Motivational Sermonettes – Page 5 – Bejoy Peter's Public Speaking ®

August 26, 2020February 17, 2025

“Call to Me and I Will Answer You” Is the Invitation and Promise of Prayer

If you can live without breathing, you can live without prayer. Many people miss the joy of prayer because it is always made to be too sacred and religious.

But prayer is an open invitation to all: “Call to me and I will answer you”¹ is God’s invitation and promise.

Even a child can pray. Interestingly, toys and gifts will occupy a major portion of the wish list of any child. God welcomes that.

Why? He is not an alien in a remote planet. But he is your heavenly Father. He loves to listen to his child speak with him. If you are his son or daughter, just walk up to him and say, “I love you Abba Father!”

Yes, love is the language of prayer. But often we approach God thinking of him as a strict school master with a cane in hand. Of course, God judges wrong in his children and disciplines them as any loving and responsible parent would.

But more than that he wants you approach him with love and confidence and freedom as a child in the family. You are free to request him anything. You can be honest with God with your pain, your shame, your frustration and your worry. He listens to it all.

But then so many give up praying because answers are delayed; and sometimes requests denied. We need to admit that there are many questions we don’t have an answer to. That doesn’t mean God has not heard your prayers.

All your tears are in his record.

There is something more that happens in prayer than you can think of: With the passing of time prayer changes you. Your situations might not change; but in your heart there will be a rising courage, a gift of grace, a daring faith to believe, and a surplus of patience to see you through.

Along with it your heart will melt in tears seeing the holiness of an awesome God come near to you in love, compassion, and understanding like no human being can!

Yes, there is something more that happens in prayer than you can think of: With the passing of time your desires begin to take the shape of what pleases God. Your wish list then is signed, “Give me what you think is best.” You then like an obedient child trust your heavenly Father to provide what is best.

Finally, prayer achieves a beauty and loveliness when your heart and lips unite to thank and praise God for all that he is. It is then that you desire to be near God without asking anything. But being in his risen presence itself becomes prayer.

Above all, when we struggle in prayer; God himself draws near to give us wisdom and words, help and hope to rise above all discouragement in prayer.
Our Daily Bread

¹Jeremiah 33:3 Bible

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August 22, 2020July 19, 2022

When Hearts Are Wedded in Love–An Inspiring Felicitation Speech!

When hearts are wedded in love, heaven rejoices.

Let me congratulate the newly wedded couple on this joyous occasion. Our prayers are with you. We share your joy along with your parents, relatives, teachers, and friends.

I take this opportunity to remind you that life ahead is an adventure. It will have its twists and turns. If you can look up to God in prayer and be thankful to him for the gift of each other, then difficulties can be overcome together.

I ask of you to look back at your past as two streams flowing from two different sources. Today, in the sight of God and his people, you have merged into one.

Both of you bring with you the goodness of your faith, the finesse of your godly upbringing, the refinement of your education, and the learning experiences of your workplace. Now they all will mix, blend, and flow together united in love. Therefore, remember you are no longer two, but one!

Today, you are surrounded by all of us. For a few days and weeks it will be a time of hectic visits to the homes of your relatives, the joy of being together, opening of gifts together, looking at wedding photos and videos, and camping out in far away locations.

It won’t be long before you get back to work and the dull routines of life. Then the initial excitement wears off.

At that time, remember to respect each other, celebrate differences, appreciate each other, be kind to one another, say “sorry” and “thank you” without fail, forgive each other, and move on in life together.

Let me remind you that family is God’s creation. In all weddings we find a mirroring of that first wedding God solemnised in the Garden of Eden.

In the beginning, he brought Adam and Eve, a male and a female, and joined them together and blessed them to be fruitful. He wanted children to be brought up in the loving atmosphere of a family.

Therefore, when children come along the way, cherish them as God’s gifts to you. Give them the gift of your time and undivided attention. This is your greatest priority. And the greatest responsibility on earth God has given you.

Finally, let me remind you to love each other passionately. The secret is to fall in love again and again. Don’t take each other for granted.

May you live long and see God’s goodness in your family. May God shine his light upon your paths. May his wisdom guide all your decisions.

May you find his peace rule your hearts when conflicts abound. May each one of you be completely satisfied with each other.

May no distraction tear your heart away from your loved one. May God give you the grace to remain faithful to each other till death parts you.

Above all, I wish you lasting joy and happiness and the abounding blessings of God on your married life. Amen.

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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”

— 1 Corinthians 13:4–8 Bible (NIV 1984).

“Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled” — Hebrews 13:4 Bible (NASB)

August 21, 2020July 19, 2022

Thank God for All Your Failures

Thank God for all your failures in life. Let those failures be personal, financial, in relationships, or any other; thank God for them all. This is absolutely difficult.

Yet once you start praising God for your failures in life; it simply lifts the burden from your heart. Maintain this attitude of praise throughout the year.

It means that you are willing like a little child to hand over to God all your broken toys and in return get the most beautiful and cherished triumph of creative work and good made out your dismal failures in life. Believe me, though it takes real long time, it works!

Again, when you fail, never lower your standards. I learned this principle from the encounter Simon Peter the expert fisherman of the Sea of Galilee had with Jesus Christ (Refer Luke’s Gospel, Chapter 5).

Once Simon was washing his nets after a long night’s hard work at the sea. Jesus stepped into his empty boat and asked him to keep the boat a little away from shore. From there he taught the crowds. When he finished teaching he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”

To this Simon said, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” Remember, Simon Peter was an expert fisherman. He had caught nothing after a hard night’s toil. Not only was his boat empty, but his purse was also empty that day.

Yet against common sense, he obeyed the word of the Lord Jesus Christ and caught a great catch that day and all the fishermen were astonished. It led Simon Peter to worship Christ and follow him!

