This week’s reading: Ephesians 5:13-17
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible.
This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.
- We are to live as children of the light
- As such we are to live in righteousness and truth
- We also need to find out what pleases God
Prayer: Lord please help me to live for what pleases you. Amen.
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013
Humility
This week’s reading: Philippians 2:1-4
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
- We are called to imitate Christ’s humility
- In this, there is no place for pride, anger, jealousy or coveting
- Always looking to the needs of others is a sure way of developing humility
- Walk one day in someone’s shoes as they walk in ours
Prayer: Lord help me to develop a humility like Yours. Help me to see the world through Your eyes so that I may see what You see in Your creation and people. Amen.
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
- We are called to imitate Christ’s humility
- In this, there is no place for pride, anger, jealousy or coveting
- Always looking to the needs of others is a sure way of developing humility
- Walk one day in someone’s shoes as they walk in ours
Prayer: Lord help me to develop a humility like Yours. Help me to see the world through Your eyes so that I may see what You see in Your creation and people. Amen.
Tuesday, 02 April 2013
Strong & Courageous
This week’s reading: Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
- Being strong and courageous is a command
- Fear is a stronghold
- God’s command comes with a promise – I will be with you
- There is no situation which God cannot overcome
Prayer: Lord, thank you for being with me wherever I go. Please help me to be courageous and strong every day of my life. Amen.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.
Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.
- Being strong and courageous is a command
- Fear is a stronghold
- God’s command comes with a promise – I will be with you
- There is no situation which God cannot overcome
Prayer: Lord, thank you for being with me wherever I go. Please help me to be courageous and strong every day of my life. Amen.
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Freedom
This week’s Bible verse: Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
- Freedom is an expensive item
- We all have things we need to be set free from – guilt, doubt, fear, unforgiveness, unhealthy desires, pride
- Going to the Cross, Jesus says: ‘Lay them all on Me. I want to set you free.’
- Our freedom is paid for by His great love
- Slavery is to hold on to them and/or to take them back
Prayer: Lord, thank you for setting me free. Holy Spirit help me to cast off the yoke of slavery, once and for all. Amen.
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
- Freedom is an expensive item
- We all have things we need to be set free from – guilt, doubt, fear, unforgiveness, unhealthy desires, pride
- Going to the Cross, Jesus says: ‘Lay them all on Me. I want to set you free.’
- Our freedom is paid for by His great love
- Slavery is to hold on to them and/or to take them back
Prayer: Lord, thank you for setting me free. Holy Spirit help me to cast off the yoke of slavery, once and for all. Amen.
Monday, 18 March 2013
Making Room for the New
This week’s reading: Leviticus 26:10
'You will still be eating last year's harvest when you will have to move it out to make room for the new.'
- This is a promise for you in the midst of what you may be facing.
- God wants to bless you and bring blessing on your life.
- So begin to claim this promise for your situation.
- HE can do more than you could ask or imagine.
PRAYER: Lord, I claim this promise for my life and for my family. I trust for Your blessing and favour even though I may not be able to see it right now. Amen.
'You will still be eating last year's harvest when you will have to move it out to make room for the new.'
- This is a promise for you in the midst of what you may be facing.
- God wants to bless you and bring blessing on your life.
- So begin to claim this promise for your situation.
- HE can do more than you could ask or imagine.
PRAYER: Lord, I claim this promise for my life and for my family. I trust for Your blessing and favour even though I may not be able to see it right now. Amen.
Monday, 18 February 2013
Building on Truth
This week’s Bible Verse: Matthew 7:24-25
'Whoever hears these words of mine and does them, will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain came down. The water came up. The wind blew and hit the house. The house did not fall because it was built on rock.'
- How we build and on what we build is very important.
- As disciples we should stick to the words and teaching of our Saviour.
- Don't build your life on your ideas.
- Build your life on the truth and you will not be shaken.
PRAYER: Lord, it is my desire to build my life and future on the truth of Your word. Help me in everything I do, to do what would honour You. Amen.
'Whoever hears these words of mine and does them, will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain came down. The water came up. The wind blew and hit the house. The house did not fall because it was built on rock.'
- How we build and on what we build is very important.
- As disciples we should stick to the words and teaching of our Saviour.
- Don't build your life on your ideas.
- Build your life on the truth and you will not be shaken.
PRAYER: Lord, it is my desire to build my life and future on the truth of Your word. Help me in everything I do, to do what would honour You. Amen.
Monday, 04 February 2013
Lord I need You
This week’s Bible Verse: Psalm 30:10
‘Hear, O Lord, have mercy and be gracious to me! O Lord, be my helper!’
- This is a prayer that you can start the day with.
- A prayer for mercy, grace and help.
- We all need mercy, grace and help in our daily lives.
- God wants to give it to you.
- Take a moment and receive it now!
PRAYER: Lord, I need Your help, grace and mercy today. Strengthen and enable me, I pray. Amen.
‘Hear, O Lord, have mercy and be gracious to me! O Lord, be my helper!’
- This is a prayer that you can start the day with.
- A prayer for mercy, grace and help.
- We all need mercy, grace and help in our daily lives.
- God wants to give it to you.
- Take a moment and receive it now!
PRAYER: Lord, I need Your help, grace and mercy today. Strengthen and enable me, I pray. Amen.
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