Who is your Shepherd?

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 A Spiritual metaphor from Dr.Tony Evans: If you stare at the lion, he’ll scare you. If you focus on the cage, you can handle him. My sheep hear my voice, andContinue reading “Who is your Shepherd?”

Building

“You should walk by faith, not by feeling. We do not want a sensational religion; but we want a religion founded on intelligent faith. This faith plants its feet on the eternal rock of God’s Word. Those who walk by faith are all the time seeking for perfection of character by constant obedience to Christ.Continue reading “Building”

Illumination

“The more closely connected man is with the source of all knowledge and wisdom, the more he will feel that he must advance in intellectual and spiritual attainments. The opening of God’s Word is always followed by a remarkable opening and strengthening of man’s faculties; for the entrance of His words giveth light. By contemplationContinue reading “Illumination”

Answer to prayer

The answer may come with sudden velocity and overpowering might, or it may be delayed for days and weeks, and our faith receive a trial. But God knows how and when to answer our prayer. It is our part of the work to put ourselves in connection with the divine channel. God is responsible forContinue reading “Answer to prayer”

He never makes a mistake

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. James 1:5 “When we go to the Source of power, we know that we shall receive that intelligence and wisdom which comes from a pure source, which is notContinue reading “He never makes a mistake”

Daniel’s secret

“Daniel’s clearness of mind and firmness of purpose, his power in acquiring knowledge and in resisting temptation, were due in a great degree to the plainness of his diet, in connection with his life of prayer…” Youth’s Instructor, July 9, 1903, Ellen G. White

Your wings

By: Gabriela Yareliz This morning my mother shared with me a thought she heard in an Alejandro Bullon sermon: When an eagle has baby eagles, she throws them from high heights. The baby falls and cannot do anything for itself. She swoops down and catches the baby birdling. She continues to throw them. Life isContinue reading “Your wings”

Something I am sure of

By: Gabriela Yareliz [For those of you who like my personal posts, you are in for a treat. (I guess that depends on if you actually really like them.)Here is today in a nutshell, and thank you for reading. I know I am not the president or anything, so, I appreciate you taking time toContinue reading “Something I am sure of”

This Week’s Picks: February 24, 2013

By: Gabriela Yareliz Hey everyone! I hope this week will be better than last week. It was a frustrating week, last week. On the bright side, I slept like a boss. I have had a terrible sleeping pattern. Despite the hecticness, life has always granted me many lessons throughout. So, here is a melange ofContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: February 24, 2013”