We Are Strongest When We Are Weak

"'My grace is enough for you; my great strength is revealed in weakness.'" - 2nd Corinthians 12:9

Paul was a man of God, a champion of faith, but he suffered from a weakness, something he called a thorn in his flesh, which he asked God to remove until God answered him with this verse.

When we think about our own heroes and the people we look up to, for most of us, it's the rich and powerful, or the attractive people with the right clothing and accesories, but God chooses those we often overlook. Many times, those with power only depend on themselves and what they can make happen on their own, not trusting in God. They have too much stuff in the way so that God can never make His way through the clutter. On the other hand, the poor and those we don't find interesting or attractive, don't hold on to the things of this world and know how to empty themselves before God. It is in these people, those who recognize that before the Almighty they are nothing, that God reveals Himself. Out of their weakness, He is able to manifest Himself in all of His glory for others to see and believe. Here we see that God does what He wants with whom He wants because His strength does not depend on our own power. Therefore, never brush aside those that with the eyes of the flesh you see as nothing for those who on the outside look better, for your human mind will never even be able to fathom the miracles God creates out of what you deem insignificant. And in the same way, when you are weak and have no strength left, don't scorn God or try to rely on your own strength, but pray and wait to experience God's power in you.

Today's Prayer:
Lord, I am nothing before You. Help to wash away my pride and my false sense of strength so that You can truly work in me for the glory of Your Kingdom In Your Name we pray, Amen.

What Can You Do For Your Country?

"Know that the Son of Man will come in the Glory of His Father with the holy angels, and He will reward each one according to his deeds." - Matthew 17:27

John F. Kennedy once said, "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country," and it is this attitude that needs to be embraced when it comes to God. Yesterday you heard how Paul said that our citizenship is not on earth but in Heaven, so we all need to do our part in taking care of the Kingdom on God if we want to gain a life there.

And how can you do your part? By recognizing the needs of those around you and helping others when it's of no benefit to you. For these actions the Lord is most grateful. Just offering someone a glass of water when they're thirsty is amazing in God's eyes and for that He will reward you in Heaven. Just think about how incredible it will be on that day when Jesus comes triumphantly to reward you for your good deeds in all His majesty and with all His angels. You do not serve a weak God, but the Almighty and although now life may seem tiring and you don't see the power of His hand, know that when He does come, He will reveal Himself to you and reward you for all you have done in His Name.

Today's Prayer:
Lord God, thank You for giving me the honor of working for Your kingdom. Help me to see those who are in need around me so that Your will be done. In Your Name we pray, Amen.

We Are Conquerers

"May you know how great is the inheritance, the glory, God sets apart for His saints; may you understand with what extraordinary power He acts in favor of us who believe." - Ephesians 1:18-19

This is my prayer for you today. You have heard God's promises for you but I know that it's really hard to believe in them, especially when things feel tough to handle. Nevertheless, God is alive and active in your life and all you need is a change of attitude in order to see that. God never changes, nor ever goes back on His word, so you're the one that needs to do a little adjusting in your life to see and feel what He's doing. As Saint Paul says in one of his letters, God gave us the spirit of conquerers, so that we are never defeated if we have Him, but continually consoled and strengthened. And when this moment comes, that you truly learn to trust in Him and let Him guide your life, I promise that you will be completely amazed by what He does with you. God will uphold you in a way that will astonish you and make you fall down on your knees in order to praise and honor Him. Believe and live in His word!

Today's Prayer:
Thank You my Lord for being far more generous and loving than I could ever deserve. Don't ever let me loose sight of You but instead never cease to praise You for Your glory! In Your Name we pray, Amen