The point is that the catch is always in the deep; not in shallow waters. It doesn’t matter if after having worked long and hard you have caught nothing.

If you listen to the voice of the Master and obey; you’ll have a great catch indeed! More importantly you discover the path you need to travel to fulfil the purpose of your life.

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August 21, 2020July 19, 2022

Make Way for the New

If trees shed their leaves in eager expectation of spring how much more should we give up things worn out to make way for the new.

Life is too short to hold on to all baggage that you need not carry till the end of it.

The wise man or woman is one who makes it big with less and less. In fact, you’ll be surprised to know how much you don’t need to really move forward in life.

A statue of beauty and marvel is born when the marble allows the chisel to chip away its edges; hidden potential is never brought out without the pain of edges being shaved off sharply.

If you fail to make use of each new day thinking of all the mistakes you made in days past; then know that people look at the night sky to watch the stars and not the dark.

Prayer works best only when you are ready to change and accept the answer that God in his wisdom delays; he never answers unless you are desperate enough to grab the new and leave old ways behind.

Therefore grow old in years but retain that wonder which provoked the child in you to ask and keep on asking; for when you lose that wonder all is old and nothing new.

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Inspired by the words of the Bible, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

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August 15, 2020September 15, 2024

Motivational Speech: The LORD Is My Shepherd

Almost known to all, the words “The LORD is my shepherd”¹ bring comfort and strength to troubled hearts.

It assures us that we belong to Someone who cares. It reminds us that we are not forgotten and never away from his ever-watchful eye.

He is a shepherd to many. Yet he is mine and I am his in a very special way. I am intimately known to him by name.

He cares enough to feed me and give me needed rest. I err many times; but he disciplines me with his rod.

Not to wound me but that I might not lose my way and perish! In that discipline I find comfort.

I never need to worry about what I need. He supplies it all. He knows what is best for me and he provides. What is not good for me; he denies.

There are no secrets in my life not known to him. There is absolutely nothing in my life that does not matter to him. All that concerns me is his concern too.

It’s a long journey ahead but he has gone before me. And I find everything prepared for me. Even when those who oppose me are watching he satisfies me with what is good with a surplus added.

Oh, how I love his special attention given me even when life is busy and no one else finds time to even ask how I am doing!

The skies become cloudy at times. And the walk takes me through valleys that are dark and frightening. Dangers lurk there at every step. But I have this one assurance, he is with me.

One thing I know. And that keeps me going. Goodness and mercy will come to me; and I have a place in my Shepherd’s heart and home forever!

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“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep”

— Jesus Christ (John 10:11 Bible).
¹Psalm 23:1 by King David

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August 8, 2020December 14, 2023

Jesus—the Friend of Sinners!

Jesus came as one who taught with authority and as a Friend of sinners! It was a shock for respectable people of the day to see him mingle with the sinful characters and social outcasts of his generation. But in no way did that stain his loveliness.

At his word, demons shuddered and fled. Diseases were gone. Bread and fish were multiplied to feed thousands. The stormy winds and waves of the Sea of Galilee were stilled. The dead were raised to life.

At his touch, people were made whole; healed on the inside, forgiven to the core. What moved him to act for others was his compassion. Those who were shunned and rejected by others found in him a Friend!

One look from him, people wept in brokenness and found love that never accused. For he showed them their worth and the possibility of a new dawn in their darkened lives. He believed, he truly believed, in failures!

In spite of all the good he did, he was crucified—nailed to the cross—like a criminal on top a hill outside the city of Jerusalem.

The cross of Jesus, no doubt, was God’s foolishness! Yet in that seeming failure and weakness was revealed the extraordinary power of God to save the worst of men and women.

For no light ever shone in human darkness like his life that was the light of men.
No hope ever entered human hearts like his triumphant resurrection from the dead.
No new beginning in human hearts and lives was ever made possible like the forgiveness of sins granted in his name.

Yes, the Bible declares, “All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”¹

Again the Bible says,

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.”²

The more you look upon the man, your Friend, who once hung on the cross bleeding for you, he speaks to your heart; doesn’t he?
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¹Acts 10:43; ² Isaiah 53:5 NIV Bible 1984
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July 25, 2020November 11, 2024

Rise Up and Soar on Wings like Eagles!

Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength and soar on wings like eagles. This is a great promise that God told his people through Prophet Isaiah (40:31).

It tells you about God who has not forgotten you or your struggles in life. He has immense power and wisdom to show himself strong on your behalf.

He is motivating and encouraging you to rise up from your bed of despair. He is calling you to believe in him who will help you to soar on wings like eagles.

Updated: 7th November 2024.

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It will surely inspire you to trust in God who will help you to fly high just like how eagles do.

“Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” ¹

¹Isaiah 40:31 Bible NIV 1984.

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July 18, 2020May 29, 2024

By the Rivers of Babylon: A Song of Hope in a Long Night of Captivity!

By the rivers of Babylon is a Psalm¹ that was originally sung by prisoners of hope.

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To the people taken captives and in exile, to a people who had nothing to look forward to or hope for, God spoke through Prophet Jeremiah asking them not to lose heart but to work with all their hearts in the land of their captivity:

But what means this song to you and me today?

One, it is a message of present opportunity. And it is a clear call to you today as well: Do not look back at lost opportunities and wasted years in life. Instead do what you find to do right now with all your heart and strength. Do it with enthusiasm.

Two, there is promise of God’s help in the midst of hopelessness. The message is that God has not forgotten you even though he has disciplined you. He is compassionate.

Third, God has plans for your life. Even though circumstances of today seem to restrict you, do whatever your hands find to do to the best of your ability.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”²

Yes, there is a future for you. It doesn’t matter how others have tried to make you feel despair, useless, and as having no worth; God will reverse your fortunes once again.

