#churchonline #digical #rlccphil When we want to take a journey, we usually worry about the logistics first. For example, we think about the cost, where we will stay, how will we travel, etc. But the journey never really begins unless we take the first step toward our destination. This is true also for our journey of faith. There must come a point wherein we will no longer worry about the spiritual logistics. For example, what does it mean to follow Jesus, how will I follow, what if I fail, etc? We will just take a step of faith toward actually believing and following Jesus together with others and leaving all other concerns to God. How do we do this? For more resources from RLCC, https://solo.to/rlccphil?add Do you want to grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Click this link - https://rlcc.ph/join-us/. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSvMzoqCHTM

#churchonline #digical #rlccphil Demotivation can be a symptom of various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or burnout. It can negatively impact a person’s overall well-being and functioning. Demotivation can lead to a lack of interest, energy, and motivation to engage in activities, including those that are essential for daily life. It can also affect productivity, relationships, and the overall quality of life. When we’re not motivated or concentrated, everything seems to be two or even three times harder. We need to understand demotivation and how to overcome it. There are three main causes of demotivation, and we can find in the Book of Psalms at least three passages that can help us overcome each of them. 1. Lack of Purpose (Psalm 138:8) “The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.” O Diyos, mga pangako mo'y tinutupad mo ngang lahat, ang dahilan nito, Yahweh, pag-ibig mo'y di kukupas, at ang mga sinimulang gawain mo'y magaganap. This verse expresses confidence in God’s faithfulness and His commitment to fulfilling His purpose for the individual. It acknowledges that God has a plan and that His steadfast love is enduring. This can provide reassurance and a sense of purpose, knowing that God is actively involved in guiding and fulfilling His intended purpose for our lives. 2. Lack of Praise (Psalm 18:20-24) “The LORD has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me. For I have kept the ways of the LORD; I am not guilty of turning from my God. All his laws are before me; I have not turned away from his decrees. I have been blameless before him and have kept myself from sin. The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his sight.” 20 Pinagpapala ako ni Yahweh pagkat ako'y matuwid, binabasbasan niya ako dahil kamay ko'y malinis. 21 Mga utos ni Yahweh ay aking sinunod, hindi ko tinalikuran ang aking Diyos. 22 Lahat ng utos niya ay aking tinupad, mga batas niya ay hindi ko nilabag. 23 Nalalaman niyang ako'y walang kasalanan, paggawa ng masama ay aking iniwasan. 24 Kaya naman ako'y ginagantimpalaan niya, sapagkat alam niyang ako'y totoong walang sala. In this Psalm, the writer acknowledges that God recognizes and rewards individuals according to their righteousness and faithfulness. It highlights the belief that God sees and acknowledges our actions and character, and that there is a sense of divine recognition and reward for those who stay faithful to God’s ways. 3. Lack of Peace (Psalm 27:1-3) “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.” 1 Si Yahweh ang ilaw ko at kaligtasan; sino pa ba ang aking katatakutan? Si Yahweh ang muog ng aking buhay, sino pa ba ang aking kasisindakan? 2 Kung buhay ko'y pagtangkaan ng taong masasama, sila'y mga kalaban ko at mga kaaway nga, mabubuwal lamang sila at mapapariwara. 3 Kahit isang hukbo ang sa aki'y pumalibot, hindi pa rin ako sa kanila matatakot; salakayin man ako ng mga kaaway, magtitiwala pa rin ako sa Maykapal. This verse emphasizes the confidence and trust that comes from relying on the Lord as a source of strength and protection. It conveys the belief that even in the face of negativity, hostility, or enemies, one can find courage and overcome fear through the assurance of God’s presence and support. Conclusion 1. Central Idea: "Our motivation must come from the Lord and His revelation." 2. Looking for motivation in ourselves or from other people will surely end up in frustration and demotivation. We must find our motivation in God's word, which is always reliable. 3. This week, immerse yourself in God's promises so that you can overcome demotivation. Visit us online at https://online.rlcc.ph/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipLyUbu2biI

Day 3 of RLCC Daily Devo: Responding to God's Call Scripture: Genesis 12:4-5 "So Abram went, as the Lord had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people that they had acquired in Haran, and they set out to go to the land of Canaan." Reflection: Abram's response to God's call is a remarkable example of obedience. At seventy-five, he left behind everything to follow God's direction, even taking his family and possessions with him. This act of obedience shows his unwavering faith. Application: God's call often requires us to leave behind the familiar and embark on a new journey. Like Abram, we should be willing to obey, even when it seems daunting. Trusting in God's guidance and stepping out in faith can lead to incredible blessings. Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to respond to Your call with obedience and faith, just as Abram did. Give us the courage to leave behind what is comfortable and follow Your direction, knowing that You lead us to blessings beyond measure. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fan3RzHDMZY

22 This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you. 23 But now that there is no more place for me to work in these regions, and since I have been longing for many years to visit you, 24 I plan to do so when I go to Spain. I hope to see you while passing through and to have you assist me on my journey there, after I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25 Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem in the service of the Lord’s people there. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the Lord’s people in Jerusalem. 27 They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews’ spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings. 28 So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way. 29 I know that when I come to you, I will come in the full measure of the blessing of Christ. (Romans 15:22-29) Many Christians today find themselves in the wrong situations because they do not listen to the Lord when they make plans. They just make plans and then they ask the Lord to bless their plans. Consequently, God gives them over to their plans, which they are already determined to do regardless of what God says. They do not receive God's guidance because they do not ask for it and they are not willing to listen to Him even if He gives it to them by His grace. #churchonline #digical #rlccphil Choose your place of grace - https://solo.to/rlccphil Discuss this in your small group - https://rlcc.ph/devotional/ Ask for prayer- https://m.me/rlccphil Send your giving - https://join.rlcc.ph/giving Take the next step - https://bit.ly/3mJy44F Main Idea: “We must listen to the Lord when we make plans.” (“Dapat makinig tayo sa Panginoon kapag tayo ay nagpaplano.”) How should we make plans? Three Considerations 1. Is your task from the Lord done already? (22-24) 2. Is the Lord directing you to a new task? (25-27) 3. Do you have consolation from the Lord to make changes? (28-29) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmdicxkO1Ag