So now we are forty...

Sunday, 31 January 2016

Seek ye first - what a verse!

Seek ye first - what a verse!

What's it going to be? God or money? Treasures on earth or treasures in heaven? Worrying about looking after ourselves or trusting in our Heavenly Dad to look after us? Have a listen, and be encouraged to join me in changing priorities this week from ours to God's.

Saturday, 30 January 2016

For Modecai

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Abide with me

If you're anything like me, you often find it hard to sit still and focus on the Lord. I've recently discovered this free app via YouVersion and have been blessed by its meditations on worry. Why not check it out and give the Lord a proper chance to commune with you today?

Friday, 29 January 2016

I won't let you go until you bless me

"During a difficult time in my own life, a wise friend and counselor reminded me of Jacob’s wrestling match with God in Genesis 32. After wrestling all night, God asked Jacob to let him go and “touched the socket of Jacob’s hip so that his hip was wrenched” (Genesis 32:25). But Jacob refused to give up and let go. Instead Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me” (Genesis 32:26). And so God blessed him. “Winston,” my friend said, “don’t just wish things were different. Don’t just look for the easy way out. Don’t let go until you get every blessing that God is trying to give you through this.” I pray that you’ll hold on and wrestle well and that God will bless you with more than you’ve dared to ask for."

- from Winston Smith, Marriage Matters

Thursday, 28 January 2016

Priorities

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Wednesday, 27 January 2016

God is good

All the time.

And all the time

God is good.

Sunday, 24 January 2016

Sovereign over us

There is strength within the sorrow

There is beauty in our tears

And You meet us in our mourning

With a love that casts out fear

You are working in our waiting

You're sanctifying us

When beyond our understanding

You're teaching us to trust

Your plans are still to prosper

You have not forgotten us

You're with us in the fire and the flood

You're faithful forever

Perfect in love

You are sovereign over us

You are wisdom unimagined

Who could understand Your ways

Reigning high above the Heavens

Reaching down in endless grace

You're the lifter of the lowly

Compassionate and kind

You surround and You uphold me

And Your promises are my delight

Even what the enemy means for evil

You turn it for our good

You turn it for our good and for Your glory

Even in the valley, You are faithful

You're working for our good

You're working for our good and for Your glory