We are one body
We thank God for making us all different, giving us different gifts and unique personalities so that we may all serve Him in our own different ways.
1 Corinthians 12:12
The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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Help others
We ask God to touch and love us at all times. We ask God to remind us to reach out to those around us who need our care and our kind encouraging word.
Mark 10:15-16
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.
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We ask God to touch and love us at all times. We ask God to remind us to reach out to those around us who need our care and our kind encouraging word.
Mark 10:15-16
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them.
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Monday, March 28, 2011
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He cares for us
We thank God for being our Shepherd and for loving us even when we are lost and have gone astray.
Isaiah 53:6
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all
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We thank God for being our Shepherd and for loving us even when we are lost and have gone astray.
Isaiah 53:6
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
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Our freedom
We rejoice in the knowledge that we have been made free. We thank God for sending His Holy Spirit to help and give us complete and total pardon.
Galatians 5:13
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature.
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We rejoice in the knowledge that we have been made free. We thank God for sending His Holy Spirit to help and give us complete and total pardon.
Galatians 5:13
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature.
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
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HE is there to help us
We thank God for Jesus who strengthens us each day as we face difficult challenges in our lives. We thank Him for sending friends and mentors to love and encourage us.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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We thank God for Jesus who strengthens us each day as we face difficult challenges in our lives. We thank Him for sending friends and mentors to love and encourage us.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
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Friday, March 25, 2011
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Feed on His Word
We ask God to open our eyes and our ears. We want to hear from Him, feed on His Word, in whatever way it comes to us.
Jeremiah 15:16
When your words showed up, I ate them -- swallowed them whole. What a feast! What delight I took in being yours, O God, God-of-the-Angel-Armies!
Stops & Steps 1626 25Mar2011
We ask God to open our eyes and our ears. We want to hear from Him, feed on His Word, in whatever way it comes to us.
Jeremiah 15:16
When your words showed up, I ate them -- swallowed them whole. What a feast! What delight I took in being yours, O God, God-of-the-Angel-Armies!
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
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He redeems us
We were destined for destruction and God redeemed us. We thank god for treating us as His treasure in eternity.
Mark 9 : 7 - 8
Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: "This is My Son, whom I love. Listen to Him!" Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
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We were destined for destruction and God redeemed us. We thank god for treating us as His treasure in eternity.
Mark 9 : 7 - 8
Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: "This is My Son, whom I love. Listen to Him!" Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
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We are all different
God has made us differently. God has created us to be individuals. But each one of us wants to be special. We ask God to help us to accept who we are.
John 21:22
Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me."
Stops & Steps 1624 23Mar2011
God has made us differently. God has created us to be individuals. But each one of us wants to be special. We ask God to help us to accept who we are.
John 21:22
Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me."
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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Learn to be patient
We ask God to teach us to be patient and to endure until we reach our goals and find results.
Matthew 7:7-9
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
Stops & Steps 1623 22Mar2011
We ask God to teach us to be patient and to endure until we reach our goals and find results.
Matthew 7:7-9
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?
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Monday, March 21, 2011
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He protects us
God protects us from our enemy when we are aware of it and when we are not. We ask God to fill our hearts with gratitude and love.
2 Timothy 4:17b-18,
And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!”
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God protects us from our enemy when we are aware of it and when we are not. We ask God to fill our hearts with gratitude and love.
2 Timothy 4:17b-18,
And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen!”
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
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His amazing grace
We thank God for His amazing grace which comes anew every day, especially at those moments when we are mindful of the brokenness and sin in our lives.
Luke 11:2-4
He said to them, “When you pray, say : ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom com, Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”
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We thank God for His amazing grace which comes anew every day, especially at those moments when we are mindful of the brokenness and sin in our lives.
Luke 11:2-4
He said to them, “When you pray, say : ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom com, Give us each day our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’”
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
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Our expectation
Our loved ones can sometimes feel like our enemies when they are not exactly what we want them to be. By changing our focus we can learn to give up the immature idea that others will always meet our arrogant expectations.
When others let us down, we should change our focus and remind ourselves that we who have put our faith in Jesus are God’s children – cherished and cared for by HIM
The Lord has brought us into HIS family and HE will never treat us as an enemy.
