The Bible is rich in meaning and every scripture verse is worthy of reflection. Meditate on one Bible verse at a time to come to know God better.
Could we be failing at praising God because we are not appreciating Jesus’ presence?
When faced with problems in lives how often do we turn to Jesus for our solutions?
How aware are we that to know God is to express love to others?
Do we believe in the healing power of Jesus to journey towards God?
Do we spend our energy challenging God that we are unable to see God’s grace?
If we are Christians, are we spending time in prayer as Jesus did?
Are we approaching each day by choosing God over earthly things?
If our priority is on ourselves instead of God why do we think we can endure suffering?
If we can begin to see God as Father, can we see everyone else as family?
Are we letting the Holy Spirit inside of us to give us life and overcome death?
Do we realize that even though sin holds us down, Jesus is the answer to lift us up?
How much are we thinking about our spiritual life when we sin?
Do we realize that only by keeping Jesus close do we overcome sin?
Are we truly ready to welcome Jesus when he appears to us in our daily lives?
Can we find strength in God when others harm and abandon us doing God’s work?
Do we understand that by acknowledging Jesus with our lives we enter into the heavenly space?
If church leadership fail to follow Jesus, can we remain vigilant to God’s Word?
Since we all need God, can we see how we are all the same?
Are we judging others for their sins and forgetting our own?
Are we more fearful of God or humanity when we proclaim the Gospel?
Are we aware how close God is to us and are we making the most of it?
How can we be blessed if we reject God’s gift of Jesus Christ?
Are we ignoring the signs in our lives God is showing us?
Is our fear of God driving our lives or are we succumbing to the will of the world?
Do we seek harsher judgement on people we dislike and can’t accept God’s abundant mercy?
Are we letting our problems overcome how we approach Jesus in prayer?
Are we spending every part of our days spreading Jesus to the world?
Are we aware that we need to constantly repent since we tend to not follow God’s way?
Are we aware that by keeping our hearts away from God we begin to offend God?
Do we realize that only relying on Jesus can deliver us from all pain and suffering?
Are we seeing Jesus as both human and God?
Are we attracting others to Jesus by the way we live?
Do we let our fears limit seeing the saving power of God?
What does Jesus’ passion mean to us and are we praying enough on it?
Do we put so much of our attention on money and wealth instead of God who is greater?
If we don’t approach our Christian faith with sincerity in getting to know Jesus we will never see God.
Are we really repentful of our sins before we ask God for forgiveness?
Are we willing to be patient and humble with those we dislike?
Are we letting our problems dominate our hope in God’s joy?
Do we truly understand how God is unmatched?
Are our days oriented on gaining money or gaining God?
Do we realize that wisdom begins with respect for God?
Do we act differently when we think God is not present?
Do we realize that by rejecting God’s gifts we are rejecting God?
What is preventing us from praying for our enemies?
Are we fulfilling God’s commandments or just pretending that we are?
Can we be like St. Paul and accept God’s call to a particular ministry?
How different would we be if we did everything in the name of Jesus?
Are we able to change our life plans for God’s plan for us?
Can we tell if others are leading us to Jesus or themselves?
Do other people’s blessings enrage us?
Are we getting to know Jesus so we can see God the Father?
Are we truly giving up everything to follow Jesus?
Are you bringing Jesus home from church?
What are we sacrificing for God?
Are we setting ourselvs apart and being Holy for God?
Are we grateful for all God has done for us, including each breath?
Are we ignoring God and all God has offered us?
Are we passionate in our love for Jesus so that others are attracted as well?
Are we reaching out to our sisters and brothers for us all to remain in communion with God?
Are we following God speaking to us through people or just a person who lacks God?
Are we allowing God to lift us up past our troubles and suffering?
Are we lying to ourselves that we have no sin and refusing to repent?
Do we reflect the same mercy and compassion God has for us to others?
Despite all the evil in the world are we letting God move us to respond with love?
Can we let go of our desires for wealth and riches in order to hold on to God?
We may call ourselves Christians but do we really know what it means to be a disciple of Christ?
If all we have is a thanks to God, why do we claim ownership over things?
Do we consider how much God has forgiven us when thinking about forgiving others?
When we pray, are we allowing time to glorify God instead of just asking for things?
Are we having the same joy when we share with others or are we giving purely out of obligation?
