RELATION & RELATIONSHIPS - 9 (SIMPLE GESTURE CAN TOUCH YOUR LOVED ONES HEART)

“With all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love” - Ephesians 4:2

When my wife was pregnant, I took her for walking on a particular evening. There was a main road near to our home and we went on that route. The end of the road was not even as it had a curvy structure. My wife was walking on that corner and I was walking on the road. Many bikes and cars crossed us and at times my wife gets down from the road and then she used to walk on the corner. 

As we were walking, I saw a lady few metres away. She crossed the road and suddenly looked at my wife. She saw the way my wife was walking on the edge of the road and then she saw her baby bump. Then she smiled at my wife and signalled her to get off from the edge and walk on the plain surface. She didn’t speak a word but with a loving smile she signalled her to go safe. 

We didn’t knew that lady and she doesn’t know us but her small gesture that she showed on that day touched my heart and I still remember it even after so many months. She showed her love through a simple gesture. 

Few weeks back we went with our little daughter for vaccination to a children hospital. At that time our daughter had a small problem and my wife told about that to the doctor. He listened to that very patiently and told a method to follow. We agreed but again he was in deep thought thinking about the problem we told and then suddenly he placed his hand on our daughter’s head and prayed for her within few seconds and blessed her. Then he told us everything will be alright and don’t worry. 

He was a doctor. We told him the problem and he told us the method to solve it. We are fine with that itself but then when he prayed and blessed our daughter, he touched our heart through his action rather than words. He was the chief doctor in that children hospital and my daughter is one among many children whom he will meet daily. But yet he cared for her as if she will care for her own daughter. His gesture touched my heart and I decided to consult him alone as long as God permits me to do so. 

The two people about whom I wrote above were not our relatives. I do not know what is their religion or background but yet they took a minute to show us that they do care and love us. If two strangers can do that how much more we have to do to our loved ones?

My dear young friends, you have to bear one another in love. Your simple gesture has the power to touch the heart of others. The simple things that you do for your loved ones will strengthen your relationship. Show your love through the way you care for them. God will give you His wisdom and strength.

SWEET MARRIAGE - 5 (DO NOT LET ANYONE DECEIVE YOU)

“...The woman said, ‘The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’” – Genesis 3:13

God had a plan about Adam and Eve. He instructed them what they should do and what they should not do. Everything in their life went well till Eve listened to the words of the serpent. When God asked her about the things she did, she replied that the serpent deceived her. 

Eve let the serpent to deceive her. As a result she and her husband got into trouble. Adam pointed his fingers towards Eve when God asked him whether he ate the fruit of the tree which He commanded not to eat. Adam could not stand by the side of his wife. Their relationship went into trouble. 

I know a couple who were spiritually grown and loved God in all their ways. When they were about to get married, everyone around them thought that will make a best pair for they both were good. They started their marriage life in a happy way. Soon few numbers of people joined as a group with each other and advice them for different reasons. 

The wife began to share the happenings of her marriage life with her sister and other people. The husband began to share the things with one of his friend. Unfortunately both of them got deceived by those around them. Their advices led to the separation between the husband and wife. Within few days they got separated and their marriage life ended in a miserable way. 

My dear young friends, do not let anyone deceive you. When God unites you in a marriage life, remember He has a great plan about your life. You should trust God and your spouse more than others. You should not let anyone deceive you by their words or action. 

Bible says in Proverbs 31:30 that Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain. Not only words but someone’s charm and beauty may deceive you. You should be careful while talking and being with someone other than your spouse. You should learn to appreciate the beauty of your wife. 

Do not get into unnecessary relationship with anyone. Do not listen to the ungodly advice of other people. Do not let anyone deceive you by their words or beauty. You are God’s child and God wants you to glorify Him through your marriage life. You are called to bring glory to God’s name. Stay with God and your spouse. You will have God’s peace.

LYRICS THAT TOUCHED MY HEART - 15 (YOU ALONE ARE WORTHY)

Any crown I've ever worn
I lay it down
Any praise I've ever gained
I give it all to You

For there's nothing in this world
That can compare
For You alone are worthy
You alone are worthy

You are near to all who call
Upon Your name
Ever givin', ever loving
You remain the same

For You open up Your hand
And satisfy
I give You all the glory
Give You all the glory

You are worthy, oh Lord, of all honour
You are worthy to receive all praise
In Your presence I live and with all I have to give
I will worship You

You are near to all who call
Upon Your name
Ever giving, ever loving
You remain the same

For You open up Your hand
And satisfy
I give You all the glory
Give You all the glory

You are worthy, oh Lord, of all honour
You are worthy to receive all praise
In Your presence I live and with all I have to give
I will worship You

