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Proverbs 14:20 The poor man is hated even by his own neighbour, But the rich has many friends.
How many of us have shied away from another person just because they are poor or because they don’t look like us?
The opposite works as well – when we shy away from the people that look rich or wealthy just because they are different.
We need to put aside our prejudices of each other and learn to love one another as human beings!
God teaches us to live with others and to love others; we choose to do things differently because we don’t like what we see.
God sees reality because He looks inside your heart!
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Psalm 41:1 Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
When Jesus told us that whatever we do to others we do to Him, it was with reference to scripture like this He was eluding.
We need to make sure that we always do look out for the people who are not as fortunate as us, be it with money, housing, worry, health or anything else where we are well!
God wants us to love our neighbours fully and not by half measures.
Don’t let the world get to you and drive you down when you can stop and pick someone else up instead!
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Acts 10:2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.
How would you like to be describe as being like this? This is not something that should be extraordinary but something that should be the normal!
God has called us to be devout, God fearing, generous and always willing to pray.
But if you think that is just a bit much to get on with, take one thing at a time. Start with the praying, each and every day…
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Ephesians 6:18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints
We have been taught in the previous verses to put on the whole armour of God so that we may survive in this world surrounded by evil.
Just as Daniel and others before us have demonstrated, that time with God’s protection should be spent in prayer, demonstrating to others our dependence on God.
Prayer needs to be a part of everyday life. Prayer needs to be constant. We must not give up on prayer just because we don’t see and answer immediately.
Be persistent. Be persuasive.
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Acts 1:14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
After Jesus had ascended into Heaven, the disciples withdrew for a time of prayer. They did not go off alone and sulk but came together with the women to pray.
It was not as if one of them suggested prayer and the others came along not to be ashamed; they all came together with one mind and that was to pray.
Have you got the idea that pray is important yet? This is what Jesus taught and how the disciples listened. We ought to as well!
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Matthew 18:19 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.
How do we really know when something is going wrong or when we are on the right track or even the wrong track?
We get ideas in our heads that sometimes take us away from God because of doubts and worries.
This is why God wants us to talk to each other and discuss things and mull things over. Being ‘right’ in your own head does not always mean being right.
Talk it over with someone and make sure it is right.
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Mark 11:24 Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
Don’t be put off thinking that this is just something that Christians say to each other to lift up our spirits… This is what Jesus said!
Lift up your prayers with confidence. Know that He is listening. Know that He answers prayers. Know that He has promised us this.
Yes I do take great confidence in verses like this, but I take more from looking back and seeing how many prayers God has already answered for me.
Thank Him now for all His answers!
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1 John 5:15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.
There is no way God is not going to listen to Himself! I know we talk to ourselves at times and we may not even listen when we do talk… but God does because His words are truth.
So when we do know that the Holy Spirit is praying for us, we know our prayers are reaching Him, not just our own, but His as well!
We have a great history through time written down in our bibles showing us that God honours prayers – so start asking with confidence!
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Romans 8:27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
We may know the next verse better than this one, but it is because of this verse that God knows about us and about our own wishes.
Jesus promised us the Holy Spirit would be with us and He would care for us and comfort us.
Part of loving and caring is praying for each other in earnest! If we truly love someone we will find it very easy to pray for them constantly.
God really does love us and the Holy Spirit will always pray for us!
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1 Peter 3:7 Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honour to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.
Sometimes people ask me why I do things for others or why I am so kind to others…
To me it is quite simple: This is what God teaches me.
I do try to live according to God’s wishes and how I see Him leading me. It does not mean I get it right all the time because I know I fail.
But I also know God loves me and I show Him my love by caring so deeply for the people I know He loves.
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Psalm 89:47 Remember how short my time is; For what futility have You created all the children of men?
Sometimes we do feel far from God; not because we don’t know that He is real, but because our lives are not going according to our ways.
If the Lord is trying to get you to change your ways or to change what you are doing, then don’t waste time by trying to continue your same old ways.
God is real. God is here. Listening may be hard but we must do it. And doing God’s will is what counts.
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Psalm 103:14 For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.
God is the one who knows where we came from and what we are, both inside and outside.
But don’t take that as something we have to be ever fearful of because we do serve a God who loves us.
If we can remember that God knows we are weak, that he knows we make mistakes, that He knows we are sinners… and yet He still chooses to love us… then we can move huge steps forward with Him encouraging us every day!
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Psalm 78:37 For their heart was not steadfast with Him, Nor were they faithful in His covenant.
We can read all about the people of Israel and how they did not fully obey God, about how they went back on their words, about how they did wrong… but what about us?
How many times do we get it wrong? How many times do we go back on our word? How many times do we sin?
This is a “normal” life we live! Accept the fact we do things wrong and move on with God.
Listen to God and learn from Him every day and not just when we think it is ok to listen!
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Mark 10:21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”
What would you be willing to give away just so you can learn something new about God?
Would you be willing to give up your lifestyle just to learn about God?
Yes it is a harsh question to ask but one that is designed to make you think about how important God is in your own life.
When we say something about being with God, listening to Him, obeying Him or supporting Him, we had better make sure we are willing to do exactly that otherwise people will see right through us just as God does!
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Deuteronomy 8:17 then you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’
One of our traps we often fall into is lifting up our own praises for the wealth we have; when we do that we lose the truth about whose wealth is actually is.
What we have all around us belongs to God and we are His stewards for this all. If we are rich then it is because God is allowing us to be rich.
We could be very good with money and very good with things and yet still be poor in worldly terms because God can use us more in that way.
Trust God and honour Him for all He allows for you.
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1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.
It is very easy to talk about the people who have all the money and say how they should be giving it all away and being nice to people etc. But being there is very different!
I have never had more money than I can handle, but I have been through stages where I did have more than enough for me. Did I do the right thing with that money then? I am afraid no, I did not always do what was right.
God continues to give us things every day and we tend to take them for granted. Being more appreciative sometimes allows the giver to feel more like sharing…
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Ecclesiastes 7:11 Wisdom is good with an inheritance, and profitable to those who see the sun.
When we gain wealth or are blessed with things we need some intelligence and wisdom in order to use those gifts correctly.
To make the most of those gifts we do have to use them and use them correctly; sometimes gaining from listening to others for the best way of using those gifts.
But we are people still. We are human beings. And that means getting out and being able to relax and enjoy yourself from time to time.
God set aside a day of rest for a reason – use that wisely too.
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Proverbs 8:10 Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold;
God’s Word is worthless unless it is given in instruction! Whether this instruction is given through the Holy Spirit as we learn ourselves or given from people who have studied long and hard does not matter.
It is the fact that we are receiving the Word of God and instructions for understanding. It is the wisdom we get through learning and not what we get because it is there!
When we receive that instruction we build up knowledge and this is all what we should be desiring, to learn and soak up the wisdom and knowledge God gives us.
God wants us to learn so we can pass on instruction, spreading the Gospel as He has asked…
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Psalm 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
When we get to know God we get to know that there is no better reward than God in our lives. No amount of gold should change our minds. No amount of sweet foods should turn us away.
Thank you God for giving us a freedom that we can see is worth so much more than the refinements in life we tend to like.
I don’t know if you have ever been able to hold a large piece of Gold within the records we are shown, but God’s love and support seem to eclipse everything we have or seek.
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Psalm 19:9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
When we get to know God we get to realise just how awesome He is. We should also bring on a much greater respect for what He is able of doing.
This is the fear of the Lord that we should not be afraid of because it is a great respect and love for God and not a bone shaking fear that drives us away.
God is absolutely just and holy giving us 100% confidence that He will always tell the truth and uphold that truth no matter what!