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Similar to the physical exercise I did, we also need to do spiritual exercise. This involves exercising our faith through attending church, reading and studying the Bible, practising what it teaches, and sharing the Word to others.

Jesus said, "Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock." Matthew 7:24

Have we ever thought what if we carried the Bible around in our purses or pockets?  What if we flipped through it several times a day? What if we turned back to go and get it if we forgot it? What if we used it to receive messages? What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it? What if we gave it to Kids as gifts? What if we used it when we travelled? What if we used it in case of emergency?

Unlike our cell phones, we don't have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the phone bill.

When Jesus died for us, he was thinking of you...

That's what Jesus did. He already paid the price for our bill of sins when He died on the cross for us. During His last supper, Jesus shared the wine with His disciples and said, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." Matthew 26:28  

 Jesus said, before He was taken to Heaven, "It is finished." John 19:30

What other gods are out there? These are those which people tend to worship, whether we admit that we worship and venerate them or not. They are not necessarily another all powerful being but whatever rules your heart and your life might be your god. It may be your wealth (Matthew 6:24), possessions (Matthew 6:19-21), or other worldly things (Mark 7-21:23).

Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin." John 8:34

In Romans 6:23, it is written that "...the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." And Jesus said, "...whoever believes in me shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16

These are the promises of God, just hold on to them.

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"I have come that they may have life, and to have it in full." John 10:10

God declared, "My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways."  Isaiah 55:8  "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9

He may say 'Yes' to some of your prayers, 'No' to others, or 'Wait' for the rest. God knows what's best for us, like a father to his son or daughter. 

Our Lord Yeshua (Jesus) said, "Seek first God's kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33

When Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River, Heaven opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on Him, and a voice from Heaven said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased." Matthew 3:16-17

Jesus talks about God, His Father, most of the time in the Bible.  He even taught us how to pray to in this, "Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name.." Matthew 6:9

Did you know that Jesus tells us that "Do not call anyone on earth ‘father', because you only have one Father who is in Heaven."  Matthew 23:9

Later that day, again I had a hard time looking for a table in the food court and when I did I was standing beside the table for the occupants to clean up when another man stepped in and asked them if he can have their table. Instead of arguing that I was there first, I let the man have the table. When I pushed the cart I was holding a few steps away, there was a perfectly clean table waiting for me and my family!

God always have something better for you if you abide by his words. It is written in James 4:6, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

We often hear people or actors in the movies saying "Oh my God" (OMG) as an expression, but why would they call God whenever they're excited or frustrated? Would they look cool to say OMG?

 Let's be reminded of one of the 10 commandments God gave Abraham to tell the people to follow: "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name." Deuteronomy 5:11

Unfortunately, every time we hear them used as an expression we tend to ignore or even laugh, as I myself was guilty before when I watch "Friends" and they use OMG as their common expression, but on whose expense are we making fun of here?

Do not be like doubting Thomas who wants to see the holes in the hands and side of Jesus before he believes that he rose from the dead. Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, you have believe, blessed are those who have not seen me and yet have believe." John 20:29

We must believe before we can see Jesus in our lives.