Do you plan ahead ?

I can reasonably plan for today, tomorrow, the next few weeks and even months. But that does not mean that my plan will actually be feasible. This is because I cannot see into the future with a certainty.


God says to you and me, "Call to me." In other words, "Talk to me." If we will simply ask God, He promises to, "answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know."

God is able to go beyond our limited physical, human abilities. He can go beyond anything that we are capable of thinking, or dreaming, or conceiving in our minds. He is above us in His capabilities. His vision is not limited. He knows what will happen tomorrow with a certainty. He knows what will happen next year, and the year after with a certainty.

Jeremiah 33:3.
Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know

Ephesians 3:20-21.
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

(0392) 01 Nov 2007

What is your course of action ?

You've been walking by faith. believing God to meet your need. But the results seem slow in coming and you are tempted to give up? Be patient! Do not give up.

Hebrews 6:12

...be not slothful, but followers of them who through
faith and patience inherit the promises.

(0391) 31 Oct 2007

Be humble

It should be our objective that all should strive as long as we live, following the example of our Lord recorded in Philippians, chapter 2.

To be poor in spirit implies not only that we have a humble opinion of ourselves, but also that we recognize that we are sinners and have no righteousness of our own;
that we are willing to be saved only by the grace and mercy of God;
that we are willing to serve where God places us, to bear the burdens He allows and to stay in His hands and admit that we deserve no favor from Him.

We are assured of happiness when we are making conscious efforts toward humility. All of this becomes possible as we yield to God's indwelling Holy Spirit.

Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

(0390) 30 Oct 2007

Why are you still waiting ??

How do you know when it is time for a change in the way you have been doing things or in your life situation Sometimes it is very obvious that we need to change or move on to something else. If something unnatural happens telling you what God wants you to do - that is pretty obvious and direct. Perhaps you have been receiving some hints about the way you have been doing things or a need for a radical change in your life. It is time to move on !!! In Acts 10 the apostle Peter was somewhat stuck in his ways. He was a Jewish man determined to lead a Jewish life following strict Jewish teachings. However, things had changed and Peter was still stuck back in the old days. God began to give him some hints. Peter fell into a trance and all these non-Jewish things were being placed before him to eat. He kept refusing in this dream. Peter was determined to continue with the way things had always been. Immediately after receiving this same vision three times a delegation from the Gentile centurion, Cornelius, arrives requesting that Peter come to Cornelius' home. Why? Because Cornelius had had a vision of an angel telling him to contact Peter. After arriving at Cornelius' home Peter was convinced to begin preaching Christ, however, before he could finish all the Gentiles gathered there were saved. Peter was now convinced it was time for a change and that salvation was for all people.

Acts 10:9-16.

The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour. Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth. In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air. And a voice came to him, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat." But Peter said, "Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean." And a voice spoke to him again the second time, "What God has cleansed you must not call common." This was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven again.

(0389) 29 Oct 2007

Activate the power

Every believer has the power of the Holy Spirit inside us. The Holy Spirit would not go to work until we put it to work. It is prayer that puts the power within us to work. The Holy Spirit wants to help us, to overcome every obstacle in our lives. All that we need to do is pray to activate the power.

Ephesians 3:20
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

(0388) 28 Oct 2007

Do not worry

Do you feed yourself with negative thoughts, worry, feeling of joylessness, feeling of self-condemnation, criticism or feeling that you are straying from the ways of God ?

When we choose to have the feeling of negative thoughts we begin to blame God for the situations we are in.

God's Word encourages us not to have negative thoughts. HE tells us to be careful what we feed our spirit. Psalm 103:1 - 5 fills you with fresh hope as you allow His truth to wash over your heart and mind. "Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits --Who forgives all your sins, and heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from the pit And crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's."

Choose instead to focus on God and ask HIM for a fresh perspective.

Psalm 19 : 14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.

(0387) 27 Oct 2007

Be forgiving

It is always easier to gossip about someone who has done you wrong. Instead we should go to the person who has done you wrong, to keep the damage contained to just both of you and work on a reconciliation. I must ask God to forgive my foolish and selfish ways to give me courage to lovingly go to those who sinned against meto help me to bring about a reconciliation

Matthew 18 : 15

If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

(0386) 26 Oct 2007

Are you a spectacle ?

