Continue to grow
We know something is horribly wrong when a child is not making progress in his or her growth and maturation. Arrested development is a cause of great concern. The same is true of our spiritual lives. God wants us to progress and mature spiritually. HE wants us to continue to grow.
Let us thank God for loving us and saving us. Ask God to help us to mature, as we seek to follow HIS habits and fill ourselves spiritually with the things that will help us to grow. Let us acknowledge that true growth can only come from God.
1 Peter 2 : 2 - 3
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
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Turning our weakness into strengths
We have the power of the Holy Spirit to fight against our sense of inadequacy. We can turn our weaknesses into victories!!
We have to acknowledge our weaknesses. We have to acknowledge our fears.
We need to pray for strength. Ask God to teach you , to give you knowledge and wisdom
We need to act in faith.
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.
Stops & Steps 1480 30Oct2010
We have the power of the Holy Spirit to fight against our sense of inadequacy. We can turn our weaknesses into victories!!
We have to acknowledge our weaknesses. We have to acknowledge our fears.
We need to pray for strength. Ask God to teach you , to give you knowledge and wisdom
We need to act in faith.
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.
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Friday, October 29, 2010
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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.
Stops & Steps 1479 29Oct2010
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.
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
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HE will be there to help me
Imagine you a little fish swimming in a huge river. Are you apprehensive of drinking the whole river dry ?
Imagine you are stranded in a cave high up in the mountain and there is no hope that help will come to you. Are you afraid you might exhaust all the oxygen in the atmosphere ?
"My grace is sufficient for thee."
On many occasions, under all kinds of circumstances, God’s promise always comes true. It has happened in your lives as well as those of many others.
What kinds of needs do you have today?
Are they needs for which God is not able to provide ?
Do you trust Him?
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
Stops & Steps 1478 28Oct2010
Imagine you a little fish swimming in a huge river. Are you apprehensive of drinking the whole river dry ?
Imagine you are stranded in a cave high up in the mountain and there is no hope that help will come to you. Are you afraid you might exhaust all the oxygen in the atmosphere ?
"My grace is sufficient for thee."
On many occasions, under all kinds of circumstances, God’s promise always comes true. It has happened in your lives as well as those of many others.
What kinds of needs do you have today?
Are they needs for which God is not able to provide ?
Do you trust Him?
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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Do you have the Holy Spirit ?
You may have been given all sorts of ways to know whether or not you have the Holy Spirit. There is only one simple answer : by their fruit you will know them.
What is the definition of fruit ?
Paul gives us the definition of holy fruit
LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS and SELF-CONTROL.
Galatians 5:22-23
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Stops & Steps 1477 27Oct2010
You may have been given all sorts of ways to know whether or not you have the Holy Spirit. There is only one simple answer : by their fruit you will know them.
What is the definition of fruit ?
Paul gives us the definition of holy fruit
LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS and SELF-CONTROL.
Galatians 5:22-23
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
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Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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A life of faith
Do you live a life of faith ?
Or do you live a life based on intellect and reason ?
The root of faith is the knowledge of the Person leading you, the assurance that you are safe with Him. A life of faith changes your character. There are many stages in the change of your character, as each time you pray you experience the blessing of God and change takes place in you. A life of faith is a life of experiencing the love of God and His blessings. You will experience many situations where your faith will be tried and proved and it will stand the test. You will live a life of tried faith built on a real God.
Hebrews 11:8
He went out, not knowing whither he went.
Stops & Steps 1476 26Oct2010
Do you live a life of faith ?
Or do you live a life based on intellect and reason ?
The root of faith is the knowledge of the Person leading you, the assurance that you are safe with Him. A life of faith changes your character. There are many stages in the change of your character, as each time you pray you experience the blessing of God and change takes place in you. A life of faith is a life of experiencing the love of God and His blessings. You will experience many situations where your faith will be tried and proved and it will stand the test. You will live a life of tried faith built on a real God.
Hebrews 11:8
He went out, not knowing whither he went.
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Monday, October 25, 2010
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Tithing.
Christians should be excited about tithing if only we understand how to do it properly.
Scriptural tithing rouses our faith. It activates the power of God in our lives when we do it in appreciation and joy.
Deuteronomy 26:1-2
When you have entered the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it, take some of the first fruits of all that you produce from the soil of the land the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his Name
Stops & Steps 1475 25Oct2010
Christians should be excited about tithing if only we understand how to do it properly.
