”…SHOULD A MAN LIKE ME RUN AWAY?… I WILL NOT…’ NEHEMIAH 6:11

He had confidence in God!

If you are serious about success, study the life of Nehemiah. Jerusalem lies in ruins; that is when he enters the picture. He rallies, organises and motivates the people. Fifty-two days later they wash off their trowels, stow their gear [...]

‘THIS I DECLARE OF THE LORD: HE ALONE IS MY…PLACE OF SAFETY… ‘ PSALM 91:2

let His peace fill your heart

‘Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare of the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is [...]

” …MY PRESENCE WILL GO WITH YOU, AND I WILL GIVE YOU REST.’ EXODUS 33:14

God’s presence can give you peace in any situation

There are certain people we draw strength from just by being around them. Their very presence and approach to life makes us feel better. Likewise, when we need to be lifted and strengthened, [...]

”LIKE THE BLIND WE GROPE…FEELING OUR WAY LIKE MEN WITHOUT EYES.’ ISAIAH 59:10

…give yourself permission to go a different way

The Pilgrims landed on the shores of America full of vision. The first year they established a town. The next year they elected a council. In their third year the town council proposed building a road [...]

‘…THEY THAT WAIT UPON THE LORD SHALL RENEW THEIR STRENGTH…’ ISAIAH 40:31

‘Wait on the Lord…And He shall strengthen your heart…’

Most folks today seem to have a mobile phone growing out of their ear. They have learned to drive in the fast lane, listen to music, talk on the telephone and do business – all at [...]

‘A SPIRITUAL GIFT IS GIVEN TO EACH OF US…’ 1 CORINTHIANS 12:7

Your talents were not just given for your benefit, but for the benefit of others

Before an architect designs a building, he asks, ‘What is its purpose?’ The answer to that determines everything. Before God created you, He decided the role He wanted you to [...]

‘IT IS IN CHRIST THAT WE FIND OUT WHO WE ARE…’ EPHESIANS 1:11

Spend time with Him today

In the Bay of Naples there is a jellyfish that loves to swallow a certain snail. But the snail has a hard shell and the jellyfish cannot digest it. So the snail fastens itself to the inside of the [...]

‘…TO BE CARNALLY MINDED IS DEATH; BUT TO BE SPIRITUALLY MINDED IS LIFE… ‘ ROMANS 8:6

God considered him righteous on account of his faith

Some of us are so intent on proving God’s existence that we miss the whole concept of faith. God cannot be proven or explained. In the final analysis, He is known only [...]

‘FREELY YE HAVE RECEIVED, FREELY GIVE.’ MATTHEW 10:8

Receiving is an art. It allows others to become part of our lives

Jesus commanded us to give – and receive. There must be a healthy balance between both. His command to receive keeps us realistic about our personal limitations, our dependency on God – and on others. His [...]

‘WHEN YOU ASK, YOU DO NOT RECEIVE, BECAUSE YOU ASK WITH WRONG MOTIVES…’ JAMES 4:3

God is committed to developing a people who will reflect His character

Barrier 4 – selfishness. To take a closer look at our praying, is to come face to face with selfishness. There is such confusion over wants and needs, rights and favours, justice and grace, creature comforts and conformity to Christ. It is impossible to grow spiritually without trials. To pray, ‘give me an easy, happy, problem-free life,’ is a prayer God cannot answer because if He did, you would be destroyed.