Arise and Shine
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Category: September
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In this time of uncertainty and fear.. I was reminded of a song by Michael W Smith song.. “Above all” It reminded me that no matter what we may face, God is greater and He loves us immensely!! “Above all powers, Above all kings, Above all nature, And all created things, Above all wisdom, And…
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The photo was taken in Ireland.. and when we came across this beautiful scene.. I couldn’t help but think of Psalm 23.. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths…
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For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to…
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Have you ever been so encouraged and certain of God’s direction for your life.. and then be faced with a mountain of circumstance that stops you dead in your tracks? You struggle to move it or climb over it.. and your frustration makes you question God’s purpose and love for you.. It is very easy…
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We often get impatient when we don’t know when what we trust God for (those desires of our hearts) will happen… knowing that exact date or time. We are living in a time where our lives are so busy and fast-paced that we want everything RIGHT NOW! We lose our patience and it get more…
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In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice, in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. (Psalm 5:3 NIVUK) We need to go back to basics.. Start every day.. Every morning by meeting with God.. And it is not just reading His Word or saying a prayer.. But really MEET with…
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Its having a capacity to deeply identify on a personal level, without sharing the same experience… Its about a passion for others which unlocks compassion and kindness… Allowing our hearts to break with the things that break God’s heart…. And God is our prime example for we know Jesus (who came to earth as an…
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Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side….Stop doubting and believe.’ Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Then Jesus told him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet…
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We are all emotional beings since we are created in the image of God (a blessing of our existence). Jesus revealed to us the heart of God and He expressed emotions like sorrow, anger, frustration, disappointment, grief, joy… But sometimes our emotions ‘slows down’ our spiritual growth.. We feel so overwhelmed by our emotions that…
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When we are ‘filled’ with the Holy Spirit.. It does not mean we have MORE of The Spirit inside of us, but rather that the Spirit has more of us! That is when MY will surrender more to HIS will. To be filled with the Spirit implies freedom for Him to occupy every part of…
Arise and Shine 