Promises

This week’s Bible Verse: 2 Chronicles 6:14

O Lord, there is no God like You in all of heaven and earth.
You are the God who keeps His kind promises to all those who obey You and who are anxious to do Your will.

- He keeps His promises.

- There is no one like Him.

- He is looking for those who obey Him and want to do His will.

- As we do what He tells us to do, He will make a way.

PRAYER: Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness towards me. It is my desire to do what You would have me do in this new week. Help me to do what pleases You. Amen.

APOBLEPŌ

This week’s Bible verse: 2 Chronicles 32:7

'Be strong and courageous. Don't be frightened or terrified. Someone greater is on our side.'

- Sometimes we can begin to feel alone.

- The enemy may seem great and we may feel insignificant.

- But we have God with us!

- He is greater than any enemy you may be facing.

PRAYER: Lord, I pray that You will come and strengthen me. Help me to see things from Your perspective and help me to realize that You are with me. Amen.

Please remember this week to APOBLEPŌ. (You say it like apo & vlepo) which means To Look Up.

Look up at Him only.

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.