When plans don’t work out, prayer and praise help to bring about a proper perspective on God’s purposes. Praise in the Creator whose plans prevail. He puts us on the right track as we prayerfully look to Him in the disappointments and setbacks. Praise is not the neglect of the pain and frustration. Prayer and […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Plans, Prayer, Perspective and PraiseIt is good to be respectful when listening to what they say about you. It is good to considerately take it on board. Just because it is onboard doesn’t mean it has to stay. If it does not fit what God says about you. If it does not support His perspective of your identity, throw […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Not All AboardWe are capable of praise. There is a lot of negativity. There is a lot of praise. Sometimes it’s because of the praise, that negativity emerges. It’s worth applying that praise to One who is worthy of it and then gives the premise for everything else that is praiseworthy. Hope in God is motivation to […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: In Praise Of …Some things are temporary. Some things are passing trends whose impact fades with the mists of time. There are things, however, whose mark lasts through the ages. Generation after generation feel it, share it and so it lasts longer. When you think about the things that will last, what comes to your mind? In the […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: What Will Last?No way through. There was no way through. There needed to be a way through, so someone sought a way and in seeking developed a pathway. Well trodden over time, that pathway enabled others to find a way where there was no way previously. There seems to be no way in this situation, but someone […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: PathwayCreated in the image of God. Created for relationship. Created for fellowship. Created for companionship. Created for shared stewardship. Created to love and serve. Created to enjoy harmony found in the dynamic relations of creation. The symptom of rejecting God is the isolation, loneliness and despair that marks many lives. Imprisoned in the walls of […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: No Need To Be LonelyThere was a clear desire to aggressively sort things. It didn’t take long, however, to see that the best approach was to check the dynamic in the group. It was good that I took a step back from doing what I first thought. Seeing people and their hurts; desires to express themselves and check their […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Get On The Right TrainFeeling euphoric, the sense of excitement and achieving greatness. Something so sweet, with this gentle reminder. Life is not always about this, so never take it out of perspective. In despair, the sense of disillusionment and failing miserably. Something so discouraging, with this gentle reminder. Life is not always about this, so never take it […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Gentle ReminderI remember saying that there are certain things that I would never do. Not never do again. Just never do. Of course, I ended up doing some of those things. It was interesting reflecting on that. What was even more interesting, though is reaching a stage in life where there were things that I had […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: Never AgainDear Captain: For the task ahead, I hope that your path is clear and your mission is established. For the crew who will support you, I trust that they will be mobilised by the mission and acknowledge your vital role in leading by example. For the fruit that will flow from you, I pray that […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: A Captain’s Blessing
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