Above all, there is a time God has appointed for the fulfilment of his gracious promise to you. Wait patiently in hope till then.

Therefore do not yield to despair. Instead connect with God. There is no one else who can repair the smudges on the canvas of your life like he can. He listens when your heart sighs in despair and feeling of hopelessness. For,

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.³“

Now listen to the song once again: It was the voice of despair of a people taken captive in war: “Now how shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?” It was the cry of broken hearts!

But that was what the captors demanded. “Sing,” they had said. 2500 years later, the very words of lamentation of a people in exile and captivity expressing their inability to sing have conquered the world as a song of hope.³

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Jesus Is Risen!

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¹ Psalm 137 Bible
² Jeremiah 29:11
³ Psalm 34:18
Note: Boney M song ends with the words of another Psalm, Psalm 19.

July 8, 2020July 19, 2022

Worried About “What Will Others Think About Me?”

You cannot please everybody. It is like trying to juggle a football, a cricket ball, and a table tennis ball along with a few cups and plates.

And that is not only impossible but even the attempt is futile.

Therefore it is wise to focus on what you do and attempt to do that well each time you do it. Of course there will be people to criticize your mistakes.

Simply accept the fact that no movement or progress is possible without being criticized.

But when that happens there is no need to lose heart.

First of all examine criticism truthfully.
It might have some lesson you can accept to correct your course of action and improve yourself. Never lose that opportunity. But accept it with humility.

Secondly, criticism can dishearten you easily.
You might feel like giving up. If you do you lose a valuable opportunity to show the world how good you are in what you do. When people speak ill of you, sharpen your skills and come back more strongly than ever.

Thirdly, trust the true estimate God has about you.
It is not the colour of your skin that makes you look beautiful in his eyes. Instead it is sheer love for you that made him die for you. No one can snatch you out from his hands. Therefore do not worry, “Am I good enough?”

Let me conclude by asking you my dear friend to humbly accept criticism honestly.
Use criticism as an opportunity to show your strength and not cower in weakness and fear.
Finally, be assured that in spite of all the criticism the world can throw at you and all that you think is not good about you God loves you and accepts you the way you are right now.

Why worry anymore about what others think about you?

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July 7, 2020October 23, 2023

A Successful Comeback Is Possible for You!

“You, O LORD, keep my lamp burning;
my God turns my darkness into light.”¹

Loss of confidence happens to all talented men and women in certain seasons of life.

When it happens the first thing to believe is that you can come out of it, God helping you.

Again, do not be surprised that you feel totally confused and unable to do so many things you did with ease in the past. That is how it is during a period of loss of confidence.

What you need to do is to look back, look forward, and look up. What you shouldn’t do is look inward and feel helpless.

Instead, look back to your best past performances and believe that you can do it again. Perhaps much better than how you did it then.

Then you need to look forward and focus on dreaming big for your future. Do not focus on the present misery and limit yourself. The greater your dream the better chance for your quickness of recovery.

And when you dream, always think of helping people to be at their best through your success. It will give a greater purpose to your dreams and enthusiasm in your present efforts.

The next thing to do is to look up. God loves you and is always ready to help you. The only thing you need to know is that his sense of timing is different.

He is patient. He takes time to rebuild your confidence. His goal is formation of your character and making you have inner strength and courage.

Perhaps the hidden blessing in loss of confidence is that you become a person with compassion for others. Instead of being puffed up with pride because of your talent and abilities, you learn to stoop down and give a helping hand to those who struggle with lack of confidence themselves.

So cheer up. Your loss of confidence is not going to last long. With hope in God and trust in his unchanging love for you, move forward to climb greater heights than you have ever achieved so far.

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July 5, 2020August 23, 2023

Keep Loose Hold of Life, for Life Is a Great Gamble!

Not one of us chose to be born. But we were born anyway.
Not one of us chose our parents; nor the place of our birth or the circumstances into which we were born.

We can complain about so many things. Or we can be thankful. Or be forgetful or even worse indifferent.

But there are others who take life as it is. They try to make best use of whatever life has thrown them.

So make the best use of time and opportunities you have even when you have not much choice about what comes your way.

Life in its truest sense comes to those who do not hold on to it. They see life as a stewardship God gifted to them. They are aware that someday the Giver will ask how their life was spent.

Too much engagement with gadgets steal our lives away because we are holding on to what shouldn’t be possessing us.

Some others amass wealth and possessions. But “a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”¹

There are a rare few who have said like what Jim Elliot said, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” The truth I believe is to keep a loose hold on life. What you hold too tight might slip away.

But what you give in service to others, in love and sacrifice, what you gift with a smile and words of encouragement will remain.

The famous lines from the song The Gambler² come to mind:
You’ve got to know when to hold ’em
Know when to fold ’em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run
You never count your money
When you’re sittin’ at the table
There’ll be time enough for countin’
When the dealin’s done
Every gambler knows
That the secret to survivin’
Is knowin’ what to throw away
And knowin’ what to keep

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Is this not what Jesus meant when he said: “The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.”³?

He perhaps more than anyone else is the greatest Gambler the world has seen. When he died after having shed his blood on the cross and said “It is finished”⁴ he might have looked like a dismal failure. But was it?

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¹Luke 12:15
²Written by Don Schlitz and made famous by Kenny Roger’s rendition.
³John 12:25
⁴John 19:30 Bible

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June 21, 2020July 19, 2022

This Is a Time to Hope–A Short Speech When Speeches Too Go Virtual!

My dear friends,

The world has seen a very small microbe Covid 19 become a giant global showstopper. Life itself is a big question mark to millions. Economy has slowed down. Man’s busyness has taken a back seat. Death has wrecked havoc in countless homes. We are disrupted in every way.

