Devoted Heart

“If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man and able also to bridle the whole body.”  James 3:2   “For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents and of the things in the sea, is tamed and hath been tamed of mankind; but the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.”  James 3:7 The above verses clearly tell us how powerful yet dangerous the tongue is  and the words that come out of it.  The Bible says, “He who guards his lips, guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.”- Proverbs 13:3 . It is very important to be aware of what we speak. Guarding your mouth and watching your words are necessary for our everyday life.   In many instances, you may just say something without thought, out of anger or emotions or frustration, or even based on how you feel at that moment and later apologize to the opposite person and say that you did not mean it. I am pretty sure all of us have done this inc...

As the Word of God says "Marriage is honourable in all" in Hebrews 13:4, Marriage is the most sacred and holy commitment made by humans. The concept of Marriage was instituted by God himself in the Garden of Eden. As we all know, nowadays, the importance of marriage is not being understood by people. The very concept of marriage is being violated and disrespected. Man thinks marriage as a hobby or an option which can be changed or broken as and when he wants. In today's generation, it is very difficult to see a happily married couple, even in believers, because they lack the Word of God and are unaware of the kingdom principles.  "Marriage made Heaven on earth " might seem as a overrated sentence for some, however it is very much a reality if you are aware of the kingdom principles and the importance of the concept itself. Marriage is not just two people coming together physically, but more importantly two people coming together on spiritual grounds, building ea...

  What do you fear about? Losing your loved one? Losing your job? Losing something very valuable to you? Or do you fear about the situations around you, people around you or the challenges you are facing today? What do you fear? Fear is that one weapon that the Satan today is using all over the world to take control of people's lives. Sadly fear has taken hold of believers too. Though Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has given us so many promises to believe on in the Holy Bible we are still living a life of unbelief and fear. It is very disheartening to see people suffering with fear rather than the actual illness or condition. I would definitely not say I have never feared, I was living in fear and darkness but the Word of God enlightened my heart and encouraged me to overcome it and gave me eternal peace and light.  Having complete faith in the Lord is a very important aspect of a Christian. Living in fear will not benefit you anything rather you will only loose out on every...

  "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall"- Proverbs 16:18 Every person deals with pride in their lives, either pride within themselves or pride within people around them. The Word of God clearly says in Proverbs 11:2-"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom". There are a lot of circumstances in life where you may feel that you have achieved a lot, you boast about your achievements, either at your workplace or in your education or in your family. You may have achieved a lot in this world, but when you forget that it is only by God's grace you have gained everything and start thinking that you are someone great and have done everything by yourself, there enters pride. Pride is a tool of satan to devour your spirit and to cause your downfall. Pride is a sin. It is clearly said in the book of Proverbs 21:4-"A high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. Beware of satan in every wal...

Have you ever wondered if there is a safe place on this earth or anywhere else to be in? During my childhood, I have often wondered where do the birds return in groups in the evenings. Standing on the terrace of my house, I would always admire the formations that the birds would make and fly away. But the only question in my mind was where would they go? Where was their safest abode? As I grew up I understood that they had their resting places and nests where they would return and feel safe. As rightly said in the Book of Mathew 6:26 (KJV) "Behold the fowls of the air; for they sow not,neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?', Our Heavenly father takes care of the birds of the air, feedeth them and also gives them a safe place to rest in, then how much more valuable are you and me? Our Lord is a loving God and the safest place where you can go to. He has called you to come to him when you are weary a...

  Not every person who wants to, can truly serve the Lord. Excitement and desire to serve are not the only requisites to serve our Almighty Lord. There are very important aspects which requires a deep understanding to serve the Lord, in his will and for his purpose. Undoubtedly, a strong desire deep from the heart is important, however in the book of Daniel Chapter 1:4 God tells us the requirements or qualifications that a  person needs to serve the Lord. One must be without blemish, pure and holy in all ways to serve the Lord. He must be separated from the world and must be well favored in the eyes of the Lord. No matter how great you are in the eyes of men, being meek and humble before God and Men will make you worthy to serve him in the truest form. God sees your inner heart. He understands your deepest desires. He is only asking for a quiet and meek spirit to serve him. Nothing more does he desire of you. Are you perfect without any blemish? Are you worthy enough to serve ...

