Pray without ceasing.1 Thessalonians 5:17 Prayer is one of those things that is classed as highly important but then receives low attention. Why is that? We all pray at some stage but to pray without ceasing sounds like a tall order. So, let’s break this short verse down. Pray - proseuchomai = (pros) towards + (euchomai)… Continue reading Persistent Prayer
Category: Daily Life
Unexplainable Joy
Rejoice always.1 Thessalonians 5:16 Possible or not possible? Joy is normally thought of as an emotion that comes out during positive situations. For the Christian, though, joy is more than a part-time feeling, it is part of our very soul. Although it may be difficult at times, the ability to experience joy in spite of… Continue reading Unexplainable Joy
Amidst Distortion
Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.Philippians 2:14,15 Some folks are great grumblers and have managed to make it into a strange art-form. As soon… Continue reading Amidst Distortion
Everything I Need
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.Psalm 18:2 David wrote this song of praise and thanksgiving after he had been saved from the hand of Saul. The song begins with the words,… Continue reading Everything I Need
Without Deceit
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.Colossians 3:9,10 I find it interesting that Paul found it necessary to tell the Christians at Colossae not to… Continue reading Without Deceit
Choices, Choices
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.Proverbs 3:7,8 What is driving you to do the things that you do? Take a moment and think about the different things you have done so far this week.… Continue reading Choices, Choices
Heavenly Citizen
Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ… that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel.Philippians 1:27 What a tremendous verse. The first section is translated in the KJV as, ‘Only let your conversation be as it… Continue reading Heavenly Citizen
Be Considerate
Philippians 2:4 – Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interest of others. One of the first things that parents teach their children is the notion of sharing. The ability to share helps a child to build friendships with other children. It can help them to negotiate… Continue reading Be Considerate
Contenders Ready
Jude v3 – Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. Jude may have been writing to Christian believers in and around 65 to 80AD but… Continue reading Contenders Ready
Lessons from the Prophets (2)
Habakkuk 3:18 – Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. I am so glad that these oracles and prophecies of God were written down, either by the prophet themselves or a scribe. They contain a lot of tough reading but they are packed with truths… Continue reading Lessons from the Prophets (2)
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