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Daily Scripture & Prayer Convos, Bang Rak (2025)

15/07/2025

DAILY PROMISES OF GOD 196/365
The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength
Read Nehemiah 8:9-12

Nehemiah 8:10 (NASB95)
10 Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

To fully grasp the power of this verse, we must remember the scene. The walls of Jerusalem have been rebuilt, and Ezra the scribe has just read the Law of God to the people. As they listen, they are overcome with conviction. They see how far they have fallen from God's commands, and they begin to weep. Their grief is genuine and appropriate. But it is in this moment of sorrow that Nehemiah speaks these astonishing words.

He doesn't say, "Grieve longer" or "Punish yourselves more." Instead, he commands them to celebrate. This reveals a profound truth about God's heart.

Holiness is a Festival, Not a Funeral.
"Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet..." Nehemiah commands a feast. God's response to the people's repentance is not a demand for prolonged misery, but an invitation to joyful celebration. He wants them to experience the richness of His provision. This teaches us that a life dedicated to God—a holy life—is not meant to be one of perpetual gloom and self-denial. While it requires discipline, its ultimate expression is joy, abundance, and feasting in the presence of the Lord.

Holy Joy is Generous Joy.
The celebration has a crucial requirement: "...and send portions to him who has nothing prepared." True, godly joy is never selfish. It cannot be contained. It naturally overflows into generosity and care for others. If our spiritual life makes us happy but unconcerned with the needs of those around us, it is not the joy of the Lord. God’s joy creates community and compassion; it moves us to share our blessings with the poor and the forgotten.

Joy is Not an Emotion; It is Your Strength.
This is the heart of the message. "Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." The people were facing an uncertain future. They had enemies, and the task of rebuilding their society was immense. They needed strength to persevere. Where would it come from? Not from their military might or political savvy, but from the joy of the Lord.

This isn't the fleeting happiness that comes from good circumstances. This is a deep, resilient joy that is rooted in God Himself—His character, His forgiveness, His presence, and His promises. It is a joy that can coexist with tears because it is not dependent on what is happening around us, but on who God is for us. This joy is a fortress for the soul. It is the spiritual energy that enables us to face trials, resist temptation, and carry on with the work God has given us. It is not a luxury for the good times; it is a necessity for all times.

In a world that often saps our strength, Nehemiah’s words are a lifeline. Don't seek strength to then be joyful. Instead, receive the joy of the Lord, and you will find your strength.

Prayer
Lord God,
Thank You for being a God of joy. I confess that I often associate holiness with solemnity and grief over my sin. Thank you for the reminder that while repentance is necessary, Your ultimate desire for me is not sorrow, but celebration in Your presence. You are the God who invites us to feast.

Father, I ask You to replace my grief with Your joy. Just as You spoke to Your people through Nehemiah, speak to my heart today. Remind me that because of the work of Jesus, this day is holy. My sins are forgiven, and I am invited into Your festival of grace.

Lord, let this joy be my strength. When I feel weak, discouraged, or overwhelmed by the challenges before me, fill me with Your joy. May it be the bedrock of my soul, a strength that does not depend on my circumstances but is rooted firmly in who You are. Help me to draw my energy not from my own efforts, but from delighting in You.

And as I receive this joy, make me generous. Prompt my heart to "send portions" to those in need around me—to share my blessings, my time, and the good news of Your love with those who have nothing prepared. May the joy You give me be a light that warms others.

Thank you for this incredible promise. May the joy of the Lord be my strength, today and always.

In the joyful name of Jesus, Amen.

14/07/2025

DAILY PROMISES OF GOD 195/365
Carried Forever
Read Psalm 28:1-9

Psalm 28:9 (NASB95)
9 Save Your people and bless Your inheritance;
Be their shepherd also, and carry them forever.

In this final verse of his psalm, David offers a powerful, four-part prayer that serves as a perfect summary of our lifelong journey with God. It moves from our immediate need for rescue to our ultimate hope of eternal security. Each petition builds upon the last, painting a complete picture of God's tender and mighty care.

"Save Your people..." (The Cry for Rescue)
The prayer begins with the most fundamental need of humanity: salvation. The word "save" here means to deliver, to rescue from distress, danger, and enemies. It’s a cry acknowledging that we cannot save ourselves. We are His people, caught in a world of trouble and entangled by our own sin, and we need a Rescuer. This is the starting point of our relationship with God—an admission of need and a plea for His intervention.

