Selah Session with Pastor Carlos

Verse: Psalm 59:16 (NKJV)

"But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; For You have been my defense And refuge in the day of my trouble."

Devotional:

Good morning, beloved. As we start this new day, let us reflect on the words of Psalm 59:16 and draw inspiration from David's profound faith and trust in the Lord. In the midst of challenges and troubles, David found solace and strength in God's power and mercy, which carried him through each day.

Dear Beloved,

As we embark on a new day, let us draw inspiration and guidance from the timeless words of Jeremiah 29:12-14 (NKJV):

"Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the Lord, and I will bring you back from your captivity."

Morning Devotional on Luke 8:23-25 (NKJV)

Luke 8:23-25 (NKJV)

"But as they sailed He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy. And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, 'Master, Master, we are perishing!' Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm. But He said to them, 'Where is your faith?' And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, 'Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!'"

Scripture:"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13 (NKJV)

Devotional:

Scripture: 1 John 4:4 (NKJV)

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Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2 (NKJV)

Devotional:

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ! As we begin this new day, let us turn our hearts and minds toward the Lord, and let His Word inspire and uplift us.

In Psalm 103:1-2, David passionately declares, "Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits." These verses remind us of the importance of wholehearted worship and a grateful spirit.

"All things were made through Him, and without Him, nothing was made that was made." - John 1:3 (NKJV)

In the beginning, there was God, and through His Word, all things came into existence. John 1:3 reminds us of the incredible power and creativity of our Creator. It is a verse that underscores the sovereignty of God over the entire universe. Every star, every planet, every living creature, and every intricate detail of the world we see around us was formed through Him.

"Be still and know I am God" is a phrase that comes from the Bible, specifically from Psalm 46:10. It is often interpreted as an invitation to find peace and calmness in the presence of God. The full verse reads, "Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." 

The phrase encourages believers to stop worrying, cease striving, and find rest in the knowledge that God is in control. It reminds us that even in the midst of chaos, God is sovereign and powerful, and we can trust in him to provide for their needs and guide them through difficult times. 

The verse is often used as a source of comfort and strength in times of stress or uncertainty, encouraging us to take a moment to quiet our minds and focus on God's presence and power. It is also sometimes used as a reminder to be humble and acknowledge God's greatness and authority. 

“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience” (Ephesians 2:1–2, emphasis added). In this text the apostle Paul describes Satan first as a “prince” with power, because he has authentic power in the world (1 John 5:19). This power has been given him by God (Luke 4:6). Satan has power over some illnesses (Luke 13:16; see also 2 Corinthians 12:7—it’s unknown if Paul’s “thorn” was an illness or something else). In some sense, Satan has power over death (Hebrews 2:14). The reason Satan is called a prince rather than a king is that there is only one King—Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 6:15).

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[Reading from Hebrews 4:15-16]

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize

This passage tells us that Jesus, our high priest, can

As human beings, we are all broken in some way. We all

So, what does this mean for us as Christians? It means that

So how can we apply this scripture passage to our lives

First, we can take comfort in knowing that Jesus understands

Second, we can approach God's throne of grace with

And third, we can extend grace and compassion to others who