Arise and Shine
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Category: August
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When we say.. “Found in Christ”.. It implies that at some stage we were lost. Not lost in the sense of eternal death, but lost in the sense of not really knowing or understanding your true identity. Not truly grasping the reality of what Jesus did for me and you on the cross. “and be…
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“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.” (Hebrews 1:3 NIVUK) It was only in and through Christ Jesus that God’s glory…
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There are so many decisions you have to make on a daily basis regarding finances, work, family.. And sometimes what seems right might not always be what’s best. Some things, while neither wrong or sinful, are nonetheless outside of God’s will for you. So how do you make the right decision according to God’s will?…
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“You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely. You hem me…
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“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” (Romans 10:17 NIVUK) “Faith comes by hearing.. Not by thinking..” It’s not about the power of positive thinking! Faith is not something that you do or a presence of mind that you develop, but it is a gift…
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“Be earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer [life], being [both] alert and intent in [your praying] with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 4:2 AMP) God wants you to continue to pray. He wants you to not loose faith but be steadfast in prayer, praying constantly and persistently. “Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly];” (1 Thessalonians 5:17…
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For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9 NIVUK) You can never try to get closer to God by your own works. Trying to do more, trying…
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“Know (perceive, recognize, and understand with approval) that the Lord is God! It is He Who has made us, not we ourselves [and we are His]! We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.” (Psalm 100:3 AMP) We all have the need to be loved and to belong. God chose you to be…
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“You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. (Psalm 16:11 AMP) You have the full measure of His joy within you that comes from a restored relationship with your heavenly Father. It is not a mere “happy” feeling, but joy…
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“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity,.. ..Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” (Ephesians 5:15-17 NIVUK) C.S. Lewis wrote.. “The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of 60 minutes an hour, whatever he…
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