"...and bless Your inheritance;" (The Request for Favor)
This next phrase elevates our identity. We are not just any people; we are His "inheritance." An inheritance is something of immense value, a treasured possession passed down and cherished. David isn't just asking God to rescue a random group; he's asking God to pour out His favor and well-being upon that which He values most. This reminds us that God's care for us is not reluctant. He is invested in our flourishing because we belong to Him. We are His treasure.

"Be their shepherd also..." (The Need for Guidance)
The prayer now shifts to an intensely personal metaphor. A savior might rescue from a distance, but a shepherd lives among his sheep. This is a plea for daily, intimate guidance. A shepherd leads to green pastures (provision), protects from predators (protection), and knows each sheep by name (personal relationship). This part of the prayer moves beyond a one-time rescue and asks for a moment-by-moment walk with God, trusting in His leadership through all of life's terrain.

"...and carry them forever." (The Promise of Support)
This final plea is the most tender and profound. There are times when the sheep are too weak, too injured, or too young to walk. In those moments, the shepherd does not abandon them; he lifts them up and carries them. This is a picture of God's strength made perfect in our weakness. When we are exhausted, broken, or overwhelmed by life's burdens, He does not just walk beside us—He carries us.

And the duration of this support? "Forever." It’s not just for a difficult day or a trying season. His strength will carry us through every valley, over every mountain, and all the way home into eternity. This is the ultimate security. We are not just saved, blessed, and led; we are held securely in the everlasting arms of our Shepherd-King, who promises never to let us go.

Prayer
O Lord, my God,
I come before You with the prayer of David on my lips, for it is the prayer of my own heart.

First, Lord, save me. Save me from my sin, from my fears, and from the troubles that surround me. I confess that I cannot rescue myself. I am Your child, and I cry out to you for deliverance and wholeness. I also pray for Your Church—save Your people around the world.

And Lord, bless Your inheritance. Thank you for the breathtaking truth that I am not just a servant, but Your treasured possession. Pour out Your favor upon my life. Help me to live in a way that brings honor to You, my loving Owner. May I see my value not in what I do, but in the simple fact that I belong to You.

I ask You, be my Shepherd today. I so often wander and try to find my own way. Please lead me. Guide my thoughts, my words, and my steps. Protect me from temptation and lead me to places of spiritual rest and nourishment. I trust Your guidance more than my own.

And finally, Father, carry me. I confess my weakness and weariness. There are burdens I cannot bear and paths I feel too tired to walk. Lift me up in Your strong arms. Let me feel the support of Your presence sustaining me. Thank you for the promise that this care isn't temporary—that You will carry me not just through today, but forever, all the way into Your eternal presence.

I rest in this complete and lasting care.

In the name of my Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, Amen.

13/07/2025

DAILY PROMISES OF GOD 194/365
God's Unfailing Provision
Read Philippians 4:10-23

Philippians 4:19 (NASB95)
19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

This verse is a fortress of peace for the anxious heart. It’s a promise so vast it can feel almost too good to be true. But to understand its power, we need to see it not just as a standalone quote, but as the climax of a beautiful exchange of love and generosity.

Paul writes this from prison. The Philippian church, out of their own limited resources, had sent him a generous gift to support him in his time of need. After thanking them, Paul doesn't just say, "I'll pay you back someday." Instead, he points them to the ultimate source of provision. He essentially says, "You sacrificially met my need out of your poverty, so now let me tell you about the God who will meet all of your needs out of His infinite wealth."

Let's look at the four pillars of this incredible promise:

The Personal Provider: "My God"
Paul doesn’t say "a god" or "the divine concept." He says, "My God." This is personal. This is a testimony. Paul has experienced God's faithfulness through shipwrecks, beatings, imprisonment, and hunger. He knows his Provider intimately. He is declaring with confidence that the same God who has sustained him in his darkest hours is the very God who will care for them.

The Scope of Provision: "Will supply all your needs"
This promise is comprehensive. It covers all needs—not some, not most. This is a crucial distinction: it says "needs," not "wants" or "greeds." A need is what is essential for life, sustenance, and fulfilling God's purpose for us. This certainly includes physical needs like food and shelter. But in the context of Philippians, it also clearly includes spiritual and emotional needs: the need for peace that surpasses understanding (v. 7), the need for strength to be content in any situation (v. 11-13), and the need for joy in the midst of suffering. God's provision is holistic.

