Closer To Heaven
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Era la época de los jueces, alrededor del año 1200 a. C. Israel aún no tenía rey, por lo que, cuando se veían acosados por sus vecinos, se recurría a un gobernante temporal para restablecer la paz y el orden. Dios llamó a Gedeón, que pertenecía a la tribu de Manasés, para que se enfrentara […] Source: https://atoday.org/siempre-mas-es-mejor-por-que-las-estadisticas-no-siempre-reflejan-el-valor-de-la-iglesia/
Estaba conversando con un director de comunicaciones de una Unión adventista en europea. Me dijo que él y su equipo de liderazgo leen Adventist Today para entender lo que realmente está ocurriendo en el mundo adventista. No por propaganda. Sino por claridad. Eso dice mucho. Incluso dentro del sistema, existe el reconocimiento de que los […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-la-creciente-exigencia-de-transparencia-en-el-adventismo/
Comments of the Week April 27-May 3, 2026 “From what i have seen the hidden sins of porn addiction, domestic violence and coercive control violence are all generally ignored by the Church even when they are exposed.” –Daron Pratt on Which Sins Get Adventists Judged and Which Get Them Promoted Comments on Is More Always […] Source: https://atoday.org/comments-of-the-week-apr27-may3/
Growing in a Relationship With God has many wonderful steps in it. There are several beautiful hymns from which to choose as a theme due to all the changes that come along when we grow in our relationship with God. On page 31 we see that “the most powerful weapon is prayer” to help us through our growing times. Therefore, we will wish to sing
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus – Hymn 290 to keep learning every minute of the day in our journey. To help with this journey, Lord,
Give Me The Bible – Hymn 272 to instruct even more with the Holy Spirit, encouraging along the way: 
Hover O’er Me, Holy Spirit – Hymn 260.
To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/
Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/
2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Daily Lesson for Monday 4th of May 2026
When something goes wrong in our lives, most of us call a close friend to talk about it. When we have good news, we find someone to share it with. We can do the same with God. “Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend.”—Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 93.
Prayer not only keeps us connected to God but tells the devil whose we are. When we kneel to pray in the morning, it’s like a physical declaration to the powers of darkness that we choose God this day. Not only that, but God sends angels to our side when we pray, and we are fortified and covered from the enemy of darkness (Psalms 91:1-16).
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The physical act of kneeling in submission shows a humble posture. It’s somehow different from sitting in a chair or lying in a bed while we pray, although we can pray in these positions too. However, when we kneel before God, we show that we are ready to serve God with all our hearts, and our words declare that He is sovereign and that we are merely His created children.
Standing in prayer was a common practice in Bible times (2 Chronicles 20:5-6,13; 1 Samuel 1:26; Job 30:20; Luke 18:11,13). The Bible also shares examples of people who sat when they prayed (2 Samuel 7:18). Others prostrated themselves before God, with their face on the earth—although this posture was less commonly associated with prayer, but rather submission before a superior (1 Kings 1:47, Mark 14:35).
What is your usual posture when you pray? The Bible doesn’t require us to pray in any particular posture, but postures are important, as they reflect our reverence, our inner feelings, and our desire to surrender to God. Some people are unable to kneel; so, ultimately, it’s the heart condition that matters most. If you can kneel but usually don’t, why not try kneeling next time you pray and see how it affects your time with God?
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The Bible invites us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), implying constancy (Colossians 4:2) and perseverance (Romans 12:12). Today, as you stand, sit, lie, or walk, turn your thoughts to God and talk to Him as your Friend. Begin right now. |
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