1 Peter 2 : 10
(We) are now the people of God
Stops & Steps 1620 19Mar2011
Our loved ones can sometimes feel like our enemies when they are not exactly what we want them to be. By changing our focus we can learn to give up the immature idea that others will always meet our arrogant expectations.
When others let us down, we should change our focus and remind ourselves that we who have put our faith in Jesus are God’s children – cherished and cared for by HIM
The Lord has brought us into HIS family and HE will never treat us as an enemy.
1 Peter 2 : 10
(We) are now the people of God
Stops & Steps 1620 19Mar2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
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Confession
Have you ever thought of the usefulness of the eraser?
This simple tool can be used quickly to correct an error, change a figure or start all over again.
The Bible tells us to walk upright and enjoy fellowship with Christ and with one another. But we are marked by daily flaws and failures. In such a circumstance, we need to use the ‘eraser’ of confession and start over . When we fall, we can begin anew. All we need is to confess our sin and start over again.
1 John 1 : 9
If we confess our sins, HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.
Stops & Steps 1619 18Mar2011
Have you ever thought of the usefulness of the eraser?
This simple tool can be used quickly to correct an error, change a figure or start all over again.
The Bible tells us to walk upright and enjoy fellowship with Christ and with one another. But we are marked by daily flaws and failures. In such a circumstance, we need to use the ‘eraser’ of confession and start over . When we fall, we can begin anew. All we need is to confess our sin and start over again.
1 John 1 : 9
If we confess our sins, HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.
Stops & Steps 1619 18Mar2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
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Under stress
When we are under the weight of stress and hardship, we may wonder whether God has miscalculated our personal capacity to bear the large amount of stress that we can withstand. We are certain we are going to collapse under the weight of the trials but God knows exactly what we can handle by HIS grace. HE knows our limits and will never permit more than we can bear.
2 Corinthians 12 : 9
My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.
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When we are under the weight of stress and hardship, we may wonder whether God has miscalculated our personal capacity to bear the large amount of stress that we can withstand. We are certain we are going to collapse under the weight of the trials but God knows exactly what we can handle by HIS grace. HE knows our limits and will never permit more than we can bear.
2 Corinthians 12 : 9
My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
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Live it well
We live in a spiritually decaying world that is engulfed in darkness. When we compromise with the world, selfishness, and deceit dominate our lives. We will lose our preserving influence and evil spreads all the more.
When our words and deeds are based on truth, love and righteousness, we can hold in check some of the moral degeneration that is so prevalent today. Live a holy life and tell others of Jesus’ love and forgiveness.
Matthew 5 : 13 -14
You are the salt of the earth … You are the light of the world
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We live in a spiritually decaying world that is engulfed in darkness. When we compromise with the world, selfishness, and deceit dominate our lives. We will lose our preserving influence and evil spreads all the more.
When our words and deeds are based on truth, love and righteousness, we can hold in check some of the moral degeneration that is so prevalent today. Live a holy life and tell others of Jesus’ love and forgiveness.
Matthew 5 : 13 -14
You are the salt of the earth … You are the light of the world
Stops & Steps 1617 16Mar2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
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What is faith ?
It simply means resting your burden on God.
Abraham was a man of faith. But when God told him he would have a son, he looked at himself and doubted. Obviously, from a human perspective that was a ridiculous notion. Instead of resting his faith wholly upon God, Abraham was trying to carry part of the burden himself.
Faith always falters when we trust in our own capabilities. If something can be done by human standards, faith would not be necessary. The essence of faith requires that it is something that can be accomplished only if God undertakes it for us.
Are you depending upon your own resources, or are you resting your whole weight upon God? Whether it's for your ultimate salvation or some daily responsibility,
have faith in God. Only He can do the impossible.
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It simply means resting your burden on God.
Abraham was a man of faith. But when God told him he would have a son, he looked at himself and doubted. Obviously, from a human perspective that was a ridiculous notion. Instead of resting his faith wholly upon God, Abraham was trying to carry part of the burden himself.
Faith always falters when we trust in our own capabilities. If something can be done by human standards, faith would not be necessary. The essence of faith requires that it is something that can be accomplished only if God undertakes it for us.
Are you depending upon your own resources, or are you resting your whole weight upon God? Whether it's for your ultimate salvation or some daily responsibility,
have faith in God. Only He can do the impossible.
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Monday, March 14, 2011
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Good brains are not enough
Why do smart people do silly things ??