The Standard of Provision: "According to His riches in glory"
This is perhaps the most staggering part of the verse. God does not supply out of His riches, as if He's giving us a few coins from a vast treasury. He supplies according to His riches. This means the supply itself reflects the vastness of the source.

Think of it this way: A billionaire who gives a homeless person $10 is giving out of his riches. A billionaire who pays off all the person's debts, buys them a home, and sets up a trust for their future is giving according to his riches. God’s provision for us is not measured by the smallness of our need, but by the infinite, glorious, inexhaustible wealth of His kingdom. He is not limited.

The Channel of Provision: "In Christ Jesus"
This is the key that unlocks the entire promise. How do we access these glorious riches? In Christ Jesus. He is the channel, the mediator, the sphere in which this divine transaction takes place. Our union with Christ is what gives us a claim to the Father's treasury. It is because we are in Him that we are heirs to this promise. It is not a generic promise to the world, but a specific, covenantal promise to those who belong to Him.

So, when anxiety about the future creeps in, when you feel the pressure of lack—whether it be financial, emotional, or spiritual—stand on this promise. Your provision is not dependent on your own resources, but on the limitless riches of your Father, guaranteed by your position in His Son.

Prayer
My God and my Provider,
I come before You today, echoing the confident declaration of the Apostle Paul. You are not a distant God, but my God, the one who knows me, sees me, and has proven faithful time and time again.

Lord, I confess that I am often anxious. I look at my circumstances, my bank account, my emotional reserves, and I feel the weight of my needs. I worry about how they will be met. Forgive me for focusing on my own lack instead of Your infinite supply.

Thank You for the promise that You will supply all my needs. I lay them before You now—my physical needs for provision and health, my emotional needs for peace and comfort, and my spiritual needs for wisdom, strength, and a deeper sense of Your presence. I trust that you see every single one.

And Lord, I am in awe that You supply these needs not from a limited budget, but according to Your riches in glory. Thank You that Your generosity knows no bounds and Your resources can never be depleted. Help me to live with an open hand, generous toward others, because I know I am cared for by a God of infinite abundance.

All of this is possible only in Christ Jesus. Thank you, Lord Jesus, that because I am in You, I have access to the Father's heart and His riches. My hope is not in my own merit, but in my position in You.

Help me to live in the freedom and peace of this promise today. Silence my fears with the truth of Your Word and fill my heart with gratitude for Your unfailing provision.

In the rich and powerful name of Jesus, Amen.

12/07/2025

DAILY PROMISES OF GOD 193/365
Written on the Heart
Read Jeremiah 31:27-40

Jeremiah 31:33 (NASB95)
33 “But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares the Lord, “I will put My law within them and on their heart I will write it; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.

In this single verse, spoken through a prophet to a people on the brink of exile and despair, God unveils the blueprint for a revolution—not of nations, but of the human heart. It is a promise that addresses the fundamental failure of the Old Covenant and offers a solution of breathtaking grace.

The Problem: A Law of Stone
The first covenant, given at Mount Sinai, was magnificent. Its laws were holy, just, and good. But they had one critical limitation: they were external. They were written on tablets of stone. They could command obedience, but they couldn't create it. They could reveal sin, but they couldn't change the sinner's heart. Israel's history was a painful cycle of receiving the law, promising to obey, and failing spectacularly. The law of stone exposed the heart of stone.

The Promise: A Law on the Heart
God's solution was not a new set of rules, but a new internal reality. He declares, "I will put My law within them and on their heart I will write it." This is a complete paradigm shift.

From External to Internal: The law moves from cold stone tablets to the warm, living tissue of the human heart. It ceases to be just an outside standard we strive to meet and becomes an inside principle that guides us.

From Duty to Desire: When God writes His law on our hearts, He doesn't just give us information; He changes our disposition. He begins to align our desires with His. Obedience starts to flow not from the dread of punishment but from a new, inner inclination. We begin to want what God wants. This is the work of the Holy Spirit, who transforms our hearts of stone into hearts of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26).

