Radical Grace

  YOU ARE NOT YOUR ADDICTION Today, we identify ourselves in what we do rather than who we are! Our identity is not anchored upon our predicament or circumstances but who we are in Christ and how God sees us in Christ. Friend, if you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior and you are still struggling with addictions, this post is for you. Let me tell you something, Jesus is the end of your struggles! The fact that you acknowledge that there is a battle, there is a struggle is the first step toward experiencing freedom. Your freedom is not found in charitable deeds that would soothe your conscience, your freedom is not found in formulas or a step-by-step guided practices or dietary practices but freedom is found in Christ alone and Him alone. In Romans 7, we see Apostle Paul's struggle... "18  And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. [ d ]  I want to do what is right, but I can’t.   19  I want to do what is good, but I don’t. ...

  As much as how switching on the light dispels the darkness in a room, as much as how we speak bout God's healing when someone is sick, aren't we then supposed to speak of the righteousness by faith in Christ Jesus when a believer is in sin? Today, we shout "There is darkness! There is darkness! There is darkness!" but what profit would that bring if we do not switch on the light that would dispel the darkness away automatically? By emphasising on the darkness, will the darkness flee away? or emphasising on the Light, will the darkness flee away? Certainly the latter, right? When we focus on our identity as being righteous in Christ, the darkness(sin, guilt, fear and condemnation) would be dispelled. Am I then, down-playing sin? Certainly not. If we want to see the complete effect of sin, look at our Savior, God's only Son at the Cross. He endured a horrible death because He took your sins and my sins.  Now, God is righteous, He is a thrice-Holy God, He is the Ri...

 Today, many of the issues in an individual's life stem from one primary area of understanding which is ; his/her identity. When you realize who you are before God's eyes, you will stop trying to be who you are not. The devil has used his age-long trick from the very beginning of creation. Unfortunately, to his demise, many are being set free from this by the powerful truth and emphasis on identity in these last days. When Adam was created, God said "Let us make man in our own image." Now, when Adam was created, note that according to God's words, he was already in God's very own image and likeness. However, when the serpent came to deceive Adam & Eve, he said " If you eat of this fruit , you will become like gods." Notice how the devil puts the emphasis on DOING something in order to BECOME someone? when God actually says He has already made them in His likeness?  In today's context, if we say that our 5 hours of praying, 30 days of fastin...

 In today's world, many may think or say that the relevance of the Bible or need for Christ is growing lesser and lesser. "Modern world, modern problems and modern solutions needed." However, as much as there is an exponential growth of seminars on happiness, 8-step formulas to peace of mind, music that may calm our nerves or even the how-to books on inner peace, the rate of suicidal cases per day and people being admitted to hospitals as cases of depression are rapidly growing.  The question we would ask then is, what is the solution? There is a place for application and practical advice. There is a place for seeing fruits in one's life. However, fruits can only grow if we emphasise on the roots as well. Without healthy roots, there is no healthy fruits! And I would always point to the solution that targets your roots (your belief system) who is Christ Himself. You may ask, how is Christ and mental health related in any way? Continue in this journey with me as we unc...

In this day and age, we see the rapidly growing prejudicial mindset against the Grace of God that has been nurtured by many, unintentionally or intentionally. Phrases like “Grace is a license to sin,” or “Grace produces licentiousness” is being thrown around recklessly. These rumors and statements from even sincere believers are being taken into consideration by new converts or new believers which has led to a constant attack on God’s amazing & pure Grace and has given the devil a footstool to put up fences around this amazing truth in the Christian community.  What is Grace? Grace is unmerited, unearned undeserved favor of God. Grace is God extending His lovingkindness despite your imperfections,failures or flaws and to produce strength within you to overcome all adversities in life. Grace is the inexhaustible supply of God’s goodness according to Thayer’s Greek Lexicon.Grace when encountered upon, will never leave you the same way you were before, God’s Grace is the only way ...

Blurred surroundings. Breathless feeling. Rapid heartbeats. 100000 thoughts running across your mind. Ever felt that way? Well, I was that person. I’m gonna share some practical steps to overcome this daily battle we may face.  1. Let Go & Let God 2. Recognize what you can’t control and accept it (this is tough, I know) 3.  "If its big enough to worry about, its big enough to pray about" SO PRAY! 4.  Shut the door, speak to yourself (sounds crazy but this helps) 5. Do not bottle up ill emotions, share it with your confidant or your trusted friends. 6. Stop thinking of what's wrong with you and start thinking of what's right with you! 7. Write post-its or a daily journal of your joyful times in the past, so that in the time of need, you can revisit them and bring to remembrance of how joyful you can be 8. MEDITATE on God's Word and verses on peace! Here are some verses you can refer to: 'In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my s...