Abiding presence

If you abide in Me, and my words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. John 15:7

Close to Jesus is the place of miracles. How wonderful, that God really does answer prayers. As we make room for Jesus’ words to make an impact in our lives, we can indeed ask, and what we ask will happen. We can thank God in advance for answered prayer. What are you believing for today? If you ask the Lord, “what are you saying to me today?”, then pray what the Lord has whispered to your heart, what could very well happen?

Lord Jesus, thanks for your abiding presence. Your Word means so much to me. Today, I believe as I ask for miracles, you will bring healing, in Jesus’ name.

Light of our lives

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John 1:1-4

Jesus’ light is the light of all humanity. Praise God, everything that has been made has been created by Him. If you were ever wondering how life works, like a puzzle, Jesus is the piece that completes the puzzle. All glory is the Lord’s. Knowing our origin, gives us life purpose, to shine for Him, to live for Him. How much more does the Lord do in and around our lives that we may not even realise.

Lord Jesus, I remember you. Thanks for all you have created and how you are truly the light of our lives.

Keeping power

Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. Psalm 27:14

The Bible says those who wait on the Lord will gain new energy (Isaiah 40:31). Keep your courage and lean towards Jesus today. The Lord is always with you and is your portion. We are call to give from the overflow and we get that anointing from the secret place in Jesus. He goes before you and loves when we rely on Him. Praise the Lord for His keeping power. Jesus takes our burdens and gives us what is light on our way. God keeps us and loves our closeness to Him. How has the Lord kept you in His love and blessings in your life?

Lord Jesus, thanks for always being my everything and inspiration.

Generous in spirit

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work in us. Ephesians 3:20

Our praise goes to God, because He makes the impossible, possible. The more grateful you become, the more aware you will become of the goodness of the Lord. Just add faith, pray, wait and expect. As we sow, that is how we will reap. So if we are putting in plenty of prayer we are going to reap a harvest of the miraculous(2 Corinthians 9:5-7). The principle of sowing and reaping can be related to our generosity of finances and can relate to our gratitude and our prayers.

Lord Jesus, help me have a generous spirit knowing you operate in the supernatural in our day.

Blessing in Christ

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1

How great is the mercy of the Lord. So great that we can’t help to be motivated to give our lives daily again to Jesus. We are able to push through mediocrity and to all the blessings in Christ to discover each and every day. Like the sun that shines, so is the love of Christ shining over us. As we bask in the love of Jesus, we are being prepared to be a blessing in our lives.

Lord Jesus, you gave your life for me. I am so grateful and don’t take for granted your faithfulness. I want to give my life to you.

Jesus saves!

Sing to the Lord, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day. Psalms 96:2

Jesus saves! When the Lord has changed your life you just want to tell everyone about how He has saved you. Our passion for Jesus is something we can build. Creating moments that we praise the Lord and bless His name is so good. “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to the Most High.” Psalms 92:1

Lord Jesus, my heart is filled with gratitude for your salvation. I want to declare your praise today. Thank you Lord.

So blessed

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips;meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8

Every scripture quickened to you by the Spirit is able to set you up for success in your day. What is a verse you have been thinking of lately. Is so healthy and healing to reflect on Jesus and how He impacts us by His Word. When the person of Jesus walked into your life, His presence changed everything. We are so blessed to freely read and share the precious Word of God. If you are searching for answers, they are all in the Bible. The Holy Spirit brings the written words to life. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” 3 John 1:2

Other translations state, “as your soul prospers.” If we can have the Word of God central in our lives, we may well prosper, as our soul’s prosper.

Gracious Heavenly Father, thanks for your precious words written to us. Help me grow in receiving your rhema words and dwelling on you Lord.

Lights for Jesus

For God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. John 3:17

God wants us to have our arms open wide to the world and yet be really different from the world. How Jesus interacted with people and who He shared His time with demonstrates His love for the world. “When Jesus heard it, He said unto them, “They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”” Mark 2:17 We are called to be a light on a hill for Jesus (Matthew 5:14). Most changes happen in people’s lives as they are walking with Jesus and by the Holy Spirit working in their lives.

