Getting beyond the guesswork
‘When I open a door, no one can close it.’ Revelation 3:7 CEV Here are two more ways to know God’s will for your life: 1) Providential circumstances. When God is leading, the way will open up for you. When He sends you, He goes before you (see John 10:4). His Word says, ‘When I […]
Getting beyond the guesswork
‘The Spirit…will guide you…He will tell you things.’ John 16:13 NKJV Avoid Guess work Always do these two things: 1) Recognise God’s Word as the final authority for deciding God’s will (see Isaiah 8:20). The Bible speaks clearly on life’s important issues. Every other source of guidance must agree with it. And you don’t need […]
Getting beyond the guesswork
‘God…works in you to will and to act in order to fulfil his good purpose.’ Philippians 2:13 NIVUK Guess work-Remember the childhood game Pin the Tail on the Donkey? Winning in that game was ‘a-stab-in-the-dark’ process. And for many of God’s children, determining His will and purpose for their lives amounts to a similar method. […]
What are you hiding behind
‘He is hiding among the baggage.’ 1 Samuel 10:22 NLT When Samuel went to present Israel’s first king to the people, Saul was discovered ‘hiding among the baggage’. The Hebrew word for baggage symbolises the self-imposed limitations that hinder you from tackling the job God appointed you to do. Things like these: 1) Feelings of […]
Don’t even THINK about giving up!
‘We don’t give up and quit.’ 2 Corinthians 4:8 TLB thinking We give up because of these: 1) We fear failure. Past hurts and mistakes haunt us, and we think it’s better not to try again than risk failing. Don’t spend your life digging up bones! We all have things in our past we would rather forget. […]
Start fresh every day
‘A quick-tempered person does foolish things.’ Proverbs 14:17 NIV FRESH START FRESH START You overslept, the car wouldn’t start, you were late for work, your computer crashed! These things can make you angry, but only if you let them. Solomon said, ‘A quick-tempered person does foolish things,’ so if you fly into a rage, expect […]
Home sweet home
‘I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.’ Psalm 23:6 NIV For some of us, the love of God doesn’t feel real. Why is that? Because we have tried to make this earth our home. And as a result, we live with worry and frustration. Only when you have the right view of there will […]
What an insurance policy
‘All the days of my life.’ Psalm 23:6 NKJV Most insurance companies are trustworthy. They will cover you through most of the seasons and adversities of life. But not all insurance companies are that way. In some cases, the moment you make a claim against them, they either hike your premiums through the roof or […]
Navigating life’s losses
‘A time to gain, and a time to lose.’ Ecclesiastes 3:6 NKJV What else do our children need from us when they’re grieving? 1) Our honesty. They need to know we’re hurting too. When they see you crying, but you tell them, ‘I’m all right,’ they’re confused. They think either you’re not hurting, and tears […]
Navigating life’s losses-children
‘A time to gain, and a time to lose.’ Ecclesiastes 3:6 NKJV How can we help children navigate life’s losses? 1) Don’t underestimate their capacity for grief. Children are often the ‘forgotten’ grievers. Their pain is real and intense; recognise and validate it. 2) Don’t avoid talking about the loss when they’re present. Excluding them […]