Rich soil
And the seed sown in rich soil is someone who hears the word and understands it; this is the one who yields a harvest and produces now a hundredfold, now sixty, now thirty. Matthew 13:23 How can soil be rich? … Continue reading Rich soil
Category: Discipleship
LORD Jesus, heal me
This people’s heart has grown coarse, their ears dulled, they have shut their eyes tight to avoid using their eyes to see, their ears to hear, their heart to understand, changing their ways and being healed by me. Matthew 13:15 … Continue reading LORD Jesus, heal me
My heart clings to Thee
On my bed when I think of you, I muse on you in the watches of the night, 8 my heart clings to you, your right hand supports me. Psalm 63:6, 8 The verses of this psalm are such a delight. I particularly … Continue reading My heart clings to Thee
The Infinite Mercy of God
What god can compare with you for pardoning guilt and for overlooking crime? He does not harbour anger for ever, since he delights in showing faithful love. 19 Once more have pity on us, tread down our faults; throw all our sins to the bottom … Continue reading The Infinite Mercy of God
Honouring God
My people, what have I done to you, how have I made you tired of me? Answer me! 8 ‘You have already been told what is right and what Yahweh wants of you. Only this, to do what is right, to love loyalty and to … Continue reading Honouring God
Give to anyone who asks
Give to anyone who asks you, and if anyone wants to borrow, do not turn away. Matthew 5:42 Dear Holy Spirit, I invite You now in a special way, into this area that I’ve been struggling. You know me more … Continue reading Give to anyone who asks
Corpus Christi
For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. 56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live in that person. 57 As the living Father sent me and I draw life from the Father, … Continue reading Corpus Christi
My birthright, my portion is Yahweh
My birthright, my cup is Yahweh; you, you alone, hold my lot secure. I bless Yahweh who is my counsellor, even at night my heart instructs me. Psalm 16: 5, 7 In today’s reflection, the Psalmist writes about a truth that if we deeply ponder … Continue reading My birthright, my portion is Yahweh
The call to chastity
You have heard how it was said, You shall not commit adultery. 28 But I say this to you, if a man looks at a woman lustfully, he has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye should be your downfall, tear it out and … Continue reading The call to chastity
Your light must shine
No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine in people’s sight, so that, seeing your good works, they may … Continue reading Your light must shine