But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.Matthew 6:6 NIV The minute you wake up , there are a myriad of things to attend to . You think of breakfast , … Continue reading Day 58- My Jesus Journal- The Power of the Unseen
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Day 54 – My Jesus Journal – The Salt and Light
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its taste (purpose), how can it be made salty? It is no longer good for anything, but to be thrown out and walked on by people [when the walkways are wet and slippery]. “You are the light of [Christ to] the world. … Continue reading Day 54 – My Jesus Journal – The Salt and Light
Day 53- My Jesus Journal- A Lesson On Persecution
“Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever]. “Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all … Continue reading Day 53- My Jesus Journal- A Lesson On Persecution
Day 50- My Jesus Journal – Mercy Personified
Our very nature as human beings means that we , though filled with good intentions, are inherently bad . Our conception and birth is tinged with sin and evil . If you ask me , we don’t deserve much , after all if death was the judgement for sin , we wouldn’t stand a chance … Continue reading Day 50- My Jesus Journal – Mercy Personified
Day 48- My Jesus Journal – The Reward of Meekness
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”Matthew 5:5 KJV More often than not , meekness is associated with weakness and general simplicity but the meaning runs deeper if you are looking at it from Christ’s perspective . The origin of “meek” in English comes from the Greek origin, praus, which is translated … Continue reading Day 48- My Jesus Journal – The Reward of Meekness
Day 45 – My Jesus Journal – Abundance 2
There is abundance in no other person than Jesus . When we understand this principle it becomes easier to follow Jesus and not what you can see happening in your life . Jesus went and saw James and John as brothers fixing their nets . When Jesus called them to be made fishers of men … Continue reading Day 45 – My Jesus Journal – Abundance 2
Day 41 – My Jesus Journal – The Beloved Son
If you want to do anything in this world , there is a prerequisite or a requirement that is expected . Many times , we get that desired job and that position we have been dreaming of after all the prerequisites are met . There is no shorthand to anything great in life . There … Continue reading Day 41 – My Jesus Journal – The Beloved Son
Day 40 – My Jesus Journal – The One Who Walks on a Prepared Path
I love styling natural hair . The process of doing one’s hair requires much preparation with the right products , right combs , correct positioning in a chair and diligence . No great hairstyle does not require great preparation. Styling hair can take a short ten minutes to a long 10 hours or more . … Continue reading Day 40 – My Jesus Journal – The One Who Walks on a Prepared Path
Day 37 – My Jesus Journal – The Greatest Gift of Love
It is so sad that love is always questioned . It is as if there has to be a reason or strings attached to the fact that someone confesses their undying love to you . That is what we expect from the love that comes from the world . Whenever we are told that we … Continue reading Day 37 – My Jesus Journal – The Greatest Gift of Love
Day 35 – My Jesus Journal – The Gift of Contentment
Life can be a cycle where we think that doing more for ourselves, means that we earn more and become better versions of ourselves and even richer . It is an interesting mindset and it can be summed up in a Jamaican colloquial : “Waan ti waan ti , nuh get ih and get ih … Continue reading Day 35 – My Jesus Journal – The Gift of Contentment