In quietness and confidence shall be your strength. Isaiah 30:15 (NKJV) The rate at which we set our fear aside, is the rate our confidence in God grows. Fear binds us; confidence releases us to be strong in the Lord. There is a chorus that I loved to sing which says: Be bold, be strong,… Continue reading Strengthen Yourself in Confidence
Month: August 2022
Infused With Life
Because you are sons (and daughters), God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba! Father! Galatians 4:6 When Jesus was explaining salvation to Nicodemus, he described being ‘born again’ because of the need to be ‘born of the Spirit’. Nicodemus thought he was living, but he hadn’t yet experienced spiritual… Continue reading Infused With Life
You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat
“Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4 We serve a generous God. He does not skimp on his goodness and there is no limit on his giving. You may wonder what God wants from you in order to receive this limitless goodness. Simply put, He wants you… Continue reading You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat
Never Fear Failure
“I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” LUKE 22:32 No-one enjoys failure and it is not something that we ever set out to do. We are driven to succeed, but on those occasions that we don’t, this quote may well have been… Continue reading Never Fear Failure
Take God At His Word
“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.” And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God. LUKE 5:24,25 We all have doubts from time to time regarding our own ability. God speaks to us clearly, but instead of… Continue reading Take God At His Word
Too Angry For Grace
It is not an easy thing to pray for someone that has caused you hurt or pain...
The Olive Leaf
And the dove came back to him in the evening, and behold, in her mouth was a freshly plucked olive leaf. Genesis 8:11 Noah was waiting patiently for the flood waters to subside and for the earth to reveal itself once again. Mountain peaks would be the first to be seen and after that, the… Continue reading The Olive Leaf
Can’t Keep Quiet
For we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20 It is almost impossible to keep exciting news to yourself. “I got the job!” “We got the house!” “I’ve been accepted.” “We’re engaged!” “I lost 3lbs this week!” (Because sometimes it’s the little things). Maybe it’s a cause that you feel… Continue reading Can’t Keep Quiet
