Bible verse of the day...John 16:24 (NIV)

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:24 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

Have you ever asked God for something either for yourself or for someone else? I'm sure most of us have done it. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ tells us in this verse that if we need something, all we have to do is pray and ask in His name, then, we will receive it. Receiving blessings from God is truly a joy to anyone who ask for it. But we must try to consider God's will. Sometimes when we pray for something to happen or whatever it might be and God thinks that it will be good for us, He gives what is asked. However, if He thinks it will harm us, He would not heed with our request. So, whatever the outcome of our prayers in the name of Jesus, we should believe that God always gives what is best for us.

Bible verse of the day...James 5:16 (NIV)

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

All of us have sinned against God. None of us can say that he is not a sinner because man can sin with his thoughts and with his heart. God commands us to confess our sins with one another and pray for each other. We should accept our sins and ask the Lord for forgiveness. He hears the prayer of a righteous man and the reason why it is effective and powerful because God sees the sincerity of his heart.

Bible verse of the day...Haggai 2:8 (NIV)

'The silver is mine and the gold is mine,' declares the LORD Almighty. Haggai 2:8 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

Everything that man has comes from the Lord. God is reminding us in this verse that wealth comes from Him because He owns the silver, gold, etc. He made them for a reason. We should be grateful for whatever wealth we have in life. When I say wealth doesn't mean money only but our lives, family, good health, jobs, friends and the things we have. I thank God for the blessings He gave me.

Bible verse of the day...Proverbs 22:2 (NIV)

Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all. Proverbs 22:2 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

In this world, there is a huge difference between rich and poor. We can see that many people around the planet are starving and children dying because of poverty. However, in first world countries, it's the opposite. Despite our economic status in life, we are created by the same God. We are all made of in His image and likeness. It is nobody's fault if we were born to a poor or rich family. I think it's a great blessing for us to be alive. If we were born rich, then, it's a great opportunity to help others who are less fortunate. But if we were born to a poor family, it doesn't mean that we should have self-pity but rather we should hold on to God and strive hard to augment our way of living. God has a plan for us whether we are rich or poor. We have the same God who is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. He guides us and protect us everyday. Hence, we are equal in His eyes.

Bible verse of the day...2 Corinthians 9:6 (NIV)

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

There are many verses in the bible about tithes and offerings for the Lord.This verse is one of them. We should remember that when we give something to God it should be the best we have. God is pleased when we give it with all our hearts and not for the eyes of man. He will give back a hundred percent or more of what you have given Him. I know this because He always do that to me faithfully and I'm always very grateful to Him.

Bible verse of the day...Micah 7:18 (NIV)

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. Micah 7:18 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

Have you experienced being persecuted or being looked down by someone? Well, I have had that experience. Sometimes it's annoying, you'll get upset and get hurt in the process. However, most of the time I see it as a challenge. A challenge for me to become a better person and an opportunity to show God's love on that individual. Arrogance of a man won't do him any good. I think no man is better than the other. We are created equal and we should forgive the person who try to put us down. In fact, a prayer would help that person a lot. We should be merciful because sometimes man doesn't know what he is doing. Oftentimes, these people are blinded with hate and insecurities in their hearts. As God has said in this verse, let us not be angry but rather show mercy and learn how to forgive.

Bible verse of the day...Matthew 18:20 (NIV)

For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20 (NIV)

My reflection of the verse

Every time we pray together even when we are only few, God is always there to listen to our prayers. In the church where I usually attend there is a mid-week service. In that mid-week service there are only very few attendees. One time, we were less than 10 who attended the service. Then, we group ourselves by two's to pray for our needs and other things. Even though we were only two praying for each other our Almighty God is there with us and listening to our prayers. In my own experience, praying together with sincere hearts is a powerful thing. Many times I have done it with my colleagues and it is a very effective because God hears them and answers the need.