Sometimes we see others enjoying a relationship with God, but just don't know how to experience it for ourselves. We linger outside. Sometimes we focus on our own circumstances and we blame God for all the things that have gone wrong. We keep focused on ourselves. Sometimes we keep God at such a respectable distance that He is untouchable. Sometimes we realize our lack of virtue and simply think it can't be for us. Lots of reasons can leave us outside of God's presence. Once you believe His love is real and personal, you can move from being a longing spectator to being in His very presence as His treasured child.

1 John 1 : 9

If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Release your life and all your mistakes to God. Release your sin to Him. Answer the longing in your heart and know that you qualify to enter into a relationship with God...
not because of you... but because of Him!

(0385) 25 Oct 2007

Managing your anger

Anger that is not dealt with brings poison into your soul and gives the enemy of your soul a foothold. God doesn't tell us to never be angry. He does tell us to deal with our anger so it will not poison us (Ephesians 4:26, 27). We often have to live with the consequence of another person's action against us, whether we want to or not. But how do you choose ?whether in the downward spiral of bitterness or in the forward journey of forgiveness.

(0384) 24 Oct 2007

Forgive and forget

Forgiveness is a choice. It is a choice you make for yourself. You do not just forgive for someone else's sake; you do it for your own sake. It is the only way to be free of the anger in the depth of your heart and from the bitterness that is a result from the betrayal. When we hold unforgiveness in our heart, it goes completely against God's advice to us.

Romans 12:19

Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written, 'It is mine to avenge, I will repay,' says the Lord If you have been wronged and it is hanging on and dragging your spirit down, acknowledge the hurt and the hate. Then make a choice to forgive the offending person. Release the situation to God's care and He will deal fairly with him

(0383) 23 Oct 2007

Our bad times

You have ‘down times’ when news seems to come regularly of someone facing health issues, financial difficulties or when lives have been altered and plans and dreams shattered. Calls for prayers came pouring in. We have ‘down times’ at one time or another. They are part and parcel of our journey of life. These are valleys of despair, valleys of sorrow, valleys of sadness and loneliness, valleys of sickness and valleys of the shadow of death. The 23rd Psalm gives us calm during moments of our ‘down times’ "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, You are with me, Your rod and staff comfort me." God is always walking with us as we walk through each ‘down time’ in life. HE is there when we are in trouble. HE is the one who will bring peace and rest. During our ‘down times’ we feel hopeless and helpless. It is during these times that we must rely on HIM. We must not run from God in our anguish and confusion. We must not run from God in our pain and tears. We must turn to HIM and HE will give us help, strength, comfort and hope.

Psalm 23: 1

The Lord is my shepherd

(0382) 22 Oct 2007

Continuous conversion

We must continually turn to God as children all days of our lives. If we trust our wits instead of God, we face consequences for which God will hold us responsible. God puts us responsible every time we refuse to convert ourselves. We refuse because of our pride and stubbornness. We must let God rule our lives. We idolize independence and freedom which God considers as stubbornness, and what we consider strength is weakness to God.We must continually subject ourselves to conversion and allow the Spirit of God to work in us.

Matthew 18:3
And he said: I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

(0381) 21 Oct 2007

HE is in every situation

If you have just experienced the roughest patch in your life, please be assured that it isa part of God’s plan and that nothing can touch our lives without HIS permission. God never causes us to sin, nor does He lure us to disobey. His purposes are to rescue us from sin's power (Colossians 1:13) and transform us into Jesus' likeness. (Romans 8:29) When we are down, God will reveal to us our weaknesses, faults, and pride. His Spirit will convict us of wrongdoing and lead us to true repentance. He will teach us the consequences of disobedience and the wonders of His forgiving nature. God is present in everyone’s lives, whether believer or unbeliever.HE is involved with unbelievers in a different way, continually extending His love to them in order to convict them of sin and their need for a Savior.

