Thoughts for 30Jun2012 # 2089 HE promises to be there God comforts us during times of hardship and uncertainty. HE gives us peace and reassurance when we suffer sacrifices and when we face disruptions in our lives. He knows our needs and we ask God to continue to bless us and keep us according to His promise that, if we take His yoke upon ourselves, He will give us comfort. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. 2089

Thoughts for 29Jun2012 # 2088 Daily communication We confess to God that our lives are busy and sometimes our prayer time is minimal. We ask God to help us to spend time with Him on a daily basis. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. 2088

Thoughts for 28Jun2012 # 2087 Make our requests known When we pray, we ask God to grant us patience in our petitions. We ask God to help us to take time to think about what we choose to pray for, and to ask accordingly. God knows our deepest need, He knows our prayers before we even start to send them. 2 Chronicles 1:7 On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, "Ask! What shall I give you?" 1 John 3:22 And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. James 4:3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. 2087

Thoughts for 27Jun2012 # 2086 Do not fear We ask God to open our ears so that we may hear His message, to open our mouths so that we may speak His message and to open our hears so that we may obey His message. Psalm 15:1-2 O Lord, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the truth from their heart. Mark 13:11 When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. 2086

Thoughts for 26Jun2012 # 2085 Ask Him for wisdom We ask God to help us to distinguish between good and bad, right and wrong. We ask God to protect us from temptations and grant us grace to face those things we may not like to acknowledge around us. We ask God to give us courage to step in and help make some changes where and when we can. 2 Chronicles 4:6 He then made ten basins for washing and placed five on the south side and five on the north. In them the things to be used for the burnt offerings were rinsed, but the Sea was to be used by the priests for washing. 2085

Thoughts for 25Jun2012 # 2084 The scenic route We thank God that His ways are not the ways of the world. He gives us chances to get off the fast route and to take the lovely route through life. He gives us the chance to be with fellow Christians, to have the time and opportunity to relax and praise Him Psalm 26:11b O Lord; I try to walk a straight and narrow path of doing what is right; therefore in mercy save me. 2084

Thoughts for 24Jun2012 # 2083 Prayer As we approach God, whether in prayer or just in our daily lives, we ask Him to help us to praise and honour Him. We ask God to help us to do everything to His honour and glory. Luke 11:2-4 So He said to them, "When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one." 2083

Thoughts for 23Jun2012 # 2082 Grow in faith In our daily lives, we encounter many difficulties and obstacles. We pray that we will continue to learn that we can trust God to be with us in all circumstances and help us to grow in faith. Isaiah 43:2-3 "When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." John 16:33, Jesus states, "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come. Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." 2082

Thoughts for 22Jun2012 # 2081 Pray always We confess to God that we open ourselves now to be a channel of His divine healing power. May His blessings abound in the lives of all we pray for Jun2012, keep us humble, yet fervent, praying without ceasing for those in need, and for this our troubled world. Ephesians 6:18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. James 5:15 The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well. 2081

Thoughts for 21Jun2012 # 2080 On mourning We thank God for friends He places in our paths. May we always make an effort to see them as gifts, to treat them with love and respect. And when their time on earth is through, may we graciously accept their being given back to God. Proverbs 27:9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel. Lamentations 3:22-24 Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, says my soul, therefore I hope in Him. 2080

Thoughts for 20Jun2012 # 2079 Removing barriers We ask God to teach us how to pray for others. Help us to work through the irritations or conflicts that separate us from one another. Remove the barriers that divide us, so that others can see that we are His disciples. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. 2079

Thoughts for 19Jun2012 # 2078 We need nutrition We ask God that He will come closer to us if we tend to miss our devotional times with Him, renew a right spirit within us, for we need His Word to guide and strengthen us. Help us to devour all that we read, to enable us to grow strong in our Christian walk. 1 Timothy 4:8 Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next. 2078

Thoughts for 18Jun2012 # 2077 See others through His eyes We ask God to teach us to look at others through His eyes. May we love them the way He loves us. And may we have the courage of a warrior, but also have His love in our hearts. Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2077

Thoughts for 17Jun2012 # 2076 Nothing is ever wasted God created each one of us with gifts, talents, and skills that are useful for the building of His kingdom. We ask God to give us wisdom to know how to use these gifts according to His will. John 6:12 When they had all had enough to eat, [Jesus] said to his disciples, "Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted." 2076

