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Ramona's Corner - Christ in our hearts

  So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love. Ephesians‬ ‭3.17‬. Prayer : I give thanks to You Lord Jesus, for Your unfailing love and Your wonderful deeds for mankind. You are my anchor and my close friend. You’ve blessed me. Teach me each day to give You thanks. Father God, Your Spirit renewing and transforming me and continue to give me the strength and courage to rest in You. I appreciate Your promise to be our Guide. Help me to seek You and listen to You as You direct the course of my life. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 🙏. Encouragement : The apostle Paul prayed that the Holy Spirit would strengthen the believers in Ephesus so that Christ would dwell in their hearts through faith. Because, when Jesus dwells in the heart of the believer, he understands how much Jesus loves him, and he would mature in faith and love others with humility and gentleness while speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 3.17; 4.2...

Ramona's Corner- pure in heart

If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans‬ ‭10:9. Prayer : Jesus, Your death erased my debt from sins. You rose from the dead so we could have eternal life and rise with You. You have the peace, hope, and strength I need. God, Your speciality is raising dead things to life and making impossible things possible. I’m eternally grateful to provide the strength of Your Holy Spirit in my heart to persevere and grow in You. There isn’t a need that exceeds Your power. Help me to remain in You. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 🙏. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Matthew 5.8. Thoughts and Encouragement: The condition of your heart is important to God. If you are not careful, you can be influenced by actions, deeds and thoughts that cause you to be impure. You want to see God, so you need to work on keeping your heart pure. Think about what causes your heart to be impure and pray ...

Ramona's Corner- Jesus came near

When He (Jesus) came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest! Luke‬ ‭19. 37-38‬. Prayer : Dear Jesus, You alone are worthy to receive worship because Your salvation is available to anyone who put their faith in You. You have promised to complete the good work You have begun in me. My hope in You is secure. Heavenly Father, I sing Your praises because You give the eternal life and the true joy. Your Holy Spirit lives inside of me. It’s the same Spirit that You used to raise Jesus from the dead, and He’s now part of me too. I have access to Your power. My heart is in tune with You. Teach me all Your glorious attributes and infinite perfections according to the revealing You have made of Yourself in and by Your Word in the Bible. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 🙏...

Ramona's Corner- when you fast II

When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. Matthew‬ ‭6:16‬. Prayer : My loving Savior, I praise You and worship You because when I repent You forgive me and You erase my sin. I devote my entire being to You to be more sensitive to Your voice, and more attuned to obey what You have to reveal to me.  Father in heaven, I communicate with You through Bible reading and prayer. Fill me with  a greater empowerment of Your Holy Spirit, Your graciousness, compassion, mercy, and love so that others can see my love because of You. Use every circumstance, even my failure, for Your glory and honor. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 🙏. Thoughts and Encouragement : If you have any particular physical condition that requires a strict diet, be especially mindful not to put yourself in a compromised position as a result of a fast. There are other types of fas...

Ramona's Corner- when you fast

But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6. 17-18‬. Prayer : Jesus, You came to rescue us. You gave Your body and Your blood to be for us the food and drink of new and unending life in You.  Dear Father, You love me when I don’t deserve it. It isn’t easy to forgive and love someone who hurts You. But You give us a second chance. Help me to put my hope in Your fully and not to be troubled by the struggles in this life and to forgive and love others, as You forgive and love for me. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 🙏. Thoughts and Encouragement : The Bible gives examples of fasts that lasted: -One day or part of a day (Judges 20. 26; 1 Samuel 7. 6; 2 Samuel 1. 12; 3. 35; Nehemiah 9. 1; Jeremiah 36. 6) -A one-night fast (Daniel 6. 18) -Three-day fasts (Esther 4. 16; Acts 9. 9) -Seven-d...

Ramona's Corner- cast your cares

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews‬ ‭13. 8‬. Prayer : Jesus Christ, You died so we could be forgiven. You are my loving Saviour. Without You I can't be saved. Your peace guards me yesterday, today, and forever. Heavenly Father, You know everything. The future is uncertain for me. While it’s clear for You. I lift up my cares and worries to You. You hold the answers to all the choices I face. I need Your wisdom and extra strength from You. Please give me clarity and the strength to move forward with You. Help me to share the news of Christ’s sacrifice with others. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 🙏. Thoughts and Encouragement:  A regular fast consists of abstaining from all food and drink except for water. A partial fast consists of abstaining from some particular kind of food. A complete or absolute fast entails no food or liquid of any kind and should only be for a very short period of time. The body can function only three days without water, only...

Ramona's Corner- fountain of life

For with You (God) is the fountain of life; in Your ight we see light. Psalms‬ ‭36.9‬. Prayer : Jesus Christ, Your tenderness has perfectly revealed the heart of heavenly Father for the lost world. I fully experience Your tender goodness. I find shelter, safety, forgiveness and joy in You. Father God, what You say is true. I recognize and I rest in Your great and precious promises. I thank You for protecting and taking care of me. You provide what I need for my cares, fears, and burdens. Strengthen me to follow You in actions and in words every day. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 🙏. Thoughts and Encouragement: Fasting is found throughout the Old and New Testaments of the Bible over 50 times. In the Old Testament it was often a way of expressing grief or a means of humbling one's self before the Lord. In Psalm 35:13, David humbled himself with fasting. In the New Testament it was a mean to grow closer to God through meditating and focusing on Him. In Luke 2.37 a widow worshipe...