The Author: "I Will..."
Notice the insistent repetition of God's own action: "I will put... I will write..." This is the language of pure grace. This new covenant is not a contract we co-sign, dependant on our faithfulness. It is a unilateral promise made and executed by God Himself. He is the author, the writer, and the power behind this transformation. Our role is to receive this gift, not to achieve it. This frees us from the exhausting burden of self-sanctification.

The Goal: An Unbreakable Relationship
What is the ultimate purpose of this heart-surgery? The verse concludes with the most beautiful summary of God's relational goal: "and I will be their God, and they shall be My people." This is the climax. A changed heart leads to an restored relationship. When our will is no longer at war with God's, the intimacy for which we were created becomes possible. We are no longer rebellious subjects under a distant king, but beloved children who know and belong to their Father.

For us today, this promise is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. He is the mediator of this New Covenant. Through His sacrifice, we are forgiven, and through His Spirit, this promise becomes our reality. We are living in "those days" Jeremiah spoke of. God is, right now, writing His character, His love, and His will upon the hearts of all who trust in Him.

Prayer
Sovereign Lord,
I stand in awe of You as the great Covenant-Maker, the God who doesn't give up on His people. Thank you for not leaving me with a law of stone that I could never hope to fulfill. Thank you for seeing the weakness of my flesh and the hardness of my heart and providing a solution rooted in Your own grace.

I confess that so often I try to live by my own strength, treating Your commands as an external checklist rather than an internal reality. Forgive me for the times my heart is hard, and my desires are at war with Yours.

Lord, I ask you to fulfill Your promise in me today. Just as you declared through Jeremiah, I ask you now: put Your law within me. Write it deeply on my heart. Do a work in me that only You can do. Transform my desires so that I long for what You long for. Make holiness not a duty I dread, but a delight I pursue. Let my obedience flow from a heart that has been changed by You.

Thank You for the ultimate promise that You are my God and I am one of Your people. What a profound identity, what an incredible security! I belong to You. Thank you, Jesus, for making this New Covenant possible with Your blood. And thank you, Holy Spirit, for being the one who writes on my heart each day.

May I live today as a child of this glorious promise.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

11/07/2025

DAILY PROMISES OF GOD 192/365
A Hope That Does Not Disappoint
Read Romans 5:1-21

Romans 5:5 (NASB95)
5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

In our lives, we place our hope in many things: a promising career, a stable relationship, good health, or a secure future. Yet, as we all learn, these worldly hopes can be fragile. Careers can falter, relationships can break, health can fail, and futures can become uncertain. This often leads to disappointment, cynicism, or even despair.

Into this reality of fragile hopes, the Apostle Paul makes one of the most audacious statements in the Bible: our hope—our Christian hope—"does not disappoint." This isn't wishful thinking or blind optimism. It is a confident assertion rooted in a profound, internal reality. Paul gives us the reason our hope is secure, and it has nothing to do with our circumstances or our own strength.

The Reason: "Because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts"

Our hope is not anchored in something we must strive for, but in something that has already been given. Notice the past tense: the love of God has been poured out. This is a completed action.

The imagery here is stunning. God’s love isn’t given to us in a trickle, a drop, or a meager spoonful. It has been "poured out"—lavishly, generously, and extravagantly, like a waterfall flooding a barren land. This is not our fleeting love for God, which can wax and wane. This is His infinite, unchanging love for us, a love so vast that it led Christ to die for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8).

And where has this love been poured? Not just into the pages of Scripture or the annals of history, but "within our hearts." It is not a distant, academic truth. It is an intimate, personal, and transformative experience. It is the internal evidence that proves our external hope is real.

The Agent: "Through the Holy Spirit who was given to us"

How does this divine love move from a heavenly reality into the core of our being? Through the personal presence of the Holy Spirit. He is the divine messenger who delivers the love of the Father into our hearts. He is the down payment, the guarantee of our future inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14). When God gave us the Holy Spirit, He gave us a permanent, indwelling source of His own love.

Therefore, our hope is secure. It doesn't depend on our feelings, which can change by the hour. It doesn't depend on our performance, which is always imperfect. Our hope is anchored to the objective, historical fact of God’s love demonstrated at the cross and the subjective, personal experience of that love applied to our hearts by the Holy Spirit.

