Author: Larisa Chirila (Page 2 of 5)

Trust His Process

August 8, 2020 / Larisa Chirila / 1 Comment

Romans 8:28 (AMP) And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.

How often do we ask ourselves “why did this happen to me?”… The first reaction we get to anything that’s uncomfortable or painful in any way is to ask why did God allow it to happen, or is the enemy attacking us, or what did we do wrong, and so on. Continue reading

A New You

July 17, 2020 / Larisa Chirila / 1 Comment

Ezekiel 36:26-27 (NLT) And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.

From the moment we chose Christ, Holy Spirit enters us and starts transforming us from glory to glory. Glory to glory means one step at a time. So be patient with the progress, be gracious with yourself just as our Heavenly Father is. Continue reading

Never-ending Welcome

June 29, 2020 / Larisa Chirila / 1 Comment

Psalm 86:4-5 (VOICE) Bring joy into the life of Your servant, for it’s only to You, O Lord, that I offer my soul.
O Lord, You are good and ready to forgive; Your loyal love flows generously over all who cry out to You.

God is Love! His mercies are new everyday, yet the enemy fights so hard to lie to us that our Heavenly Father will “punish” us for our sins. Absolutely not, there’s no condemnation through Christ. He chastises those He loves but He doesn’t punish us. We are righteous in God’s eyes through Jesus Christ who died for our sins. Continue reading

How do I hear God’s voice?

June 3, 2020 / Larisa Chirila / 2 Comments

1 Kings 19:12 (NIV) After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.

One of the most asked question is, how do I know i’m hearing God and am in His will…

I remember personally asking that question so often, and for some reason nobody could truly answer that. Now I can say i’m so thankful for my own personal journey that Papa took me on, and the amazing people He brought into my life that have shown and taught me so much. Regardless what you’re facing at the moment, allow me to reassure you that you will appreciate the experience later. No matter how painful and difficult. God is using every single situation to teach us and grow us closer to Him. Continue reading

Daily New Beginning

March 22, 2020 / Larisa Chirila / 1 Comment

Psalm 103:12 (AMP) As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.

When God forgives us He literally forgets it at the same time. He looks at us as blameless and holy since Jesus is what makes us righteous with God. Yet we tend to hold on to our past mistakes and go over them in our minds, over and over. We think that continuously apologizing for them somehow sets us right with God when we already are! Continue reading

Unshakable Trust

February 17, 2020 / Larisa Chirila / 3 Comments

1 John 4:13 (AMP) By this we know [with confident assurance] that we abide in Him and He in us, because He has given to us His [Holy] Spirit.

Regardless how dim your current circumstances may seem, regardless how hopeless it may all look, regardless how much it appears your prayers aren’t being answered, Trust Him! Know that our Heavenly Father is always working, even when we can’t see it. So resist the urge to question Him “why” and trust Him with an unshakable trust knowing He’s got your very best at heart. Then when you get your “suddenly” know that it’s due to Him having worked behind the scenes preparing all things ahead of time as they needed to be aligned!

Sow with Peace

January 18, 2020 / Larisa Chirila / 1 Comment

James 3:18 (VOICE) The seed that flowers into righteousness will always be planted in peace by those who embrace peace.

Peace is the currency of Heaven! Each step that you take or consider taking, pause first, and take an inventory of your motive… The motives of our heart are so crucial for the outcome of our actions.

Even if someone hurt us, return your response to their action with peace and love! Our biggest weapon against enemy attacks is LOVE. Continue to sow love with peace, and righteousness will flow from it. You are God’s righteousness through Christ! Remember that.

Joyful Tears

January 15, 2020 / Larisa Chirila / 2 Comments

“Harvest Joy” by Meghan Williams of Dyed4you Art

Psalm 126:5 (NIV) Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.

You have sown many tears over the years and too often you can’t see if it’s harvest will actually come, but know and trust that Papa is working even when we can’t see it. The waiting time that comes after planting the seed and having to water it and having no control over the weather conditions and how they will affect the crops while they grow is not in our control. That is however, the most important time. That’s when our faith and trust in the Father grows. Continue reading

Be Infectious

November 30, 2019 / Larisa Chirila / 1 Comment

Romans 6:1-2 (NLV) What does this mean? Are we to keep on sinning so that God will give us more of His loving-favor? No, not at all! We are dead to sin. How then can we keep on living in sin?

Peer pressure in today’s society is definitely a very sad reality. So often people excuse their choices by using “in today’s day” it’s just different, or they simply abuse God’s grace and mercy… Is that what scripture says to do? Surely not! Continue reading

Childlike Joy