Me and My Eureka Moments

 The Stories behind the Psalms   What Do I Do?  Recently I’ve been reading the Psalms alongside the historical events connected to them. When a psalm includes a superscription describing the incident that inspired it, it suddenly becomes more alive. One such example is Psalm 59 , written during the intense moment described in 1 Samuel 19 . In that chapter, Saul sends men to surround David’s house and kill him in the morning. The situation is terrifying—David is trapped, watched, hunted. And it’s in the middle of that danger that Psalm 59 emerges. Reading the psalm through the lens of the story shifts everything: we begin to see not just poetry, but David’s actual inner world at the very moment death was at his door. Psalm 59 shows us David’s vulnerability (verses 1–2), his self-defense and appeal to justice (verses 3–4), and his raw, unfiltered anger at the wickedness around him. This is important: Being a Christian is not about shutting down our emotions e...

  Is It Luck?  Have you ever been in a situation where everything just fell into place — and you walked away thinking, “Wow, that was lucky”? We usually call something luck when we can’t explain it, when the pieces fit together in a way we didn’t expect. I once heard a pastor say something that shifted my entire perspective. I’ll get to that shortly — but first, let’s talk about how we normally respond. It’s easy to thank God when something good happens. But even when what we prayed for hasn’t happened yet, sometimes we can still feel things moving… aligning… shaping… as if an invisible hand is already working behind the scenes. We often label those moments as luck. But is it really? David’s “Lucky Escape” — Or Was It? Think about David. In 1 Samuel 23:24–29 , Saul had completely surrounded him. David was trapped. From every direction, an army pressed in, and there was no way out. He was inches away from death. And then — at the very last second — a messenger ran t...

  Taking a Leap I used to be terrified of swimming. The idea of deep water made my heart race — but I wanted to overcome that fear, so I joined a swimming class. If you’re like me, scared of water or scared of the unknown, you’ll understand what I felt when the instructor asked me to jump into the deep end. Every fear I thought I’d buried suddenly rushed back to the surface. Taking a leap means stepping into the unknown, right? But then I looked around. Other people were jumping in without hesitation. Their lungs work the same as mine. Their bodies float the same way mine does. So what’s different? Not the body — the mind. They are calm. I’m scared. In water, your body naturally rises because of the air in your lungs… but if you panic, you can still drown. That’s the difference fear makes. For someone who loves cliff diving, this fear would seem silly. They’d probably say, “Come on, it’s just water!” To them, the leap is simple. And I think that’s how God looks at us somet...

  Where is Our Root? In the previous blog, we saw how Peter received a net full of fish simply because he listened to Jesus. The very thing he had been struggling to achieve all night was given to him in a moment — just by obeying God’s word. Now, we might think this is the moment where the story ends with, “and they lived happily ever after.” A fisherman finally gets the catch of his life — shouldn’t that be the highlight? But what happened when they reached the shore changes everything. Before going further, we can ask ourselves something: Where is our root? What is the foundation of our prayer life? Is it rooted in blessings — or rooted in God? Are we praying because we want God to do something for us? Are we praying only because we want peace, success, or wellbeing for ourselves and our loved ones? Or… Are we praying simply because we love Him? Because we want to talk to Him — as one talks to a friend — without petitions, without conditions? That difference matter...

 When Doubt Creeps In It’s very easy to say, “ Hey, I’ve got this. I thank God, ” when victory is within reach. It’s also easy to say, “ Okay, I lost, ” when defeat is clear. But what about those in-between moments — when you’re still in the race, in the middle of a trial, and the memories of past failures creep in? When you fear getting your heart broken again? When you hear that quiet, taunting voice whisper, “ Hoping again, are we? You already know how it ended last time. ” What do you do then? Do you choose hope — or give up? I once read, “ The only guarantee for failure is to stop trying. ” How true that is. Hope is all we have — Hope in God . When doubt rears its head, my favorite book to turn to is Psalms. Most of David’s psalms were written in times of deep trouble — times far worse than ours. Take Psalm 3, for example. David was fleeing from his own son, Absalom. Imagine his heartbreak, disappointment, and humiliation. Yet, even then, he declared: “But You, O Lord, are a s...

  Let down your nets for a catch. This moment didn’t come randomly, but at a time when the fishermen had labored all night without catching anything. These weren’t beginners but seasoned fishermen (Luke 5:4–6; John 21:6) . When they found nothing after a whole night of effort, they knew it wasn’t likely they would find fish now either. Humanly speaking, scientifically and logically, it seemed impossible. Yet when Jesus said, “Let down your nets for a catch,”  Peter answered, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless, at Your word I will let down the net.” They obeyed—not because the situation looked favorable, but simply because Jesus said so. You know the result. They caught not one or two, but “a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.” All it took was trying one more time—this time with faith in Jesus’ word. In our own lives, when past failures mock us, when disappointments whisper that it is impossible, when rejections warn us not ...