Obviously a good brain is not enough to keep a person from making bad choices. Experience and the Bible tell us that the smartest person could make bad choices. King Solomon, despite knowing the connection between the heart and wisdom, disobeyed God by marrying foreign women. As a result the Lord said, “I will surely tear the kingdom away from you” (1 Kings 11 : 11)
The ability to make good decisions demands a heart devoted to God
1 kings 11 : 6
Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and did not fully follow the Lord.
Stops & Steps 1615 14Mar2011
Why do smart people do silly things ??
Obviously a good brain is not enough to keep a person from making bad choices. Experience and the Bible tell us that the smartest person could make bad choices. King Solomon, despite knowing the connection between the heart and wisdom, disobeyed God by marrying foreign women. As a result the Lord said, “I will surely tear the kingdom away from you” (1 Kings 11 : 11)
The ability to make good decisions demands a heart devoted to God
1 kings 11 : 6
Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and did not fully follow the Lord.
Stops & Steps 1615 14Mar2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
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Tomorrow
Sometimes we question God if HE is realistic ? We shouldn’t be concerned about tomorrow ? Suppose we get retrenched ? Suppose we get sick? We imagine one bad possibility then another, then both bad possibilities together.
We have our needs being met in the past and that we have enough for today. We dread that tomorrow our well may run dry. While it is certainly wise to plan ahead, Jesus taught us that worrying about the future is futile. We should not be troubled by what might happen or what might be required of us. If God has given us food and drink enough for today, why not let HIM worry about our tomorrow ?
Luke 12 : 22
Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on
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Sometimes we question God if HE is realistic ? We shouldn’t be concerned about tomorrow ? Suppose we get retrenched ? Suppose we get sick? We imagine one bad possibility then another, then both bad possibilities together.
We have our needs being met in the past and that we have enough for today. We dread that tomorrow our well may run dry. While it is certainly wise to plan ahead, Jesus taught us that worrying about the future is futile. We should not be troubled by what might happen or what might be required of us. If God has given us food and drink enough for today, why not let HIM worry about our tomorrow ?
Luke 12 : 22
Do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
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Sustained in silence
Lately have you experienced a rough patch in life? Do you find it difficult to focus on your Bible study ? Has it become hard for you to pray ?
When we endure such times, all we need to do is to lie still. Words are not necessary. God knows our needs and HIS mercy will hold us up (Psalm 94 : 18). We can trust HIM to carry us through that dark night of the soul and into the dawning light.
Psalm 94 : 19
In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.
Stops & Steps 1613 12Mar2011
Lately have you experienced a rough patch in life? Do you find it difficult to focus on your Bible study ? Has it become hard for you to pray ?
When we endure such times, all we need to do is to lie still. Words are not necessary. God knows our needs and HIS mercy will hold us up (Psalm 94 : 18). We can trust HIM to carry us through that dark night of the soul and into the dawning light.
Psalm 94 : 19
In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.
Stops & Steps 1613 12Mar2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
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Love
Telling others of our love and care is important.
Spouses, children, loved ones and friends need to hear the words, “I Love You”
We must show by our deeds.
1 Peter 3 : 8-9
Love as brothers … not returning evil for evil … but on the contrary blessing.
Stops & Steps 1612 11Mar2011
Telling others of our love and care is important.
Spouses, children, loved ones and friends need to hear the words, “I Love You”
We must show by our deeds.
1 Peter 3 : 8-9
Love as brothers … not returning evil for evil … but on the contrary blessing.
Stops & Steps 1612 11Mar2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
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Take the opportunity
How often does God prompt us to take action to meet the needs of others and we let the opportunity go ?
How many times does the Spirit nudge us to say or to do something in Jesus’ name and we shake off the nudging ?
Starting now, let us honour the Lord by responding with action. Let us seize each opportunity God gives us to serve others in HIS name
Galatians 6 : 10
As we have opportunity, let us do good to all
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How often does God prompt us to take action to meet the needs of others and we let the opportunity go ?
How many times does the Spirit nudge us to say or to do something in Jesus’ name and we shake off the nudging ?
Starting now, let us honour the Lord by responding with action. Let us seize each opportunity God gives us to serve others in HIS name
Galatians 6 : 10
As we have opportunity, let us do good to all
Stops & Steps 1611 10Mar2011
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
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HE knows best
We may like to take revenge, silence our critics, insist on fairness and set everything right. As believers we are told to become less concerned with what others say about us. We are taught to be more willing to give ourselves over to God. We learn humble submission to God’s will.