Now there is every reason to fear. At the same time I would like to encourage you to keep up hope. And not to lose courage. These are times when we need to cling to God and seek his help and ask for his mercy to be shown.

This is a time to hope and to value our loved ones; to keep them close to our hearts and be thankful for the loving relationships that make our life on earth meaningful.

This is a time to hope and to review all our activities and let go those that are simply stealing away our time. Instead focus on those few that will make a meaningful contribution to others.

This is a time to hope and to prepare for the unseen future. It is going to be tough. Jobs might be lost overnight. Prices of essential commodities might soar. Travel might continue to be restricted. Save by minimizing expenses.

This is also a time to hope and not to get lost in the tsunami of social media posts. The time people lose in scrolling from post to post is enormous. True, there is much that is useful and entertaining. But it can make you lose perspective and make you lose initiative.

Let me conclude by asking all of you to be thankful to all in government authority, medical personnel and law-enforcing people who are selflessly working day and night to fight the Covid threat. Let me remind you once again that when fear of what the future is going to be hits you, this is a time to hold on to God in hope.

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June 13, 2020July 19, 2022

Three Things You Shouldn’t Forget When in Despair

Despair comes without invitation. It can shake you up when you face crises in life.

A few things can help you stay on track.

One, God is merciful and compassionate. He can help you and he is willing to. Call out on his Name and pour out your heart to him. You need not even say a word. Even without words he hears the burden of your heart.

Two, hope is what you need to hold on to. When you look at the hopeless situation you are in, you might have every reason to despair. But remember if you fall into the water, the first thing to do for survival is try to keep your head above water until help comes. Hope is that attitude.

Thirdly, get up out of dead-end thinking. What does it mean? Despair often comes when your thinking happens along the same lines again and again. Try to think creatively. There will be more options to solve pressing problems than you think.

Above all do not act out anything when your emotions are like a swirling current. Let this night pass. Just hold on. Tomorrow is a new day.

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June 4, 2020July 19, 2022

Forget Your Past for the Train of Life Is Moving Forward

We look at photographs and see a moment that was captured. It is a reminder that the train of life has moved on from there. Therefore we need to learn to move forward in life instead of living in the past.

Often you and me get comfortable with our past triumphs. A new day brings new challenges and new opportunities. We need new plans and new strategies. Living in the glory of the past can blind our eyes to changes that are much needed to achieve success.

Therefore forget the success of your past. Instead adopt and adapt new strategies.

Then there are failures and mistakes made. The longer you keep looking at them is like driving forward looking at the small rear view mirror. It cannot but end in tragedy. You need to show courage to rise up from defeats and fight yet one more round.
Therefore forget your failures. Instead learn lessons from them and try again.

Beyond forgetting success and failures you need to tackle hurts people dented your heart with. Life will always have an element of friction when you deal with people. It cannot be avoided. Sometimes we are at the receiving end. It is painful. It hurts. But do not allow that to make your mind sour. Not easy. But with God’s help you need to keep your mind strong.

Therefore leave your baggage of hurts somewhere. Do not carry the luggage on your head while you sit in a moving train.

Finally, have hope. There is a moment when the grip of the past on your life will be broken. It can happen in spite of the hopeless circumstances you are in.

The train will move on. But the driver has changed. No longer are you in control. Leave it to him. He will do something new. It will take time. Be patient. Endure through tough times.

And you’ll find God reaching out to your messed up past and bring beauty out of its ashes and from its downright despair a song of praise!

So look ahead and see the new thing God will do in your life. Believe it.

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland” — Isaiah 43:19 Bible.

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June 3, 2020April 30, 2024

My Friend, Do Not Give Up!

Do not give up.
Problems in life will keep coming just like waves keep hitting the shore. Do not fear when you see them. Instead of running away you have to look for ways to ride on the waves.

Do not give up.
Life is precious. You are given only one. So make the best use of it. Focus on what you can do today. God has given every man and woman promise of strength for each day’s troubles.

Do not give up.
Some people whom you trusted might have let you down. It is now your feel that no one can be trusted. But there are others who will come to help you and stand with you. Have hope.

Do not give up.
You might have lost many opportunities in life. You might have wasted many years. My friend do not brood over a dead past. God can always give you a new beginning. He will take care of all that was lost.

Do not give up.
Good things to happen in life takes time. Be patient. When difficulties come in life and no progress is made in what you planned to do, be patient. Use this time to slow down, make plans, and dream big. Do not allow people’s opinions to frustrate you.

Do not give up.
You may not have much money. You may be lacking much needed resources. These are limitations. But they need not stop you from thinking creatively. Adapt to limited resources. Think big. Cut your expenses wherever possible. Put off certain purchases. You can make it through a rainy day. The sun will shine again.

Do not give up.
If you believe that God is watching over you, do not become anxious. I know it is easy to say, “Do not worry.” But it is difficult to practice. When loss and hurts and distress come it is quite natural to ask God, “Why?” You might not get all the answers. When you feel like giving up then, just ask God to hold you tight.
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Jesus Is Risen!

June 1, 2020November 1, 2024

Can I Earn My Forgiveness?

So many people suffer from guilt. It need not be a great crime like murder that troubles, but it can be the little wrongs they have done.

Their past haunts them.
They suffer silently as their minds torture them.
They feel someone accusing them all the time.
Unable to open up to anyone they carry untold secrets till they die.

But there is peace to be found with God. There is no demand God makes. Except that you have a broken and contrite heart. Surprising; isn’t it?

He knows that not one of us can find the solution for what troubles our innermost hearts and minds.

