You’re a tree replanted in Eden, bearing fresh fruit every month, Never dropping a leaf, always in blossom. (‭‭Psa ‭1:3) The beautiful, humble stance of a tree is that it doesn’t get to choose where it’s planted, or who gets to eat from it. It provides nourishment to both the good and the not so good, the needy as well as the greedy. It likewise gives shade and shelter to the grateful as well as the ungrateful. Thank You Lord for helping me to be who You want me to

GOD, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel: “Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me…” (‭‭Isa 30:15) Am I trusting You Lord, even when I don’t get what I want – and does it hurt so much when You see me slip my Plan B into operation …? X #answeredprayers #grace #worship #loveinaction #kindness #trust #prayer #trustingGod #savio

“Can a mother forget the infant at her breast, walk away from the baby she bore? But even if mothers forget, I’d never forget you—never. Look, I’ve written your names on the backs of my hands.” (‭Isaiah‬ ‭49‬:‭15). In my life (and sometimes through my own wilfulness), I have been in more toxic relationships, stupidly dangerous situations and harmful scenarios than a TV programme could script! And yet I can honestly say, my Papà has ever been Amazingly Faithful. He has always

Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life. The person who aligns with me hungers no more and thirsts no more, ever. I have told you this explicitly because even though you have seen me in action, you don’t really believe me. Every person the Father gives me eventually comes running to me. And once that person is with me, I hold on and don’t let go. (‭John‬ ‭6‬:‭35). And we say: “Oh but if only I could have been around when Jesus was physically here – everything would have been so d

…I tried keeping rules and working my head off to please God, and it didn’t work. So I quit being a “law man” so that I could be God’s man. Christ’s life showed me how, and enabled me to do it… Indeed, I have been crucified with Christ. My ego is no longer central. It is no longer important that I appear righteous before you or have your good opinion, and I am no longer driven to impress God. Christ lives in me. The life you see me living is not “mine,” but it is lived by fai

…“I am GOD, the one and only. I don’t just talk to myself or mumble under my breath… I am GOD. I work out in the open, saying what’s right, setting things right… I’m the only God there is— The only God who does things right and knows how to help. So turn to me and be helped—saved!— everyone, whoever and wherever you are. I am GOD, the only God there is, the one and only. I promise in my own name: Every word out of my mouth does what it says. I never take back what I say. Ever

Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your bro

Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way. Then you’ll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized by what you want. (1 Pet 4:1). Who can ever hope to make it in this ‘crabs in a bucket‘ kind of world full of temptations, peer pressure and stress?!? Papà says: “Child of mine, come

“…you asked God for help and he gave you the victory. God is always on the alert, constantly on the lookout for people who are totally committed to him. You were foolish to go for human help when you could have had God’s help. Now you’re in trouble—one round of war after another.” (2 Chron 16:9). Papà says: “I alone know what’s ahead of you in some of the choices you make for yourselves. So come to me BEFORE you make them and TRUST in me enough to honour me.” X #decisions #sa

I’ll give you a new heart. I’ll put a new spirit in you. I’ll cut out your stone heart and replace it with a red-blooded, firm-muscled heart. Then you’ll obey my statutes and be careful to obey my commands. You’ll be my people! I’ll be your God! (Ezek 11:19). As I cycled around the square I was always conscious of Papà’s hand holding the saddle, but then, as I got braver I asked for the training wheels to come off so I could ride and play with the other guys… I can jump throu

They came to the edge of the village where they were headed. He (Jesus) acted as if he were going on but they pressed him: “Stay and have supper with us. It’s nearly evening; the day is done.” So he went in with them. And here is what happened: He sat down at the table with them. Taking the bread, he blessed and broke and gave it to them. At that moment, open-eyed, wide-eyed, they recognized him. And then he disappeared. (Luke 24:28). Today, Saturday 5 April 2014, you will ha

Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come ahead.” Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, “Master, save me!” Jesus didn’t hesitate. He reached down and grabbed his hand. Then he said, “Faint-heart, what got into you?” (Matt 14:28). There are so many paradigms to look through in

It was NOT death on the cross that Jesus agonized over in Gethsemane! Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to the disciples . . . . ’Stay here and watch with Me’ —Matthew 26:36, 38 We can never fully comprehend Christ’s agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, but at least we don’t have to misunderstand it. It is the agony of God and man in one Person, coming face to face with sin. We cannot learn about Gethsemane through personal experience. Gethsemane