 What is the type of our heart? When we talk about the heart — not the physical one, but our spiritual heart — it can feel hard to categorize. Still, in many ways, we might say there are two main kinds: an impenitent heart and a repentant heart . Impenitent heart An impenitent heart is one that refuses to admit wrong. How often have we justified our actions with, “I did that because…” or “I couldn’t help it because…” ? Whatever the excuse may be, at the core it’s still a refusal to own up to the truth. The bible days Because of your stubbornness and your impenitent heart, you are storing up wrath for yourself in the day of wrath… - Romans 2:5  In other words, every time we harden ourselves and excuse our behavior, we are quietly storing up consequences we may not even realize. Repentant heart By contrast, a repentant heart admits fault. Owning our mistakes — saying, “Yes, I did it. I’m sorry” — takes tremendous effort. Sometimes it dents our ego to ask for forgiveness, bu...

  Have We Got It All? Sometimes, we feel so confident in ourselves that we think, “Yes, I can do it. I’ve got this.” But really—have we got it all? At other times, we prepare diligently, yet doubt still creeps in: “I don’t think I’ve got it.” But both of these mindsets miss the point of what God expects from us. The Bible says: The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord. - Proverbs 21:31(NIV) This verse reminds us of two important truths: 1. Not doing our best, yet still expecting victory The verse begins with, “The horse is made ready for the day of battle.” That’s our responsibility. We are called to do our part—study for the test, put in the effort, give our best. But the outcome? That “rests with the Lord.” We cannot neglect our role and still expect success. 2. Doing our best, yet not seeing victory Yes, this is painful. The frustration is real. But God knows what we do not know. Sometimes, He is molding us into stronger vess...

"What will they think?" It’s a phrase I heard often growing up — a constant, invisible pressure to seek approval. But trying to please everyone is an impossible task. In the process, we can lose ourselves until we no longer recognize who we truly are. But Jesus didn’t set that example. "Teacher," they said, "we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are." - Matthew 22:16 Jesus wasn’t driven by the opinions of people. Does that mean we should do whatever we want without caring about others? Not at all. What should guide us is truth — rooted in moral clarity and discernment. Jesus didn’t seek human approval, but he walked in truth and lived to honor God. Realizing this gave me a freedom I had never known. I no longer need everyone's approval. If someone doesn’t like it, that’s their burden — not mine. As long as I walk in tr...

Greatness Our definition of greatness may differ from God's definition of greatness. When we think of greatness, we often imagine kings, presidents—people with power, influence, or wealth. Right? But Jesus said: “Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave.” - Matthew 20:26–27 What does this even mean? According to us, greatness is the opposite of being a servant. So what does God mean by this verse? This challenges our entire understanding of greatness. According to the world’s definition, greatness is always measured in comparison to others—how much power someone has over others. A wealthy or intellectual person is considered great because they have more wealth or intellect than others. But God measures greatness based on the qualities we possess. Humility? Yes, that is considered greatness in God’s eyes. On the other hand, pride carries negative weight o...

  Am I special? "I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." – Psalm 139:14 This verse is often quoted to show how God made us. But most of the time, I overlook the magnitude of this truth. Yes, I am wonderfully made—but so is everyone. God came not only for me, but for everyone. So, am I really special? But this thought has a flaw. If we have everything yet don’t feel special simply because someone else also has it, then doesn’t that reveal something about our intentions? Are we comparing ourselves with others in order to feel special? Jesus explains it beautifully in the Parable of the Workers in the Field – Matthew 20:1–16 . God says, Be happy with what you have. Why does it matter to you what I give to others? Is our standard for feeling special based on comparison, or do we truly value what we’ve been given? Coming back to the verse: I am fearfully and wonderfully made—by God. That alone makes me special. God loves me. He came into this world for me. I...

Good Friday The verse that sums up the heart of Good Friday and Easter is this: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." - John 3:16  This verse shows God's immense love for us. A parent would never want to harm their child. So if such a sacrifice was made, there must have been a reason far greater than even a parent's love for their child. I can’t think of any reason. Let alone the reason being me. Why did God love me so much that He gave His one and only Son? I didn’t do anything for Him. Then why? Why would He love me that much? This is the thought I want to reflect on today. The first part of the verse reveals God’s love. The second part tells us what God expects us to do: BELIEVE If someone asks, “ Do you believe in God? ” we might say yes without thinking. Maybe it’s a standard answer. But do we really believe? How do we respond in times of trouble? How about in ti...

  You got it. Now what? God is our hope in times of trouble when we have nowhere else to turn. But what about when everything is going well? Do we lean on God as much as we did when we needed Him in difficult times, or has our faith in Him grown a little slack? Jesus said this about the 10 lepers,  “Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” – Luke 17:18 We think, "How ungrateful!"—forgetting how we behave when life is smooth sailing. If we rely on God in troubled times but neglect Him when all is well, doesn’t that mean our love for Him is based on His blessings rather than on God Himself? I've heard people say, “God gave me trouble so that I wouldn’t drift away from Him.” But I don’t believe that’s true. Trouble or no trouble, our love for God should remain steadfast. That is the real test. Take Abraham as an example—God tested him both in times of lack and in times of abundance, yet his love for God never wavered. The same was t...

