Tag: God’s Favor

Strength From God’s Word – Episode 5: God’s Goodness in the New Year (Psalm 65:11)

February 1, 2023 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

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A 2-minute podcast to give you encouragement to face the year ahead!

Another 2-3 minute weekly podcast to bring encouragement for your daily challenges. This is Episode 5 to give you encouragement to face the year ahead! It is based around the promise God gave His people in Deuteronomy 65:11.

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Finding God’s Favor (Room) to Flourish and be Blessed – (Genesis 26)

March 8, 2021 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

A visual of open spaces with sheep to signify God's favor on His children. — Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay

Finding God’s Favor – Introduction: Most people, especially those with a heart for adventure, like wide, open spaces. On our travels too, we prefer to move away from crowded cities looking for open spaces. We look for beaches, mountains, open roads, rivers etc to enjoy open spaces and the beauty of nature

In sporting events like rugby, soccer, cricket and basketball, when a team gives the opposing team additional room or extra space to make a move, it can lead to giving them an opportunity to score and maybe even win the game. I am reminded of Carlos Alberto’s legendary goal for Brazil in the final of the 1970 soccer World Cup. Yes, finding extra room can even be a deciding factor between victory and defeat.

Devotional: God’s Favor in the New Year

February 23, 2018 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 0 Comments

If you like following Bible Reading Plans, you could consider doing this 4-Day Plan and Devotional on YouVersion. May it encourage you to seek God’s amazing Favor. Click here to start reading this plan.

Devotional and Bible Reading Plan for the New Year 2018 (God's Favor in the New Year)

Devotional : Building a City on Prayer – Part 3

August 25, 2016 / Palitha Jayasooriya / 4 Comments

Photo Credit – Gary Patton – Courtesy of flickr

So far in this series, we have discussed the following prayer strategies of Nehemiah.

He prayed fervently
He focused on the greatness of the One he was praying to
He prayed for favor
He prayed the promises of God
He prayed against resistance
He prayed for strength
He personalized his prayers

Many years ago, the music band Starship recorded a hit song called ‘We built this city on rock ‘n roll’. However, Nehemiah built the walls of Jerusalem on prayer, and through the guidance, wisdom and courage he received as a result of his prayers.