"But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written " Be holy, because I am holy" -1 Peter 1:15-16 We often see Christians who claim themselves to be very holy in the sight of this world but have hidden and secret deeds that make them unholy before God. It is of great importance to follow the statutes of God and remain holy in his sight. Walking in holiness requires the holy spirit and living a holy life requires renewal of heart and reformation of ones soul. Leading a holy life is the most important aspect of being a Christian. What does it mean? What is being holy? If you ponder upon these questions you may think that being holy means being physically holy. But, my dear brothers and sisters being holy not only means being holy physically but also being holy spiritually and mentally. Being holy in every act of life. Being physically holy means being away from all worldly sins and wicked ways of this world for example the sins you commit p...

Praise the Lord Everyone!  My name is Joyce Kalyani and I am 25 years old. Today, It is my privilege to share my testimony with you all. I was born and brought up in a Roman Catholic family and was very strong in catholic beliefs and customs. Reading the bible and attending Sunday Church was more or like only a Sunday chore for me. It did not mean anything to me as I was just doing it for the sake of doing it or you can say out of my routine. I continued to do so till something happened that year. I heard that my elder brother who was in Delhi at that time for his Masters started going to a different church and was born again. Now I did not understand any of these terms at that point of my life.He was going to be baptized after he came to Bangalore for his placement. I was very offended and upset by his decision, however went to attend his baptism as I also happened to be in Bangalore that year for my studies.I was amazed that day, because every stranger there in tha...

"And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shall hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God" -(Deuteronomy 28:2) There are countless blessings that our Lord has showered upon our lives. We are blessed because we are alive today, we are blessed because we have a lovely family, we are blessed for the good jobs we have, we are blessed for the food we have to eat, we are blessed because we have a shelter above our heads, and even if we have none of the above we are blessed because we are called to be his children and have been chosen and seperated to be a holy nation unto him. We can never ever thank him enough for all the blessings! When we have obedience towards his voice and the courage to walk in his will all our difficulties and hardships will be turned into blessings. If you are sure you are walking in his path, then my dear friend his great blessings are on your way! And you will get the right blessings in the right season! Praise the Lord❤...

"The Pain that you've been feeling, can't compare to the Joy that is coming" -(Romans 8:18) Are you amidst a lot of pain? Is there something hurting you emotionally, physically or psychologically?? Please remember every time you get hurt it is God who is feeling the pain. Because you are his own and he loves you immensely. There is a purpose for your pain, for our God will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born. All the pain that you are facing today is going to bring a lot of new circumstances and joy in your life. Do not give up! Continue to trust in him! Praise the Lord❤️ #PainturnedtoJoy #Trusthim #LordJesusChrist

"Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold I will do a new thing ; now it shall spring forth ; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert" -(Isaiah 43:18,19) It feels really hard and next to impossible to let go of what you have been holding onto for so long, even if it isn't working, even if it is harming you, even if it is wrong, even if it is hurting you. But at this very moment God says-"It's time to let go!!" Its time to let go of the events which may have happened in your past to which you are still clinging onto, its time to let go of your old habits, its time to let go of everything that is not from God or of God. If you do not let go then my dear friends you are blocking a great blessing in your life and you are hindering his will. But once you let go, then you will see God paving a way for you, changing your life completely. He will guide you and bless you. He wil...

"I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness ; I will sing praises of the name of the Lord Most High" -(Psalms 7:17) A true Christian is defined by his attitude of thanksgiving both when he is in merry and in times of troubles. It is important to give thanks to the Lord in all situations. Apostle Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - "In everything give thanks ; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you". As a believer we may have many ups and downs in life, many trials and tribulations, but in all those circumstances if you keep thanking God and praising him, he will bless you with the grace to overcome all those situations. He will give you the amazing power to overcome! But in times of distress do not thank God thinking he is going to bless you and expecting he will make everything alright like the way you want it to be. But everyday pray for his will, and then no matter what happens, be sure of the truth that you are in His wil...

"Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye seperate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing ; and I will receive you" - (2 Corinthians 6:17,18) A relationship with God is the most beautiful relationship you can ever have. But, in order to have that relationship we must be prepared to live a separated life. A separated life means separation from this world, separation from your desires of this world, separation from worldly love & lust, separation from everything that makes you unclean. It may be bad company, bad habits, bad language, wicked thoughts, anger, jealousy, ego, pride! Everything!!! Because we are a chosen generation, called to be his children, we have to separate from this world to unite with him! Praise the Lord ❤️ #Chosengeneration #Seperatefromworld #Unitewithchrist

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" - (Hebrews 11:1) Faith is not trusting God when you can see a way and when your path is clear, faith means trusting God when you do not see anything ahead of you, when everything seems blurred and when you dont have any idea of what is going on in your life! That is Faith! God has a beautiful plan for you and me! Your best is yet to come! He loves you more and more every single day. Just trust in him and have faith! #Faith #Yourstoryhisplan #LordJesusChrist

"Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is" -(Ephesians 5:17) There may be many situations in life where you may look for answers to take certain important decisions. You may think that the people of this world, your friends, your family and your loved ones may help you find answers and guide you to take decisions. But do not seek answers from humans for the right answer comes only from our Lord! Whatever you do, do it according to his will.Seek and you shall find!❤️ If it is his will, then you will have peace in your heart, otherwise you will only have disturbances, confusions, doubts and frustration in your life. Seek his will in everything you do! He will give you the right and perfect answers at the right time!😊 #Godswill #Bewise #Seekhiswill #Peace #Confirmation

"My flesh and my heart faileth; but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever"-Psalms 73:26 You might not be strong, intelligent, smart and may not have all things planned and sorted in life, and may be you have been sinning all your life till this day, just believe and confess every darkness you were in till today and accept Lord Jesus Christ as your personal saviour this very moment and then leave everything to the Lord and see! He will bless you with Renewed Strength, Heavenly Wisdom, Pure Thoughts and a completely New life. Admit that you are weak and humble yourself, he will surely save you! Trust me, there is no better person on the earth, above the earth or beneath the earth to surrender yourself to! He is the one ❤️ Lord Jesus Christ 🙏 #MyLordMyStrength #Jesusmypower  #Everlastingportion #Jesusmysaviour  #MyloveMyLord

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding" - (Proverbs 3:5) Many people end their lives without giving any value to it. They dont think about the Most High God who created them, they do not bother about their parents who lived their entire lives for their child's sake, and just because of some odd reason they give up on their life! The result of such an act would end you only in the lake of deadly fire amidst never quenching pain and anguish!! 🔥🔥 Beware before even thinking of such steps! PLEASE REMEMBER You were not an accident or a mistake. God created you on a purpose and for a purpose.You are God's most beautiful creation. He has a wonderful plan for you that he will fulfill at the right time. Just trust in his timing and walk accordingly. #Godspurpose   #Beautifulcreation #Trusthistiming

Beauty on the outside and darkness inside is dangerous and deceiving. Do not define beauty with the  color of their skin or the clothes they wear. Do not define beauty with external appearance.But, always see the beauty in the other person's heart. Beauty of their soul and their thoughts! Beauty is divine. He has made every one beautiful in his own likeness. You are beautiful with God's beauty! #Fearfullyandwonderfullymade ❤️

Believe what you are praying about is already going to happen! Believe that he is a prayer answering God and a living Lord! Be in his will and he will take care of the rest! If you are praying about anything right now, there's a good news for you! He is already working on it and you are in the exact situation where he wanted you to be! He will use your circumstances and make you what he wants you to be! If he can take care of the fowls of the air which neither reap nor sow, will he not take care of you? Are you not much better than they? Just believe and pray ❤️ #LordJesusChrist

"Strength and honor are her clothing ; she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom ; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up and call her blessed ; her husband also and he praiseth her" -(Proverbs 31:25-28) Mother is a perfect and best gift that God has given us. No single day is enough to love her, thank her and give her all the happiness for the sacrifices she has done for us. She sacrificed all her dreams, all her ambitions and goals, everything she ever wanted just for our sake. To be with us, to hold our little hands when we started taking those tiny steps and to see us grow till this day. She is our first teacher who taught us everything when we knew nothing. She is the one who has helped us grow physically as well as spiritually. Her prayers have made us what we are today. Let us all love our mother's and respect their sacrifices ...