  The Sower Don't we all love the parables? How God helps us understand complicated things by comparing them to simple ones! One of the most well-known parables is the Sower . I remember learning it in Sunday school. I knew all the scenarios Jesus described and thought I had understood it completely. But now, decades later, I realize that I belong to the first category. I was reading the parable of the Sower the other day, and suddenly, everything made new sense to me. Only now do I fully grasp its meaning. It’s like: "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" – Matthew 13:9 The First Category: The One Who Hears but Does Not Understand We've all heard the saying, "Read your Bible every day." But what’s more important than just reading is understanding. What is this verse telling me? What changes should I make in my life based on it? That is what truly matters. The Second Category: The One Who Hears and Receives, but Falls Away in Trials This person r...

 NOT ME, BUT YOU Recently, I had to attend a test—a test that was very important to me. I had prepared well, but just before the exam, my heart was racing. That’s when this thought came to my mind: NOT ME, BUT YOU. What does that mean? This verse explains it: "The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord." (NIV) - Proverbs 21:31 How can we interpret this? Preparing is our responsibility, but victory is God’s to give. That thought calmed me. I had done my part, and now it was in His hands. On the other hand, when we emerge victorious, the same verse applies: NOT ME, BUT YOU. This victory is from You, O Lord. It keeps your feet on the ground rather than your head in the clouds. :) "Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4 In essence, anxiety should not have a hold on us because the result is not because of me, but because of You. One other thing to consider—what happens if we d...

 Does GOD love me? This question often comes to my mind. Maybe God came into the world for others, but not for me. Who am I that he should be considerate of me? Perhaps God loves them, but I’m not entirely sure he loves me . I believe these are lies that Satan tells us. What verses can we base this on? Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need . – Hebrews 4:16 How can we come to God? God is holy, and no one can approach Him unless they are holy. Can we be holy on our own? Not a chance. BUT we can approach God through the blood of Jesus. Only if I believe that He died for me can I partake in His grace. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us , an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. – Ephesians 5:2 Christ gave Himself for us—or, more personally, for me. Would someone give their life for another without love? That is the magnitude of His love for ME. So,...

 Half-Baked Cake We've talked a lot about hope in previous blogs. But in this one, I want to focus on getting our hopes up—only to have them crushed. Not getting anything at all is disappointing, but what about hoping for something, seeing it within reach, and then having it snatched away? That’s a whole new level of pain, right? If waiting for our blessing is level 1, then getting our hopes up and losing everything is level 2. How should we react in such times? The best example is Joseph. Most of the time, we don’t fully grasp the magnitude of Joseph’s struggles because we already know how his story ends. Since we know the outcome is good, we don’t feel the impact of his trials as he would have. But what about Joseph himself? How would he have felt as he lived through those painful moments? It all starts well – He is part of a good family and is his father’s favorite child (Genesis 37:1-10) . When everything is going smoothly, we live in our comfort zone, praising God and thanking...

 Where Do You Go in Times of Anguish? Anguish tests us—not just our emotions but also our soul, doesn’t it? Although there are many types of anguish, the kind we will focus on here is anguish caused by others. No one likes to be insulted. It deeply shakes our self-esteem and self-worth, right? But during those moments, how do we react? There are many things we cannot control—one of them is how others behave toward us. But what we can always control is how we respond. Let’s look at two biblical characters: Sarah (Sarai) and Hannah. Both went through similar situations. In ancient times, not having children was often looked down upon. Motherhood was considered a source of pride. Both Sarah and Hannah experienced rejection—Sarah was despised (Genesis 16:4), and Hannah was provoked ( 1 Samuel 1:6 ) . How did they respond? Yes, the world was unfair to them. Yes, they had every right to retreat into self-pity. Yes, their situations were miserable and difficult to endure. But how did they...

How Long, O Lord? The wait. The wait for the blessing, the wait for deliverance, the wait itself—nobody likes to wait. Especially in this modern world, where everything is at our fingertips. Blink, and you get it. A two-second delay? That feels too long. Someone will find a way to make it 0.2 seconds. In this super-fast era, how do we endure waiting for the things we have prayed for? David cried out: How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? - Psalm 13:1 The waiting period is the real test, isn't it? During these times, many might drift away from the Lord. Doubts creep in: Am I holding onto nothing? Maybe the blessing is for others, not me. Oh, the lies Satan whispers to us! We are often most vulnerable during these moments. When I think of waiting, I think of Abraham. He was 75 years old when God promised him an offspring (Genesis 12:4). He was 100 when he finally received the blessing. The previous chapter, Genesis 11, gives us an id...

If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we do not serve your gods, nor will we worship the gold image which you have set up. - Daniel 3:17–18 This is the response of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego to King Nebuchadnezzar when they were at the brink of death. Although I learned this verse during my Sunday school days, it was only when I was teaching my child his memory verse that I truly understood its meaning. What a revelation it is when something you have known for a long time suddenly makes new sense! I love how the Holy Spirit reveals the hidden depths of the Bible to us. We can categorize our praises into three types: 1. Praising God for His goodness toward us. This is the most common type. We hear it every day, and it feels almost natural to thank and praise God when He saves us from a terrible illness or a challenging situati...