Author Archives: God's Favourite House
Selection Game
Acts 6:2-4 “…We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. …select seven men …well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. … give them this responsibility. Then we apostles can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.”
My prayer for you, because the entrance of God’s Word brings light and understanding, is that God’s Word will light you and fill your understanding in the Name of Jesus. Read the rest of this entry
Far More
Philippians 4:8 “In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honourable.” (GNT)
It is what you fill your mind with that will determine the way you think. The way you think determines the way you feel, which in turn determines the way you act. Read the rest of this entry
Point Of Origin
Philippians 4:8 “Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.” (TPT, emphasis added).
We will kick off today’s devotional with our final thoughts from yesterday. The way you think determines the way you feel. And the way you feel determines the way you act. Read the rest of this entry
Thank & Think
2 Kings 4:2-4 “…How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” “Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.” Elisha said, “Go around and ask all your neighbours for empty jars. Don’t ask for just a few. …Pour oil into all the jars…” (NIV)
The third practical step to take to find courage for gratitude that Paul shows us in Philippians 4 is, THANK GOD IN ALL THINGS! The key is, you look not at what you have lost, but instead, you look at what you have left. Read the rest of this entry
Gratefully Yours
1 Thessalonians 5:18 “give thanks in ALL circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (NIV, emphasis added).
In Philippians 4, Paul shows us practical steps to take to find courage for gratitude. Read the rest of this entry
Unburden
1 Peter 5:7 “Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you.” (TPT).
This is so beautiful. In other words, unload all your worries on Jesus, since He is looking after you. I have had many people ask me, “How do you handle stress? Read the rest of this entry
Be Saturated
Philippians 4:6 “Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life.” (TPT, emphasis added).
Matthew 6:34 “Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough troubles of its own.” (NIV). What God is teaching us here is how not to worry. Read the rest of this entry
Fret Not!
Philippians 4:6 “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” (emphasis added)
In Philippians 4, Paul shows us practical steps to take to find courage for gratitude. And the first is, WORRY ABOUT NOTHING! Yesterday, we highlighted that this can be a challenge, Read the rest of this entry
Unalarmed!
Luke 22:17&19 “Then he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. Then he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves. He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces…, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
The Greek word for Holy Communion is Eucharistos. From the word Eucharistos, we get the word Eucharist.And the word Eucharistos means I receive with thanksgiving.
Not Grievous
Philippians 3:1 “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.” (emphasis added).
The Word of God is so ageless, timeless, and accurate from generation to generation. God knows that life’s challenges are rife, and we will face them even in our own time. And He is saying whatever happens, regardless of what the economic situation is. Whatever happens, Read the rest of this entry
