Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1Thes 5:18. A heart of gratitude will keep you closer to the heart of God. When we thank Him even through the challenges we face, we will see how wonderfully He will deliver us. When we continually acknowledge […]
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1Thes 5:11. Encouragement is one of the most powerful thing we can do for each other. It can change a life, set them on a whole new direction. We live in a world of criticism, ready to put down and […]
For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. 1Thes 5:2. Keep short accounts with God. In a world of uncertainty it’s best to put things right with others and with God whilst we still can. Life passes so quickly and something we […]
So I did as he told me and found the potter working at his wheel. But the jar he was making did not turn out as he had hoped, so he crushed it into a lump of clay again and started over. Then the LORD gave me this message: “O Israel, can I not do to […]
“But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with. roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought. Their leaves stay green, and they […]
And may the Lord make your love for one another and for all people grow and overflow, just as our love for you overflows. 1 Thes 3:19. Many of our problems can change when our heart attitude towards others changes. When we start looking at others with a heart of compassion, and praying for those […]
When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, Jer 15:16. In today’s world of many voices, views and challenges, it’s good to know we can come back to the rock that never changes, God’s Word. It’s like a clear running brook, breathing new life on every page […]
Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts. 1Thes 4b. Freedom comes when we recognise we don’t have to be man pleasers. When we allow our approval to be linked to the response of others,we will be very unhappy as we lack confidence in who we are, […]
And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. Col 3:17. You are God’s child and when everything you do brings honour to God, you will position yourself to receive God’s favour and blessings. When you bless your employer by working to […]
Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house. PR 24:27. We need to take financial responsibility for our actions. We must ensure that we budget and understand when and where our income will come from before we go out and spend it. We also need to understand what our costs are and […]