When suffering comes (as Paul mentions in the preceding verses), when doubts creep in, or when the world’s hopes fail you, the believer has an anchor. We can touch the very real, Spirit-given love of God within us and say with confidence, "This hope will not put me to shame, for I have the proof of God's love living inside me."

Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for a hope that is alive and secure. I confess that I so often place my hope in temporary things that are bound to disappoint me. Forgive me for seeking security in my circumstances, my abilities, or the approval of others.

Thank You for the incredible truth of this verse. Thank you that my hope is not a wish, but a certainty, because it is anchored in Your love. I praise you for Your love—not a small or rationed love, but a love that has been poured out lavishly and without reserve into my heart. Let the reality of that abundant love wash over me today, silencing my fears and anxieties.

Holy Spirit,
Thank You for being the precious gift who makes this all real. You are the one who takes the truth of God's love and makes it an experience in my soul. I ask you now to stir within me a fresh awareness of that love. When my heart feels cold or my faith feels weak, remind me that You are there, the constant wellspring of God's affection for me. Help me to feel, know, and rest in the love that you have poured into my heart.

Lord, may this secure hope be my strength in trials and my joy in everyday life. Because I am so deeply loved by You, I can face today with confidence and peace.

In the strong name of Jesus, through whom this love was made possible. Amen.

10/07/2025

CTTRO
Ang mga Tahimik na Pag-alis: Bakit May mga Nawawala sa Ministry?�

Ang Simula ng Paglaho

Napansin mo ba?

May mga dati tayong kasama sa ministry na hindi na natin nakikita. Sila ‘yung mga kapatid na dati’y haligi ng gawain—punong-puno ng sigasig, nag-uumapaw sa pananampalataya. Sila ‘yung unang dumarating sa simbahan, laging handang mag-volunteer, at nagniningning ang mga mata sa tuwing may paparating na gawain. Sa Discipleship Group, sila ang laging on time, sabik na magbahagi at mag-aral ng Salita, at masigasig na mag-outreach para ituro ang Ebanghelyo.

Pero ngayon… tahimik na. Wala na.

Hindi naman bigla ang kanilang pag-alis. Walang malaking "goodbye" o dramatikong eksena. Ang nangyari ay isang unti-unting paglamig. Ang dating lingguhang pagdalo ay naging paminsan-minsan, hanggang sa tuluyan nang nawala. Isang tahimik na paglaho.

Naalala ko ang tanong ni Apostol Pablo sa mga taga-Galatia:

“7 You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?” (Galatians 5:7 NASB95)

Parang sinasabi ni Pablo, “Ang ganda ng takbo mo… anong nangyari? Sino ang humadlang sa iyo? Ano ang naging hadlang sa landas mo?”

At napapaisip tayo, bakit nga ba? Bakit may mga kapatid na dating nagniningas sa paglilingkod ang unti-unting nawawala? Kadalasan, ang mga dahilan ay hindi hayag. Ito ang mga bulong na hindi natin narinig:

May mga napagod, pero walang nakapansin.
May mga nasaktan, pero walang nagtanong.
May mga pinanghinaan ng loob, pero walang tumulong buhatin ang kanilang pasanin.
May mga nalito sa direksyon, pero walang gumabay.

Hindi malalaking tukso ang laging sandata ng kaaway. Kadalasan, nagsisimula siya sa maliliit na bagay—isang simpleng kompromiso, isang kasalanang tila walang bigat, at isang tahimik na paglayo sa presensya ng Diyos. Hanggang sa isang araw, hindi mo namamalayan, ang dating apoy ay naging abo na lang.

Limang Dahilan ng Paglamig: Isang Pagsusuri

Upang maiwasan ito, kailangan nating unawain ang mga ugat. Narito ang limang karaniwang dahilan kung bakit humihina ang apoy ng isang mananampalataya.

1. Kakulangan sa Espirituwal na Intimasiya (Lack of Spiritual Intimacy)

“5 I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NASB95)

Naging abala sa gawain para sa Diyos, pero hindi naging abala sa Diyos ng gawain. Kapag nawala ang personal na devotional life, ang pananabik (intimacy) ay napapalitan ng pagganap (performance). Kahit marami kang ginagawa para sa Kanya, wala ka nang naririnig mula sa Kanya. Ang ministry ay nagiging trabaho, hindi pagsamba.

