True vision
Very often we view things around us a rosy, positive and more vibrant. How we look at the world affects how we think, our attitudes and how we affect others. This is especially true when young minds take their cue from adults !!
We must ask God to help us see things through His eyes. If we look at the world with God’s perspectives, we will understand others better. We will be more patient. We will act and be wiser. We will feel and express love more.
Psalm 33 : 13 – 15
The Lord looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race. From His throne he observes all who live on the earth. He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do.
(Stops & steps 0965 01VI2009)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
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His great masterpiece
Have you ever sat in front of a group of young children and marveled at God’s most awe-inspiring work !! Each child has a distinct personality, each has gifts and abilities. Each is truly a work of art.
Psalm 65 : 6
You formed the mountains by your power and armed yourself with mighty strength.
(Stops & Steps 0964 31V2009)
Have you ever sat in front of a group of young children and marveled at God’s most awe-inspiring work !! Each child has a distinct personality, each has gifts and abilities. Each is truly a work of art.
Psalm 65 : 6
You formed the mountains by your power and armed yourself with mighty strength.
(Stops & Steps 0964 31V2009)
Friday, May 29, 2009
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His love for all of us
God disciplines those He loves as proof that we are His children. He also wants to fill our hearts with His love, knowing that receiving His love will change our behaviour. We have the privilege of portraying God’s heart to all those around us.
1 John 4 : 12
No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and His love is brought to full expression in us
(Stops & Steps 0963 30V2009)
God disciplines those He loves as proof that we are His children. He also wants to fill our hearts with His love, knowing that receiving His love will change our behaviour. We have the privilege of portraying God’s heart to all those around us.
1 John 4 : 12
No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and His love is brought to full expression in us
(Stops & Steps 0963 30V2009)
Thursday, May 28, 2009
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Satisfaction
We need to be careful not to long for things that we just cannot have right now. We must set the right attitude about possessions and be a model for those around us to be satisfied with what they already have.
Very often we are tempted to assume that if our lives are going well enough to afford something luxurious, like a grand house, our lives will automatically be flourishing in other areas, too.
Luke 12 : 33
Sell what you have and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven ! And the purses of heaven have no holes in them. Your treasure will be safe – no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it
(Stops & Steps 0962 29V2009)
We need to be careful not to long for things that we just cannot have right now. We must set the right attitude about possessions and be a model for those around us to be satisfied with what they already have.
Very often we are tempted to assume that if our lives are going well enough to afford something luxurious, like a grand house, our lives will automatically be flourishing in other areas, too.
Luke 12 : 33
Sell what you have and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven ! And the purses of heaven have no holes in them. Your treasure will be safe – no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it
(Stops & Steps 0962 29V2009)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Stops & Steps 0961 28V2009
Tough going
When the going gets tough, we must remember to recognize where our strength comes from.
Psalm 29 : 11
The Lord gives His people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace
(Stops & Steps 0961 28V2009)
When the going gets tough, we must remember to recognize where our strength comes from.
Psalm 29 : 11
The Lord gives His people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace
(Stops & Steps 0961 28V2009)
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Stops & Steps 0960 27V2009
Take it easy
Most of us approach life with grave seriousness. Perhaps we should smile more and worry less. Proverbs 15 : 3 will remind us about the astounding joy that stems from God arriving to live with us in our hearts !
God loves us and rejoices with us with a happy song
Proverbs 15 : 13
A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit
(Stops & Steps 0960 27V2009)
Most of us approach life with grave seriousness. Perhaps we should smile more and worry less. Proverbs 15 : 3 will remind us about the astounding joy that stems from God arriving to live with us in our hearts !
God loves us and rejoices with us with a happy song
Proverbs 15 : 13
A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit
(Stops & Steps 0960 27V2009)
Monday, May 25, 2009
Stops & Steps 0959 26V2009
God takes care of everything
Have you observed how life begins ??
