Author Archives: R.J.JOHN

Have you all come across situations where people may have misjudged you? It can be an immediate sphere of friends or family. People who matter to you. Suddenly, everything is different. You tried explaining yourself, but it was to no avail. What do you do? It is wise to move away. I was led toContinue reading “Move away”

I was moved to write about thanksgiving today. We are moving into our next half of the year 2021. So much has happened this year, and I am grateful God has seen us through.I believe it is vital to have a heart of thanksgiving. Have you given thanks today? There are so many things toContinue reading “Thanksgiving”

Proverbs chap 22 : 3 ( NIV)-The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. I wanted to understand the verse better, and so I tried reading them in different translations. Do check out the CEV version. Proverbs chap 22 : 3 (CEV)-When you see trouble coming, don’tContinue reading “Anticipating Evil”

Dear God, ”I am writing today’s note for you. I want to praise your name forever and ever.” Psalm 145 (NIV) A psalm of praise of David 1 I will exalt you, my God the King;    I will praise your name for ever and ever.2 Every day I will praise you    and extol your name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord and most worthyContinue reading “Dear God”

How do fishes stay alive? Fishes do not breathe air. They get the oxygen they need from the water they live. Fish have special filters in the sides of their body called ‘gills’ that act as their ”lungs”. The fish opens its mouth to let water flow through the gills and out of its body.Continue reading “Stay Connected to your Source”

Let us look at diamonds today. How are diamonds formed? Diamonds are formed deep within the Earth, about 100 miles below the surface in the upper mantle. Obviously, in that part of the Earth, it’s very hot. There’s a lot of pressure, the weight of the overlying rock bearing down, so that combination of highContinue reading “The Diamond”

Psalm 23: 6 (NIV) Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. This is one of my favorite verses of the Bible. Have you all reflected the goodness of God upon your life today? Or is your lifeContinue reading “Goodness of God”

Do you practice self-love? How much do you care and love yourself? I believe it is vital for us to embrace the way we are. Today, we are here because God LOVED us, created us, and formed us in our mother’s womb. It is the wonder of creation. Jeremiah chap 1 : 5 ( NIV)Continue reading “Embracing LOVE”

I was very comforted listening to this song from Alisa Turner. Are you someone who is troubled within? Are you having some challenges in life, that nobody understands except God alone? Do you feel life is tuff and empty? I am sharing part of her lyrics in my notes today. May God give you eyesContinue reading “Prayer for you”

I am someone who likes to see the skies and watch the different shapes and sizes of clouds. I like the blue sky. I like clouds. Clouds in the Old Testament are very much likened to the presence of God. Exodus chap 13: 21 :By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillarContinue reading “The Cloud”