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Proverbs 22:2 Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.
No matter how you try to split the world up; be in by race, colour, creed, location, sex, whatever... God is our maker!
He created each one of us and so we are all His children in one way or another.
We have the choice as to whether we accept this and ask Him to be our Father, or ignore it and try do things by ourselves in this corrupt world!
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Psalms 98:1 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
When was the last time you thanked God for what He is doing in your life... I mean, really thanked Him!
Sometimes we just get to say the words and don't get to feel it in our hearts – so stop for a moment and give God the glory for what He is doing in your life now.
God has done everything in a just and holy way. We don't always see it because we are too constrained by the deceitful ways of the world.
Open your eyes and heart to see all He is doing.
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Deuteronomy 4:2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you.
When Moses had to give the people explanations from God as to what to do, He was given very strict instructions which had to be explained in full – and remembered.
Nowadays we have this all written down in our Bibles so we can refer back to things all the time with ease... and we also have a new way of life!
Back then the instructions were strict because the people had to change their ways and learn to live for God.
We now have this all as examples for us to live by – don't ignore it!
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Psalm 96:9 Worship the Lord in the splendour of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
If we are not willing to submit to God and His ways, then we are fighting our own battles against odds we cannot comprehend.
When we turn away from self-pride and humble ourselves before God, we invite the power and might of God to be by our sides.
Invite God to show you His power and might by submitting to His will in your life...
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Psalm 132:1 Lord, remember David and all his self-denial.
When we study all King David did, we find a raft of information about how he loved God, but also quite a bit of information about the mistakes he made in his life!
But, despite all his mistakes, he would always come round to admitting them and asking God for forgiveness.
If we deny our pride, greed and desires, we will be able to focus more on God and move forward with Him being at the centre of our lives!
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Proverbs 26:20 Without wood a fire goes out; without a gossip a quarrel dies down.
One of the easiest traps to fall into is to contribute to the gossiper's discussion!
One of the hardest traps is sometimes to avoid contributing to the gossiper's conversation!
We need to think about the people around us and only share the truth with others. By sharing anything other than the truth, we are adding wood to the fire which is gossip!
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Psalm 143:1 Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief.
How many times do you pray for things each day? God teaches us to pray all the time and to ask for things we need – how's your faith?
God has also promised to supply our needs and to answer our prayers – we need to have faith.
God is righteous and faithful to answer our prayers – we need to believe He will answer!
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Mark 9:24 Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’
What this man said to Jesus was the absolute truth... He did have faith, but he was doubting at this moment!
Sometimes we go to ask for prayer from someone and we have our doubts their prayer can do anything; maybe because they are not the pastor, deacon or whatever!
We need to remember it is God who answers our prayers, no matter where they come from or who is acting on our behalf!
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Psalm 147:4 He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.
How many stars can you name? How many of them are actually galaxies or planets instead?
If you have ever been able to go out in the darkest night to see the stars, you will know just how many of them there are... and God knows each one by name!
There is nothing our God cannot do and nothing our God does not know.
Put you faith and trust in Him.
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Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.
Finding the right partner in life can sometimes feel like the most daunting task in the world!
If we are able to find someone who fills the gaps in our lives, who finishes the unfinished and is there before you need them; don't let go!
God wants each of us to have the right person; wait on Him and listen to His guidance as He tries to show you that right person!
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Psalm 147:7 Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.
Have you ever wished you could play a specific musical instrument? I wish I could play the guitar and the piano...
But it takes persistent practise and patience to sit down and learn how to do things like this...
God has given you special gifts to do things – that may be singing, writing, engineering, photography, even a spot like swimming...
Use what God has given you to praise Him!
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Ezra 3:7 Then they gave money to the masons and carpenters, and gave food and drink and olive oil to the people of Sidon and Tyre, so that they would bring cedar logs by sea from Lebanon to Joppa, as authorised by Cyrus king of Persia.
What do you have which could be used to help the church grow? Why do we always think of money?
We have got so many different talents which can be used in church (and outside) which could help the church grow – we need to focus on growing the church and not how much it will cost to grow!
Set aside a little time today to think what you could do to encourage others to come to church or to enjoy church more!
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Matthew 11:6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.
John did not have the luxury of going to sit and speak with Jesus for an in-depth discussion of just who He was.
Instead, Jesus instructs John to have faith in knowing it is Him and not to stumble over disbelief on accounts of others.
Don't be discouraged by what others tell you incorrectly about God – believe in what you know in your heart after reading your Bible.
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Ephesians 3:13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
How many times have you doubted your faith after seeing a great person of God come to some horrible fate?
We should not be discouraged when bad things happen to good people – this is just the world and the evil in the world fighting against us all.
The evil one will use any means available to try and get you to doubt your faith – be it through a friend or through something which happens to you. It is not God punishing you in some way!
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Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us
Another one of the verses I look back on and am reminded of the many things God has done for me...
I don't wish bad things on anyone, but if that is what it will take to get you to fully trust in God...
We don't have to invite bad things in to test God; we can pray and expect good things to happen to allow God to show us His love.
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Romans 4:3 What does Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.’
It is our faith which counts when we are asked to do something for God – our belief we are able because God has asked!
We don't have to be worried about failure when we know God has asked us to do something...
Stand up with God's command and strive to do your best for Him in your life!
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Joshua 4:18 And the priests came up out of the river carrying the ark of the covenant of the Lord. No sooner had they set their feet on the dry ground than the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and ran in flood as before.
When you take time out to do something for God and have faith He will help you, people will notice!
God does not want people who will do everything according to the law because that is what the law says...
God wants people to do things because they want to please God and are willing to do so...
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Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
When was the last time you read some instructions which proved to be very useful?
In today's world we often get instructions which don't see to make sense – because we all think differently.
God's Word makes sense no matter what culture you come from, but there will always be people who reject it because they just don't get it!
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Galatians 6:11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
How do you go about telling people about Jesus? Do you hint to them you may be a Christian, or do you shyly admit to being one?
Or, are you bold and willing to write it out in big letter so everyone can read about it?
We should be more than willing to share Christ with others so they have the opportunity of getting to know Him personally too!
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John 12:37 Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.
Don't get up tight about people not believing you when you talk about Jesus – just tell them the truth as you know it.
Jesus told the people the truth and even showed them through miracles what would and could happen...
Yet many still chose not to believe in Him. Just do you best to tell the truth and allow Christ to work in their hearts instead.