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Psalm 2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
Do you ever worry about what prayers you are going to say?
Do you worry God will not answer because you are not eloquent enough in your prayers?
God listens to your honest prayers from your heart! Don’t feel limited by human words...
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Psalm 93:4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea – the Lord on high is mighty.
When was the last time you watched heavy waves bashing against rocks or beating down on the shore?
We may marvel at the power of nature, but nature belongs to God!
Your God is creator of all you see and in control of all you see!
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Psalm 34:5 Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
When you stick to the light you will fall less often; but you need to keep your eyes open too!
God is the light in this world, the light we should all be aiming for and keeping in our lives.
Don’t let the temptations of sin break down your light...
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John 3:31 The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all.
Who do you stand for? What do you stand for?
As a disciple, you should be exalting Christ.
As a leader, you should be exalting Christ.
As a nobody, you should be exalting Christ!
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Acts 5:39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.
When you go forward to do work for God, do you make sure He is with you?
Do you try to accomplish tasks by your own, or with God?
Will you make sure God is with you on your next venture?
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Acts 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.
I love the encouragement my bible gives me – the little things like this.
Stephen was just a man of God, an ordinary believer who fully trusted God.
Because of that He was able to help others in extraordinary ways!
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Psalm 116:6 The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.
Have you ever been in a very awkward position or even close to an accident when someone reached out to keep you safe?
Even though we don’t think of it all the time, God is always with us and always looking out for us.
Walk your life knowing God is with you!
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2 Timothy 2:6 The hard-working farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.
Someone who works hard to provide for their family and others should benefit from their work.
God would like us to be hard-working disciples so He can show us the prime benefits of that work.
He wants to help – if you are willing.
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Proverbs 15:32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
Whenever I read something like this in the bible I am reminded of those people who are making a living out of teaching other to love themselves…
They just seem to go about it the wrong way… You’ll have a hard time changing yourself so you can like yourself…
But seeing how Christ loves you the way you are will make you think differently about yourself!
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John 6:35 Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
We must be very weary of taking Jesus words out of context.
He does not promise us wealth and physical safety, but spiritual wealth and eternal safety in Heaven!
Trust in Christ for what you will get in eternity, not what you want now!
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Psalm 66:7 He rules for ever by his power, his eyes watch the nations – let not the rebellious rise up against him.
One of the biggest problems we will face in life is someone who has a louder voice than us and is sceptical about God!
We may know how amazing God can be, but someone deriding Him may be shouting louder than us – that is all people will hear!
Make your feeling about God known to everyone around you!
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Psalm 117:2 For great is his love towards us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures for ever. Praise the Lord.
No matter what we have done against God in the past, we can move forward right now!
God wants everyone to be forgiven and everyone to be able to join Him in heaven.
What choice are you going to make?
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Psalm 116:10 I trusted in the Lord when I said, ‘I am greatly afflicted’;
It is not too difficult to listen out for help when we are in a load of trouble…
But listening out for direction when we think we know best is always going to be hard!
Listen carefully and try to obey the Holy Spirit.
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Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
When was the last time you read two stories and had to figure out which one was true?
Sometimes we do have to take a step of faith and follow the teaching of someone who has been there already.
Our bibles are filled with accounts of people who have been there!
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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace
How difficult do you find it to forgive someone when they do you wrong?
How difficult do you find it when they continue to do your wrong?
Jesus stepped up to the cross so we may have forgiveness for ALL we have done!
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Psalm 87:6 The Lord will write in the register of the peoples: ‘This one was born in Zion.’
It is not up to us to say who believes in God and who does not – but our actions often betray our true feelings!
God is the one who shall record who is born again, but we will show others through what we do and say.
How do you think others see you?
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John 12:47 If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge that person. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
One of the biggest things I struggle with at times is helping others who are working against me or against God…
But Jesus reminds us here it is not about what we think of the situation, but what God thinks of it!
Trust God and uphold His people in all ways!
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Acts 13:25 As John was completing his work, he said: “Who do you suppose I am? I am not the one you are looking for. But there is one coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.”
John knew Jesus, the Messiah was coming soon – because he listened to God.
John knew he was a servant to others – because he listened to God.
John showed humility, endurance and perseverance – by listening to God.
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John 14:6 Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
If you know something which others do not know, do you keep it a secret?
We are called to keep secrets for others at times, but God wants us to do the opposite and tell everyone everything about Him!
If you know something about God, will you share it?
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Psalm 89:2 I will declare that your love stands firm for ever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.
When you tell people about God, what information do you share?
It is right to share your own feelings and experiences. It is right to share the truth.
It is not right to impose your religious rules on others!