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Welcome to Silent Time, the opportunity to think on what is really important in life.

  1. 8h ago

    New Beginnings

    As we all know, in this world there is a lot of wrongdoing and evil going on. On a big scale, the leaders misuse their power and influence, but also among the ordinary people, in the families, organizations and communities, a lot of slander, injustice and gossip among a lot of other wrongs and sins. By right we all would be subject to eternal punishment, but praise the almighty Lord that in his mercy he offers forgiveness and new beginnings, if we humbly turn to him in repentance. For example the Israelites by the time of the judges, once more they had begun to disobey the LORD by worshiping idols, so they came into distress by being attacked by enemies. But then the Israelites cried out to the LORD as can be read in Judges 10. They had to bear the consequences of their unfaithfulness for a while. But since they humbly returned to the Lord in repentance, so the Lord offered them forgiveness and new beginnings. And God still offers that today. Everyone from any background is invited to turn to the Lord in prayer. Also John prepared the people before the ministry of Jesus by the message of God offering forgiveness and new beginnings, as already predicted by Zechariah, the father of John. Let's pray: Lord, we thank you for that wonderful good news, that you offer new beginnings. We humbly turn to you in repentance considering all the wrongdoing that we have been involved in and the evil we have contributed to. The Israelites by that time had to bear the consequences and so do we have to suffer at times from what we did wrong or from the wrongdoing of others. Yet ultimately you offer forgiveness of all sins, and you even offer eternal salvation. We put our trust in you. In your kingdom there will be no more evil, no more curse, no more bitterness at all, rather it will be the ultimate new beginning of pure justice, joy and peace. May you guide us throughout this life here on earth towards your heaven. May you in your grace prepare us and make us suitable, despite we do not deserve it. To you be praise and glory and honor forever. Amen.

  2. 1d ago

    Do you intend to do right?

    There might be plenty of opportunities throughout life to use wrong ways to the disadvantage of others, that are against the laws, standards and morals. One might for example not tell the truth and lie here and there. Another one might steel not only others' possessions, but possibly in a more subtle way also their time and other resources. Yet another one might be involved in corruption or other ways of unfair treatment. There is crime, war and violence. The question that God asks us is "Do you intend to do right?" And accordingly we are requested not to take advantage of one another, rather to do to others as we would like them to treat us. The Apostle says: We intend to do what is right not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of others. How about you? Let's pray: Lord, you know everything. You also look deep down into every person's heart and you know the intentions and motivations, you know our values and targets. Forgive where we are too much concerned about our own short term benefit alone, not considering the needs of others as we should. We admit that all too often we do not intend to do right. Thank you that in your mercy you offer new beginnings. May you fill us with your Holy Spirit so that we may act with integrity and live to your glory, to your honor and to your praise. Amen.

  3. 2d ago

    No Borders

    As humans we are used to the concept that there are borders and limitations. There are borders of countries, for example, and there are limitations to our competences of what we can do and achieve. So it sounds like a too big task when Jesus instructs us to go into all the world, after all, there are indeed certain limits and there are only few preachers. And many people are not interested in the Christian message. So it looks hopeless, the borders are narrow and there seems to be plenty of reasons to give up. But Jesus adds a second sentence, because it is not about us, not about our abilities. Rather it is about the wonderful good news of salvation, that knows no borders.  The good news is available to everyone, there are no borders. Let's pray: Lord, we thank you for the wonderful good news. Your offer of salvation goes beyond comprehension. Thank you that your invitation is available to everyone. We humbly turn to you in repentance, and do not trust in our own goodness, rather we rely on your mercy and receive your forgiveness. Thank you that in your grace you offer new beginnings, confidence and joy that lasts forever. Help us to be good witnesses of your wonderful message. Give us the courage to walk boldly and to proclaim you without any borders or limitations. To you be praise and glory and honor forever. Amen.

  4. 3d ago

    What do you primarily aim for?

    What do you primarily aim for? Only your own short term benefit?

  5. 4d ago

    Continuing

    Good results come to those who continue the good routines. For example new year resolutions are easily made and pursued for a few days, but good results come to those who continue throughout the year, for example to excercise in order to keep the body fit and healthy. Which are the things that God wants you to do? What are the negative things that you should stop doing? And what are the positive things that you should continue doing in your life? Let's pray: Heavenly Father, we thank you for that wonderful gift that we can talk to you in prayer. We can call you, our Lord, any time, and you are not far away, you are only one small prayer away. We plead to your grace, and request your forgiveness that many times we have not continued to do your will. Thank you that you offer new beginnings. Thank you for your word and may you fill us with your Holy Spirit so that we have energy to do the things that we are called to do, to stop the things that have negative consequences. And rather to continue to live under your guidance throughout this life towards your eternal kingdom. To you be praise and glory and honor forever. Amen.

  6. 5d ago

    At All Times

    What would you like to do at all times?

  7. 6d ago

    Finding Your Way

    Have you ever wondered who will truly guide you through life’s uncertainties, not just for a season but forever? In a world full of shifting advice and changing circumstances, the Bible points to a guide who is unchanging and trustworthy for all generations. The psalmist is not just celebrating God’s protection over Jerusalem, but inviting you to trust that God’s guidance is not limited to the past. He is a guide for today, tomorrow, and every day after, for all that is to come. The stories of God’s faithfulness are meant to be shared with each generation, everyone is invited. You, too, can trust Him to lead you through every challenge and decision. But how does God lead you? The Lord has many ways to guide those who trust him, by his word and answers to prayers, the Lord may lead his followers via books and sermons, preachers or by the advice of well-intended trustworthy believers, and God also can talk in dreams or simply via life's circumstances. And in the words of Jesus e.g. when he says "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." Jesus is not just a guide - He is the Way itself. To know Jesus is to know the path to God, the truth about life, and the source of real, lasting hope. God’s promise to guide you is fulfilled in the person of Jesus. He is not only your eternal guide but the very path to God’s presence and peace. Your journey, your questions, and your future all find their answer in Christ. Today, you are invited to trust God as your guide, to follow Jesus as the Way, and to share this hope with others. When you do, you will discover a peace and direction that lasts forever. Let's pray: Lord, thank you for being my guide for here and for eternity. Help me to trust you each day and to follow You, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Lead me in your good paths, and let me share your hope with others, so that they as well may find the way towards your eternal kingdom of peace and joy that you have prepared for all who trust in you. To you be praise and glory and honor forever. Amen.

  8. Oct 24

    The Solution

    Over the last couple of days, weeks and months, what have been your biggest worries? And how have you tried to solve them? Whether alone or with others, have you involved the almighty God, the creator of the universe? Psalm 147: Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. He renews our hopes and heals our bodies. ... He always listens to our prayers and knows what is best for us. He may not intervene immediately, we may have to wait and continue to struggle for a while, and the solution may not come in the way we wish for, but the heavenly Father always listens to each prayer and he has a good long term plan for each and everyone individually. In his love he wants to prepare and guide us towards his eternal kingdom of holiness and love, where there are no more worries at all. And even if it seems impossible that we will ever be suitable to fit into there, for God nothing is impossible, he can prepare us throughout all this life's circumstances, Jesus said in Mark 10 [27]: For God all things are possible.  Even where we do not see any solution - he has solutions. For God all things are possible.

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