There is God
He gave us his Son – will he not also freely give us all things?’ Romans 8:32 GNT There is God-Do you like to collect Bible promises for challenging times? When your collection seems inadequate, do you add to it, thinking, ‘I just haven’t found the right promise yet’? Claiming the promise without understanding the […]
All you will ever need
‘Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.’ Psalm 62:8 NKJV NEED-Life can feel overwhelming when you’re responsible for mortgage or rent payments, maintenance bills, clothes for the family, escalating food and fuel expenses, university fees, plus the reality of preparing for your retirement! And the pressure is even greater if […]
Who advises you
‘Wisdom is found in those who take advice.’ Proverbs 13:10 NIV ‘Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.’Proverbs 15:22 NIV Advises-To win in life, you must become a lifelong learner. And learning requires submission; a quality of character we sometimes think doesn’t apply to us. We think submission is ‘just for […]
Lavish Grace
‘Forgiveness…in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.’ Ephesians 1:7 NIV Grace-Peter asked, ‘“How many times should I forgive someone who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?” Jesus answered: “Not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!”’ (Matthew 18:21-22 CEV). But we shouldn’t stop there. If God gave each of us only seventy-seven […]
Believe in what you do
‘Make sure they are…gifted with knowledge…and are suited to serve.’ Daniel 1:4 NLT Believe-When Daniel arrived in Babylon, he was a slave. But he rose to the top because of these qualifications: ‘Make sure they are well versed in every branch of learning, are gifted with knowledge and good judgment, and are suited to serve.’ […]
Today build people up
‘The lips of the godly speak helpful words.’ Proverbs 10:32 NLT Today build people up ‘The lips of the godly speak helpful words.’ Proverbs 10:32 NLT How do you feel when someone tries to put you down? Then don’t do it to others! ‘Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit’ (Proverbs 15:4 GNT). […]
Be sensitive to others
Sensitive-‘Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.’ Philippians 2:4 NIV Be Sensitive-Often in a relationship or friendship, we are unaware the other person’s needs. We become calloused. We stop listening. We’re oblivious to the pressure they’re under. Simply stated, the root of many problems in a […]
Today be kind to others
‘Clothe yourselves with…kindness.’ Colossians 3:12 NIV When you get up in the morning, you must not only clothe yourself physically but spiritually and emotionally too. You must ask yourself, ‘What sort of attitude am I going to wear today? Will I be controlling or cooperative? Positive or negative? Complimentary or critical? Selfish or serving?’ You […]
God Is Able
‘Being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.’ Romans 4:21 NKJV The reason we don’t turn to God more often is because at some basic and unconscious level we are not ‘fully convinced’ He is able and willing to move on our behalf. Being able to admit that to […]
The importance of sleep
‘I awoke and looked around, and my sleep was sweet to me Jeremiah 31:26 NKJV sleep-Sometimes the most ‘spiritual’ thing you can do is get to bed earlier and wake up refreshed so you’re ready to fulfil God’s purposes for the day. When you constantly run on low battery power, it shows up in your […]