Very often we ask our opponents to justify their charges, or we may meet them with steadfast denial if they charged us falsely. After we have done all that needs to be done, we can only wait patiently for God to vindicate us. We are in God’s hands, no matter what others say about us. God sees our distress and in time will repay us with good.
2 Samuel 16 : 12
It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction, and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing.
Stops & Steps 1610 09Mar2011
We may like to take revenge, silence our critics, insist on fairness and set everything right. As believers we are told to become less concerned with what others say about us. We are taught to be more willing to give ourselves over to God. We learn humble submission to God’s will.
Very often we ask our opponents to justify their charges, or we may meet them with steadfast denial if they charged us falsely. After we have done all that needs to be done, we can only wait patiently for God to vindicate us. We are in God’s hands, no matter what others say about us. God sees our distress and in time will repay us with good.
2 Samuel 16 : 12
It may be that the Lord will look on my affliction, and that the Lord will repay me with good for his cursing.
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Tuesday, March 08, 2011
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Enticements
As we live each day, we must beware of Satan’s enticements to sins. The temptations will appear inviting and harmless, but they are deadly traps. Unless we continually depend on the Holy Spirit, we will be unable to avoid the devil’s tricks.
1 Peter 5 : 8
Your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour
Stops & Steps 1609 08Mar2011
As we live each day, we must beware of Satan’s enticements to sins. The temptations will appear inviting and harmless, but they are deadly traps. Unless we continually depend on the Holy Spirit, we will be unable to avoid the devil’s tricks.
1 Peter 5 : 8
Your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour
Stops & Steps 1609 08Mar2011
Monday, March 07, 2011
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Is HE listening
What are we to think when we repeatedly ask God for something good, something that could easily glorify HIM, but the answer does not come?
When we pray, we may not see how God is working or understand how HE will bring good through it all. So we have to trust HIM. We hand over our rights and let God do what is best.
Matthew 27 : 46
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me ?
Stops & Steps 1608 07Mar2011
What are we to think when we repeatedly ask God for something good, something that could easily glorify HIM, but the answer does not come?
When we pray, we may not see how God is working or understand how HE will bring good through it all. So we have to trust HIM. We hand over our rights and let God do what is best.
Matthew 27 : 46
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me ?
Stops & Steps 1608 07Mar2011
Sunday, March 06, 2011
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Contentment
The extremes of life can be harmful because a person with too much may encounter as much difficulty as one with too little. In Proverbs 30 the focus is on circumstances. We should ask the Lord to place HIS mark of ownership on our lives. We need to acknowledge HIS wise and loving provision for all our needs. We need to ask God to give us the balance expressed in Proverbs 30.
To be contented is to realize that God has already given to me all I need.
Proverbs 30 : 8
Give me neither poverty nor riches – feed me with the food allotted to me.
Stops & Steps 1607 06Mar2011
The extremes of life can be harmful because a person with too much may encounter as much difficulty as one with too little. In Proverbs 30 the focus is on circumstances. We should ask the Lord to place HIS mark of ownership on our lives. We need to acknowledge HIS wise and loving provision for all our needs. We need to ask God to give us the balance expressed in Proverbs 30.
To be contented is to realize that God has already given to me all I need.
Proverbs 30 : 8
Give me neither poverty nor riches – feed me with the food allotted to me.
Stops & Steps 1607 06Mar2011
Saturday, March 05, 2011
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Our physical appearances
So much of our time and attention are devoted to physical appearance that it is easy to consider it the most important aspect of our lives. The Bible reminds us that God wants us to see ourselves and others differently. 1 Samuel 16 : 1, when the Lord sent Samuel to anoint a new king over Israel, HE reminded him to look deeper than physical characteristics. “The Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
In James 2 : 1 – 2 ,God has harsh condemnation for those who show favouritism based on appearances.
God does not look at outward appearances, but at what is in the heart.