Try planting some seeds in a pot and placed them in a sunny location. Water them regularly. Your initial excitement soon turn to frustration after days of waiting. Then one day it happened. Overnight, several of the seeds had sprouted.
Likewise, it is easy for us to be frustrated when, after diligently planting seeds of righteousness in our children and watering those seeds with prayer, we do not see any fruits. It is easy to wonder where we went wrong.
We must bear in mind where our job ends and God’s begins. He promises that, if we are fruitful to sow seeds and provide regular watering, He will be faithful to bring increase.
We must learn to entrust our children to God’s care
1 Corinthians 3 : 6
My job was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God, not we, who made it grow
(Stops & Steps 0959 26V2009)
Have you observed how life begins ??
Try planting some seeds in a pot and placed them in a sunny location. Water them regularly. Your initial excitement soon turn to frustration after days of waiting. Then one day it happened. Overnight, several of the seeds had sprouted.
Likewise, it is easy for us to be frustrated when, after diligently planting seeds of righteousness in our children and watering those seeds with prayer, we do not see any fruits. It is easy to wonder where we went wrong.
We must bear in mind where our job ends and God’s begins. He promises that, if we are fruitful to sow seeds and provide regular watering, He will be faithful to bring increase.
We must learn to entrust our children to God’s care
1 Corinthians 3 : 6
My job was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God, not we, who made it grow
(Stops & Steps 0959 26V2009)
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Stops & Steps 0958 25V2009
Love
We must be consistent with discipline. We must be generous with our praise. God trusts and loves you. In dealing with those around us, we must love and give praise and thanks when they merit, compassion and consequences when they are not.
Proverbs 3 : 11 – 12
My child, do not ignore it when the Lord disciplines you, and do not be discouraged when He corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights
(Stops & Steps 0958 25V2009)
We must be consistent with discipline. We must be generous with our praise. God trusts and loves you. In dealing with those around us, we must love and give praise and thanks when they merit, compassion and consequences when they are not.
Proverbs 3 : 11 – 12
My child, do not ignore it when the Lord disciplines you, and do not be discouraged when He corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights
(Stops & Steps 0958 25V2009)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
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Be compassionate
God reminds us to sympathise.
When we are in a situation, we must learn to look at things through the other person’s eyes and bearing in mind their age, social background and upbringing, it is much easier to find mercy and compassion even about the things that may seem silly.
Love grows as we learn to understand the other person.
Luke 6 : 30
You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate
(Stops & Steps 0957 24V2009)
God reminds us to sympathise.
When we are in a situation, we must learn to look at things through the other person’s eyes and bearing in mind their age, social background and upbringing, it is much easier to find mercy and compassion even about the things that may seem silly.
Love grows as we learn to understand the other person.
Luke 6 : 30
You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate
(Stops & Steps 0957 24V2009)
Friday, May 22, 2009
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Be patient
We take a long time to learn our lessons.
Encouraging words in a calm voice produce better results than angry lecture. We grow up, but in our own ways and on our individual timetables. God has a plan for each one of us.
Patience is important to growing up.
Proverbs 16 : 32
Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city
(Stops & Steps 0956 23V2009)
We take a long time to learn our lessons.
Encouraging words in a calm voice produce better results than angry lecture. We grow up, but in our own ways and on our individual timetables. God has a plan for each one of us.
Patience is important to growing up.
Proverbs 16 : 32
Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city
(Stops & Steps 0956 23V2009)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Stops & Steps 0955 22V2009
HE is watching
There are many verses in the Bible that tell us that God’s eyes are on us. Do you feel uncomfortable to think of God watching you. Do you feel uncomfortable that God is waiting for you to slip up and fail.
God is not watching us to catch us when we make mistakes. HE is watching us because HE loves us. HE is proud of us and HE is fascinated with us. God enjoys watching us as much as we are watching our loved ones
Psalm 34 : 15
The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, his ears are open to their cries for help
(Stops & Steps 0955 22V2009)
There are many verses in the Bible that tell us that God’s eyes are on us. Do you feel uncomfortable to think of God watching you. Do you feel uncomfortable that God is waiting for you to slip up and fail.