He simply says, “Look to me.” On the cross the innocent Lamb of God bled and died for the forgiveness of your sins. The blood of Jesus has the power to cleanse and purify from all sin. One look of believing faith is all that is needed.

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“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions” — Psalm 51:1 Bible.

“If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O LORD, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared” — Psalm 130:3, 4 Bible.

“I have swept away you offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you” — Isaiah 44:22 Bible.

“I, even I, am he blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more” — Isaiah 43:25 Bible.

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May 11, 2020November 25, 2024

He Walks in When Everyone Else Has Rejected You and Walked Out on You!

Jesus walks into your life even when others have rejected you. He understands you perfectly because he himself had faced rejection by his own. He can give strength to you to face the negatives that people throw at you. He can be your joy, courage, and peace when your emotions are rocked by the railings of men and women. Even when others walk out on you, he will stay with you.

He will never leave you nor forsake you. His love for you is everlasting. Even when others label you a failure and as good for nothing; God sees infinite value and worth in you. The blood of Jesus shed on the cross is the greatest and ultimate proof of his love for you.

When your life is clouded with despair, just call out to him. The Name of Jesus is powerful. He will listen to you cry and answer you. Do not be disappointed with delays. He will come to save you and help you at the right time.
Do not give up because people reject you. For you are his beloved child; loved and accepted just as you are. Not for a moment are you forgotten. So cheer up even when people reject. For what does it matter when God has accepted you!

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Last updated: 22 Novemeber 2024.

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“He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him,
nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.
He was despised and rejected by men,
a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering.
Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised,
and we esteemed him not.
Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows,
yet we considered him stricken by God,
smitten by him, and afflicted.
But he was pierced for our transgressions,
he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
and by his wounds we are healed.”

— Isaiah 53:2b–5 Bible NIV 1984

March 30, 2020October 15, 2023

If You Believe, You Can Win Over Depression!

There is no need to be ashamed that you’re passing through a period of depression. It simply means that you’re finding it more than usually difficult to handle some disappointment that came your way.

So accept your depression as real for the moment but it is a phase in life that will pass.

Do not believe the lie, “Everybody is against me and no one cares for me.” During depression self-pity will be at its peak. Do not fall for this trap. Even if no one cares for you, God does. His resources are infinite and he will bring people to you who can help you. Be also encouraged for these are the promises of God:

“Can a mother forget the baby at hear breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!”
“Cast all your anxiety on him [God] because he cares for you.”
“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.”
“The LORD is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Thereofore never lose sight of your dream.
“Yet there’s not much to do, but to bury a man
When the last of his dreams is dead.” So wrote a poet*.
So you should never lose sight of your goals and dreams just because the going is stormy at the moment.

Those who are in depression often think about giving up on life. It is a mad and murderous thought. It is important that you open up and talk with someone whom you trust. You need to know that life is worth holding on to in spite of all the struggles you are passing through right now.

My dear friend, even when everything seems hopeless, guard the flame of your life from getting snuffed out by the wind. Put your hope in God and you will find strength to go on.

Jesus—the Friend of Sinners!

Jesus of Nazareth Our Burden-Bearer

He Walks in When Everyone Else Has Rejected You and Walked Out on You!

Jesus Is Risen!

*William Herbert Carruth, from Each In His Own Tongue: and Other Poems (1908). Ghosts of Dreams.
Bible Quotes: Isaiah 49:15, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 54:10. Psalm 34:18 (NIV).

March 23, 2020December 12, 2023

You Are Not Alone in Your Struggle Against Inferiority Complex

Some hurts in life keep hurting for long.
Some hurts can never be shared. You bear it all alone.
Some hurts come because of our own fully.
A few others because some others did something bad to you over which you had no control.

It is difficult to forgive or forget.
It is still difficult to erase memories.
It is most difficult to get over the feel that I am not good enough.

We all need help. Sometimes we have friends to stand along with us. But they cannot fight the waves of negativity that dump trash and garbage of the past into our minds repeatedly.

Let me be honest here. There are no magical solutions to the problem. The battle to win over inferiority complex can be a life-long one.

Rejection, abuse faced as a child, being made fun of by others, financial difficulties, unfair comparisons, negative labelling, failure in exams, and plenty of other reasons contribute to inferiority complex.

Now let me try to specify a few attitudes that can help:

The first one is that your life is precious. It has a purpose. If you believe that you can make a difference, you still can.

Secondly, do not try to get rid of inferiority complex. I doubt whether you can fully get rid of it. But instead of thinking of it as an enemy let us try to utilise it creatively. It can give you a killer instinct to win in life.

Thirdly, forget the past. It does not help you in any way to recap all the bad episodes time and again. Instead look forward with hope.

Finally, seek God’s help. You might be having anger against God for allowing all those negatives in your life. Agreed, you have every right to feel so.

But he is still standing there to help. Therefore ask for help. He will use all that darkness in your life to build character in you.

Beyond all this, if you allow it, God can bless others through the brokenness in your life. It might take a long time, but he will also make the burden of your memories light!

In conclusion, let me tell you that inferiority complex is not a problem that is solved in a moment’s time. Sometimes it can be a lifelong battle. Those who are suffering from inferiority complex need not lose heart if the struggle seems too long drawn out. There is yet hope. Do not despise yourself. But be thankful that you can still make a positive and creative difference in the lives of others in spite of struggling with feelings of inferiority!

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“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”

— Eleanor Roosevelt

“The LORD is my shepherd. . . . he restores my soul”

— Psalm 23:1, 3.

March 21, 2020October 15, 2023

Do Not Worry About Tomorrow!

Most of us worry constantly. We worry about our health, our finances, our marriage, our careers, our children, exams and interviews, and our future. Many, if not all, worry about their appearance as well.

