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.

God's approval

This week’s Bible Verse: James 2:25 'The same is true of the prostitute Rahab who welcomed the spies and sent them away on another road. She received God's approval because of what she did.' - God has a purpose and plan with each one of us. - We may have made mistakes, but He still has a plan for us. - As we embrace Him, He will reveal His plan to us. - He wants to honour you for what you have done. PRAYER: Lord, thank you for Your purposes and plans for my life. I rejoice in knowing that even though I have made mistakes, You still have a plan for my life. Amen.

Life

This week’s Bible Verse: Job 33:4 'For the Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.' - The Lord is the source of life that you long for. - In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. - He is the giver of all life. - Let Him come right now and fill you with new life and hope. PRAYER: Lord, come sweet Spirit of God and fill me with new life and hope as I place my future in Your hands. Amen. John Bailie

Rescue & Protection

This week’s Bible Verse: Psalm 91:14 'Because he loves me,’ says the LORD, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges My name.' - When we give God first place in our lives, there are many benefits. - Here, God Himself speaks and makes a promise to you and me. - The promise is one guaranteeing rescue and protection. - So let us love Him with all our hearts, souls, minds and strength. PRAYER: Lord, I declare my love for You, oh Lord. You are the one true, living God. You are the desire and the longing of my heart and soul. Amen. John Bailie

Overcoming

This week’s Bible Verse: Isaiah 54:17 'No weapon that is formed against you will prosper. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,’ declares the LORD.' - Sometimes we can come under a tremendous attack. - Things can seem to be going wrong on every side. - God is your protection against any weapon formed against you. - He is your vindicator and He will cause you to overcome. PRAYER: Lord, You know the things that I am facing at this point in my life. I pray that You will cause every weapon that is formed against me to fail. Amen.

Peace

This week’s Bible Verse: Colossians 3:15 'And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts.' - The state of our hearts affects our daily lives. - We have to guard our hearts in the course of life. - A secret is to allow our hearts to be guided by His peace. - Let His peace in your heart be like an umpire that settles things. PRAYER: Lord, sometimes my heart is in turmoil when I think of all the things I am facing. But today, I choose, to let my heart be guided by Your peace in each situation and on each day. Amen.

Blessed to be a blessing

This week’s Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 9:8 'God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.' - It’s God’s character and desire to bless and provide for you. - He wants to bless you in all things and at all times. - His purpose is to ensure that you have all you need. - As a result you can be a blessing to those around you PRAYER: Lord, I receive Your blessing and favour on my life. Provide for me in this new week and cause me to be a blessing to those around me. Amen. Have a good one JB