God is not watching us to catch us when we make mistakes. HE is watching us because HE loves us. HE is proud of us and HE is fascinated with us. God enjoys watching us as much as we are watching our loved ones
Psalm 34 : 15
The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, his ears are open to their cries for help
(Stops & Steps 0955 22V2009)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Stops & Steps 0954 21V2009
Do not give up
We face tough situations and when such times arrive it is easy to want to strike back or to quit. If we hang in there through the tough times, the rewards eventually come. We will receive blessings and joys. We must tell ourselves that tough times do not stay for long !!
Galatians 6 : 9
So do not get tired of doing what is good. Do not get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time
(Stops & Steps 0954 21V2009)
We face tough situations and when such times arrive it is easy to want to strike back or to quit. If we hang in there through the tough times, the rewards eventually come. We will receive blessings and joys. We must tell ourselves that tough times do not stay for long !!
Galatians 6 : 9
So do not get tired of doing what is good. Do not get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time
(Stops & Steps 0954 21V2009)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Stops & Steps 0953 20V2009
The bridge of love
The bridge of love between each one of our friends, members of our family and the community is not built of big blocks of sacrifices. It is a bridge built of little pieces, each touch, each kiss, each expression of love or admiration. We add a brick to the bridge and make it stronger each time we express our love, a little thank you here and there, a thought of compassion and a touch of love. We must learn to nurture a habit to express affection and to build a bridge of love.
1 John 4 : 7
… let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
(Stops & Steps 0953 20V2009)
The bridge of love between each one of our friends, members of our family and the community is not built of big blocks of sacrifices. It is a bridge built of little pieces, each touch, each kiss, each expression of love or admiration. We add a brick to the bridge and make it stronger each time we express our love, a little thank you here and there, a thought of compassion and a touch of love. We must learn to nurture a habit to express affection and to build a bridge of love.
1 John 4 : 7
… let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
(Stops & Steps 0953 20V2009)
Monday, May 18, 2009
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There are no clones
We must each recognize our own uniqueness and then find the plan that God has for each of our lives.
We are different. You may have your dreams of new computers and I dream of new clothes and shoes to match. Our mothers keep our homes spotless, expressed creativity through decorating cakes and sewing.
The next generation may have some things in common with us, but they definitely have different goals and dreams that drive them. They are not the younger versions of us.
1 Corinthians 12 : 6
There are different ways God works in our lives, but it is the same God who does the work through all of us
(Stops & Steps 0952 19V2009)
We must each recognize our own uniqueness and then find the plan that God has for each of our lives.
We are different. You may have your dreams of new computers and I dream of new clothes and shoes to match. Our mothers keep our homes spotless, expressed creativity through decorating cakes and sewing.
The next generation may have some things in common with us, but they definitely have different goals and dreams that drive them. They are not the younger versions of us.
1 Corinthians 12 : 6
There are different ways God works in our lives, but it is the same God who does the work through all of us
(Stops & Steps 0952 19V2009)
Sunday, May 17, 2009
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Plots of the wicked
We must recognize the wounds that lie can inflict and how a rumour can spread like wild fire. The best remedy is to confront the source of this lie or rumour. The essence here is to forgive the one who started it. It is difficult to take this initiative but once done, the ruckus dies down and life returns to normal.
As a parent, friend or colleague, we must learn not to intervene. Our counsel, discussion and comfort helps. Many lessons are lost when we lack the wisdom to know when not to intervene. If you had intervened, a valuable lesson on forgiveness is lost.
Psalm 64 : 2-3
Protect me from the plots of the wicked, from the scheming of those who do evil. Sharp tongues are the swords they wield ; bitter words are the arrows they aim
(Stops & Steps 0951 18V2009)
We must recognize the wounds that lie can inflict and how a rumour can spread like wild fire. The best remedy is to confront the source of this lie or rumour. The essence here is to forgive the one who started it. It is difficult to take this initiative but once done, the ruckus dies down and life returns to normal.
