Heavenly Father, I now have developed a disease which I have often feared. I am afraid. I am lonely. Questions seem to crowd my mind: Will I be cured? Will there be pain? How long will I live? How will my family handle this? I ask with all my heart that I be healed. But, if my healing is not in Your great plan, I trust You to be with me through it all. I trust You to give me … Continue reading →
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain: It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. Refrain My sin, … Continue reading →
I am really trying. I want to do what is right, but it is so easy to go back to my old ways of doing things. Although was miserable and I guess I really hated myself, at least I was comfortable. I know what is expected of me. Just when I think I’m doing the right things — BAM — one of my old habit comes back to me again. It’s like I’m fighting a constant battle. The Bible says … Continue reading →
Father we come to you grieving and mourning on behalf of your people, of which we are a part. We see that your people are weak, divided and confused. They are held in contempt by those who are not your people. We grieve to see your name dishonored on account of us. We grieve because the body of your Son is broken by the disagreements and lack of brotherly love among those who bear your name. We grieve because false … Continue reading →
Oleh Pdt. Yohanes Bambang Mulyono Bacaan : Hab. 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Mzm. 119:137-144; II Tes. 1:1-4, 11-12; Luk. 19:1-10 Langkah perjalanan dan pelayanan Tuhan Yesus senantiasa diikuti oleh orang banyak, demikian kesaksian kitab Injil-Injil. Sebagai pribadi di tengah-tengah bangsaNya, Yesus ternyata memiliki kharisma yang memiliki daya tarik magnet yang luar biasa sehingga orang banyak senantiasa mengikuti Dia ke manapun Dia pergi. Ketika orang banyak melihat bahwa Tuhan Yesus dapat menyembuhkan seorang buta, maka orang banyak segera memberikan respon yang positif. Di … Continue reading →