Be Strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood. Ephesians 6:10,12 Christians 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… Continue reading Dress For Success
Category: Daily Life
Pleasing God, Serving Christ
Not by the way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. Ephesians 6:6 Paul is speaking here to those who are serving earthly masters and encouraging them to be good servants, to be sincere and not merely seeking approval for what they do. Seeking approval,… Continue reading Pleasing God, Serving Christ
Against the Flow
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise. Ephesians 5:15 Do you ever wonder how others perceive you? I know that some really worry about what people think of them, which can often come down to a lack of self-confidence. There is a need to be liked, and we also like… Continue reading Against the Flow
Christlike in Love
With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 When I read this verse, the image I see is Jesus – humble, gentle, patient, bearing all things and all of humanity, in love. This is the image that God has purposed for us, and as we walk with him,… Continue reading Christlike in Love
Fulfil Your Potential
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 You were meticulously crafted with thought, with care, and with expectation. You were fashioned and created with purpose. Your life has meaning; you have meaning, and there is kingdom work to… Continue reading Fulfil Your Potential
A Good Seasoning
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6 Sometimes we can look at a verse and think that it doesn’t really gel together, (or maybe that’s just me). I wondered how sprinkling my conversation with salt and grace would help… Continue reading A Good Seasoning
Equipped For Endurance
Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy. Colossians 1:11 Can you guess what part of this verse my mind focused on first? The answer is, ‘for all endurance and patience’. Did you guess right, or did you give me a bit more spiritual credit? To… Continue reading Equipped For Endurance
Peace, Love and Understanding
And to aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 It came to Paul’s attention that some members of the church were not walking in a manner worthy of their calling. They were getting involved in situations that were none… Continue reading Peace, Love and Understanding
It Could be You, It Could be Me
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Galatians 6:1 It is easy to stumble on the narrow path and we all falter from time to time. There are varying degrees of slip-ups, from… Continue reading It Could be You, It Could be Me
The Importance of a Good Start
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 My overall aim for my journey here on earth is to follow Christ’s example and to live a life that is pleasing to God. I want to be able to say with Jesus, “I… Continue reading The Importance of a Good Start
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