As a parent, friend or colleague, we must learn not to intervene. Our counsel, discussion and comfort helps. Many lessons are lost when we lack the wisdom to know when not to intervene. If you had intervened, a valuable lesson on forgiveness is lost.
Psalm 64 : 2-3
Protect me from the plots of the wicked, from the scheming of those who do evil. Sharp tongues are the swords they wield ; bitter words are the arrows they aim
(Stops & Steps 0951 18V2009)
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Stops & Steps 0950 17V2009
How God sees us
Our comments can be cruel. When you are overweight you really see and feel that meanness. But if your remarks are phrased sympathetically, the result is different. When the remarks are made realistically, we tend to make some efforts to make amends.
No matter how other people view us, we must remind ourselves on how God sees us.
1 Samuel 16 : 7
People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at a person’s thoughts and intentions
(Stops & Steps 0950 17V2009)
Our comments can be cruel. When you are overweight you really see and feel that meanness. But if your remarks are phrased sympathetically, the result is different. When the remarks are made realistically, we tend to make some efforts to make amends.
No matter how other people view us, we must remind ourselves on how God sees us.
1 Samuel 16 : 7
People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at a person’s thoughts and intentions
(Stops & Steps 0950 17V2009)
Friday, May 15, 2009
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Cheerful look
It really does not take much to hurt those around us. A simple look can communicate so much. So often, we give looks that cut and wound - that scowl or eye roll.
We feel good what someone similes at you and you feel a little brighter, a little better about yourself.
Smile to those around you and give them a dose of heart medication !!
Proverbs 15 : 30
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart ….
(Stops & Steps 0949 16V2009)
It really does not take much to hurt those around us. A simple look can communicate so much. So often, we give looks that cut and wound - that scowl or eye roll.
We feel good what someone similes at you and you feel a little brighter, a little better about yourself.
Smile to those around you and give them a dose of heart medication !!
Proverbs 15 : 30
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart ….
(Stops & Steps 0949 16V2009)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Stops & Steps 0948 15V2009
Trust and obey
King Saul made extravagant sacrifices rather than simply doing what God told him to do. Many times we pull the same stunt !!. God tells us to do something that we do not want to do. Instead, we sacrifice time, money or whatever, hoping we would not have to do what we do not want to do.
It is easier to trust God’s instructions and just obey Him from the start
1 Samuel 15 : 22
But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord : your burnt offerings and sacrifice or your obedience to his voice ? Obedience is far better than sacrifice. Listening to him is much better than offering the fat of rams.”
(Stops & Steps 0948 15V2009)
King Saul made extravagant sacrifices rather than simply doing what God told him to do. Many times we pull the same stunt !!. God tells us to do something that we do not want to do. Instead, we sacrifice time, money or whatever, hoping we would not have to do what we do not want to do.
It is easier to trust God’s instructions and just obey Him from the start
1 Samuel 15 : 22
But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the Lord : your burnt offerings and sacrifice or your obedience to his voice ? Obedience is far better than sacrifice. Listening to him is much better than offering the fat of rams.”
(Stops & Steps 0948 15V2009)
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Stops & Steps 0947 14V2009
Communication problems
Have you thought of communication with those around you, your kids, your colleagues, your friends or even your subordinates ??
Your ideas of certain situations are different, your ideas of cleanliness are different, your ideas of cooperation are different. Your ideas on anything are so much different. Whatever you communicate verbally is not always what they hear. Sometimes you understand their ideas better than they understand yours !! It is like you speak totally different language.
We should be thankful that God understands us.
Genesis 11 : 7
Come, let’s go down and give them different languages. Then they won’t be able to understand each other.
(Stops & Steps 0947 14V2009)
Have you thought of communication with those around you, your kids, your colleagues, your friends or even your subordinates ??
