Narrow and Beautiful

When was the last time you stopped to count your blessings? Not just the big things, but the daily mercies—breath in your lungs, strength for the day, the gift of salvation, and God’s unending love. This scripture teaches us that gratitude is not optional; it’s a way of life for every believer. It is a timeless reminder of who God is and what He has done. It is David’s heartfelt call to his own soul, urging himself never to forget the goodness of the Lord. Sometimes life’s challenges make us forget the blessings that surround us, but verses 1–2 remind us: “Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me.” God’s Unfailing Benefits David lists the benefits of serving a loving God: He forgives our sins, heals our diseases, redeems our lives from destruction, crowns us with love and tender mercies, and fills our days with good things (vv. 3–5). These verses remind us t...

Read: Matthew 18:21-35 Hello Friend! Have you ever been hurt so much that you promised to take revenge on the person who offended you? Today's publication is about forgiveness, let's find out if forgiveness can be easier than we think. There was once a wealthy king with many servants working for him. He was good to everyone and treated his followers with respect. One day, one of his servants had a problem and needed so much money. He decided to ask for assistance from the King who was the only one who could help him. The king being so generous, gave the servant all the money he requested and even gave him a long time to settle the debt. A long time passed and the servant resolved all his issues but refused to pay his debt. One day, the king asked to be given his statement of account, so he could bring his account up to date. He remembered the servant who borrowed so much money and did not pay. The servant was brought to the king who ordered for the servant to be locked up u...

Read: John 16:33  Hello Friend! Have you ever been so deep in a problem that you don’t know what to do or who to tell? It eats you up slowly and you can’t even tell anyone. The worst thing is when you are with people, you pretend to be okay, but when you are all alone, you begin to cry again. Many situations in life are like storms, causing pain, discomfort, anxiety, and even depression; but we have assurance from God’s word that He has not given us the spirit of fear! We are not afraid of tomorrow, not because we have it all put together, but because we know that God is for us and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding comforts us on every side.  In today’s prayer edition, we are encouraged to pray some heartfelt prayers, even as we trust God to hear us and give us the peace our soul longs for. May we have a peaceful end of the month and the start of a new one in Jesus' name. Amen.  Keep in Mind  When you focus on God, you see more of solutions and less o...

Read: John 14:26 Hello Friend! How do you feel when you are being pressured to do something you know is wrong? or h ow do you feel when you do something you know is wrong and have always been careful about? These two scenarios are moments of weakness; sometimes we can't even tell anyone how we feel. But the question is, what can I do? What can you do? On a cold, solemn night, Judas sat lonely in a corner thinking of all that had happened. The guilt that gripped his heart was so firm, that it was gradually choking the life out of him.  He could hear two voices from different parts of his head and the more he tried to stop them, the more it felt like he was going crazy. “Just one moment of weakness that you shouldn’t have allowed and now you’re in this mess. What even came over you? What were you thinking? Do you even have a conscience? How could you do such a thing, something like that has never been heard of, do you even know the terrible record you just made? This story will be to...

Read: Proverbs 31 Hello Friend! Today’s post is dedicated to women, and isn’t it beautiful to see that there are quite a good number of people who are proud of their mothers. As a woman, it is needful to always reflect and ask yourself, “What kind of a mother am I?” or “What kind of a mother do I want to be”. Proverbs 31 shares some wonderful qualities of a woman who can be referred to as a virtuous woman; and in the same scripture, we can also see some excellent qualities of a mother. Are you a virtuous mother? Will you be a virtuous mother that your children and husband will be proud of? These are some questions to reflect on. Prayer  Dear God, please guide me, lead me, and help me to become a better person with each passing day. Keep in Mind  " Who is a godly mother? A godly mother is one who loves the Lord, her God with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength; and then passionately, consistently, and unrelentingly teaches her child to do the same - Elizabeth George.

  Hello Friend! At some point in our lives, we may have felt unloved, unaccepted or incomplete. We may have felt that we’re not complete or don’t deserve love and happiness. This is not true, because as children of God, we are complete in Him. We are made in His likeness and His thoughts for us are good. These affirmations are scripture based and a reminder that we are made in God’s likeness, we are loved, blessed, and accepted in God’s beautiful family. I am wonderfully made  I am made in God's likeness  I am a child of God I am uniquely designed  I have a beautiful life I am God’s masterpiece  I am a work in progress  I am the light of the world  I am the salt of the earth  I am endowed with grace  I am filled with love I am filled with joy  I am filled with peace I have the fruit of the Spirit  I have a sound mind I am whole I am loved I am blessed  I am favoured I am blessed with power  I am blessed with wisdom I am a ...

  Hello Friends! Happy New Year! I am so grateful to God for sustaining us all through 2023, and now that we are in 2024, I am grateful that His promises never fail. Today's publication is a timely one that shows how important it is to hold on to God, trust Him and believe that he is capable of sustaining us. The start of a new year is usually filled with uncertainties, but there is an answer to every fear, worry, or challenge that comes to your mind. Read through to not just become inspired, but also refreshed and strengthened with God's word. Do well to share this good news with someone this week and feel free to always share your contributions. The comments section and mailbox are both open for you to share your contributions and if you would like copies of this publication to use as tracts, feel free to reach out with your request by sending an email to narrowandbeautiful@gmail.com .  January is a winning month for you, and remember that J esus loves you! Answer to last we...

Hello! It’s almost the end of the 11th month. Am I the only one thinking November was rather fast? We thank God for the enablement to pull through so far and I pray we will always be strengthened. Today’s topic is something about leadership. This topic can never be over emphasized and we will definitely have more related series. As a Christian, God is interested in how you lead when you attain certain leadership positions - no matter how little it may look. What kind of impression do you give, what kind of impact do you leave on people? Well, let’s read on to get a full grasp of some interesting scriptural-based leadership nuggets.  I’m sure you have someone who needs to read this, don’t be shy to share. Thank you for your time and contributions so far, it is well appreciated. Have a blessed week ahead! Answer to last week's Bible Brain Teaser: "Gideon"

Hello! Welcome to a new week! Today is marked as International Men's Day, hearty cheers! Today's topic is an important one which centres on upholding godly virtues among men. This also applies to every Christian, whether male or female, who is intentional about making Christianity a lifestyle.  I hope this inspires you as always, and r emember it will be amazing if you share this with someone who needs to read it. Feel free to drop your contributions or write via email, I will be delighted to hear from you. Stay inspired, till next time! Answer to last week's Bible Brain Teaser: "Boaz".