Why are we constantly worrying? Even though we know that worry accomplishes nothing positive, for some strange reason people do not stop worrying. Neither you nor me! Why is this so?

Fear and insecurity might top the list of worry-causing factors. We fear almost everything. Starting from fear of the dark and strangers, it can move to fear of failure and rejection and many more of the like.

It is easy to say, “Get rid of worry.” Practically it is difficult to achieve. But it is important that we try.

Most of us worry about tomorrow. It is such a killer disease. That is why Jesus asked us to learn a lesson from the birds of the air. He said that they don’t sow or reap or collect food in barns. Yet their heavenly Father takes care of them.

Yes, through this example, he was trying to get our attention to the fact that it is a complex daily process, worldwide in scope, that God is seeing to everyday without fail.

But that is not all. He asked a question, “Are you not much more valuable than they?” This is another way of asking, “Don’t you know that you are my child and you belong to me because you put your trust in me? Will I fail to meet your life’s daily needs when I’ve taken care of your eternity?”

He also asked us to look at the grass of the field and consider how God has clothed them. The point he wanted to make was that your heavenly Father knows your needs even before you ask him. In another context he said that even a sparrow sold for a small amount does not fall to the ground without your heavenly Father knowing it. Even the very hairs of your head are numbered. Therefore do not be afraid.

The point is that God who does not forget the sparrow will not forget you or any of your needs. Let me conclude by saying that the one way to get out of the habit of worrying is to trust in your heavenly Father’s care. He knows you by name. He knows your inner struggles, conflicts and despair.

What if you knew that he is not pointing an accusing or condemning finger at you! His arms are opened wide. If only you would come to him! It takes time, a lot of time, even a lifetime to learn to trust God’s leading in one’s life. But God is patient. He waits for you to learn to trust him. He wants you to be glad and without worry!

That in no way means life is going to be easy.
That in no way means there won’t be sickness, hurt in relationships, or financial difficulties.
That in no way means you won’t face any difficulties in your career.
But what it means is that your Heavenly Father knows what your are going through; his watchful eyes are on you; and he will provide what you need at the right time of his choosing.

Let me end by saying that you should not try to live tomorrow today. The pressure of today is enough. Therefore do not worry.

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This post is based on Matthew 6:25–34, Luke 12:6, 7. Bible

“God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him”

— 1 Peter 5:7 (Bible, Contemporary English Version)

“And when I was burdened with worries, you comforted me and made me feel secure”

— Psalm 94:19 (Bible, Contemporary English Version)

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:6, 7.

“Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn’t empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” — Corrie Ten Boom

March 9, 2020July 20, 2022

A Short Prayer: When My ? Heart Is Broken

When my heart is broken,
And hope no longer I see;
When all that comes out is a sigh–
O Lord remember me.

When my heart is broken,
And regrets cloud my mind;
When joyous notes are muted–
O Lord remember me.

When my heart is broken,
And all around troubles mount;
When I in anger burst out —
O Lord remember me.

When my heart is broken,
And I ask, “Does God love me?”;
And thus your past mercies forget–
O Lord remember me.

When my heart is broken,
And my purse yields not
One coin more my need to meet–
O Lord remember me.

When my heart is broken,
And I know selfie pride it was
To my sinful downfall led–
O Lord remember me.

When my heart is broken,
And each step like giving up I feel;
Abba Father, forget not your erring child–
O Lord remember me.

Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart!
“Come Back Home, My Child!”
“Why Are You Downcast, O My Soul?”
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March 5, 2020December 13, 2023

How to Move On in Life In Spite Of Mistakes Made

Life is a journey.
However hard we try there is no way to reverse the journey and start from the beginning again one more time.

So what about mistakes made?
What about opportunities lost?
What about relationships that turned sour or broke apart?

Who is to blame?
If we put the blame on others, however true that might be, it is not going to help in any way at all. The best thing to do is to own responsibility.

Now, what does that mean?
It simply means that we decide to accept the reality of all that happened.
It means to refuse to give up.
It means that we refuse to bow down to negative circumstances.
It means to get up and make the best of the rest of our lives.

Is that easy? I don’t think so. Our emotions come to play. They often try to move us to self-pity. They make us feel we are helpless victims and hopeless failures.

Emotions keep us tied to our past hurts and don’t allow us to think of creative solutions. Never for a moment yield to the lie that you are not good enough. The truth is that the Bible says, “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”* See, God has placed immense value on you even with all your cracks and faults and shortcomings.

Therefore take command. Order your emotions to stay behind. They are the servants to your will. Keep your emotions chained; that however much they bark they shouldn’t be let to run loose to bite.

Now it is time to do three things:

One, trust God to lead and guide you. He cares for you. He has promised never to leave you nor forsake you* even as you trust in him.

Two, lift up your head and look around. You will find that there is much left in the journey of life for you to enjoy. So many of us are just concerned about the destination. It is more important to travel hopefully, joyfully and enthusiastically the different stages of the journey. Be like a child seeing the world around for the first time.

Three, pick up the broken strands of relationships. Wherever possible tie them back together and have a fresh start in life. Forgive as much as God gives you the grace to forgive. Let not your emotions decide what is love, but let your decision to love make your emotions feel the same.

Not one of these steps is going to work like magic. It takes time to repair the dents and repaint a car that is badly hit. How much more your life!

But be patient. Persist in thinking good. The journey is still a long way to go. It might be that before the sun sets the skies will paint a glorious canvas just for you!

Then your tears will be wiped away. Your faith will be rewarded. Many will also have found life to be worth living because you struggled, prevailed, and won at the end of it!