Scriptural tithing rouses our faith. It activates the power of God in our lives when we do it in appreciation and joy.
Deuteronomy 26:1-2
When you have entered the land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance and have taken possession of it and settled in it, take some of the first fruits of all that you produce from the soil of the land the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his Name
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
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Look ahead
Life can be very tough.
In the process of living, we face some very difficult circumstances and experience some awful pain.. The pain and inconvenience are only temporary. The things that cause our pain are temporary. All these things that we have seen and experienced are passing.
Our eternal glory, our indescribable bliss, that wonderful future that we cannot yet see, is eternal ... forever ... incorruptible ... and reserved for us
Let us ask God to be with us during the painful and difficult passages of our life. Ask God to help keep our hearts fixed on what is unseen.
2 Corinthians 4 : 17
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Stops & Steps 1474 24Oct2010
Life can be very tough.
In the process of living, we face some very difficult circumstances and experience some awful pain.. The pain and inconvenience are only temporary. The things that cause our pain are temporary. All these things that we have seen and experienced are passing.
Our eternal glory, our indescribable bliss, that wonderful future that we cannot yet see, is eternal ... forever ... incorruptible ... and reserved for us
Let us ask God to be with us during the painful and difficult passages of our life. Ask God to help keep our hearts fixed on what is unseen.
2 Corinthians 4 : 17
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
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Saturday, October 23, 2010
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Always give thanks
Prayer is more than making requests to God.
Remember the Bible story of the ten lepers Jesus healed. Those outcasts were miserable, falling apart and isolated. They were hated, feared and despised. Then Jesus healed them.
Nine of them ran towards town anxious for others to see them... to receive their approval and acceptance. Only one returned to Jesus. He fell at His feet, thanking God for the incredible gift of a new life.
1 Thessalonians 5 : 18
.. give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
Stops & Steps 1473 23Oct2010
Prayer is more than making requests to God.
Remember the Bible story of the ten lepers Jesus healed. Those outcasts were miserable, falling apart and isolated. They were hated, feared and despised. Then Jesus healed them.
Nine of them ran towards town anxious for others to see them... to receive their approval and acceptance. Only one returned to Jesus. He fell at His feet, thanking God for the incredible gift of a new life.
1 Thessalonians 5 : 18
.. give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
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Friday, October 22, 2010
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Be loyal
Do you believe that God engineers circumstances ??
Most of the time we treat the things that happen as if they were engineered by men.
To be faithful in every circumstance means that we have only one loyalty, and that is to our Lord. If we learn to worship God in the difficult circumstances, He will alter them in our favour when He chooses.
The idea is not that we do work for God, but that we are so loyal to Him that He can do His work through us
Romans 8 : 28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.
Stops & Steps 1472 22Oct2010
Do you believe that God engineers circumstances ??
Most of the time we treat the things that happen as if they were engineered by men.
To be faithful in every circumstance means that we have only one loyalty, and that is to our Lord. If we learn to worship God in the difficult circumstances, He will alter them in our favour when He chooses.
The idea is not that we do work for God, but that we are so loyal to Him that He can do His work through us
Romans 8 : 28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
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Step out in faith
There are times when you know what God has called you to do, but you just do not feel you have the inner resources you need to do it.
Everything you will ever need to accomplish what God has called you to do has been placed inside you by God.
Faith is in there.
Power is in there.
Love is in there.
Believe that. Speak it out.
Step out in faith
2 Timothy 1:4,6-7
Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears.... I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you.... For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Stops & Steps 1471 21Oct2010
There are times when you know what God has called you to do, but you just do not feel you have the inner resources you need to do it.
Everything you will ever need to accomplish what God has called you to do has been placed inside you by God.
Faith is in there.
Power is in there.
Love is in there.
Believe that. Speak it out.
Step out in faith
2 Timothy 1:4,6-7
Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears.... I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you.... For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
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Step out in faith
There are times when you know what God has called you to do, but you just do not feel you have the inner resources you need to do it.
Everything you will ever need to accomplish what God has called you to do has been placed inside you by God.
Faith is in there.
Power is in there.
Love is in there.
Believe that. Speak it out.
Step out in faith
2 Timothy 1:4,6-7
Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears.... I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you.... For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Stops & Steps 1470 20Oct2010
There are times when you know what God has called you to do, but you just do not feel you have the inner resources you need to do it.
Everything you will ever need to accomplish what God has called you to do has been placed inside you by God.
Faith is in there.
Power is in there.
Love is in there.
Believe that. Speak it out.
