Passionate worshippers

Teach me Your way, O Lord, I will walk and live in Your truth; Direct my heart to fear Your name [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder].

Psalm 86:11

Being a passionate worshipper of Jesus, causes us to align our lives with the God we believe in, his character impacts us to our core. The goodness and mercy of God is so beautiful. His love, truth and grace are seen in all his works. As we have a teachable posture, how much more are we able to learn and grow in our faith. “When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You, “Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].” Psalm 27:8

Lord Jesus, I am hungry for your presence. Help me delight in you, worshiping you for who you are.

Our walk with Jesus

Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23

More than 2000 years ago, Jesus showed us the way of being his disciple, that is, each day carrying our cross, denying ourselves and following Him. Our personal walk with Jesus is the most important relationship we have and is worthwhile our everything. Praise God for Jesus, his restraint is easy and his burden is light. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29

Lord Jesus, I love being passionate about you. Teach me your ways that I may be your disciple and rest in you, amen.

Being love

Love is patient, love is kind.  1 Corinthians 13:4

In the love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13, gives us new knowledge of what love is and how we can love people well. God is the ultimate example of love and if we reflect on His love that is like a spring board for us to love. If being patient is a virtue that exemplifies love, then that’s valuable to work towards. How has the Lord helped you be patient in your journey? I know for me, God has helped me hold back, instead of speaking my mind, to pray in those moments, out loud if necessary, and that has helped me to calm and handle the conversation better. We know the kindness of God, because He sent Jesus to us, to save our lives. Kindness can be sacrificial as we humble ourselves to help others.

Heavenly Father, thanks for sending Jesus. Thanks for your lovingkindness. Help me to be mindful of being love to those close to me, amen.

Keep praising

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5,6

Whatever you do, trust in Jesus, God has your life secure in Him. As we build our lives on the Word, putting those principles in place, there’s such a blessing for us in the Lord. Keep praising the Lord in the every day and you’ll find that your attitude is sweet and you will know the Lord going before you. Delighting in Jesus is key to dreams fulfilled. “Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” Psalm 37:4

Father God, thanks for always being there. I praise you today, for all you are to me. Help me delight in you as my Lord and Saviour.

Peace

I have told you all this so that you may have peace. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. Take heart, because I have overcome the world. John 16:33

You have a unique gift in knowing Jesus. You get to be positive and at peace in the highs and lows of everyday. As long as we are alive, we have tribulations. Despite our trials and sorrows, God wants us to have peace. God says, “chin up,” because Jesus has overcome the world. Be encouraged, you never walk alone, you have the overcomer with you. Jesus has promised to always be with us.

Thanks Lord Jesus, I put my hope in your steadfast love. Help me keep in faith and peace.

Hope in the Lord

We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice for we trust in His holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone. Psalm 33:20-22

Living for Jesus is a narrow path. God wants us to put our hope in Him. Because the world doesn’t have our hearts, we are just focused on the upward call in Christ Jesus. Being close to Jesus, means you choose him above everything else. The Lord has a love that will not fail you. Father God has you and will always be there for you. Keep your faith in God to make paths in the wilderness. “Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:19.

Lord Jesus, your love is unfailing and I put my hope in

Telling everyone

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15

When God calls us, He also equips us and prepares us. Just think how much God loves those who haven’t heard the gospel yet. He commissions us to tell everyone about the good news that Jesus saves. Is there a person or a group of people that you are compelled to lift up in prayer? Prayers make a way for the kiss of heaven to be on lives. If you have been praying for someone, keep praying, don’t give up. Remember the persistent widow who didn’t give up and was given what she had asked for (Luke 18:1-8).

Lord Jesus, thanks for every opportunity to share your good news and pray for those who are yet to know Jesus. I bring you_____________ and ask the Holy Spirit to move in their life, leading them to Jesus, amen.

Looking forward

Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. Psalm 55:22

There are some burdens we were never made to carry. When the world puts worries on your shoulders, you are able to give them to Jesus. God wants our homes to be safe spaces, homes of peace. Praise Jesus for his wrap around presence that keeps us secure, especially when the storms of life blow. If you have been delivered in peace, you can help bring healing to those affected by weights they carry because of trauma and just be that person someone needs in Jesus.

Heavenly Father, you are our deliverer. I ask your Holy Spirit to minister in every aspect of our daily walk in you Jesus, amen.

Remembering Jesus

It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening. Psalm 92:2

Imagine seeing a sunrise, you just want to declare the love of God that has always seen you through. At sunset, there you are again, proclaiming the faithfulness of God. The Lord is our keeper and He delivers us. Remembering Jesus in the middle of our busy days is like having a praise break! Could be time for another praise break, lol. In light of all Jesus has done for us, our delight is Him is more than a fad. Our passion for God means so much to Him.

Lord Jesus, thanks for your unfailing love and faithfulness. Help me remember to praise you every day, amen.

Purpose calling

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

The goodness of God follows us(Psalm 23:6). Whatever the weather, whatever the circumstances, the Lord works all things for the good. Our peace doesn’t depend on our situations, our peace rests on knowing Jesus, the prince of peace. God has our best interest in mind, for all who love him and have purpose calling. Draw your strength from the Holy Spirit. The Lord doesn’t change. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17

Heavenly Father, thanks for your goodness and mercy that follows us. Help me know that even when circumstances shift, you don’t.