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*Bible quotes/references: Romans 5:8, Deuteronomy 31:6

September 4, 2019July 19, 2022

A Simple Short Motivational Speech for Little Children on Ants from the Book of Proverbs

Respected Teacher and my dear friends,

Isn’t it amazing that for every one human being there might be around 1 million ants in the world. So today, let us learn something from these common ordinary creatures.

Go to the ant. It is a tiny creature. But it is able to accomplish so many things.

Go to the ant. It stores its food in summer. That means it makes hay while the sun shines or it is storing provisions for difficult days ahead. In other words it has great foresight.

Go to the ant. It has tremendous perseverance. As you look closely at the ants moving, you find that they will not quit until they overcome obstacles somehow.

Go to the ant. It shows amazing teamwork. Together, they are able to carry loads that will surprise us. They unite and motivate each other to achieve common goals.

Go to the ant. They keep on communicating with each other. Have you not seen in how short a time the news of availability of some food is conveyed by one ant to many. The unselfishness of ants make them wonderful communicators.

Go to the ant and learn said Solomon the Wise King and Teacher. How wonderful it is that God our Creator has shown us wisdom through such tiny creatures as ants!

Thank You!

Jesus Is Risen!

—–

“Go to the ant, you sluggard, consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”

— Proverbs 6:6–8 Bible NIV

Sluggard means a lazy, slow-moving, inactive person.

Ants–Interesting Facts and Figures
Myrmecology (/mɜːrmɪˈkɒlədʒi/; from Greek: μύρμηξ, myrmex, “ant” and λόγος, logos, “study”) is a branch of entomology focusing on the scientific study of ants. [Source: Wikipedia]

Ants can lift objects which have 10 to 50 times their body weight!
Ants have two stomachs. One for holding their own food; the other for sharing with others!
There are more than ten thousand known ant species in the world!

Leiningen Versus the Ants is a Short Story by Carl Stephenson. It grips the reader with the fighting spirit of a man against an army of ants.

March 13, 2019May 23, 2024

Say No to Suicide and YES to the Gift of Life Always!

Life is God’s gift to you. Do not nip it in the bud.

Life might not have been fair to you. But that is not reason enough to take your own life.

You might have made mistakes. Yet when you choose to live, you get a chance to redeem those mistakes made. But if you choose to end your life that is the biggest mistake you can make. You cannot undo it.

Do you say no one cares for you? God will not forsake you even if your father and mother forsakes you.

Even if a mother forgets the baby at her breast and has no compassion on the child she has borne, God says, “I will not forget you!”

He has loved you with an everlasting love. His unfailing love for you will not be shaken for he has compassion on you.*

Are you thinking about suicide because you think you are a failure? Wait a minute. You can be a failure before the world and still be the apple of God’s eye*! Life is not given to you to float down on the waters like a dead twig. Fight back and win in life.

My dear friend, thoughts of suicide can attack you at any time; sometimes without any reason at all. What should you do then?

Let me ask you what you would do if an ugly worm falls on you when you are standing under a tree? You will shake it away in disgust; won’t you? Yes that is what you should do with all negative thoughts; always! Brush them away. Do not entertain them. Do not lovingly spread a bed for them. Instead, kick them out!

If you have a friend share your struggle with him or her. Accept his or her love and care. Never deceive yourself by thinking that no one cares. It’s a lie!

My dear friend, you can come back from life’s defeats, loss of confidence and failures. Just hold on. The Bible says, “Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

Remember my friend, God loves you even if you don’t feel like it. Even when your problems seem so huge and unsolvable, he has a plan and purpose* for your life.

Sometimes you might have faced abuse, mental torture, and been the subject of jokes. You might be going through shame and guilt and feelings of worthlessness. Yes, I admit some memories are hard to erase.

Yet you can have a brand new beginning* in life! Choose Life. My friend, that doesn’t mean life is going to be easy, but life will certainly be meaningful when you look forward with hope as God walks along with you!

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — Jesus Christ (John 10:10 Bible NIV 1984).
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“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — Jesus Christ (John 10:10, 11; 14:6 Bible NIV).

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*Bible references: God’s child (John 1:12, 1 John 3:1), Father and mother forsake (Psalm 27:10), Mother forgetting (Isaiah 49:15), Loved with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3) Unfailing love and compassion (Isaiah 54:10), Apple of God’s eye (Deuteronomy 32:10), weeping and rejoicing (Psalm 30:5b), Plan and purpose (Jeremiah 29:11), brand new beginning (2 Cor. 5:17).

February 15, 2019February 5, 2025

A Short Speech on Love ❤️

L❤️ve!

At the sound of this one word, some hearts flutter, some others skip a beat. There is rush of adrenaline for some; others blush.

Love, surprisingly, has been equated with emotions. But is it all that is there to it? Emotions keep changing; don’t they? Today, you feel madly in love with someone; when the sun rises the next day you wonder where all the “love” you felt yesterday has gone; don’t you?

So love does not properly belong to the realm of emotions; though emotions do colour our love with all kinds of splashes. Then what is love?

It is basically a decision to hold the other person in the highest esteem, value him or her above all else, and cherish that person like no other and hold him or her so close and dear to one’s heart.

Love is not about getting; it is about giving.
Love is not about selfishness; it is about sacrifice.
Love is not about being on top of the charts; it is about humility, the willingness to serve.
Love is not about bragging; it is about doing things for the other without advertising.
Love is not about covering up evil; it is about being transparent and living in the light.
Love is not about falsehood; it is about speaking the truth.

Love is not static; it grows. The love of a parent for a child grows along with years; the love of a husband for his wife ideally should grow along with years and vice versa. The limitless potential for growth, for discovery, for being surprised, for finding joy in little things, are all what makes love, love.

Finally, we cannot think on love without thinking of God. The well known passage in the Bible speaks about love in this compelling way: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”*

Not one of us can earn this love; but each one of us can respond to the love of Jesus who bled and died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins.