Your ideas of certain situations are different, your ideas of cleanliness are different, your ideas of cooperation are different. Your ideas on anything are so much different. Whatever you communicate verbally is not always what they hear. Sometimes you understand their ideas better than they understand yours !! It is like you speak totally different language.
We should be thankful that God understands us.
Genesis 11 : 7
Come, let’s go down and give them different languages. Then they won’t be able to understand each other.
(Stops & Steps 0947 14V2009)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Stops & Steps 0946 13V2009
Identify with others
When we offer our help to others, it most important that we are able to identify with their feelings. Instead of imposing your self into the situation, it is best to do what is needed most. In so doing, you are able to boost confidence and also refreshing one another.
Proverbs 11 : 25
Those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed
(Stops & Steps 0946 13V2009)
When we offer our help to others, it most important that we are able to identify with their feelings. Instead of imposing your self into the situation, it is best to do what is needed most. In so doing, you are able to boost confidence and also refreshing one another.
Proverbs 11 : 25
Those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed
(Stops & Steps 0946 13V2009)
Monday, May 11, 2009
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Love one another
When we are faced with special needs in the family, we often clearly see what God would have us do. For some, this means refocusing or leaving a career to provide care for children or parents. For others, it means taking more than one jobs to ensure adequate housing, food and medical attention for the family. In all these, it means love one another.
When we have Jesus, we not only have the love, but also the faith, heart and mind to go about doing what we need to do best.
1 Peter 3 : 8
All of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds.
(Stops & Steps 0945 12V2009)
When we are faced with special needs in the family, we often clearly see what God would have us do. For some, this means refocusing or leaving a career to provide care for children or parents. For others, it means taking more than one jobs to ensure adequate housing, food and medical attention for the family. In all these, it means love one another.
When we have Jesus, we not only have the love, but also the faith, heart and mind to go about doing what we need to do best.
1 Peter 3 : 8
All of you should be of one mind, full of sympathy toward each other, loving one another with tender hearts and humble minds.
(Stops & Steps 0945 12V2009)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Stops & Steps 0944 11V2009
Be close to Him
Sometimes it is difficult to feel God’s closeness when we have an exhausting day with our loved ones who give us frustration, disobedience and heartbreaks. That is when God pulls us from all the frustration, wraps His loving arms around us, and let us dwell in His closeness. Many times paying attention to our loved ones play an more important part in our mind.
Are we close to God in our thoughts ??
Job 22 : 12
God is so great – higher than the heavens, higher than the farthest stars
(Stops & Steps 0944 11V2009)
Sometimes it is difficult to feel God’s closeness when we have an exhausting day with our loved ones who give us frustration, disobedience and heartbreaks. That is when God pulls us from all the frustration, wraps His loving arms around us, and let us dwell in His closeness. Many times paying attention to our loved ones play an more important part in our mind.
Are we close to God in our thoughts ??
Job 22 : 12
God is so great – higher than the heavens, higher than the farthest stars
(Stops & Steps 0944 11V2009)
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Stops & Steps 0943 10V2009
Drowned in guilt
When we ask God to forgive us for the things we have done wrong, He forgives us and all these memories are thrown into the deepest ocean. They are all gone.
Some of us have a hard time believing that God will really forgive us. We let those memories haunt us. Often we cannot forgive ourselves and assume God would not forgive us either. As a result we hide from Him or slowly drift away.
God wants us to spend time with Him. Not believing that He has really forgive us of our sins can keep us far away from Him.
Micah 7 : 19
Once again you will have compassion on us. You will trample our sins under your feet and throw them into the depts. Of the ocean.
(Stops & Steps 0943 10V2009)
When we ask God to forgive us for the things we have done wrong, He forgives us and all these memories are thrown into the deepest ocean. They are all gone.
Some of us have a hard time believing that God will really forgive us. We let those memories haunt us. Often we cannot forgive ourselves and assume God would not forgive us either. As a result we hide from Him or slowly drift away.
