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5 Benefits of Discernment

5 Benefits of Discernment

Discernment will produce these 5 benefits: 1. Discernment helps us get our priorities straight.In the context of dealing with the challenges and concerns of life, Jesus simply admonished, “Don’t worry.” Then commanded, “Seek first the kingdom of God” (Matt 6:33).Our...

What does it mean to serve God wholeheartedly?

What does it mean to serve God wholeheartedly?

What does it mean to serve God wholeheartedly? Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. (Galatians 1:10) As children of God we ought to serve Him with whatever gifts He has...

CALL TO SERVE

CALL TO SERVE

CALL TO SERVE. 1. Serving is part of discipleship in action Jesus gave the mandate to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). By consistently showing up and serving in the church, we earn a high level of trust and influence in the lives of the people...

Comfort in all the wrong places!

Comfort in all the wrong places!

Comfort in all the wrong places. Do you ever feel like whenever you mess up or do things you are not supposed to, that the people around you seem to either cheer you on or even make excuses for you? I remember having a reputation for being the last man standing at any...

Day 125 True Freedom

Thought of the day. We often confuse the true nature of freedom. For many of us, freedom has become synonymous with personal independence,which is the ability to make our own decisions and choose our own path in life, to do whatever we want, whenever we want. It’s...
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Day 27 Dishonor

Thought for the day #Dishonour As Christians we need to, by His Grace, to live a life that is holy and pleasing to God. This is expressed in how we treat others. The Word of God says that if we love Him that we will obey His commands. We often dishonour God by the way...
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Day 115 Familiarity

Thought for the day There is an expression that says that, “familiarity breeds contempt”. What this means is that every one of us can find ourselves in a state of knowing a person very well to an extent that we begin to disrespect them, their views, instructions and...
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Day 161 Self-Justification

Thought of the day. Over the next 5 posts I will look at self justification in the following areas: 1. Gossip. 2. Apathy. 3. Busyness. 4. Lack of consistent church attendance. 5. Unforgiveness. 6. Disregard for the truth. 7. Focusing on behaviour rather than the...
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Day 22 Consistency

Thought for the day #Consistency One of the attributes God desires most of His people is consistency. In fact, we find people at their weakest when they lack consistency. Here are five ways consistency can bring God’s blessings to you and family: 1. Consistency...
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Day 178 Appropriate Language

Thought for the day   From a Christian perspective, using appropriate language is important for several reasons:1. Reflecting Christ’s Teachings: We are called to emulate the character of Christ, who exemplified grace, kindness, and love in His interactions....
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Day 174 Sanctification

Thought for the day   Sanctification is the process by which we as believers are transformed and made holy through our relationship with God. Here’s a closer look at why sanctification is important in the Christian life: 1. Spiritual Growth and Maturity:...
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Day 78 Walk by Faith

Thought of the day. An important question we need to be asking ourselves, " Is whether we are walking by faith or by sight?" The lie of the enemy is that he wants us to live by sight. This means that we only believe what we see. This in turn shapes our reality and...
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Day 55 Respect

Thought for the day Respect is an essential value emphasized throughout the Bible. It carries profound significance, shaping our relationships with God, others, and ourselves. 1. Respect for God: The Bible reminds us to honour and revere God with all our heart, mind,...
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Day 86 Kingdom Business

Thought of the day. An absolutely wonderful way to honour God with our business is to give. The Lord’s Word has much to say about giving because it is a true characteristic of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He sacrificially gave Himself, holy and sinless, so that...
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