Find strength in the Lord

1 Samuel 30New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

⁶ David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

King David was faced with death and his men were really angry with him for their wives and children had been abducted.  They were talking about stoning King David.  King David must have felt wretched but he went to the LORD, his strength was in the LORD.

Picture this you have been struggling with a task at work and your manager has been carrying on like a lunatic.  Threats of dismissal are hanging around your head.  Who do you call?  This is the time to come in prayer before the LORD, looking to the LORD to help you and strengthen you.

Because you and I have a personal relationship with the LORD we can draw on His wisdom, insight and knowledge and sort out the problem we are facing.

Dealing with difficult circumstance also require that we need a good night’s rest, and when rising in the morning spending time on knees before the LORD.

Prayer

LORD God, in humbleness we come to YOU this morning, YOU know our circumstance and what we are facing right now.  LORD please will YOU bless us with YOUR supernatural favour today and give us the necessary strength to carry on.  In the Name of Jesus, Amen

Wisdom bestows well-being

Proverbs 3:21-22New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

²¹ My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
    preserve sound judgment and discretion;
²² they will be life for you,
    an ornament to grace your neck.

Pearls of wisdom are in the Book of Proverbs and as I read these verses I am so enthusiastic and looking forward to growing spiritually.  We are encouraged to stay focused on wisdom and understanding and not letting it out of our sight, preserve sound judgement and discretion.  Our lives will be worth living and it can be seen as an ornament of grace around our necks.

Don’t stop now go and read Proverbs 3 and see from verses 26 to 31 the benefits of wisdom.  The Lord will be at your side and keep your foot from being snared.  We also are reminded to do good to our neighbors and to live in peace with them.  Keeping our lives safe from harm and blessing our lives.

Godly lives are what we all as Christians are striving for and with these keys of wisdom we can enrich our lives.

Prayer

O Lord God we so want to live our lives according to Your word, we focus on wisdom and understanding today helping us preserve sound judgment and discretion.  Lord in the name of Jesus Christ help, each one of us today to grow spiritually.  Amen

Persevere

Hebrews 10:36Living Bible (TLB)

³⁶ You need to keep on patiently doing God’s will if you want him to do for you all that he has promised. 

Is there something you are waiting patiently for from God?  We all have some needs and desires that we are trusting God will fulfill.  For me it is a permanent job, with benefits and a steady income.  What are you waiting for patiently?  Healing in your body, relief of financial strain, restoration in your relationship with family or friends or even with the Lord?

The key to success is plainly written ‘you need to keep on patiently doing God’s will’, being obedient and persevering.  Patience isn’t one of my strong suits but for my success to come my way I need to preserve in patience and obedience.  I need to stay focused on God’s word even when I feel down and out.  I have to keep Gods word alive within myself.  

We need to block out all negative thoughts that will break down our confidence in God and focus on God’s promises for our lives.  “God promises that He has plans to prosper us and give us a future.’

Prayer

Lord as we learn to wait patiently on Your promises in our lives, help us preserve going forward.  Guiding and helping us stay focused on Your Word, in Jesus Name, Amen

#Heart -to- heart: Be Kind!

Be Kind!

Galatians 6:10Living Bible (TLB)

 ¹⁰ That’s why whenever we can we should always be kind to everyone, and especially to our Christian brothers.

I am one of those people who carry my heart on my sleeve, if someone hurts or offends me I show it.  When I am hurt I will either get revenge and get them back or avoid them totally.  

This process has been part of my life for a very long time; until my husband said to me just drop it.  Life is difficult enough and stop being so childish.  I was really angry when he said that because I was dealing with the people in my own way.

The funny thing is the Holy Spirit works through many people even your husband.  I was reading this book and the person reminded me to pray about it, give the problem to God and leaves it with God.  I still have some fits, I am still human but I also was reminded that I will give an account one day to God about my bad behavior.  

Let me encourage you pray about the situation and Be Kind to everyone.  It takes practice but in time you will be able to be kind even to those who hurt you.  

Prayer

Lord as I read Your word today, please help me in letting go and trusting You.  Lord, please teach us to be king to everyone, and especially to our Christian brothers.  In the Holy Name of Jesus, Amen.

You are marvellous!

Psalm 139:14Living Bible (TLB)

¹⁴ Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! It is amazing to think about. Your workmanship is marvelous—and how well I know it. 

Isn’t it wonderful to realize that we have been made wonderfully complex!  The Lord had made each one of us individually different yet, we have beauty, we have talents and we have so much going for each of us.

When looking in the mirror the reflection looking back at you must remind you that God loved you before you were born.  He has created someone amazing and wonderful, we are marvellous.  My children address their daughters as gorgeous, this gives my grandchildren such confidence.  If you are a woman and feeling a little down today, let me remind you ‘you are gorgeous, you are wonderful, you are beautiful.  God loves you.

God valued you so much that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ to die on the cross for you.  As you go through your day remind yourself of your worth and know that you are someone God loves, you are marvellous!

Prayer

Lord God thank You for making me so wonderfully complex!  Lord it amazes me that Your workmanship is so marvelous and Lord how well I know it.  Praise Your Holy Name in Jesus Name, Amen