They sought the Lord for counsel. When he gave them the go-ahead, they would boldly go and follow the instructions. There was something intriguing about these great men of God who accomplished so much, still seeking God’s permission first. They could have gone ahead and done what they wanted; they had the experience and the […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – With PermissionTypical God. My idea of restoration: I lose £50, I get back £50. (Adjusted for inflation 😊) God’s idea of restoration: Whatever is lost is nothing compared to what He will give. I lost some joy. He gives me greater joy because of the heightened sense of joy at its being restored. I lost peace. […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – God’s Idea of RestorationGod will. He will keep His promises. He will watch over. He will protect. He will guide. He will provide. He has done, and He will continue to do. Will I? Will I trust Him and stand on that word? One decision at a time … God help me. Will you? When the situation is […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Standing on the Promises of GodGod creates us to develop fellowship with Him and each other. We love each other as we’re loved by God and as we see how the Father loves Jesus Christ, the Son. At the same time, He lets us know that we are not to find our primary trust in people. We should rely on […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – And God AloneYou can go through an experience and emerge from it in such a way that you know you’re different. Something about how you view people, how you view opportunities, how you take on challenges. Those experiences can highlight operating from a process of healing or a position of hurting. It can be challenging to operate […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – For the Next Step: Hurting or HealingFollowing Jesus costs relationships. People with whom you used to be close can reach a stage where your decision to follow Jesus places a barrier that they cannot get around or get over. They just cannot understand why you would believe God would be calling you to do that. They don’t get it to the […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Some Won’t UnderstandSometimes, I forget that all that I am and have is because of the grace of God. I get complacent, I take it for granted. I expect it without that degree of gratitude that should go with it. The Father graciously and patiently brings that to my attention. I recognise it and ask God to […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Grace and GratitudeSome encounters with the truth hurt. It hurts our pride and other areas we protect for show, as they are put in the light. Yet the purpose of the truth is not to hurt at all. The purpose of the Truth is to heal. Is to take the broken and make it whole. The Truth […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – The Truth HealsEveryone has something to contribute. The challenge is to follow the Spirit’s leading to see who gets to contribute what they have to offer. It’s a wonderful challenge as well. That brother has his insight from a scripture he studied. That sister has her story of what happened with Jesus on Tuesday. That other brother […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Fellowship TreasuresBlessed assurance, Jesus is mine, oh a foretaste of glory divine. (written by Fanny Crosby) Connecting with something or someone is about what we believe about the something or the someone. Trust in Jesus is about having faith in who He reveals Himself to be. Faithful, loving, forgiving, encouraging, reliable, concerned, wise, and righteous. Consider […]
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