Heavenly Father, thanks for your great love for humanity. Help me shine for you daily Jesus.

Everything in love

Do everything in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

We are dealing not just with facts, we are dealing with real people and being sensitive to how they may be feeling is crucial as we seek to help and build people up. Our delivery can make all the difference. Instead of brashness or harsh words, a little kindness goes a long way. If we can listen to the Holy Spirit, being mindful of everyone, how many will we be able reach for the Lord? We can all learn so much from the way the Holy Spirit leads us into all truth, in tenderness and wisdom.

Lord Jesus, thanks for the Holy Spirit, our comforter and counsellor who knows what we need. Give me the wisdom to deliver what’s true wrapped in humble love and grace, amen.

Seeking after the Lord

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33

At youth group we sometimes would go into the city and find clues that would lead us eventually to a final destination. Was always good fun. In life, going after the Lord and His reign in your life, and you find everything works for the best. The Lord is our provider and as we live in His righteousness, He adds everything to us. God is faithful. Jesus is our keeper, shepherd and Lord. Following Jesus and you will receive much more in the everyday. Being aware of the goodness of the Lord is to live gratefully. What are you thankful for today? More than you have fingers and toes to count you have of blessing in Christ. Seeking the Lord’s kingdom and His righteousness really is like finding clues along the way. You are going to reach your destination in Him.

Heavenly Father, help me be enthusiastic in following you and seeking your kingdom. Thanks Jesus for every blessing each day.

Local church, beacon of hope

Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19

Excited about those who are yet to know Jesus? You could be praying for souls, believing for people to enter the kingdom. Your prayers make a difference. The local church is the main vehicle God uses bringing people to know Jesus. Is the place the gospel is freely shared and people are invited to pray and begin a relationship with God. When we support the church, we support lives being eternally saved. We can be bringers of people, fishers of men. As you draw near to God, you discover the heartbeat of heaven is for those who don’t yet know Jesus. He came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10).

Lord Jesus, thanks that you seek people who don’t know God. Believing for places that create opportunities for people to know Jesus. Amen.

Jesus the gardener

He will not let your foot slip- He who watches over you will not slumber; Psalm 121:3

I love wonderful gardens. My garden is in need of some work currently. Reminds me of how much I need Jesus to minister in my life. How important to keep connected to the vine of Jesus Christ (John 15). When I think of beautiful gardens, that extra effort and attention would be what makes all the difference. Jesus is the gardener and keeps us healthy. He is always ready to work with us. “I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 Is a matter of discipline setting the Lord before you. The reason we make God our priority, is that by the time we get to the middle of the day, we still have the Lord Jesus in mind. The Holy Spirit wants to lead you into all truth (John16:13).

Lord Jesus, thank you for faithfully tending to the garden of my heart. Help me give you the attention you need to have a beautiful life for you.

Purpose in Jesus

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

God wants to be the Lord of everything. When you are baptised, your old life is crucified with Christ and as He was raised to life, your life is lived by His life. All of our purpose in life is in Jesus. That impacts every aspect of our daily lives. Everything is for the praise of our Lord Jesus Christ. Each day saying how can I please the Lord? What can I do bless His name? Your enthusiasm to live for Jesus, is catching.  “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Heavenly Father, thanks for the opportunity to live for you and glorify you Jesus. Thank you for new life in Christ.

Grace and rest

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Placing your trust in Jesus means dropping the baggage that keeps you down and receiving His grace and rest. Jesus brings real refreshment. He has living waters for us. There is nothing else that can satisfy us eternally. May we always go to the Lord to fill our cups. God is our portion. When you build your life on the principles that Jesus gave us, we are going to be able to sustain momentum because we are getting our rest from God. As your life revolves around Jesus, living for Him and loving people, you are going to be blessed. We go to Jesus for all we need. The Lord is our shield and refuge.

