Dear Heavenly Father: Forgive me for not making the most of my blessings. So often I have complained to you about what I don’t have. I have been miserable about what I lack. I recognise, however, that you have given me so much in such simple ways that can be the source of great joy […]
Read More Make the Most of Your BlessingsAbsalom and all the men of Israel said, “The advice of Hushai the Arkite is better than that of Ahithophel.” For the Lord had determined to frustrate the good advice of Ahithophel in order to bring disaster on Absalom. (2 Samuel 17:14 NIV) Previously, when David was informed that his top advisor Ahithophel had defected […]
Read More Sam’s 2nd Epic 17 – Prayer and AdviceIn her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord , weeping bitterly. (1 Samuel 1:10 NIV) Hannah’s description of her circumstances is challenging. Provoked sorely by a rival who is able to have children, Hannah’s barren state creates a tension that not even the devotion of her husband can settle. This episode of Scripture is […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 01 – Heard by God“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” (Luke 22:31-32 ESV) What does it take to turn your back on Jesus? Why would you betray or deny […]
Read More A Look at Luke 22 – Betrayal and DenialNow Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” (Luke 11:1) Communication is the key. Effective exchange of information from one party to the other and vice-versa. It’s a basic fundamental feature of life. When […]
Read More A Look at Luke 11 – Have A Talk With Our FatherI asked a few good friends of mine this question: when was the first prayer in the Bible? The answer is … something I found fascinating to consider. First of all the good friends gave me different answers for very convincing reasons. Secondly, the good friends all were wise to say that it all depends […]
Read More Prayer PerspectivesSeeing the shoots of life in plants is something promising. Though I am not a gardener, I knocked around with my Dad enough in his allotment to see the stages of growth from planting to fruition. Those shoots would always be a sign that I saw favourably. October was a month where on careful viewing […]
Read More YIR15 – 10 – Shoots of HopeThere’s a song I love to sing that calls for God to glorify His name in all the earth. Often song words as well as prayers are taken lightly. Sentiments are expressed without always knowing the implications of that request. I was reminded recently, however, of how my own views have changed over the years […]
Read More A Global View From A Local PositionConversation can be a beautiful thing. I have found sometimes a good conversation can be better than a good meal. Just to share ideas, concerns, thoughts. It’s great. In relating to God, some followers still underestimate the value of prayer as critical in the divine conversation. It’s either treated with neglect or disrespect. It’s like […]
Read More Thank God for … PrayerPraying in line with the heart of God means praying for all people. That’s difficult to accept when we consider some of the categories in the ‘all people’. There are some people who hardly seem to merit a truly heartfelt prayer. Yet God still wants to save them. Despite their behaviour and words, as that […]
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