Step out in faith
2 Timothy 1:4,6-7
Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears.... I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you.... For God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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HE is always there
I have encountered difficulties, opposition, problems and challenges. In such times as these, I have needed and claimed the promises of God.
Not only can we be free from fear, but He will strengthen and help and uphold us.
Isaiah 41 : 10
Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand
Stops & Steps 1469 19Oct2010
I have encountered difficulties, opposition, problems and challenges. In such times as these, I have needed and claimed the promises of God.
Not only can we be free from fear, but He will strengthen and help and uphold us.
Isaiah 41 : 10
Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with My victorious right hand
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Monday, October 18, 2010
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Be contented
We must learn not to complain of want, for we have learned in whatever condition we are to be content. We must know how to be abased, and how to abound. In any and all circumstances we must learn to face plenty and hunger, abundance and want. We can do all things through God
Philippians 4:11-13
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Stops & Steps 1468 18Oct2010
We must learn not to complain of want, for we have learned in whatever condition we are to be content. We must know how to be abased, and how to abound. In any and all circumstances we must learn to face plenty and hunger, abundance and want. We can do all things through God
Philippians 4:11-13
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
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Sunday, October 17, 2010
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Change of attitude
God wants us to treat each other as He has treated us, thinking of others' needs and God's will before our own.
Let us ask God to transform our heart and mind by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to take control of our thoughts and make our heart’s desire to reflect the passion of Jesus Christ. Ask God to forgive our tendency to think of our own importance, our own will and our own self-justification.
Philippians 2 : 5 - 6
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped…
Stops & Steps 1467 17Oct2010
God wants us to treat each other as He has treated us, thinking of others' needs and God's will before our own.
Let us ask God to transform our heart and mind by the power of the Holy Spirit. Ask God to take control of our thoughts and make our heart’s desire to reflect the passion of Jesus Christ. Ask God to forgive our tendency to think of our own importance, our own will and our own self-justification.
Philippians 2 : 5 - 6
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped…
Stops & Steps 1467 17Oct2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
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Peace
We need inner peace but we also need peace with others.
Inner peace begins with a relationship with God and it continues as we focus on His strength and allow Him to fill us. In Isaiah 26 : 3 we are taught that God will keep us in perfect peace as our mind focus on Him and trust Him. Inner peace hinges on our trust in God. If you cannot find inner peace in you and you are filled with anxiety, choose to trust God. He will guide you through the maze of life. If you choose not trust Him, you will find yourself walking the road to stress and worry.
Peace with others begins as we understand that God has called us to be peacemakers in our world. "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9).
Isaiah 26 : 3
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Stops & Steps 1466 16Oct2010
We need inner peace but we also need peace with others.
Inner peace begins with a relationship with God and it continues as we focus on His strength and allow Him to fill us. In Isaiah 26 : 3 we are taught that God will keep us in perfect peace as our mind focus on Him and trust Him. Inner peace hinges on our trust in God. If you cannot find inner peace in you and you are filled with anxiety, choose to trust God. He will guide you through the maze of life. If you choose not trust Him, you will find yourself walking the road to stress and worry.
Peace with others begins as we understand that God has called us to be peacemakers in our world. "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9).
Isaiah 26 : 3
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
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Unique Designer’s Clothes
Do you know that is a special set of clothing that is always in style. It is the clothing of character and is best worn in the company of your friends and acquaintances. It requires good qualities to wear this special clothing and it is always a blessing to those who meet us.
Colossians 3 : 12
As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Stops & Steps 1465 15Oct2010
Do you know that is a special set of clothing that is always in style. It is the clothing of character and is best worn in the company of your friends and acquaintances. It requires good qualities to wear this special clothing and it is always a blessing to those who meet us.
Colossians 3 : 12
As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
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Trust HIM
God will faithfully meet the needs of those who seek Him. In whatever He leads us to do, He will enable us to do by supplying us with the necessary needs as we continue to trust and obey Him. We must bear in mind that we do not receive when our motives are not pure and not according to His will. Most important of all, we do not receive and do not have God’s help because we do not ask. (James 4 : 2)
Let us examine our motives and relate our needs to God’s commands.
Philippians 4 : 19
And it is He who will supply all your needs from His riches in glory because of what Christ Jesus has done for us
Stops & Steps 1464 14Oct2010
God will faithfully meet the needs of those who seek Him. In whatever He leads us to do, He will enable us to do by supplying us with the necessary needs as we continue to trust and obey Him. We must bear in mind that we do not receive when our motives are not pure and not according to His will. Most important of all, we do not receive and do not have God’s help because we do not ask. (James 4 : 2)
Let us examine our motives and relate our needs to God’s commands.
