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Day 138 Hearing God

Day 138 Hearing God

Thought for the day We have to be positioned correctly to hear Our Heavenly Father clearly. This can be compared to a cell phone reception in that we have to be in the right position to receive a clear and reliable signal.The same is true regarding our relationship...

Day 137 Living Relationship

Day 137 Living Relationship

Thought for the day Too many Christians are living outside of a living relationship with the living God and they wonder why they are unfulfilled and living a life that is way below that which our Heavenly Father intends for them to live here on earth. They look to...

Day 136 Contentment vs Settling

Day 136 Contentment vs Settling

Thought for the day   We need to have contentment because this is where we have peace and this is where godliness grows in us. Settling however is something totally different.Settling does NOT give peace but rather it gives emptiness. Too many people settle on...

Day 135 People Pleasing

Day 135 People Pleasing

Thought for the day   It is true that sometimes we want people’s approval so much that we forget about pleasing God and we begin to fear man rather than God. Here are some characteristics of a people-pleaser:1) He fears the displeasure of man more than the...

Day 134 Gossip

Day 134 Gossip

Thought for the day   Ephesians 4:29 NKJV‬[29] Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. The word “gossip” describes a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational...

Day 133 Defiance

Day 133 Defiance

Thought for the day   5 Beliefs of Christians that lead to Defiance:1. We believe we know better than God:We think we know best and we want to be in control of our own lives and live according to our own rules. But, unlike our biological parents, our spouse and...

Day 132 Faith vs Presumption

Day 132 Faith vs Presumption

Thought for the day   Two characteristics of presumption compared to faith: Firstly, presumption starts with an assumption but faith starts with a promise. Those who sit on a premise instead of standing on a promise, slip over a precipice. Faith says God will...

Day 131 Rebellion is witchcraft

Day 131 Rebellion is witchcraft

Thought for the day   In 1 Samuel 15:23, God said rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft. Rebellion is an attitude displayed to contradict authority. Rebellion started from the beginning of Creation. When God created Adam and Eve, He put them in the Garden of Eden...

Day 130 Be Different

Day 130 Be Different

Thought for the day   As a follower of Jesus, we’ll find that many people around us have a different worldview from ours. They may be disapproving of or even oppose our Christian worldview. The challenge is how to live a life of uncommon courage that glorifies...

Day 129 Small Foxes

Day 129 Small Foxes

Thought for the day   We have heard the expression that it is the small foxes that spoil the vine. What chews away at our lives? What hinders our marriages? What tarnishes our testimony as a congregation? Most often it is not some gross evil, or deep dark...

Day 128 Courage

Day 128 Courage

Thought for the day   We live in a world that is full of ideas and belief systems that are contrary to God’s Word. Our Heavenly Father wants us to have an uncommon courage and stand up for Christ. In order to do this effectively, we need to develop a Christian...

Day 127 Perseverance

Day 127 Perseverance

Thought for the day   How can we develop the biblical quality of perseverance in our own lives?Here are some ways that we can:1. Anchor ourself in God's promises. The foundation of perseverance is a firm belief in God's faithfulness and His promises. Study and...

Day 126 Holiness

Day 126 Holiness

Thought for the day   [15] But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; [16] for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1:15‭-‬16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ What’s meant by “holy” in 1 Peter 1:15-16? The word translated “holy” means sacred,...

Day 125 Double-mindedness

Day 125 Double-mindedness

Thought for the day   James 1 clearly warns us to avoid a double-minded person because that person is someone who fluctuates in their loyalty to Christ. Their belief in whether or not He existed may not shift back and forth, but their commitment to following Him...

Day 124 Spiritual Deception

Day 124 Spiritual Deception

Thought for the day Unfortunately many people think that anything spiritual must be good or safe. But according to the Bible, we do not live in a spiritually safe (or even neutral) environment. The main danger is not demon possession, but rather spiritual deception....

Day 142 Gratitude

Thought of the day. #Gratitude Here are 12 benefits of an attitude of gratitude: 1. Gratitude glorifies God.( 2 Corinthians 4:15) 2. Gratitude helps us see God. ( James 1:16-17) 3. Gratitude puts us squarely in God's will. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) 4. Gratitude brings us...

Day 101 Revival

Thought for the day Revival starts with us personally because genuine transformation—spiritual, emotional, or communal—must begin within the individual heart before it can authentically spread outward.Here are a few key reasons why: 1. Heart Change Precedes Culture...

Day 8 Integrity Matters

Kingdom Finance Scripture: “The Lord detests dishonest scales.” — Proverbs 11:1 Integrity matters deeply to God because it reflects the condition of our hearts. Dishonesty may bring temporary gain, but it displeases the Lord. God delights in fairness, truth, and...

Day 97 Pride

Thought of the day. Here are six forms of pride that we need to continuously guard our hearts against: 1. Self-exaltation: Pride leads to us giving credit to ourselves. 2. Self-promotion: Pride causes us to welcome credit from others. 3. Self-justification: Pride...

Day 218 Trust

  Thought of the day. #Trust The principal of trust has always been fundamental in our relationships with others. We often tell people that we will trust them until they prove otherwise. Trust is seen to be the foundation of all healthy relationships. The sad...

Day 5: Redeemed and Restored

Kingdom Identity Scripture: Ephesians 1:7 (NKJV) — “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” Kingdom Meaning: Through the finished work of Jesus Christ, you have been redeemed from the power of sin...

Day 63 Self Centeredness

Thought for the day. Self-centeredness is not just a sin, it's a root cause of other sins such as envy, jealousy, impatience, and ingratitude. Self-centeredness is the polar opposite of the fruit of the spirit as described in Galatians 5:22-23: “… love, joy, peace,...

Day 244 Repay Evil With Good

Thought for the day Our response to wrongdoing should reflect the heart of Christ. Scripture repeatedly teaches that we are called to rise above retaliation and choose a better way—the way of love, mercy, and trust in God. Here are some reasons why we should repay...

Day 35 Heart Condition

Thought for the day In the natural when we have a defective heart condition it can be debilitating and in certain instances life threatening. In the spiritual context the heart condition is of vital importance as it determines whether we will experience the God kind...

Day 239 Self-justification

Thought for the day Self-justification is dangerous for us as Christians because it turns our eyes from God’s grace to our own righteousness, leading us away from humility, repentance, and the gospel. Here are some reasons why self-justification Is dangerous:1. It...