Unlocking blessing

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Take courage, knowing the Lord will be with you wherever you go. To have Jesus as your Lord means you have heaps to look forward to. Each step you take, stay in belief, God has new frontiers for us to take. My children are aware of new technology available and tell me how to implement that. Are we aware of the new word God has for us today and how to practically walk that out in our lives. Hearing that Rhema word from God is key to unlocking blessing and strengthening our faith relationship with Jesus.

Heavenly Father, thanks for your encouragement to live life to the full, being strong and courageous.

Love of Jesus

Be strong and let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24

When we are low, God wants to be our comforter. When we can’t see 3 steps in front of us, God wants to be our light. The Lord doesn’t want us to lose hope. He has the courage we need to keep moving forward. As you walk every day in the love of Jesus, you are enabled to care well. God doesn’t push us too hard. The Lord has the pace that we can keep up with. How has Jesus whispered his love to you? “The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:27

Lord Jesus, thanks for your everlasting love. I need you more than ever.

Blessed with today

This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Each new day God paints the skies so beautifully. We have much to be grateful for. You can make the choice to rejoice in the day God has made. As you remember the goodness of God, all the ways your life has been blessed by the Lord, you just want to thank Jesus! If you sit down and write a list of all the blessings that you have been blessed with, that helps lift your spirits. We can thank God for family and friends, a roof over our heads, transport and a measure of good health. We can thank God for his creation, the stars, hills, valleys and plains, plants and animals.

Thanks Lord Jesus, you are so worthy of our praise. Praise you for the day you have blessed us with.

Our comforter

He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. Psalm 18:16

Our Lord rescues us, when all else is lost, He is so close. God is in heaven and yet he’s so humble that he rescues us from heaven to earth. Maybe you have felt surrounded, and you want to turn everything to Jesus. He has the capacity to pick you up and save you from what has overwhelmed you. The Holy Spirit is the best comforter and is not far from us. “that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us,” Acts 17:27 Imagine how much God loves you and cares about you and your loved ones.

Thanks Lord Jesus, you are the place I go to whenever I am in need. Praise you for your peace and grace.

Help and wisdom

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Philippians 4:8

We never graduate from the school of learning. This verse is encouraging us to look on the bright side. Always remember there will be better days. If you have breath in your lungs, God still has great purpose for you. There are people to reach and ones to lift up to Jesus in prayer. What you believe matters. Remember you are loved and accepted in the Lord. “To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.” Ephesians 1:6

Father God, thanks for your help and wisdom. Help me always look on the bright side of life.

Free and safe

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

To wait on the Lord on purpose, gives us new energy. I love to see eagles soar across the sky, so effortless and natural. They were born for flight, literally. On the ground they would have animals that could attack them and yet there in the skies they are free and safe. Do you feel excited to get time with the Lord? Just like the eagles get energy and can soar in the sky, you will soar. You will be able to run and not get exhausted, walk and not faint! When God calls us to longevity, he doesn’t leave us powerless. Jesus shows us that as we hope and wait on Him, we gain new strength and vitality.

Thanks Lord Jesus, you are the reason for everything we do. Help me get time with you, to remember all my strength is in you Lord.

Season to season

The Lord lives; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. 2 Samuel 22:47

Because the Lord lives, we have a rock, our rock. He is exalted and worthy is his name. Have you ever put on some music, filling your house with praise and worship and you realise that has set the tone for your day? What awaits us as we praise and exclaim how great our God is! Blessed is the Lord. He saves us and we are saved. He delivers us and our feet are set on the rock. Whether waiting on Jesus is popular at the time or not, we have the awesome privilege of spending time together, season to season. He is our eternal rock.

Thank you Jesus, you are my hiding place, where my heart finds peace and purpose. Help me lean towards you today, the rock of my salvation.

Praise Jesus

Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness. Psalm 115:1

Praise takes all of your focus. When we praise Jesus, He is magnified and we are humbled by his majesty. The awesome presence of God is a worthwhile pursuit. Praise God for his unfailing love and faithfulness. Praise him at every opportunity you are able. I love that song about the goodness of God.

“With every breath I am able

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God.” Song by Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson 2019. How much gratitude do we have because of all He is and how much we have to look forward to, being close to Jesus.

Lord Jesus, you are my best friend and I love to praise you.

Do not fear

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you. Isaiah 41:10

We do not need to fear because we have God in our lives. Problems, mistakes and trip ups can leave you feeling drained. However this verse is encouraging us not to be dismayed. Why? Because God is your Lord. He promises to strengthen and help you. How fortunate to have Jesus as your mentor, Lord and best friend. God doesn’t want us to be held back by fear and being dismayed. As we take God at his word, we find that we are able to overcome, because Jesus who has overcome for us, is with us.

Father God, you are the greatest comforter and helper. Teach me to walk near you every day.

Great purpose

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good! His faithful love endures forever. Psalm 118:1

There are innumerable reasons to praise the Lord. God’s character is filled with goodness . He is faithful, he is our peace. What can you give thanks to God for today? The whole Bible is like a love story from God to people that He cares for so much. The love of Jesus is one that lasts from generation to generation. What a wonderful Lord! As we bring our praise to God, we have great purpose for our days.

Praise you Jesus, your love is so precious. Thank you Lord.