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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Praise Him

This week’s reading: 1 Chronicles 16:23-25


Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

- God created us to praise Him

- When we praise Him here on earth we fulfil our purpose

- In heaven one day we are going to be worshipping Him all the time – for eternity

- Praise Him all day long this week with Psalms & songs

Prayer:

Lord I praise and exalt You in everything I do. Amen

Small Things Matter

This week’s Bible Verse: Luke 16:10


'Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with a lot. Whoever is dishonest with very little is dishonest with a lot.'

- A person who is faithful in small matters will also be faithful in great matters.

- Small things matter.

- So be diligent in all things and you will see God's faithfulness.

- Your faithfulness will be rewarded.

PRAYER:
Lord, help me to be faithful and trustworthy in all the matters that I have control or influence over. Amen.



Have a good one!