.

He will open our eyes to see the temptations the devil sets up before us each day. Fully conscious of such devices, we will be ready to fight it off before it finds a root in us. Simply, we should not allow the devil to attack us before we act. Be wise and be not unwise about the realities of the times we are living in. 

Child of God, be discerning. READ THE BIBLE and don’t close it up. Don’t display it on your bookshelf. This is the Gospel. It is our FAITH and our HOPE.

LIFE OF FAITH AND WALK OF FAITH

LIFE OF FAITH AND WALK OF FAITH

The two most important things in our Christian theology are:

1. the life of faith  

2. the walk of faith.

These two pillars are significant points in the life of a Christian and if you understand these two points correctly your spiritual growth will be stronger. We have to be conscious of the fact that faith and godliness are not separate but are two sides of the same coin. 

Romans 1:17 states: “For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.” [life of faith].

Hebrews 11:6 states: “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him”. [the walk of faith].

Hence as we all strive for holiness; true godliness must have its root in a living faith in Christ Jesus. Christians must be careful to seek one without the other on the same parallel. You cannot nurture faith and forget holiness. Faith without godliness would be like having a strong foundation for a house, but no walls or roof. It is incomplete because it offers no true shelter for this divine purpose in life. We must have faith, for this is the foundation: We must have holiness of life, and we must have godliness for this is the framework for our faith and hope. We need the superstructure of spiritual life if we need to live and walk in faith.

Here is a question:  What would it mean to you if you build a house and inhabit in it without a roof? What purpose would it serve when the storm comes?  Even so we need the superstructure of spiritual life if we would have comfort in the day of doubt.

Seek a holy life with faith, so that the Lord can build his house in your life otherwise no matter what you do, you may be able to build the house but the house cannot stand in the Spirit. 

“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.” We have a new life and guidance by the Holy Spirit hence, if we should live our lives in consistent alignment with the Spirit but not by our own desires, but by following Christ in our thoughts, words, and actions we will divinely fulfill the godliness and our faith in Christ. This will require an active, daily commitment to yielding in to the Spirit’s control, to allow Him to guide us toward righteousness, obedience, and love for others. 

Walking by the Spirit is the practical application of a life lived by the Spirit, requiring daily surrender and obedience to the Spirit’s will and guidance. 

In essence, Galatians 5:25 is a call to a dynamic and ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit, where Christians should actively seek guidance and direction in a constant, self-control manner.  

“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit, let us be led in the Spirit, live in Obedience and bear Fruits.”

There’s always hope rooted deep in our faith for us as Christians. This is the Gospel truth for our FAITH and HOPE.

THE CHARACTER OF PEACE

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…. John 14:27

THE CHARACTER OF PEACE IN THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT

As long as peace negotiators have assuaged or have little perception of peace, they will in no way be looked at differently in a different way at the peace table and would not comprehend the issue at the table, rightly so if in fact Christ is not placed at the center of the negotiation as well. Peacemakers at the opposite end of the table can’t talk peace if there’s a gun at each other’s parties’ heads. The world does not understand this. It takes the Lord to break the impasse.

The fact remains that: “The continuous refusal from each other to settle any impasse at Peace treaties has rendered and reduced peace negotiations to a mere name brand,” because we lack the understanding of the presence of God, the character of peace in the Fruit of the Spirit. At the end of the day, God is the only PEACE MAKER, not man. It is better to approach peace with God in mind as the negotiator.

To be concise, the character of Peace in the Fruit of the Spirit also highlights, in this case, that authentic peace is rooted in a foundation of mutual understanding, respect, and the absence of fear or external pressure. People at the table should be quick to listen, be careful in their points of view and how they are represented at the table without anger but with wisdom.

When these conditions are not met with God in mind and in prayer, attempts at the negotiation table are fruitless, as the essence of peace cannot be achieved under the shadow of conflict in this case, but significantly leaves the Lord God outside of the discussion. 

What the Scripture says:  James 1:19-20 states: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.  

Hebrews 12:14: “Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord”. 

Romans 12:18 encourages us to make a sincere effort to be peaceful and accommodating to others as far as it depends on us.

Fundamentally, Romans 12:18 confronts all peace negotiators in this case to embody a peace-making attitude, even in difficult circumstances, by doing everything within our power to promote harmony as the Scripture says and with faith and hope. 

To all Christians, don’t talk Faith without Hope, and don’t walk into a negotiation room or table without Faith and Hope in the Lord. This aligns with the principles of the Bible in times of peace negotiations. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” [John 12-27]. This is the Gospel truth of our FAITH and HOPE.

WISDOM QUOTES IN TOUGH TIMES


WISDOM QUOTES IN TOUGH TIMES WITH SCRIPTURES

They say that “Tough times create strong people”. The saying suggests that it’s a situation of survival through strength. Everyone is a casualty and your survival depends on determination, discipline and incorruptible mindset to adapt to the harsh reality of the current situation in the environment. It requires mental courage with unique qualities through Christ Jesus and remember that God is calling you at this time to encounter him in your suffering.