1 Samuel 16 : 7
Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
Stops & Steps 1606 05Mar2011
So much of our time and attention are devoted to physical appearance that it is easy to consider it the most important aspect of our lives. The Bible reminds us that God wants us to see ourselves and others differently. 1 Samuel 16 : 1, when the Lord sent Samuel to anoint a new king over Israel, HE reminded him to look deeper than physical characteristics. “The Lord does not see as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
In James 2 : 1 – 2 ,God has harsh condemnation for those who show favouritism based on appearances.
God does not look at outward appearances, but at what is in the heart.
1 Samuel 16 : 7
Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
Stops & Steps 1606 05Mar2011
Friday, March 04, 2011
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Troubled times
Conflicts and problems seem to come from people or circumstances, but it may be that spiritual forces are at work. The interference created by Satan, combined with our sinful nature, can make for very rough going times
We must be well protected by truth, righteousness, peace, faith, assurance, God’s Word, and prayer. We can overcome the troubled times because God’s Spirit within us is greater that he who is in the world. (1 John 4 : 4)
Ephesians 6 : 12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Stops & Steps 1605 04Mar2011
Conflicts and problems seem to come from people or circumstances, but it may be that spiritual forces are at work. The interference created by Satan, combined with our sinful nature, can make for very rough going times
We must be well protected by truth, righteousness, peace, faith, assurance, God’s Word, and prayer. We can overcome the troubled times because God’s Spirit within us is greater that he who is in the world. (1 John 4 : 4)
Ephesians 6 : 12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Stops & Steps 1605 04Mar2011
Thursday, March 03, 2011
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Trust HIM
We often go through trying times. Some endure persecution. Others attempt to rebuild their lives after natural disaster. Many live with disabilities and suffering, with little hope of recovering. The known facts are very much against them.
But, we have Jesus on our side. We have a hope that does not disappoint.
Jeremiah 32 : 27
Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me ?
Stops & Steps 1604 03Mar2011
We often go through trying times. Some endure persecution. Others attempt to rebuild their lives after natural disaster. Many live with disabilities and suffering, with little hope of recovering. The known facts are very much against them.
But, we have Jesus on our side. We have a hope that does not disappoint.
Jeremiah 32 : 27
Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me ?
Stops & Steps 1604 03Mar2011
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
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Discipline
God disciplines us because HE loves us. HIS purpose is not to harm us but to bring us to maturity, so our lives will be characterized by righteousness and peace. We should not complain but we should thank GOD for loving us enough to make us what HE wants us to be. HE wants us to be like HIS son Jesus.
When we stray, HE is grieved. He disciplines us to help us to see HIS way.
Hebrew 12 : 11
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Stops & Steps 1603 02Mar2011
God disciplines us because HE loves us. HIS purpose is not to harm us but to bring us to maturity, so our lives will be characterized by righteousness and peace. We should not complain but we should thank GOD for loving us enough to make us what HE wants us to be. HE wants us to be like HIS son Jesus.
When we stray, HE is grieved. He disciplines us to help us to see HIS way.
Hebrew 12 : 11
No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.
Stops & Steps 1603 02Mar2011
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
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What to expect from others
As we grow older each day, we must learn not to expect too much from people. We may pour a good deal of energy and love into a friend or someone who needed your help and see no growth or receive no gratitude for our efforts. Worse still, others may receive the credit for the work we have done.
In such a situation, we will certainly feel deeply hurt.
In such a circumstance, it is appropriate that we look deeply at our motives.
Do you really need to have such an unholy sense of entitlement, or a passion to be seen and applauded for our efforts ?
We should never expect to gain from others what only Jesus can give. Out job is simply to give and leave the results to HIM, knowing that in time we will receive HIS reward.
2 Timothy 4 : 16-17
No one stood with me, but all forsook me…… But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me.
Stops & Steps 1602 01Mar2011
As we grow older each day, we must learn not to expect too much from people. We may pour a good deal of energy and love into a friend or someone who needed your help and see no growth or receive no gratitude for our efforts. Worse still, others may receive the credit for the work we have done.
In such a situation, we will certainly feel deeply hurt.
In such a circumstance, it is appropriate that we look deeply at our motives.
Do you really need to have such an unholy sense of entitlement, or a passion to be seen and applauded for our efforts ?
We should never expect to gain from others what only Jesus can give. Out job is simply to give and leave the results to HIM, knowing that in time we will receive HIS reward.
2 Timothy 4 : 16-17
No one stood with me, but all forsook me…… But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me.
Stops & Steps 1602 01Mar2011
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