God wants us to spend time with Him. Not believing that He has really forgive us of our sins can keep us far away from Him.
Micah 7 : 19
Once again you will have compassion on us. You will trample our sins under your feet and throw them into the depts. Of the ocean.
(Stops & Steps 0943 10V2009)
Friday, May 08, 2009
Stops & Steps 0942 09V2009
Each one of us is delightfully different
Have you ever wondered how your friend, colleague or classmate learn things – how they remembered or recounted volumes of information, knowing the material yet without having to study for it.
Have you ever wondered that your friend, colleague or classmate is not like you. You remembered your own study habits, the need to devote hours to review. They do not have to do things your way. They use their talents, interact with others, grow in faith and develop their own personality. God has His own best way for them.
We are all individually fashioned by a loving God. T
Psalm 139 : 14
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex ! Your workmanship is marvelous – and how well I know it
(Stops & Steps 0942 09V2009)
Have you ever wondered how your friend, colleague or classmate learn things – how they remembered or recounted volumes of information, knowing the material yet without having to study for it.
Have you ever wondered that your friend, colleague or classmate is not like you. You remembered your own study habits, the need to devote hours to review. They do not have to do things your way. They use their talents, interact with others, grow in faith and develop their own personality. God has His own best way for them.
We are all individually fashioned by a loving God. T
Psalm 139 : 14
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex ! Your workmanship is marvelous – and how well I know it
(Stops & Steps 0942 09V2009)
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Stops & Steps 0941 08V2009
A new start every day
It always amazes me that no matter how stormy the previous day was, each day always starts fresh and new, without anger or grudges. God never remembers our challenges of the previous day, even if they were intense. He always expresses love and trust.
Each day is a new day, a new beginning and a new chance to have a terrific time with our loved ones and friends around us. Each day is a new day with God, too. No matter what has happened the day before, we have a new day to enjoy with God and to have a deeper relationship with HIM
Lamentations 3 : 23
Great is His faithfulness ; His mercies begin afresh each day
(Stops & Steps 0941 08V2009)
It always amazes me that no matter how stormy the previous day was, each day always starts fresh and new, without anger or grudges. God never remembers our challenges of the previous day, even if they were intense. He always expresses love and trust.
Each day is a new day, a new beginning and a new chance to have a terrific time with our loved ones and friends around us. Each day is a new day with God, too. No matter what has happened the day before, we have a new day to enjoy with God and to have a deeper relationship with HIM
Lamentations 3 : 23
Great is His faithfulness ; His mercies begin afresh each day
(Stops & Steps 0941 08V2009)
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Stops & Steps 0940 07V2009
A time for everything
Timing is everything when we are making any kind of change. We need to ask God’s wisdom and direction for His timing is always perfect.
We can count on His timing.
Ecclesiastes 3 : 1
There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven
(Stops & Steps 0940 07V2009)
Timing is everything when we are making any kind of change. We need to ask God’s wisdom and direction for His timing is always perfect.
We can count on His timing.
Ecclesiastes 3 : 1
There is a time for everything, a season for every activity under heaven
(Stops & Steps 0940 07V2009)
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Stops & Steps 0939 06V2009
We can count on HIM
What are some of God’s promises ?
God promises to love us. No matter what we do, He still loves us. It is sacrificial and unending love
God promises to take care of us. Nothing will happen to us that He is not in control. His promises to provide for us not just in this life, but for all eternity.
God promises His presence. He promises to guide us, to give us wisdom when we ask, and strength and emotional support.
God’s love is unchanging
1 Kings 8 : 2-3
O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven or earth. You keep your promises and show unfailing love to all who obey you and are eager to do your will
(Stops & Steps 0939 04V2009)
What are some of God’s promises ?
God promises to love us. No matter what we do, He still loves us. It is sacrificial and unending love
God promises to take care of us. Nothing will happen to us that He is not in control. His promises to provide for us not just in this life, but for all eternity.
