Don't Worry

This week’s Bible Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 'Never stop praying (Pray without ceasing)!' - We should never give up on this vital aspect – prayer. - We are encouraged to pray without ceasing. - We may need to be patient and wait for the answers. - Take your worries and concerns and make them a matter of prayer. PRAYER: Lord, I take this moment to present to You my cares and concerns. Instead of worrying, help me to pray about everything and thank you for what You are going to do in my situation. Amen.

Thankful Hearts

This week’s Bible verse: Colossians 4: 2-6 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should. Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. - The definition and application for devote here = to be strong - So we are to be strong in prayer, keep our minds alert and our hearts thankful - Not only for ourselves but especially for when we get the opportunity to talk to others Prayer: Lord help me to be strong

Living to Please God

This week’s Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:7 'When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies live at peace with him.' - Endeavouring to please God is a good thing. - As we please Him He makes a way for us. - As we live a life that pleases Him, He gives us favour. - When we have His favour any situation can change. PRAYER: Lord, may my ways be pleasing in Your sight. May I live a life that brings You praise and honour. Amen.

Follow Me

This week’s Bible Verse: John 10:27 'My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me' - God wants to come and lead and guide you in this new day. - As His sheep, we can know and hear His voice. - He knows you and He knows what you are going through. - Follow Him as He leads you to the green pastures He has prepared for you. PRAYER: Speak Lord, this child of Yours is listening John Bailie

The Final Say

This week’s Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:9 'We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.' - God has the final say in all matters. - We can plan and decide, but He sets the course. - The best way is to plan according to His leading and guidance. - Give Him your dreams and plans and see what He will do. PRAYER: Lord, You are the One who determines my steps. May I step in sync with Your will so that my life can be effective and fruitful. Amen.

Growing

This week’s Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:7 'Indeed, our lives are guided by faith, not by sight.' - Often what we see with our eyes can distress and disturb us. - But our focus needs to be in a different place. - Our focus needs to be on ‘God, our Rock’. - This will build our faith and not rob us of faith. PRAYER: Lord, forgive me for sometimes allowing my life to be guided by what I can see when I know I should be living my life focusing on my faith in You. I choose to shift my focus so that my faith can grow. Amen.

God's Path

This week’s Bible reading: Galatians 4: 8- 11 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were enslaved to those that by nature are not gods. But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whose slaves you want to be once more? You observe days and months and seasons and years! I am afraid I may have laboured over you in vain. - It is easy for us to return to our old life when we take God for granted - We often do the same with our loved ones and finances - In this sense it is OUR choices that determine our way forward - It is clear that Paul was concerned about the path the Galatians were taking - It is also clear that Paul is urging the Galatians to chose God’s path Prayer: Lord God please show me your path so that my choices will be informed by You. I don’t want to take anything in my life for granted. Amen.