2. Pagkapagod Dahil sa Maling Hangganan (Burnout from Wrong Boundaries)

“16 But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.” (Luke 5:16 NASB95)

Marami ang humihinto sa ministry hindi dahil masama ang kanilang ginagawa, kundi dahil wala silang pahinga. Ang paglilingkod nang walang kapahingahan ay hindi laging tanda ng katapatan; minsan, ito ay tanda ng kawalan ng karunungan. Maging si Hesus ay lumalayo para manalangin at magpalakas. Ang pahinga ay hindi pagrerebelde—ito ay bahagi ng pagsunod.

3. Mga Sugat na Hindi Naghilom (Offended but Unhealed)

“19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city,
And contentions are like the bars of a citadel.” (Proverbs 18:19 NASB95)

May mga nawala dahil nasaktan sila—sa isang salita, sa isang kilos, o sa isang isyu na hindi napag-usapan. Ang masakit, sa halip na dalhin ang sakit sa paanan ng Diyos, ito ay kinimkim hanggang sa maging sama ng loob. Ang sama ng loob ay lason na pumapatay sa pagnanasang maglingkod kasama ang mga taong nakasakit sa iyo.

4. Pagkakakilanlang Nakasentro sa Gawain (Misplaced Identity)

“20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.” (Luke 10:20 NASB95)

Kapag ang pagkakakilanlan mo ay nakasandal sa iyong posisyon sa ministry (worship leader, preacher, Discipleship group leader) at hindi sa iyong relasyon kay Kristo, mapapagod ka. Kapag hindi ka nabigyan ng pagkakataon o na-overlook ka, manghihina ka. Tanungin mo ang sarili mo: Kung tanggalin sa iyo ang mikropono, ang titulo, at ang entablado—pupunta ka pa rin ba sa simbahan para lang sumamba? Your ministry is what you do, but Christ is who you are.

5. Nakatagong Kasalanan (Hidden Sin)

“2 But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God,
And your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear.” (Isaiah 59:2 NASB95)

Ito ang pinakamapanganib sa lahat. May mga nawawala hindi dahil sa pagod, kundi dahil sa kasalanang hindi pinagsisihan. Tulad ito ng isang virus sa computer—isang maliit na file na dahan-dahang sinisira ang buong sistema. Ang kasalanang itinatago ay unti-unting pumapatay sa iyong espirituwal na pagnanasa hanggang sa wala ka nang maramdaman.

Hindi Pa Huli ang Lahat: Ang Daan Pabalik
Kung ikaw ay isa sa mga nanghihina, napapagod, o tahimik na lumalayo, pakinggan mo ito: Hindi pa huli ang lahat. Ang pag-amin sa isa sa mga dahilan sa itaas ay hindi katapusan, kundi simula ng paggaling.

Ano ang dapat mong gawin?
1. Balikan ang Unang Pag-ibig. Alalahanin mo ang mga araw na simple lang ang lahat—ikaw at ang Diyos. Hindi ang iyong posisyon, kundi ang Kanyang presensya. Manumbalik ka sa panalangin at pagbabasa ng Kanyang Salita nang walang ibang agenda kundi ang makasama Siya.

2. Magtakda ng Malinaw na Hangganan. Hindi ka tinawag para maging superhero ng simbahan. Matutong magsabi ng "hindi." Ang pahinga ay pagsamba rin. Pangalagaan mo ang templong ipinagkatiwala sa iyo—ang iyong katawan, isip, at kaluluwa.

3. Hayaang Maghilom ang Sugat. Dalhin mo ang iyong sakit sa Diyos, hindi sa tsismis. Kausapin mo ang taong kailangan mong kausapin, na may gabay ng isang lider. Hayaan mong ayusin ng Diyos ang nasira sa iyo dahil sa ministry. Ang pagpapatawad ay nagpapalaya.

4. Magsisi at Manumbalik. Kung alam mong may kasalanan kang itinatago, huwag mo nang patagalin. Ang biyaya ng Diyos ay sapat para ayusin ang lahat ng sinira ng kasalanan. Ang Kanyang pagpapatawad ay mas malaki kaysa sa iyong pagkakamali.

Para sa Iyo na Nawawala,�Kung naligaw ka ng landas, hindi ibig sabihin ay tapos na ang karera mo. Ang Diyos ay Diyos ng mga bagong simula. Ang tanong ay hindi kung tatanggapin ka pabalik, kundi kung handa ka nang umuwi.

