S.H.A.P.E-your ability
‘I take joy in doing your will, my God.’ Psalm 40:8 NLT The letter A stands for abilities. The Bible says, ‘God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well’ (Romans 12:6 NLT). What is your dominant gift? You say, ‘I don’t think I have any gifts.’ No one was born without a gift! […]
Shape-your heart
‘As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart.’ Ephesians 6:6 NLT The letter H represents your heart. What do you have a ‘heart for’ or feel passionate about? As a Jew, Paul was passionate about reaching the Jewish people: ‘The longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for […]
S.H.A.P.E.-spirit
‘Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.’ Psalm 143:10 NKJV Spirit-In order for you to understand God’s will, for the next few days let’s use the word S.H.A.P.E. as an acrostic. S represents your spirit. Your regenerated spirit is the part of you that’s capable of connecting with God and responding to Him. […]
In Jesus Christ’ you are beyond condemnation
The prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. The Bible says, ‘The accuser of our brothers and sisters…has been hurled down. They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony’ (Revelation 12:10-11 NIV). Satan is ‘the accuser’. On what basis does he accuse us? […]
What will you do with Jesus?
’What then shall I do with Jesus?’ Matthew 27:22 NKJV When it comes to Jesus, we have three choices. Let’s look at them: 1) Reject Him. That’s what the Pharisees did. ‘Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let Him be crucified!”’ (v. 22 NKJV). Why? […]
Are you doing God’s will?
‘Whoever does the will of God lives forever.’ 1 John 2:17 NIV The thing that should matter to you most is doing God’s will. And here is why: God’s will is the only thing that will last forever. God has a plan for your life, and that plan constitutes His ‘will’ for you. So how […]
Never be part of a clique
‘You are all one in Christ Jesus.’ Galatians 3:28 NKJV In order to have a clique, you must exclude certain people. And to feel excluded hurts deeply. David experienced it: ‘The one who shared my food, has turned against me’ (Psalm 41:9 NLT). Cliques are made up of weak people who are afraid to be […]
8 principles
Principles-‘Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity.’ Proverbs 21:5 NLT People who set goals accomplish much more than people of equal education and ability who don’t. With that in mind, build these eight principles into your life. 1) Decide what you want. But first consult God. ‘Many are the plans in a person’s heart, […]
Communicate with your mate
‘Use your head…so that your love is sincere…not sentimental gush.’ Philippians 1:9 MSG Ever notice when you’re dating somebody, you can talk effortlessly for hours, but if you have been married a while, unless you work at it, conversation can become superficial and even lead to disagreements? The Bible says, ‘Be willing to listen and slow […]
Help for your marriage
‘Unless the LORD builds the house, they labour in vain who build it.’ Psalm 127:1 NKJV Marriage Nobody knows more about marriage than God. He not only thought up the idea – He put the first couple together. And His Word says, ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain who build it.’ So let’s […]