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Learning to listen to God (4)

‘My immediate response was not to consult any human being.’ Galatians 1:16 NIV God’s direction will often be followed by a season of preparation. And the length of that season is determined by the size of your assignment. So when God speaks to you, it’s not always wise to rush out and tell people. Who wouldn’t […]

Learning to listen to God (3)

‘For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know …’ 1 John 2:27 NLT When you pray diligently and believe you have heard from God, but then you start asking other people what they think, you’re honouring their opinions above God’s. That kind of mindset will prevent you from developing a relationship where you constantly […]

Learning to listen to God (2)

‘If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; …’ Isaiah 1:19 ESV People think they can’t hear from God when, in reality, there are things they already know He wants them to respond to, and so far, they haven’t done it. The quicker you do whatever the Lord has already […]

Learning to listen to God (1)

‘He, the Spirit of truth … will tell you things to come.’ John 16:13 NKJV Jesus told His disciples, ‘”However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own [authority], but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you […]

Don’t give up!

‘Let’s not get tired of doing what is good.’ Galatians 6:9 NLT Paul writes, ‘Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up’ (Galatians 6:9 NLT). Look at Job the patriarch: attending the funerals of his ten children, losing his health […]

Take control of the small things

‘Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself …’ Daniel 1:8 NKJV Can you imagine being uprooted from your home and taken prisoner to a hostile country? It happened to Daniel. King Nebuchadnezzar conquered his homeland and carried him off to slavery in Babylon. He lost his house, his job, his freedom, his […]

Four principles for victorious living

‘Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.’ 1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV Jesus said: ‘”Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted […]

Put your heart into your part

‘The whole body … builds itself up … as each part does its work.’ Ephesians 4:16 NIV You have probably heard that unless you’re the lead dog, the view seldom changes. The problem is, however, not everybody can be the leading man or woman. And it’s better to be a working actor than an out-of-work star; […]

Turning two families into one

‘“Who are these with you?” So he said, “The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”’ Genesis 33:5 NKJV Due to the divorce rate today, both inside the church and outside, couples are falling in love and facing the challenge of blending two families into one. Here are some of those challenges: visiting rights, custodial […]

Take it easy, Mum

‘Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought …’ Romans 12:3 NIV An old, tired-looking dog wandered into a woman’s garden. She could tell from looking at him that he had a good home. He followed her inside, down the hall, and promptly fell asleep. Two hours later, he went to the door, and […]