Honour You
Glorify Your holy name
I will worship You
Honour You

Glorify Your holy name

We worship You and honor You
We worship You, my Lord
You lift up my sins to You
We sing a new song to Your name

I AM THE GOD WHO HEALS YOU - MONTHLY BLESSING MSG BY BRO. MOHAN C LAZARUS (TAKEN FROM A MONTHLY SPIRITUAL MAGAZINE)

"I LOVE YOU AND WILL HEAL YOUR HEART'S WOUND", SAYS JESUS CHRIST TO YOU (VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL)

“...I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee." - Jeremiah 31:3

Years before exactly on this same day, someone might have told you that they love you so truly that they will stay with you forever. But on this day you might be alone without them as they left you on the half way. You are heartbroken. You feel like you have lost someone so precious. You feel a great void in your life. Your grief was unbearable. You can’t come out of what has happened in your life. 

Today God says to you, “My dear child, I love you with an everlasting love. You have lost nothing for I am there for you. I will do a new thing in your life which will remove all your sorrows and pain. Your grief will turn to joy. You will live happily.”

God loves you with an everlasting love. His love never fails. Love of worldly people will fail but God’s love upon you is greater than the love of a mother. Jesus Christ loves you. 

Recently I was speaking to a young guy whom I know for few years. I heard that he was talking to a particular girl day and night and they were close friends. So I asked him about the relationship between them. He said that they were friends. I accepted that but what he said next was so different. He said that he will never love that girl because she had never gone to college at all. Then I came to know that the girl completed her schooling and then joined a job as her family condition was not so good.

He speaks to that girl and she likes him a lot. They share so many personal things. But yet he could not love her truly. 

I myself asked then why he talks to her daily. I understand that he needs someone to talk at this stage and so he is in relationship with her. I know that guy for years and he is a good guy. He never crossed boundaries in any of the relationship. He is good and he has his own expectations to love and marry a girl. 

My dear young friends, worldly love comes with expectations. Even in your life someone might have loved you for a period of time to fulfil their own expectations. Once their desire got fulfilled they might have left you. Because of that you might have gone through so many sorrowful thoughts and pain. 

Today Jesus Christ says to you, “My dear child, I love you so much and I will heal the wound of your heart. I know your hurt and I understand your pain. I will be with you all through your life. I will never leave you nor forsake you. You are My child and you will be My child forever. I love you as you are and with My loving kindness, I will draw you close to Me. I will wipe away your tears.”

Jesus Christ will heal the wounds of your heart and will bless you. He is so close to you. Speak to Him and He will answer you. He will fill your life with His peace. You will have a blessed future. Love God and be blessed.

HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD - INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLE TAKEN FROM A FORWARDED MAIL (AUTHOR UNKNOWN)

Years ago, I was in the kitchen at Lakewood making some hot tea. Several others were taking a break, too, and the kitchen was buzzing with activity. I had my mug in one hand, a spoon in the other and was just about to stir my tea when suddenly, I looked up to see my five-year-old nephew, Christopher, pushing through the crowd and running straight for me! Now although Christopher was less than half my size at the time, he was a strong, solid, boisterous little guy. So I knew I had to brace myself for what was about to happen.

A split second later, Christopher plowed right into me, grabbed me around the legs and started squeezing me as tight as he could! With all the energy he could muster, Christopher was showing me his love, and with all the balance I could muster, I was trying not to spill my hot tea all over both of us! It was a sweet moment, and as much as I wanted to embrace Christopher, my hands were full, so I couldn’t. I had to let go of what was in my hands first. As soon as I placed my cup and spoon on the counter, I was able to wrap my arms around little Christopher and return his embrace. Not only was I able to enjoy Christopher’s love, but I was able to give love back to him. There was an exchange that took place when I let go of what was in my hands.

How often do we go through life holding on to things we think are important but are not? Sometimes, we can get so busy and have so much in our hands that we completely miss out on the new things right in front of us. We have to be willing to put something down in order to embrace something better.

Is there something you are holding on to today, something that you know you need to let go of to make room for what God is trying to do in your life? Is your schedule overloaded? Are you clinging to a relationship that you know is destructive? Are your thoughts consumed with a situation from your past? You might even be holding on to something good, but good things can also keep our hands too full to embrace God’s very best. That day in the kitchen, I was simply holding a cup of tea. It was neither good nor bad, but it was keeping me from enjoying Christopher and allowing him to be a part of my day.

Today, be willing to look at what you have in your hands. Be willing to make adjustments. Be willing to let go so that you can embrace what’s most important!

“But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21, NASB)