I will keep your statutes; do not utterly forsake me! I need God's presence in my life. Not just for a moment or for a long time, but forever. Not just when tragedy strikes me, but also when blessings abound. Not just in this life, but more so in the life to come. I need … Continue reading Longing for God’s Presence (Psalm 119:8)
Word and Worship (Psalm 119:7)
For a lot of people, the word rules has negative connotations. It is something that is restrictive, limiting and controlling. Our desire for independence and self-rule causes us to dislike rules imposed by others, including God's rules written in his Holy Book - the Bible. We complain that it is a burden too heavy for … Continue reading Word and Worship (Psalm 119:7)
No Shame (Psalm 119:6)
"Nakakahiya" ("I feel ashamed"). Filipinos say that when trying to borrow money from someone to whom they have no close relationship; when caught doing "shameful" acts like stealing or adultery; when falling short of people's expectations in school or at work; when someone speaks something humiliating against them in public, whether the charge was true … Continue reading No Shame (Psalm 119:6)
A Prayer to Persevere (Psalm 119:5)
If you are a Christian, you desire to obey God’s commands. If there is no longing to live according to God’s revealed Word, if there is no pursuit after God’s holiness, then there is no true Christian discipleship. It is sad to see that many in our churches are wearing the “Christian” nametag but are … Continue reading A Prayer to Persevere (Psalm 119:5)