How God sees you
‘You are precious…in my sight.’ Isaiah 43:4 NIV Have you ever gone to a car boot sale hoping to find a bargain? To the untrained eye, much of the stuff looks like rubbish. It may even have been gathering dust and mildew in somebody’s loft. But the trained eye sees treasure in disguise; items that […]
Go to the right source
‘The only way to escape…is to go to Philistia.’ 1 Samuel 27:1 CEV The Bible says, ‘[David] thought to himself, “One of these days, Saul is going to kill me. The only way to escape from him is to go to Philistia”’ (v. 1 CEV). Now, in times past, David had ‘enquired of the Lord’ […]
Try a power nap
‘When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.’ Proverbs 3:24 NIV Power Nap-God built specific triggers into our bodies to let us know when it’s time to escape consciousness. And wise people listen to these clues. History’s most notable power nappers include Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, and Winston Churchill. There is a reason why […]
Seek God for direction or Plans
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.’ Proverbs 16:3 NIV Plans-As a follower of Jesus Christ, your direction shouldn’t come from people and be confirmed by God, it should come from God and be confirmed by people. The Bible says: ‘Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last […]
Learn to control your anger
‘Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.’ Proverbs 19:11 NLT When it comes to anger, here is what you need to know: it isn’t a psychological disorder; everybody gets angry. And it’s not necessarily a sin. Like a fast-flowing river, it can generate constructive or destructive energy, and be unleashed negatively or harnessed positively. […]
The joys of heaven
‘There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.’ Revelation 21:4 NIV Sometimes we describe dying as ‘crossing the Jordan’. That’s because the Jordan River runs into the Dead Sea. The story is told of an elderly Christian lady who was dying. For most of her life, illness had confined her to […]
The joys of heaven
‘The city was 1,500 miles wide, and 1,500 miles high’ Revelation 21:16 NCV The next time you feel cramped for space, read this: ‘The city was built in a square, and its length was equal to its width. The angel measured the city with the rod. The city was 1,500 miles long, 1,500 miles wide, […]
The joys of heaven
‘We are citizens of heaven.’ Philippians 3:20 NLT The story is told of a pastor who asked his congregation, ‘How many of you want to go to heaven?’ Everyone raised their hand except one little boy. The pastor said, ‘Son, don’t you want to go to heaven?’ He replied, ‘Yes, but I thought you were […]
Steps to forgiveness
‘Forgive, and you will be forgiven.’ Luke 6:37 NIV Here are three more steps to forgiveness: 1) Accept people as they are and don’t try to change them. You say, ‘I’ll only forgive them if they change.’ That just keeps you tied to them, obsessing over what they did and demanding they act in ways that you […]
Steps to forgiveness
‘Forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.’ Colossians 3:13 NIV The misery of living with unforgiveness in your heart always lasts longer than the pain of the offence. Always! When you hold on to resentment, you open the door to depression and physical illness. Forgiving brings healing to your wounds and […]