Thoughts for 16Jun2012 # 2075 His eyes are always on us God has given us many choices in our lives, yet we choose poorly. He is always there to comfort us, helping us when we choose our ways not His. He is never tired of our foolish ways and always taking us into His loving arm. Matthew 10:29-31 For only a penny you can buy two sparrows, yet not one sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. As for you, even the hairs of your head have all been counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth much more than many sparrows! 2075

Thoughts for 15Jun2012 # 2074 To become better follower We ask God to increase our appetite to know Him better and help us to become good followers after His heart. Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him. 2074

Thoughts for 14Jun2012 # 2073 HE gives us hope God gives strength to the tired and weary, heals and cares for those who are sick or hurting. We ask God to teach us to be the encouraging and listening friend to those who need our help. Isaiah 40:28,30-31 Do you know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. 2073

Thoughts for 13Jun2012 # 2072 Wait, watch and pray We confess to God that we fill our lives with material things and we are occupied with despair and confusion. We ask God to show us His way so that our lives may be filled with hope, peace, love and abundant blessings. Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 130:5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits and in his word I put my hope. 2072

Thoughts for 12Jun2012 # 2071 We reap what we sow We ask God to create in us generous hearts, unafraid to give to others as they have need. We ask God to bless us with ever-growing insight to know and acknowledge that all that we are and all that we have is from Him, so that our giving may be not only bountiful, but also cheerful. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2071

Thoughts for 11Jun2012 # 2070 Be kind to everyone We ask God to help us to be kind to everyone around us especially to those who need our understanding. We ask God to teach us to walk as His saints of old, valiant for truth, faithful under persecution and constant in love Mark 10:13-16 They brought children for Him to lay His hands on them with prayer. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said to them, "Let the children come to me; do not try to stop them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." And He laid His hands on the children, and went His way. 2070

Thoughts for 10Jun2012 # 2069 His abundance God supplies many of us with more than we need. He opens our eyes to His abundance, so that we will realize how much we have. We ask God to also open our eyes to His abundance so that we can see where His love can be shared Exodus 16:12 In the evening you will have meat and in the morning you will be stuffed with bread, and you shall know that I am Jehovah your God. 2069

Thoughts for 09Jun2012 # 2068 Be renewed and refreshed God always gives us new ways to renew and refresh in order to develop and deepen our relationship with Him and with those He has chosen to grace our path in our journey through life. 1 Peter 1:3,8,9 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. 2068

Thoughts for 08Jun2012 # 2067 HE is always there for us God is always true to His Word. We can look at our lives with Him in times of testing and find endurance. He is always there with us and keeps His promises and provides us with power to endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13b But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out. 2067

Thoughts for 07Jun2012 # 2066 Focused on HIM We ask God to help us to keep our eyes focused on Him and to overcome our weaknesses and fears, so that we can come to Him freely. Philippians 3:13-14 But this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. 2066

Thoughts for 06Jun2012 # 2065 Never be tired God is in control and we will never be tired of doing good things. God will give us strength and insight to know what His will is. May God help us to walk in His ways and to encourage one another. Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 2065

Thoughts for 05Jun2012 # 2064 Be aware of His presence We thank God for the opportunity to see and feel His presence in our daily tasks. We ask God to change us so that the desires of our heart will delight Him in all we think and do each day. Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. 2064

Thoughts for 04Jun2012 # 2063 HE provides for me God provides for our every need, in spite of our tendency to stray from Him. He reminds us to seek Him continually, both in times of need and in times of plenty Nehemiah 9:21 For forty years you sustained them in the desert; they lacked nothing, their clothes did not wear out nor did their feet become swollen. 2063

Thoughts for 03Jun2012 # 2062 Stay calm God helps us to weather the storms of life. Our faith will not be shaken when we are close to Him. When we are in trouble and in difficulties, He calms us and teaches us to put all our trust in Him Luke 8:24-25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!" He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. "Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him." 2062

Thoughts for 02Jun2012 # 2061 Directions God gives us constant direction, He helps us to keep our eyes and ears open to see His signs and to hear His voice. We ask God to give us His gifts of wisdom, knowledge and discernment to enable us better to follow His directions. Isaiah 48:17b I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. 2061

Thoughts for 01Jun2012 # 2060 HE directs our steps We are stubborn to walk by ourselves and venture into the unknown on our own by the choices that we made. God knows the consequences that our choices will bring into effect, sometimes good and sometimes bad. Yet, He is always there, in all things, always, whatever the circumstances in which we find ourselves Proverbs 16:9 The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps. Matthew 28:20b And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. 2060