Respect

Our series on Respect has definitely struck a chord with the congregation. God is good!

Let’s respect our spouses, work colleagues and children so that what we sow will be reaped!

This week's reading: Exodus 20:1-17 (The Ten Commandments):


You shall have no other gods before me.
Respect God


You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name
Respect His Name


Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy
Respect His Day


You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above
or on the earth beneath or in the waters below
Respect People


Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long
in the land the LORD your God is giving you
Respect Family Life


You shall not murder
Respect Life Itself


You shall not commit adultery
Respect Marriage


You shall not steal
Respect Property


You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor
Respect Reputation


You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
You shall not covet your neighbor's wife,
or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey,
or anything that belongs to your neighbour.
Respect Yourself

Strong and Courageous

This week’s Bible Verse:


Joshua 1:2-3 and 6

"Arise, go over this Jordan. I will give you every place where you set your foot. Be strong and courageous!"

- When God speaks we can have the confidence to obey.

- But we must do something from our side.

- We need to take the first step and 'get up' and do what He says.

- Grab the opportunities that He gives you with boldness and strength.

PRAYER: Lord, help me to 'arise' and step into those areas You have prepared for me to possess. Give me the strength and confidence I need. Amen

Yep, we all need that!

Have a good one!

Pray About Everything

This week’s reading: Philippians 4:6


'Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don't forget to thank Him for His answers.'

Here are 4 things we should do:

1. Don't worry about anything.

2. Pray about everything.

3. Tell God your needs.

4. Be thankful.

PRAYER: Lord, I bring my needs and concerns to You right now. I ask You to move and do a miracle in these issues and situations. Thank You that You will undertake and thank You that You hear my prayer. Amen.

Innocent in His Sight

Daniel 6:22



'My God sent His angel to shut the lions' mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in His sight.'

- God can shut the mouths of the lions' that want to destroy you.

- The lions could have devoured Daniel, BUT God intervened.

- The best time for a miracle is when we need a miracle.

- May we be found 'innocent in His sight'!


PRAYER: Lord, help me to do what is right and give me the victory in my situation. Amen.

Peace Be With You

This week’s reading: Luke 24:36

HE stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you!"

- There is enough going on in the world today to shake us.

- Life also has its fair share of storms.

- But in all these things, HE gives us His peace.

- Look into the face of your Saviour and receive His peace.


PRAYER: Lord, when I look to You, my heart is sure and confident. Help me not to take my eyes off of You. Amen.

Impatients

Don't be impatient for the Lord to act!


Keep travelling steadily along His pathway and in due season He will honour you with every blessing,

and you will see the wicked destroyed.



Psalm 37:34



- Impatience can cause great problems.

- If we try to force things, things often go wrong.

- Don't become impatient with God.

- Keep on trusting Him.

- The key phrase here is 'in due season'.

Our God is...

God is truly blessings our 40 Day Campaign. Thanks for all the hard work so far.

This week’s reading comes from a devotional I receive:

Verse:           Psalm 119:37

Turn my eyes away from worthless things. Give me a new life in Your ways.
 

- Life is too short to waste time on worthless things.
- We need to shift our focus on to what is truly worthwhile.
- The greatest fulfillment comes as we follow God.
- What is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

PRAYER: Lord, I don't want to be distracted by things that have no eternal value. May my heart and my desire be to follow Your ways. Amen.