By: Gabriela Yareliz Recently, I was walking in front of a stair case when I saw her. She was intensely familiar but at the same time very different. She had a phone in her hand. She was animatedly talking to someone. A look of confusion flashed on her face, and then, she spotted me. AContinue reading “It’s all in the family”
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Secret to Power
By: Gabriela Yareliz Happy 2014 to all of you! 🙂 It has been lovely to take a long (and well-deserved) break from school. As we start the new year, I thought it would be appropriate to begin by joining the world-wide and annual”Ten Days of Prayer.” At GYC (Generation.Youth.Christ) 2013, there was a seminar heldContinue reading “Secret to Power”
Let it be
By: Gabriela Yareliz Sometimes, we are afraid to grow up because of all the pain that comes with it. Whatever happens, an answer will come. Let it be.
Consecration
From Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, by Ellen G. White Form a character for heaven. Sleep not at your post. Deal faithfully and truly with your own soul. – {1T 241.1} The daily study of the Scriptures will have a sanctifying influence upon the mind. You will breathe a heavenly atmosphere. Bind this preciousContinue reading “Consecration”
What do they see when they look at me?
“Here is the path to the higher life: down, lower down! Just as water seeks and always fills the lowest place, so the moment God finds men abased and empty, His glory and power flow to exalt and to bless.” Andrew Murray By: Gabriela Yareliz Hello friends, seekers, those who stumble upon my blog forContinue reading “What do they see when they look at me?”
Talk of faith
By: Gabriela Yareliz Excerpt from Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, by Ellen G. White. “Brethren, God is dishonored by your long, faithless prayers. Look away from the unworthiness of self, and exalt Jesus. Talk of faith, of light, and of heaven, and you will have faith, light, and love, and peace and joy inContinue reading “Talk of faith”
Too wise to err
By: Ellen G. White Every saint who comes to God with a true heart, and sends his honest petitions to Him in faith, will have his prayers answered. Your faith must not let go of the promises of God, if you do not see or feel the immediate answer to your prayers. Be not afraidContinue reading “Too wise to err”
Aligning Desires
From: Moody Radio Open Line Psalm 37:4 says, Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. This doesn’t mean we will receive all that we want, but instead, it means He will change and align our desires with His desires for us. Thank God for that. He changesContinue reading “Aligning Desires”
Will of God
By: Gabriela Yareliz Today’s quotes from Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, by Ellen G. White: “I committed myself to the Lord, ready to do His bidding whatever that might be.” {1T 65.2} “I felt a constant assurance that I was doing the will of God, and saw marked results attending my efforts.” – {1TContinue reading “Will of God”
Beyond Knowledge
By: Ellen G. White Wait upon the Lord in faith. The Lord draws out the soul in prayer, and gives us to feel His precious love. We have a nearness to Him, and can hold sweet communion with Him. We obtain distinct views of His tenderness and compassion, and our hearts are broken and meltedContinue reading “Beyond Knowledge”