It's the heartfelt conviction of Christians to pray for the salvation of loved ones, yet many of us are discouraged when we don't see any change. We must remember that God sees the big picture, including hidden details that need to be dealt with before the final breakthrough comes, AND that the devil is working … Continue reading Never Give Up!
Psalm 37:4
Desires!
Desires are the goals that keep us going. Many focus on the things of this world, but as Christians, our desires are for Heavenly treasures. Our first desire is to be with Jesus for eternity; the second is to get our unsaved friends and loved ones saved so they, too, can be with Jesus. When … Continue reading Desires!
My Heart’s Desire!
God wants to bless us with the desires of our hearts, which is very different from the lusts of the flesh. When we accept Jesus as Savior and receive His Spirit, we study the Bible and spend time in prayer and worship to develop a relationship with Him. Our hearts' desires change from worldly to … Continue reading My Heart’s Desire!
Desires!
Many of us strive our whole lives to attain our desires and goals, yet, it's all left behind when we leave this world. But when we know Jesus, our desires change to be like His, and our blessings never end. We don't focus on worldly possessions but on God's treasures—those who don't know Jesus. We … Continue reading Desires!
Desires!
The worldly things we desire are all temporal. Though we cherish them, we can't take them with us when we leave, and they often mean nothing more than dollar signs to those who inherit them. But when we accept Jesus as our Savior and study the Bible to know Him, our desires become eternal. We … Continue reading Desires!
Wishing on a Star
Wishing on a star is a mystical fantasy, but trusting in the Lord is a hope of faith! As Christians, we study the Bible to know the Lord; the more we learn, the more our desires become like His. We no longer focus on this world's riches but on the things of God. Christ's purpose … Continue reading Wishing on a Star
Desires
God has given us many promises, and one is that He'll grant us the desires of our hearts if we delight ourselves in Him. However, He doesn't mean He'll become our genie and enrich us with OUR earthly desires. He means that if we have a relationship with Him, love Him, trust Him, serve Him, … Continue reading Desires
What is Your Heart’s Desire?
What is your heart's desire—your career, material possessions, social status? As Christians, it's knowing God and doing His will. He may still give us all these things, but our focus is getting His salvation message out to the lost. We love the Lord and praise Him for being our Savior, and He hears and answers … Continue reading What is Your Heart’s Desire?
New Desires
Many people misunderstand "God's blessings" and assume He'll grant their desires for earthly riches and success. But being a Christian is not about God serving us; it's about us serving God. When we turn from the world to follow Jesus and study the Bible to know Him AND His ways, our hearts change to be … Continue reading New Desires
Our Desires
Many people only pray when they can't resolve something on their own. Others only come to Him for blessings because they feel He has to bless them. But—God doesn't serve us; we serve Him! He is the Creator of all, Holy and Almighty, full of love and mercy. He wants to bless us, but as … Continue reading Our Desires
God Gives us Our Desires
When we study the Scriptures and develop a relationship with our Lord, we realize that our desires are no longer carnal or material; they are His will in us. We may have initially come to Jesus hoping to receive all the material blessings that we once cherished, but as we grow, those desires change so … Continue reading God Gives us Our Desires
Desires of the Heart
We all know the Scripture in Psalm 37:4 that says, "Delight yourself also in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Many so-called Christian doctrines have stemmed from this Scripture with the interpretation that God wants us to have all the "material possessions" that make us happy. And the truth is, God … Continue reading Desires of the Heart
Smile, God Loves You! 