Psalm 34 : 7

God has promised that every believer is encircled with His presence

(0369) 20 Oct 2007

Powerful prayer

The power of prayer is in God's reaction. A righteous persons prays and his prayers are answered A passionate person, believing that God will intercede will pray through every barrier that Satan erects. He stops only when God answers or if the Father makes clear that the request is outside His will. Wise believers devote time and energy to requests of great importance. Through our relationship with Christ, we have been made righteous, which means that we have the opportunity to tap the Lord's supernatural power through prayer.

James 5 : 16

The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much

(0368) 19 Oct 2007

Spend more time praying

The single most important daily activity to engage in is spending time with God, meditating on His word and praying. When God does not respond immediately to our prayer, what has gone wrong ? The answer is very simple : prayer is a continuous effort We must expect interference and harassment each time we pray. Satan knows that a devoted believer is dangerous. Make prayer our top priority, set aside time to talk to God.

Colossians 4:2 - 4
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.

(0367) 18 Oct 2007

Lessons to be learnt

When we face challenging times, God is always there to protect and guide us. HE wants to teach and guide us through the difficulty. We must always be ready to respond when HE calls. We must have a real longing to follow God’s way and HIS way only. This longing should be like “a deer panting for water” (Psalm 42: 1) We must be willing to be taught by God who will transform trials into times of learning for those who look to Him for guidance. We must have willing spirit if we want to learn from GOD and HE will teach us according to HIS ways and at HIS own timings. When God chooses to teach us it may not be in a comfortable, pleasurable setting. HE may choose pain and trouble as the place of instruction.Hannah pleaded for a child (1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:10). Mary and Martha when their brother Lazurus died. (John 11:17 - 27) We must yield to His will. We must commit ourselves to HIS ways before we can come to know God’s solution.The Lord calls us to walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7) and to acknowledge our helplessness without Him. (John 15:5)

Psalm 34:1 - 19
I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the LORD with me: let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame. This poor man called, and the LORD heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth.The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to thebroken-heartedand saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all;

(0366) 17 Oct 2007

Conflict

Differences of opinion are normal, natural and healthy. It is the means we have of going through ideas and issues to come to the best possible conclusion for the entire team.

Differences in personality help bring wholeness as we offer different perspectives. We will be destroyed if we are divided in our purpose. If someone always needs to be right or needs to feel powerful, then their own agenda will replace the purpose of the whole team and the result is hurt and division. “…every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand” (Matthew 12:25).

If you are experiencing conflict, find out if you and the other person have the same purpose at heart. If you both have the same desire, then look afresh at the goal. Focusing together on what is the ultimate purpose will help bring perspective to the differing opinions and personalities. Differences can become the tools that help carve out new paths and better solutions. Jesus must have known how hard it would be for us to stay in unity. His last prayer, before He was betrayed in the garden, was for all believers to be brought to complete unity so the world would know that God sent Him and that He loves them (John 17:20-23).

(0365) 16 Oct 2007

Crisis

Crisis often brings us closer to God because it reminds us that He has total control. All of our hopes and expectations depend upon His mercy and grace. “Why you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” (James 4:14) It’s important that we must understand that divine sovereignty does not mean that everything that occurs in the world is God’s will. Solomon, who grew wise from his own mistakes, finally realized, “I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” (Ecclesiastes 9:11) God does not want calamity to happen to us. We encounter so many obstacles in life mainly due to the choices and decision that we made. The many incidences where we escape unharmed should remind us of how great God is. We must know that there are important lessons to learn from such experiences. Although we may have the freedom to make our own decision and choices, we need to submit to God’s sovereign will. “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (II Corinthians 3:17)

Psalm 109 : 21

But you, O Sovereign Lord, deal well with me for Your
name’s sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me

(0364) 15 Oct 2007

Forever friends

Friends in life are important and provide us with much encouragement and comfort. Sometimes friends do disappoint us and do us wrong. However, as there is a friend who will not only show Himself friendly, but he will stick closer to us than a brother. HE is Jesus Christ. All our other friends may turn away and leave us stranded. Jesus will never do that. HE will always be there waiting for us to return to Him. HE is the only one friend that you can count on forever. He has proven His love by dying for you on the cross (Romans 5:8). There is no greater love, no greater friendship than that.-- Proverbs 18:24A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother..

John 15:12-14.

This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.

