Author Archives: God's Favourite House
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
iSurrender
Isaiah 64:8 “And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand.”
For growth to happen, there is a God part and a man part. Firstly, God’s Part is He Invites, Our Part is We Respond. For someone reading this, God has been inviting you to grow. You have to take the invitation. Secondly, God’s Part is He Teaches, Our Part is We Learn. Read the rest of this entry
Hand-In-Hand
1 Corinthians 3:9 “For we are fellow workmen (joint promoters, laborers together) with and for God; you are God’s garden and vineyard and field under cultivation, [you are] God’s building.” (AMPC)
For growth to happen, there is a God part and a man part. The first of three things we began to look at yesterday is God’s Part: He Invites, Our Part: We Respond. For some reading this, God has been inviting you to grow. You have to take the invitation. Read the rest of this entry
