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The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father's family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. Genesis 23:1-3a. This was God's call on Abraham’s life. God also has a call on your life. He created you unique with gifts and talents that will come

But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say...Jesus responded, "The Scriptures also say...,"Get out of here, Satan," Jesus told him. "For the Scriptures say.... Mathew 4:4a,7a,10a. There is power in the Word of God. Jesus was led into the desert where the devil tried to tempt Him. Each time Jesus responded with the Word of God, the ultimate authority on a matter. God's Word, His Bible, is constant and doesn't change. It's just as powerful today, and we can lean on God's Word

But Jesus told him, "No! The Scriptures say, 'People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Mathew 4:4. Whilst we need to feed our body, we also need to feed our spirit. If we neglect our spirit, we'll find ourselves tossed to and fro by the transient ideas of the world. God's Word is stable. God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow and as we anchor our lives in Jesus and God's Word, we'll be strengthened both inside and out. We

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18. Come to Him in your brokenness, don't wait until you try to sort things out, just come as you are. God loves you so much, even if you don't feel worthy. God knows your pain and desires to bring healing and restoration. As you come to Him with your hurt and pain, God will show you a way through. As you keep close to Him,He'll gently bring peace and order back into your life. Someti

On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work.And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation. Genesis 2:2-3. We all need to find time to rest. With the busyness of life there is always more to be done. But we all need time out. We need time to gather our thoughts, we need time with God to restore our peace and to bring balance back into our life. We need time

He said, "Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some." When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. John 21:6. Sometimes the smallest adjustments can make the biggest difference. God didn't fill their nets on the left side of the boat as they could have said it was their skill, luck or chance, but when they obeyed God and cast their nets on the other side of the boat the haul was so big it started to break th

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27. You are God's masterpiece, you have been wonderfully created in His image, and He loves you beyond measure. Never believe the lie that you're not good enough. Your past does not define you, your circumstances don't define you, but who you are in Christ defines you. When you invite Jesus into your heart He gives you a fresh start. He changes you fro

Then I pray to you, O Lord. I say, "You are my place of refuge. You are all I really want in life. Psalm 142:5. God is our hiding place where we can just rest in His presence and His peace. We should often take time out and just rest in God. It's a time when we can share our heart with Him and spend time listening to His guidance and affirmation. We can often carry so much on ourselves, whilst also trying to help others, that we really do need time out to unload our burdens a

So he said to me, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6. Don't look at what's in your hands, or to your own abilities, but look to God who can do all things. As we put our faith in Him, He'll move the mountains in our life, He'll clear the road before us where there is no path. As we step into unchartered waters, we're never alone,as God is always with us guiding our way. Trust Him in

Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin Zechariah 4:10a. The most important thing is to start. All things start small so don't be discouraged because the best is yet to come. If you give something to God, He can make it grow. We need to step out in faith believing that God will take our small steps and turn them into giant leaps. As you prove yourself faithful in the small things God will trust you with even bigger things. So, keep g

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-24. We should always be conducting our own regular spiritual health check in terms of our relationship with God. At times our communication is all one way, but we need to pause and listen to what God is also trying to say to us, as we could be the blockage to some of the answers to our prayers, if we

Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud. Psalm 138:6. This is so precious. The Lord cares about your personal needs, what's important to you and what's going on in your life. As you keep humble before God and recognise who God is, and abide in Him, you'll see God move wonderfully in ways you don't expect. When we are humble before God our spiritual ears are open to His direction and His loving guidance so that we can respond

If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles. Mathew 5:41. There is power in going the extra mile. In Roman times a soldier could ask you to help him carry something for up to one mile, but God wants you to walk two. God wants us to go beyond what is required that will take you into the realm of blessing. When you go above and beyond what is expected, you will release favour into your life in ways you don't expect. Not many people are willing to

Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign Lord is my strength. Habakkuk 3:17-19a. This was my story 17 years ago when I was out of work. It was the most difficult time of my life, yet through this disrupt

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1. God only desires the very best for your life. It's through Jesus that He's reconciled you back to himself so that you can live in the fullness of everything that He has for you. He knows you better than you know yourself, and has a plan and purpose for your life to fulfil you and bring you the greatest joy. As you spend time in His Word, His road map for life, you can avoid the pitfalls that can s

The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7 The Lord is our high tower in times of trouble, the closer we are to Him the greater our confidence will be. It's in our relationship with Him that we can see how He moves in our life and the lives of others, so that we know He can do what we can't. God can move supernaturally in our lives to change circumstances, to create favour where none exists, to render ineffective the works o

No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 Your life is your witness. It's not your words but your actions that people see. With Jesus in your heart people should see the overflow of that relationship. It should be your desire to do the right thing in all situations and to be transparent in all that you do. God's mercy and patience towards us is one of H

How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! Psalm 133:1. The Spirit of God brings unity and peace into relationships. God desires peace in our homes, in our churches and in all of our relationships. We were reconciled back to our Heavenly Father when we invited Jesus into our heart that released His presence and His peace beyond measure into our lives. As we allow the love of Jesus to flow from our lives, our relationships with others will begin t

Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. Proverbs 29:25. Don't let the fear of others hold you back or make you compromise your faith. Just because something is popular doesn't make it right. When God puts something on your heart don’t let the voices of dissent stop you from stepping out or speaking up. As you stand strong God will make a way. He will guide your steps and give you the wisdom you need in difficult situations. As you trust God, pe

Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends. Revelation 3:20. Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart. Will you let him in? He desires to fill you with His love, to let you know how precious you are in His sight, to lift off your burdens and struggles so that you can be filled with His joy and peace beyond words. Don't let the devil drag you down and lie to you about your self-wo