(0363) 14 Oct 2007

I am totally dependent on HIM

I am thankful to learn lessons from nature. I learn that bare kernels of grain sown in the ground do not germinate and become plants unless they first ‘die’ So too my old nature must die before God’s new life can germinate in me. We are perishable, but God will raise us to be imperishable. We are dishonorable, but God will raise us up in glory. We are weak, but God will raise us in power. We are sustained by nature, but God will raise us to be sustained by your spirit. We live in total dependence on God!

1 Corinthians 15:35-46

But someone may ask, How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come? How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else. But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body. All flesh is not the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another and fish another. There are also heavenly bodies and there are earthly bodies; but the splendour of the heavenly bodies is one kind, and the splendour of the earthly bodies is another. The sun has one kind of splendour, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendour. So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. So it is written: The first man Adam became a living being; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual.

(0362) 13 Oct 2007

What is faith made of ?

Our faith is not made just to experience the nice things in life. Sometimes we experience obstacles and difficulties. It is during such period in our lives that we discover what our faith is made of. When the Israelites left Egypt, they were thrilled to move into the promise of a better future. Soon they began to complain. They had forgotten God's faithfulness and provision. They had forgotten the promise. When God gives us a promise, we must exercise our patience and wait for it to happen We always need to walk it out. It is in the journey that character is revealed and built. What makes the difference, however, is how we pass through. Our attitude determines how long we have to wait, whether we spend 40 days or 40 years in the desert.

Psalm 84 : 6

As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs.

(0361) 12 Oct 2007

Praying in HIS will

Most of us pray most of the times. Some may claim that they do not seem to get any answers and had become discouraged and wondered if God really answers prayer. The solution is : First of all, do you pray according to the will of God? Remember what God’s Word says. How do our requests relate to the Word of God and what desires HE places in our hearts Paul states that it is God who works in us both to will and to do His good pleasure. For example, we can always know that we are praying according to the will of God and the Word of God when we pray for the salvation of souls, for God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. we pray for the maturing of believers because God wants all of us to be conformed to the image of Christ. we pray for all the needs of our brothers and sisters materially, emotionally, and spiritually - because God's Word promises that He will supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Our selfish prayers will not be heard because we are to seek first God’s kingdom Know and understand God’s word very well will help us to have an effective prayer life.

1 John 5:14,15

This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have requests which we have asked from Him

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Philippians 2:13
… for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

(0360) 11 Oct 2007

Pray

Prayer is much more than asking for our needs. We need to pray at least part of a day. We need to pray many times a day because of the many obstacles we face and God will answer our prayers over and over again.We must be thankful to God because HE is always faithful to us. HE will never ignore or neglect us

2 Timothy 2:14

If we are faithless (do not believe and are untrue to Him), He remains true, (faithful to His Word and righteous character), for He cannot deny Himself

(0359) 10 Oct 2007

Tensed relations

All relationships that are close will develop tension at one time or another. It's simply part of life. Struggles, stresses and worries all take their toll and we can find a relationship has sandpaper edges. Unless short accounts are kept the cycle will go on. If not intentionally stopped it will wreak havoc in any home.


God tells us
to pray
to bless

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke 6:27).

God is telling us that our only true resource is prayer.

* Prayer will guard our own hearts from bitterness and hatred.

* Prayer will call in the power of the Holy Spirit to work in the relationship.

* Prayer will bring blessing to the life of the other.

If you find yourself in a tension filled relationship today, begin to pray for the other person.

In the course of life you will encounter tension in relationships with those you love. Choosing to pray about the relationship is the first step. Speaking words of blessing into the relationship is the next step.

Don't settle for sandpaper relationships in your home as the norm.

* Pray blessing
* Act kindly
* Ask God to put love in your heart.
* Treat them as you would want to be treated.

(0358) 09 Oct 2007

Spend more time reading HIS Word

How much do we give priority to Scripture in our personal and professional life ? We get deeper satisfaction in time spent in Bible studies than in other pleasures and hobbies. The extent to which the Scripture is involved in our decision-making, shows how firm we are to withstand the storms of life (Psalm 1 : 3). In addition we will also produce abundant spiritual fruits (Galatians 5 : 22-23). We will readily accept God’s will for our lives, and we become more patient to follow HIS ways. We become less anxious and when fear arises, we will rest in God’s sufficiency (Philippians 4 : 13) As we focus and rely more on biblical principles and adjusting our behaviour to the Lord’s standards, and finding more time and patience in accepting our friends’ and neighbours’ way of life, godliness will characterize us more and more

Psalm 119:1 - 7
Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways. You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed. Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.