Lord Jesus, you are the centre of my life. I lean on you and leave behind what makes me tired and go to you Lord. Thanks for your rest.

Being set apart

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

Abiding in Christ is a place of rest and peace. Where else would you go in life, except to abide in Jesus. Living for Jesus doesn’t mean living separate from the world around us. Set apart from the world, yes, and called to be in the world and at the same time, not of the world (John 17:14-16).

How do we live in the world and not be of the world? Our hearts are given to Jesus, so in whatever we do, we are to worship the Lord. If something feels off in your spirit, you don’t go there. Jesus wants us to be shining lights for Him, in sometimes a dark world. We can make a good difference as we prayerfully live in the world, believing for the Holy Spirit to move in lives around us.

Heavenly Father, thanks for the grace to live holy lives in the world that we are called to be a light in. I want to be set apart for you Lord, in Jesus’ name, amen.

Everything needed

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

The Lord gives us a spirit of power, love and a sound mind. That is the reality of what He wants us to walk in. Fear and timidity may seek to hold us back, however that is not from God. When we have problems that we notice in our lives, there’s often underlying reasons. Fear and timidity is an underlying reason why we may hold back. Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of the unknown. We can determine in our lives, not to hold back on all that God has for us, because we are trembling in our boots. God has already won the victory for us and we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus( Romans 8:37).

Bless you Lord Jesus, you make living well possible because you have walked our road and have overcome. Help me live with a spirit of power, love and self discipline, amen.

Good work

being confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6

God hasn’t given up on you. He will keep his good work that He has begun in you until He  returns. How grateful are we that God wants to move in our lives, causing goodness to be in the fabric of our lives. Everyday the Lord keeps leading us closer in Jesus, building and changing us in the light of His presence. His love keeps following you. “Certainly goodness and faithfulness will follow me all the days of my life, And my dwelling will be in the house of the LORD forever.” Psalm 23:6 As we face our lives in worship of Jesus, what blessing there is. God loves you and loves us to enter His presence.

Lord Jesus, Praise you for your love and goodness, for your mercy and belief in us. I worship you, you are Lord of my life, thanks Jesus.

Lovingkindness

We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19

God is the beginning. The Lord was there in the beginning. He began the earth. God loved us first. Jesus is our reason for the love we have and why we love the way we love. That’s purpose to praise Him. When we know our reason, we can be more motivated in our service, keeping our attitude positive and being in God’s loving kindness. Having healthy and consistent relationships is like heaven on earth. How wonderful to be in community with like minded people, loving God and loving people.

Thankyou Lord for your precious love. You are the reason for our love and the beginning of our love is you.

Being filled

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled. There is no law against behaving in any of these ways. Galatians 5:22,23

Being filled with the Spirit is a whole different world. His Spirit causes us to be conscientious of people around us, gentle and faithful. In our own strength, we can tend to be harder and rough sometimes. How much we need the power of the Holy Spirit in order to live well. Want to grow in your fruitfulness in Christ? Stay connected to Jesus. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Galatians was written, the author knowing about what Jesus said, recorded in the book of John. The Holy Spirit empowers us to keep the kind of character that glorifies the Lord, walking beside Jesus every day.

Lord Jesus, I want to stay connected to you and being filled with the Holy Spirit. Help my life reflect your goodness, amen.

Plans

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  Jeremiah 29:11

Before you begin something great and worthwhile, you need good planning. God has good plans for our lives collectively and individually. He sees us as generations. The Lord has plans for our future and gives us hope. When we make plans and dream, we go to the ultimate planner for direction. God purposes to prosper us and keep us safe. Who else would you want to entrust your life to, Jesus cares for us more than we know. What God wants is our hearts. As we live lives of praise, putting Jesus as priority, the skies are the limit of what God can do in us. Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you. Psalm 37:5

Heavenly Father, bless you for your good plans for our lives. I commit everything to you and seek your direction in the small and big.