Para sa Atin na Naiwan,�Maging pamilya tayo na marunong kumumusta, handang makinig, at bukas ang mga bisig para sa mga nagbabalik. Baka sa isang simpleng "Kamusta ka na talaga?" ay may buhay na masagip at apoy na muling magningas.

Kamusta ka na, kapatid? May naghihintay sa iyong pagbabalik.

10/07/2025

DAILY PROMISES OF GOD 191/365
A God Who Delights in Mercy
Read Micah 7:7-20

Micah 7:18 (NASB95)
18 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity
And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession?
He does not retain His anger forever,
Because He delights in unchanging love.

After chapters of prophesying judgment and lamenting the broken state of his people, the prophet Micah erupts into one of the most magnificent declarations of praise in all of Scripture. It begins with a rhetorical question that hangs in the air, demanding our awe: "Who is a God like You?" The answer, of course, is no one. And Micah tells us exactly what makes God so utterly unique.

His Unmatched Pardon: "Who pardons iniquity and passes over the rebellious act"
Micah uses two powerful phrases here. To "pardon iniquity" is a legal act. It’s not simply looking the other way; it is the official, authoritative cancellation of a debt. God doesn't just ignore our sin; He nullifies its claim on us.

To "pass over the rebellious act" evokes the foundational story of Israel's salvation in Egypt. The angel of judgment passed over the homes covered by the blood of the lamb. In the same way, God chooses to step over our sin, refusing to let it be the final barrier between us and Him. He actively moves past our rebellion to embrace us. This is not a passive forgetfulness; it is an active, gracious choice.

His Temporary Anger: "He does not retain His anger forever"
In a world where humans hold grudges for a lifetime, God’s character is radically different. His anger at sin is real and righteous, but it is not His default state. It is a temporary response to that which destroys His beloved creation. It has a purpose, but it does not have permanence. This verse assures us that God is not sitting in heaven, nursing a perpetual rage against His children. His anger is a passing storm; His love is the enduring climate.

His Defining Delight: "Because He delights in unchanging love"
This is the reason for everything else. This is the "why" behind His pardon and His patience. The phrase "unchanging love" is a translation of the rich Hebrew word hesed. It means loyal love, covenant faithfulness, steadfast mercy, and enduring kindness all wrapped into one.

But the most stunning word in this clause is "delights." God does not extend mercy reluctantly. He is not a frustrated father who begrudgingly forgives his child yet again. Forgiveness is not a chore for Him; it is His joy. It is His pleasure. It is central to His very nature to show hesed. He delights in the act of showing us steadfast love and faithfulness.

When we picture God looking at us, we often project our own feelings of shame and guilt onto Him. We imagine Him disappointed, frustrated, or barely tolerating us. Micah 7:18 shatters that image. It paints a picture of a God whose fundamental disposition toward His people is one of joyful, faithful, and merciful love. He is a God who finds delight not in our perfection, but in pardoning our imperfection.

That is who our God is. There is truly no one like Him.

Prayer
O Lord, my God,
Who is a God like You? I echo the prophet's cry of wonder. There is no one who compares to Your glory, Your power, and Your breathtaking mercy.

I come before You with the truth of my own heart: I have sinned. I have known iniquity and committed rebellious acts. I am often more like the broken people Micah described than the faithful servant I long to be. Yet, You are the God who pardons. Thank You for not just tolerating me, but for legally and lovingly cancelling the debt of my sin through the cross of Jesus Christ. Thank You for "passing over" my transgressions, choosing not to hold them against me.

Lord, I confess that I sometimes fear Your anger. I imagine You keeping a record of my failures. But Your Word says You do not retain Your anger forever. Free me from the fear that I have exhausted Your patience. Help me to rest in the assurance that Your anger is temporary, but Your love is eternal.

And most of all, Father, let this truth sink deep into my soul: You delight in showing me unchanging love. It is Your joy to be merciful. It is Your pleasure to be faithful. You are not a reluctant Savior, but a joyful one. When I feel unworthy, remind me that Your love is not based on my worth, but on Your character.

Help me to live today in the freedom of Your pardon and the joy of Your delight. And as I have received such incredible mercy, empower me to show mercy to others.

In the name of Jesus, my Savior. Amen.

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