God promises His presence. He promises to guide us, to give us wisdom when we ask, and strength and emotional support.
God’s love is unchanging
1 Kings 8 : 2-3
O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven or earth. You keep your promises and show unfailing love to all who obey you and are eager to do your will
(Stops & Steps 0939 04V2009)
Monday, May 04, 2009
Stops & Steps 0938 05V2009
Use it
God’s truth is like a lost-and-found situation. If we intentionally use God’s truth regularly to practice kindness and love, these qualities can easily be found in our character when we need it. If we neglect God’s truth, the qualities that come with it are quickly lost and forgotten, and only after much seeking can we reclaim them.
We must be intentional about doing what He tells us to do.
Ezekiel 33 : 31
So they come pretending to be sincere and sit before you listening. But they have no intention of doing what I tell them. They express love with their mouths, but their hearts seek only after money.
(Stops & Steps 0938 05V2009)
God’s truth is like a lost-and-found situation. If we intentionally use God’s truth regularly to practice kindness and love, these qualities can easily be found in our character when we need it. If we neglect God’s truth, the qualities that come with it are quickly lost and forgotten, and only after much seeking can we reclaim them.
We must be intentional about doing what He tells us to do.
Ezekiel 33 : 31
So they come pretending to be sincere and sit before you listening. But they have no intention of doing what I tell them. They express love with their mouths, but their hearts seek only after money.
(Stops & Steps 0938 05V2009)
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Stops & Steps 0937 04V2009
A cheerful helper
How would you feel when you asked someone to do something and he makes it sound like he is delighted you have asked him.
It is refreshing and inspiring.
How do you respond when he or someone else asks you for help ?
How do you respond when God asks you to obey Him ? Are you going to be cheerful about it ?
It would be refreshing if you act willing and cheerful, instead of grudgingly.
God loves a cheerful, obeying person. Everyone loves a cheerful helper
Psalm 119 : 2
Happy are those who obey His decrees and search for Him with all their hearts
(Stops & Steps 0937 04V2009)
How would you feel when you asked someone to do something and he makes it sound like he is delighted you have asked him.
It is refreshing and inspiring.
How do you respond when he or someone else asks you for help ?
How do you respond when God asks you to obey Him ? Are you going to be cheerful about it ?
It would be refreshing if you act willing and cheerful, instead of grudgingly.
God loves a cheerful, obeying person. Everyone loves a cheerful helper
Psalm 119 : 2
Happy are those who obey His decrees and search for Him with all their hearts
(Stops & Steps 0937 04V2009)
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Stops & Steps 0936 03V2009
Be obedient
God’ s voice thundered when His people needed to fear Him so they would not willfully disobey Him. Elijah sidetracked and God spoke to him in a gentle whisper and directed him back on course.
A gentle voice, not a loud yell, often effectively produces the desired result.
1 Kings 19 : 12
And after the earthquake there was afire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was a sound of a gently whisper
(Stops & Steps 0936 03V2009)
God’ s voice thundered when His people needed to fear Him so they would not willfully disobey Him. Elijah sidetracked and God spoke to him in a gentle whisper and directed him back on course.
A gentle voice, not a loud yell, often effectively produces the desired result.
1 Kings 19 : 12
And after the earthquake there was afire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was a sound of a gently whisper
(Stops & Steps 0936 03V2009)
Friday, May 01, 2009
Stops & Steps 0935 02V2009
Time to relax
Very often we are so focused on the tasks at hand that we forget to relax. Even God relaxed after six busy days of creating our world.
Ask God to help you to learn to relax
Ecclesiastes 3 : 4
A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance.
(Stops & Steps 0935 02V2009)
Very often we are so focused on the tasks at hand that we forget to relax. Even God relaxed after six busy days of creating our world.
Ask God to help you to learn to relax
Ecclesiastes 3 : 4
A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance.
(Stops & Steps 0935 02V2009)
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