Philippians 4 : 19
And it is He who will supply all your needs from His riches in glory because of what Christ Jesus has done for us
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Wednesday, October 13, 2010
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Turn our weaknesses into strengths
2 Corinthians 3:1 - 6
Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant— not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Our inadequacy can deter us from stepping out in faith to accomplish what God calls us to do. We must turn our inadequacy to a blessing.
Even the apostle Paul felt inadequate, but he did not allow his feelings to hold him prisoner and prevent his sharing the Gospel. He drew closer to God. Let us pray and meditate more often so that our reliance upon God will be strengthened. We shall no longer rely on our own strength but become more motivated to work in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Remember how God demonstrate the great things HE can do with so little and accomplished amazing feats through these men
Moses and David were mere shepherds, and
Gideon was least among Israel's men (Judges 6:15),
Let us draw closer to God.
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2 Corinthians 3:1 - 6
Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. Such confidence as this is ours through Christ before God. Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant— not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
Our inadequacy can deter us from stepping out in faith to accomplish what God calls us to do. We must turn our inadequacy to a blessing.
Even the apostle Paul felt inadequate, but he did not allow his feelings to hold him prisoner and prevent his sharing the Gospel. He drew closer to God. Let us pray and meditate more often so that our reliance upon God will be strengthened. We shall no longer rely on our own strength but become more motivated to work in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Remember how God demonstrate the great things HE can do with so little and accomplished amazing feats through these men
Moses and David were mere shepherds, and
Gideon was least among Israel's men (Judges 6:15),
Let us draw closer to God.
Stops & Steps 1463 13Oct2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
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Be serious only to HIM
All concerns of life are ordained of God. The little things of life, eating and drinking, walking and talking, are all ordained by God. These are the things in which our Lord lived.
Do not pose as someone who is philosophical.
We should take God seriously.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Stops & Steps 1462 12Oct2010
All concerns of life are ordained of God. The little things of life, eating and drinking, walking and talking, are all ordained by God. These are the things in which our Lord lived.
Do not pose as someone who is philosophical.
We should take God seriously.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Stops & Steps 1462 12Oct2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
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Do not be discouraged.
You may have stumbled your way through much of life and tripped at some of the most embarrassing moments. Be confident that in your spiritual life, God has not let you completely fall. His love, care, concern, Scriptures, servants and helpers are all there to keep you from destruction. His hands uphold you. He is there in times of trial
Let us thank God for his steadying influence in our lives. Let us thank Him for lifting us when we have been down, protecting us when we have been vulnerable and comforting us when we have been broken.
Let us praise God for His grace, His glory and His closeness.
Psalm 37 : 23-24
If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
Stops & Steps 1461 11Oct2010
You may have stumbled your way through much of life and tripped at some of the most embarrassing moments. Be confident that in your spiritual life, God has not let you completely fall. His love, care, concern, Scriptures, servants and helpers are all there to keep you from destruction. His hands uphold you. He is there in times of trial
Let us thank God for his steadying influence in our lives. Let us thank Him for lifting us when we have been down, protecting us when we have been vulnerable and comforting us when we have been broken.
Let us praise God for His grace, His glory and His closeness.
Psalm 37 : 23-24
If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
Stops & Steps 1461 11Oct2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
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The power of prayer
We must understand the power of prayer. We must know the great privilege and responsibility we have, in the family of God, to do this for one another. We need God’s intervention in our hearts and our lives !! Prayers invite God to be at work for His purposes in our live. There is power in prayer !
Philippians 4:5, 6.
The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus
Stops & Steps 1460 10Oct2010
We must understand the power of prayer. We must know the great privilege and responsibility we have, in the family of God, to do this for one another. We need God’s intervention in our hearts and our lives !! Prayers invite God to be at work for His purposes in our live. There is power in prayer !
Philippians 4:5, 6.
The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus
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Saturday, October 09, 2010
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Be a good listener
In our daily encounters, we come across many successful people who believe in money and trusted no one. There is no ignoring fact that their personal lives are falling apart. This will happen soon !!
How can you help ? Be a good listener. You need not have to preach or give a Bible tract. Just be a friend. By your life and attitude, reflecting Christ who is genuine, caring and worthy of trust, you will ultimately bring the Lord Jesus into their lives !!
