Be Strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Ephesians 6:10 We talk quite a lot about having, and relying on, the strength of the Lord. We know that we need it, but how many mornings do we dive straight into the day without asking for it? We have the ability to… Continue reading Activate the Power
Category: Daily Life
Leave the Old Behind
Be renewed in the spirit of your minds. Ephesians 4:23 Leaving behind old ways of thinking and reacting takes conscious effort. According to a Social Psychology study, it can take between 18 and 25 days for a person to form a new habit, and an average of 66 days for a new behaviour to become automatic. Transformation… Continue reading Leave the Old Behind
Walk Fearlessly
The Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. Proverbs 3:26 Have you ever watched someone walk into a room and chat easily with everyone there, or watch as they step onto a platform and talk without any hint of nervousness? The person who isn’t afraid to speak up in… Continue reading Walk Fearlessly
The Weight of Grace
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 In Colossians 3, verses 12 through 17, Paul gives good counsel on how to live Christian lives that honour God. When we think of our own… Continue reading The Weight of Grace
The Hidden Treasure
For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 Having these resources are vital for our journey, as we navigate our way across the terrain that is daily life. Solomon understood the immense benefits and the value of seeking the wisdom of God. In Proverbs chapter 2, he instructs us… Continue reading The Hidden Treasure
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
Too Angry For Grace
It is not an easy thing to pray for someone that has caused you hurt or pain...
Check In For A Check Up
From time to time we need to take stock or where we are and re-evaluate the path we are following.
Seeking the Attributes of Heaven
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 Once we come to faith in Christ there is a shift in how we look at the world. A kind of realignment takes place in our heart and mind… Continue reading Seeking the Attributes of Heaven
Don’t Give Up
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Sow thoughtfully and continue to be a doer, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Everything we do matters and every choice we make changes… Continue reading Don’t Give Up