So love is a response as well. Wishing you an ever-increasing capacity to respond to God’s everlasting love for you, the love of the members of your family, your friends and colleagues, and all those whom you come into contact with. At times when you respond in love to hate and evil behaviour, the other is also constrained to love!

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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”

— 1 Corinthians 13:4–8 Bible

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God Loves You! The 1 Minute Speech You Always Wished to Hear!

God loves you!

In your worst moment; he still loves you.

Today;

You might feel like giving up.
But hold on; for he will not give up on you.

You might want to hide from him.
But he knows all about what you did already.

You might count yourself a failure.
But he looks at you and sees what you can be.

You might think you are unlovable.
But he came to touch the untouchables.

You might think you are of no worth.
But the cross where Jesus shed his blood and died says that you are worth dying for.

You might have your doubts;
but the love of God never fails.
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Today, you failed.
But trust in God; tomorrow you will be firm and immovable like a rock.

Yes, my friend, God loves you. It is an undying love; an everlasting love. He loves you not because you deserve his love; but because he decided to love you even before you were born.

What greater love do you know than you being called a child of God! It is true. You became God’s child when you trusted in him.

Love has been lavished on you.

You might say you have sinned against him much. Let that be true. But the greater truth is you’ve been forgiven much.

Will you love him less?

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!”

–Romans 5:8, 9 Bible NIV

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January 4, 2019January 8, 2024

1 Minute Speech for Kindergarten Children on Hope

Hi friends, today I would like to speak a few words on hope.

First of all, hope is what makes life go forward. It helps you forget the past. It makes you feel that the best is yet to be. In short, hope looks ahead to a better tomorrow.

Secondly, hope looks up. It is when the night is dark, that stars shine the most. Hope looks up to God when all earthly help fails. In short, hope believes in miracles.

Thirdly, hope helps people to hold on. When life is tough and bad things happen; it is hope that says, “Do not give up.” It is hope that helps you to fight one more round.

Finally, hope rises in our hearts as we listen to promises. When parents tell us, “Next birthday, we will be buying you this gift,” we rejoice in the hope of getting it, When God says, “I will not leave you nor forsake you*,” we get courage by his presence with us.

Let me conclude by saying, hope is the stuff life is made of. So live in hope.
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Bible references: Deuteronomy 31:6, Joshua 1:5, Hebrews 13:5

August 28, 2018July 19, 2022

1 Minute Speech for Children on Wisdom

There are more than one lakh planes flying every day world wide. Can you imagine them take off and land without pilots listening to instructions from the control tower?

Similarly life and its safe flying depends much on listening to the control tower called wisdom. The Bible says, “The fear of the LORD–that is wisdom, to shun evil is understanding.”*

The fear of the Lord means to acknowledge that God is holy and he is to be worshipped with reverence and awe. It means to accept that God is the source of all true wisdom. Once you do so, you have a solid foundation to build your life upon.

The practical part of wisdom is avoiding evil. You cannot fear God on one side and allow yourself not to listen to his life-giving instructions on the other. Today, evil comes in innocent-looking attractive packages. It gnaws away at your life without you even being aware of it.

To avoid being trapped by them, ask yourself three questions:

Question number one,
“How much time are gadgets stealing away from my time to study?”
Question number two,
“Does what I am doing a clear disobedience of instructions given by my parents and teachers?”
Question number three,
“Are my relationships and friendships influencing me for good or bad?”

Time, obedience, relationships. If you can keep tabs on these three watchwords, you can walk in the ways of wisdom.

It will crown you with health, wealth and honour. Wisdom will give you a long and fruitful life as well.*

Therefore choose wisdom; embrace life! Thank you.

Jesus Is Risen!

*Job 28:28, Proverbs 3:16, 4:22
Two related thoughts from the wise king, Solomon: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline (Proverbs 1:7).” and “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding (Proverbs 9:10).”
and one from Psalms:
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path (Psalm 119:105).

July 20, 2018July 19, 2022

A Short Speech How to Find Hope When Situations Look Hopeless!

Have you ever woken up with a heavy heart?

It could have been the mistakes of the previous day or the seeming hopelessness of a present situation that weighed you down then; perhaps even this day. I do not have any easy solution to your problem. But I can point you in the right direction.

The Bible declares that God’s compassions never fail; they are new every morning.*

This can be the basis of your hope. You can lean heavily on the compassion of God. Each day it is supplied afresh. The one thing you need to do is not to look at what is going happen tomorrow. His supply for tomorrow will not be lacking; that is all you need to know.

Well, you might be hesitant to come to God. You might feel like a beggar in tattered clothes standing outside a big mansion where a wealthy merchant is giving a feast. You feel unworthy.

But then if that is the picture you have in mind about God, you are thoroughly mistaken. Jesus made it clear that he came to call sinners to repentance (and not the righteous). He also said that it is the sick who need the doctor (and not the healthy).*

He is compassionate to you today. He is calling you. He simply says, “Come to me.”* The invitation is to himself and not to any agenda, programme, or even a Church.

God has not forgotten you.
He will not forsake you.
He will see that your needs are met.
He is gently whispering peace into your troubled mind.
His love does not ask questions about your failures; he simply asks you to come to him.

Will you just ask God to help you?
It can even be a prayer in your heart.
No words are required. When you cry out, “Help me O God,” he will.
But first, he will answer your heart with hope. He will put courage in your heart.*

You might not see any immediate change in your situation. But the change has already happened in your heart. Can you not feel hope rising in your heart? If it is God in whom you trust, you will not be disappointed!*

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References: Lamentations 3:19—23; Luke 5:31, 32; Matthew 11;28; Psalm 138:3, Isaiah 49:23.

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