Proverbs 22 : 11
He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend
Stops & Steps 1459 09Oct2010
In our daily encounters, we come across many successful people who believe in money and trusted no one. There is no ignoring fact that their personal lives are falling apart. This will happen soon !!
How can you help ? Be a good listener. You need not have to preach or give a Bible tract. Just be a friend. By your life and attitude, reflecting Christ who is genuine, caring and worthy of trust, you will ultimately bring the Lord Jesus into their lives !!
Proverbs 22 : 11
He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend
Stops & Steps 1459 09Oct2010
Friday, October 08, 2010
Stops & Steps 1458 08Oct2010
Why don’t you ask HIM for help ?
How many times do we carry a burden or a problem we cannot solve? We fret and worry instead of asking God for help.
We must realize that
God has been very good to us.
God makes us realize that with Him all things are possible.
God listens and answers our prayers
God loves us.
God wants to help us.
What problems are carrying today? Why don't you stop and ask God to help you.
Luke 11 : 9
So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you
Stops & Steps 1458 08Oct2010
How many times do we carry a burden or a problem we cannot solve? We fret and worry instead of asking God for help.
We must realize that
God has been very good to us.
God makes us realize that with Him all things are possible.
God listens and answers our prayers
God loves us.
God wants to help us.
What problems are carrying today? Why don't you stop and ask God to help you.
Luke 11 : 9
So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you
Stops & Steps 1458 08Oct2010
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Stops & Steps 1457 07Oct2010
Always give thanks for everything
We must all learn
how to appropriate the supernatural resources of God by faith
that the Holy Spirit produces the supernatural, spiritual fruit of love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
that the Holy Spirit is ready and eager to lift your load, fill your heart with peace and enable you to demonstrate a thankful attitude, even in times of heartache, sorrow and disappointment
1 Thessalonians 5 : 18
…..give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus
Stops & Steps 1457 07Oct2010
We must all learn
how to appropriate the supernatural resources of God by faith
that the Holy Spirit produces the supernatural, spiritual fruit of love, joy peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
that the Holy Spirit is ready and eager to lift your load, fill your heart with peace and enable you to demonstrate a thankful attitude, even in times of heartache, sorrow and disappointment
1 Thessalonians 5 : 18
…..give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus
Stops & Steps 1457 07Oct2010
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Stops & Steps 1456 06Oct2010
Last ditch effort
Friend, do not give up on any difficult situations. There is hope.
God, through His Spirit and His word, can powerfully change your lives.
Proverbs 3 : 5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Stops & Steps 1456 06Oct2010
Friend, do not give up on any difficult situations. There is hope.
God, through His Spirit and His word, can powerfully change your lives.
Proverbs 3 : 5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Stops & Steps 1456 06Oct2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Stops & Steps 1455 05OCt2010
HE orders your steps
Are you looking for direction, for purpose, for meaning to your life?
Finding the will of God has been difficult for many people. But the truth remains that He promises to give wisdom to any who ask, and we have that privilege when we belong to Him by virtue of having received the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal Savior.
If you are facing a difficult situation in your life, wait on Him and avoid the usual rush to a decision that might be disastrous. "He is faithful who promised." Depend upon Him to make the way clear as you lay the decision prayerfully before Him.
Psalm 37 : 23
If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm;
Stops & Steps 1455 05OCt2010
Are you looking for direction, for purpose, for meaning to your life?
Finding the will of God has been difficult for many people. But the truth remains that He promises to give wisdom to any who ask, and we have that privilege when we belong to Him by virtue of having received the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal Savior.
If you are facing a difficult situation in your life, wait on Him and avoid the usual rush to a decision that might be disastrous. "He is faithful who promised." Depend upon Him to make the way clear as you lay the decision prayerfully before Him.
Psalm 37 : 23
If the LORD delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm;
Stops & Steps 1455 05OCt2010
Monday, October 04, 2010
Stops & Steps 1454 04Oct2010
The reward of the destitute
We have to realize that we cannot earn or win anything from God; we must either receive it as a gift or do without it.
The greatest blessing spiritually is the knowledge that we are destitute. He can do nothing for us if we think we are sufficient of ourselves, we have to enter into His Kingdom through the door of destitution. As long as we are rich, possessed of anything in the way of pride or independence, God cannot do anything for us. It is only when we get hungry spiritually that we receive the Holy Spirit.
The gift of the essential nature of God is made effectual in us by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 3 : 24
Being justified freely by His grace...