I have seen other friends gone through tough times but to some the bend on the road ended their journey. Some continued beyond the bend and became strong men who in turn created good times for others.

I am a living testimony of what it means to live in hard times at my age. Others may share with me similar issues. It could be personal, it could be spiritual, it could be family, it could be a geo-political and socio- economic chaos.  In any case, yes, I learned, I survived, and became a strong man and my experience in my hard times also created good times for others.

I won but not with my might, or my wisdom or my strength or my degrees and academic qualifications on the walls, but through my Christian belief through prayers with my eyes and heart gazed at the Cross my Lord Jesus Christ was lifted on, crucified died and was taken off, buried and resurrected the third day for me so that I can also believe strongly in him and testify to his glory that his death was worthy for me in every situation of my life.

The phrase “tough times create strong people” is often attributed to Michael Hopf: “Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times”. 

As Christians the scripture forewarns us to take heed lest we fall. When you fall you go through “suffering” (that is hard times).  But our “suffering and trials”, when faced with our Christian faith, can build perseverance, character, and hope to create stronger Christians. So “hard times” is to the world of unbelievers  – as “suffering” is to the Christian.   

Sufferings are hard times, as hard times are to suffering if it is interchangeable. Here are several Bible verses that support the idea that going through hardship can build strength and maturity:

It is our weaknesses in Christ that sends us into Suffering and it is through our Suffering that we become strong and tough in our Christian relationship with the Lord as the world around us in society.

These Are Some Takeaway Key Verses On How To Generate Strength Through Trials As Christians:  

Romans 5:3-4 – This passage notes that suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope.

James 1:2-4 – This verse encourages believers to find joy in trials, as they test faith and develop perseverance, leading to maturity.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – Here, the apostle Paul speaks of God’s power being made perfect in weakness, finding strength in Christ during difficulties.

Isaiah 40:31 – This scripture promises renewed strength for those who trust in the Lord.

Philippians 4:13 – This well-known verse states that strength comes through Christ to face any situation.

Deuteronomy 31:6 – Advises to be strong and courageous, as God is with you.

John 16:33 – States that in the world there will be trouble, but to take heart because Christ has overcome the world.

1 Peter 5:10 – Mentions that after suffering, God will restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

In Christ your weakness is your advantage to depend on the Lord to deliver you through “suffering.” Have Faith in Christ and keep your Hope alive always.

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HOPE FOR SALVATION

HOPE FOR SALVATION
Romans 8:24-25- “For in hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.”
What is Apostle Paul saying? To me, Paul, the Apostle of Jesus emphasizes that, based on our faith in Jesus Christ there’s salvation for “anyone.”
Romans 10:13 – “For whosoever (anyone) shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” There is nothing too complex about this verse but it’s not easy to see the simplicity of it too. Simply put, it is about salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The word “anyone” in the verse also refers to people, whoever you are, wherever you live, regardless of your status, or a particular characteristic. In short, this is the universality of the gospel message.
“Believing in Him” means trusting and depending on Christ for salvation. This is an open invitation to all who call on the Lord in repentance with faith and believing with hope. Luke 5:32 confirms that Jesus came to call people who know they are sinners and need to repent, not those who think they are righteous. Salvation is for anyone who’s ready, regardless of what you are and who you are. You have to repent, believe, and activate your faith to receive your salvation.
Here is the deal if you are a non-Christian. You must be conscious of the fact that this hope of salvation is rooted in the belief that Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross offers forgiveness and reconciliation with God. IT IS FOR ALL HUMANITY. The deal is cemented and never to be walked back. It is the pathway to an unshakeable hope for salvation. All you have to do is come boldly repent for your evil past or sins and declare that you have ACCEPTED him as your Lord and personal Savior and indeed as the son of God.
The Lord’s promise of salvation provides comfort, strength, and hope in times of difficulties and encourages us as Christians to live an honorable and virtuous life.
If you are not a professed Christian and you are reading this piece, I must say you are not here by chance. The Holy Spirit has brought you this far. Do not turn your back on the Lord.
If on the other hand, you are devoted or a baby Christian, it is a reminder for you to increase your relationship with the Lord, eradicate your unbelief, and stop being focused on your “selfish self.”
I would emphasize that this hope in Christ in the subject under discussion is much bigger than the idea of an everlasting life where believers in Christ will experience timeless life with God in Heaven beholding our Lord God forever.
I will also stress that Christians who are struggling with hopelessness should remember their covenant with Christ. Your faith, trust, confidence, and motivation will increase your hope and break the chain of hopelessness to allow you to glorify the Lord here and eternally.
Your future is brighter than you think. Don’t you ever quit, open your heart to the Lord. Hope with perseverance will yield results for God’s glory. Without hope, we don’t have Christ and without Christ, we don’t have salvation.

DECISION
1. You have the choice to renew your Salvation, and the time is now.
2. You have the choice to accept the Lord as your Lord Jesus your Salvation. The time is now.
Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.”
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