Can we appreciate how out of God's greatness God decided to create us, forgive us, and love us?
Do we act as a church community and come together before Jesus with our problems?
When God is being revealed in our everyday lives, are we making it about ourselves?
Do we as a chuch community work on coming together or turning against one another?
Are we blocking others from praying to Jesus or do we feel rejected by other Christians?
Are we stumbling in following after Jesus with our crosses?
God gives us the choice to follow Jesus or our desires. Where does our heart lead us?
When life over burdens us, do we take it to Jesus or do we try to deal it all by ourselves?
Do we have enough faith to respond to God's call to us?
Are our lives centered on us dying or are they focused on everlasting life with Christ?
How and when do we approach God in our daily prayer?
Are we taking full advantage of God's close proximity to us through Jesus Christ?
Are we keeping God first in our lives or are we prioritizing other things?
Are our lives reflecting the divisiveness of the devil or the loving gathering of God?
Do we live in God's truth or is our view on life covered by the darkness of lies?
How much does Jesus' Sacrifice on the Cross drive our daily lives?
Are we helping in building God's church by bringing people together?
Are we being moved by the power and might of God or do we ignore God's miracles?
Are we letting our fears affect our complete trust in God?
Are we following after Jesus or are we dwelling in the evils of the world?
Are we continously aware of the many blessings from God?
Are we tied down to Jesus or being tied down by fears and concerns?
Are we approaching God differently than how we approach other things that aren't divine?
With all Jesus has done for us, are we still not responding to God's call?
Are we open to inviting in others into the God's church family?
Are we able to relinquish our power and leave the judgement to God?
Can we overcome our fears and trust in God as God leads us in life?
Are we bringing Jesus into every aspect of our lives?
Are we resisting the will of God with our own intentions and desires?
What are the ways we can humble ourselves more and more as we approach God?
Are we open to see God in our everyday lives through scriptures and others?
Are we uniting ourselves to Jesus who holds all things together?
Are we failing to join in communion with God because of our sins?
Are we still trusting in God despite our concerns, fears, and opposition?
Are we rejecting God's grace, love, and communion?
Are we allowing ourselves to fall down into our fears and not be lifted up by God?
Have we realized that all of scripture points to Jesus and are we committed to follow Christ?
God calls out our lies and things we conceal. Are we open to face the truth?
Once we recognize God's greatness are we willing to follow God with Faith like Abraham?
Can we recognize God at work in others just like people recognized John the Baptist?
Are our days spent gathering God's harvest or are we actually not working for God's Kingdom?
Are we willing to give up everything to follow Jesus?
Do we recognize how God in Heaven is very present to us here and now?
Are we spending our days for the earthly that perishes or for God who is life?
How have we humbled ourselves today to show others of our love for Jesus?
Where is our focus when we pray to God? Is it on ourselves or God?
Do we recognize that all that we have is thanks to God's generosity?
Although it is difficult, we as Christians must love our enemies.
Do our actions bring God to others or pushes them away from God?
Are we focused on remaining in communion with God at all times?
Are we seeking God or seeking knowledge in our lives?
Why do we spend so much away from Jesus when only with God do we have peace?
Do we really comprehend how Jesus made a close relationship with God the Father possible?
Are we reflecting God to the people around us today?
Are we being attentive to the divine instead of the earthly?
What sins are we covering up hoping that God does not notice?
Are we being grateful and thankful to God throughout our day?
What can the married couple of Tobiah and Sarah teach us today?
With Ressurection, where is our focus? On the death or the life?
Why are our expectations of God so low when God is almighty?
Mary shows us how to stay focused and joyful with God in us.
How often do we assume we know more than God Almighty?
After all the healing Jesus is doing on us, are we turning our attention to God?
Are we properly focused on Jesus' resurrection or are we still seeking earthly things?
God has given us so much. Can we imitate God's generosity?
Can we listen to Jesus' guidance in times of pain?
Is our concern on loving Christ or being envious of others?
Do our actions and activity throughout our day reflect our love for Jesus?
Could we be failing at praising God because we are not appreciating Jesus’ presence?
When faced with problems in lives how often do we turn to Jesus for our solutions?
How aware are we that to know God is to express love to others?
Do we believe in the healing power of Jesus to journey towards God?
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