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Release Yourself from Bitterness (1)

‘Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger.’ Ephesians 4:31 NIV   Anger is often the product of frustrated expectations. We expect something, and when we don’t get it we end up disappointed and angry. And our anger leads to a dysfunctional personal, spiritual and relational lifestyle. Frustrated expectations are often rooted in early experiences […]

When the Answer Isn’t What You Want

‘A thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me.’ 2 Corinthians 12:7 NKJV Paul isn’t referring to the kind of ‘thorn’ you find on rosebushes, but a sharp, pointed stake that inflicts pain. And the word ‘buffet’ means ‘to render blow after blow after blow’. This makes his […]

Your Answer Is–God!

‘Oh, that I knew where I might find Him.’ Job 23:3 NKJV   Job’s troubles lasted almost a year. In that year he lost his children, his money, and his health. That’s when he prayed, ‘Oh, that I knew where I might find Him.’ Notice, Job didn’t pray, ‘Oh, that I knew how to get […]

Is There ‘Junk’ in Your Life?

‘Lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares.’ Hebrews 12:1 NKJV   Picture a big ship being worked on in dry dock. Beneath the waterline is all the ‘junk’ it has picked up during its voyages. Nobody can see it, but an experienced captain can feel it because his ship lacks the […]

Recognising and Walking in God’s Will (5)

‘I seek not to please Myself but Him who sent Me.’ John 5:30 NIV   When the light turns green, go! If you’re in sales, it’s crucial to know when to close the deal. Beginners often lose sales by ‘overselling’. They present their product and demonstrate how it meets their client’s needs. It’s priced right […]

Recognising and Walking in God’s Will (4)

‘Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.’ Colossians 3:15 NIV   Don’t drive through the red light.Timing is important when you’re seeking to know God’s will. Wait until He opens the door, because ‘what He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.’ (Revelation 3:7 NIV) Impatience, or […]

Recognising and Walking in God’s Will (3)

‘This is God’s will for you.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV   Pray that you may know God’s will.Strive to live in an attitude of prayer. ‘Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will.’ (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 NIV) Rejoicing, praying continually, and giving thanks puts you in the active […]

Recognising and Walking in God’s Will (2)

‘The mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.’ Romans 8:6 NIV   Choose a spiritual, not carnal mindset. Carnality is at the core of our unregenerate nature and it lives on even after we become Christians. Its gravitational pull’s always away from God to self–centred living. The Bible says, ‘The carnal mind is […]

Recognising and Walking in God’s Will (1)

‘Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.’ Proverbs 3:6 NLT   Nothing matters more than recognising and walking in God’s will. When you don’t know His will, it can be a real source of insecurity. Knowing you’re walking in His will enables you to rise above […]

‘Master’

‘Master…because you say so, I will.’ Luke 5:5 NIV   The disciples were overwhelmed by a sense of failure: ‘We have toiled all night and caught nothing.’ (Luke 5:5 NKJV) Look at them, washing their nets—the last thing fishermen do before they pack up and head for home. And that’s when Jesus showed up! He […]