Stops & Steps 1454 04Oct2010
We have to realize that we cannot earn or win anything from God; we must either receive it as a gift or do without it.
The greatest blessing spiritually is the knowledge that we are destitute. He can do nothing for us if we think we are sufficient of ourselves, we have to enter into His Kingdom through the door of destitution. As long as we are rich, possessed of anything in the way of pride or independence, God cannot do anything for us. It is only when we get hungry spiritually that we receive the Holy Spirit.
The gift of the essential nature of God is made effectual in us by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 3 : 24
Being justified freely by His grace...
Stops & Steps 1454 04Oct2010
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Stops & Steps 1453 03Oct2010
Trust is tough
The tough test of trust comes during the moments when we are most afraid. Trust must be purified through the process of trial and tests. When we are in the company of our Saviour, in peaceful times, His presence will then be sure and constant when we are most afraid.
Psalm 56 : 3
When I am most afraid, I put my trust in you.
Stops & Steps 1453 03Oct2010
The tough test of trust comes during the moments when we are most afraid. Trust must be purified through the process of trial and tests. When we are in the company of our Saviour, in peaceful times, His presence will then be sure and constant when we are most afraid.
Psalm 56 : 3
When I am most afraid, I put my trust in you.
Stops & Steps 1453 03Oct2010
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Stops & Steps 1452 02Oct2010
HE will tell you
Major conflicts in life are resolved when, by an act of the will, one surrenders to the control of the Holy Spirit and faces temptation in His power.
We are tempted when we do something against God’s will. Everyone can be tempted.
Temptation becomes sin when we think on the feeling or idea and develop a strong desire, which is often followed by the actual act of disobedience.
In our daily lives, we can easily identify our weakness whenever we are tempted and obey the Holy Spirit's instructions. When we resist temptation, we breathe spiritually and resume our walk with God. When we stop to believe God’s promise that He will enable us to be victorious over all temptations, we become carnal again. The moment you realize that you have done that which saddens or quenches the Spirit, you simply confess immediately and by faith claim God’s forgiveness and continue to walk in the light.
Galatians 5 : 16
I advise you to obey only the Holy Spirit's instructions. He will tell you where to go and what to do, and then you won't always be doing the wrong things your evil nature wants you to
Stops & Steps 1452 02Oct2010
Major conflicts in life are resolved when, by an act of the will, one surrenders to the control of the Holy Spirit and faces temptation in His power.
We are tempted when we do something against God’s will. Everyone can be tempted.
Temptation becomes sin when we think on the feeling or idea and develop a strong desire, which is often followed by the actual act of disobedience.
In our daily lives, we can easily identify our weakness whenever we are tempted and obey the Holy Spirit's instructions. When we resist temptation, we breathe spiritually and resume our walk with God. When we stop to believe God’s promise that He will enable us to be victorious over all temptations, we become carnal again. The moment you realize that you have done that which saddens or quenches the Spirit, you simply confess immediately and by faith claim God’s forgiveness and continue to walk in the light.
Galatians 5 : 16
I advise you to obey only the Holy Spirit's instructions. He will tell you where to go and what to do, and then you won't always be doing the wrong things your evil nature wants you to
Stops & Steps 1452 02Oct2010
Friday, October 01, 2010
Stops & Steps 1451 01Oct2010
Be humble
To be humble is not to think of yourself at all !! Not many of us would qualify as being truly humble but it is a goal toward which we should all strive. We can only make real progress toward God in our lives unless we are humble.
2 Chronicles 7 : 14
.. if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Even before we pray, before we seek His face, before we turn from our wicked ways, we must humble ourselves. It is because we are in no position to meet any of these other three criteria without first humbling ourselves.
James 4 : 6
But He gives us more and more strength to stand against all such evil longings. As the Scripture says, God gives strength to the humble, but sets Himself against the proud and haughty
Stops & Steps 1451 01Oct2010
To be humble is not to think of yourself at all !! Not many of us would qualify as being truly humble but it is a goal toward which we should all strive. We can only make real progress toward God in our lives unless we are humble.
2 Chronicles 7 : 14
.. if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Even before we pray, before we seek His face, before we turn from our wicked ways, we must humble ourselves. It is because we are in no position to meet any of these other three criteria without first humbling ourselves.
James 4 : 6
But He gives us more and more strength to stand against all such evil longings. As the Scripture says, God gives strength to the humble, but sets Himself against the proud and haughty
Stops & Steps 1451 01Oct2010
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