(0357) 08 Oct 2007

Trust HIM

Sometimes you are faced with a problem so big that you have to worry about it. You may not be able to solve it but it seems you need at least to feel concerned about it. The best thing to do in such a situation is to give it to God. Let HIM be the one who is concerned about it. You can trust HIM to do it well. HE cares for all of us.

1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

(0356) 7 Oct 2007

Taking risks

In Matthew 14 : 22-33 we were told that Peter walked on water. Peter had no trouble walking on the water until he took his eyes off Jesus. As long as his total focus was on Christ, he was fine. When he allowed himself to be distracted by human fears, he fell !

When doubts prevent us from obeying God, we will fail. When we step out in faith, God always assumes full responsibility for the consequences of our obedience.

Remember we fail because we do not obey

Matthew 14:22 - 23
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone

(0355) 06 Oct 2007

Do not judge

Jesus tells us not to judge. We do not accomplish anything by criticism. It is not possible to communicate with God when we are in a critical temper. By being critical, we place ourselves in a superior person’s place. Do not measure others. “ If I see the mote in your eye, it means I have a beam in my own. Every wrong thing that I see in you, God locates in me. Every time I judge, I condemn myself (see Romans 2:17-20).

Matthew 7:1

Judge not, that ye be not judged.

(0354) 05 Oct 2007

Go to HIM

What does it mean to call on the name of the Lord ?

The name of the Lord reflects HIS power and majesty. "The name of the LORD is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10)

As we call on the Lord , HE will begin to change who we are and HIS presence will cause a great change in our current state of affairs and refresh the way we live our lives.

There are always changes in our lives and we are faced with many uncertainties. We can depend on God to help us through these changes and challenges. When we feel inadequate, we can call on HIM to strengthen us. When we are lost we call on HIM for direction and wisdom.

Malachi 3 : 6
I the LORD do not change. So you, O descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed.

Psalm 3: 3
But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.

Proverbs 3 : 19 – 20
By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the deeps were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew.

(0353) 04 Oct 2007

What comes after a trial

Have you ever thought that tomorrow is not promised !!

We may have all the luxuries in life but these may be taken away from us the next moment - like a natural disaster may strike to destroy all our possessions, a terrorist attack to remove all that we dearly treasured.

Many of us may realized that the nice cars, luxury homes and many other dreams that we have been chasing are just not all the important. It is time to understand that serving God is much more important than chasing our own desires. “For everything in the world—the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does—comes not from the Father but from the world. The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” (I John 2:16-17) Proverbs 23:5 reminds us that we really can not depend on wealth. “Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.” Jesus said that riches can literally choke you to death. “As they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.” (Luke 8:14)

It is not a sin to want to have nice things. It is a sin when the want for these things becomes our god. “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” (I Timothy 6:17-19)

Take time to plan and prioritize your life.

James 4 : 14
Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow.
What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then
vanishes.

(0352) 3 Oct 2007

Effective prayer

The most effective way to change one’s life is prayer - praying HIS specific will for yourself or for your loved ones. We are reminded in Colossians 1 on how God delights in responding to requests that someone be filled with knowledge of HIS will and a desire to please HIM

We need to wait patiently for HIM to answer. HE is working to build you or your loved ones’ spiritual understanding. HE wants us to be faithful.

Colossians 1: 9 - 12
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of
God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.

(0351) 02 Oct 2007

Our real needs

To receive God’s promises we must trust Him and seek His wisdom. To achieve this obedience is important. This shows that we know God cares about us and we care about Him “Every need Adam had was attended to, but he disobeyed God by falling to a temptation he was warned to avoid.” Man has continued to seek other pleasures and ignored what God offers freely – His love and devotion. The same love He gave to Abraham, Isaac, David, Mary and the disciples. God provides all your needs !!

Lamentations 3:22 - 26
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him. The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

(0289) 01 Oct 2007