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Day 63 Deception

Thought for the day It is very important that we come to the understanding of the truth that satan is the father of all who lie (read John 8:44) Deception comes in many different forms:1. Facts are omitted or excluded that are necessary for a person to make a sound...

Day 62 Bad-mouthing

Thought for the day James 4:11-12 MSG‬[11-12] Don’t bad-mouth each other, friends. It’s God’s Word, his Message, his Royal Rule, that takes a beating in that kind of talk. You’re supposed to be honoring the Message, not writing graffiti all over it. God is in charge...

Day 61 Judging

Thought for the day So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. Then those who heard it, being convicted by their...

Day 60 Shalom

Thought for the day One of the most beautiful aspects of shalom peace is its independence from our present circumstances.We all know someone walking through grief and sorrow, yet they exude an abiding calm and the peace of God. Others experience a lack of conflict and...

Day 59 Self-righteousness

Thought for the day Sin is not always obvious to people, which is why Scripture encourages Christians to be in community. With the accountability of God and others, sin can be exposed and repentance achieved.The issue with self-righteousness is that people don’t see...

Day 58 Truth

Thought for the day In Corinthians 13 it tells us that love rejoices in truth. What we spend our time rejoicing in, truly tells us where we are spiritually with God. We find that the world rejoices in what they can see and what they can gather to themselves. They...

Day 57 Money

Thought for the day God tests the attitude of our heart through our money. Our attitude towards money reveals:1. What we love most.If we really want to know what is important to us,we need to look at our calendar and our bank/credit card statement. How we spend our...

Day 56 Consecration

Thought for the day John writes in 1 John 2:16 – For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world. Consecration is not only on a spiritual level. It also involves the consecration...

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,...

Day 54 Forgiveness

Thought for the day Let's consider 5 steps on how to forgive others: Step 1 We need to acknowledge our feelings:The first step requires us to acknowledge our feelings and to process what caused the hurt. We won't be able to take steps to forgive others until we...

Day 53 Change of Heart

Thought for the day There is no greater promise that that of a new heart. “And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you,...

Day 52 Deep roots

Thought for the day When we enter springtime, all the grass turns green and everything comes alive. However the moment the rains stop, the grass turns brown again because grass has shallow roots. The roots can’t go down deep enough to get water from beneath the...

Day 51 True Friendship

Thought for the day In our modern day society the concept of true friendship has become a foreign concept. People have forgotten what it actually means to be a friend. In our modern society we have social networking which on the one hand is great but on the other hand...

Day 50 Grace

Thought for the day God shows us grace when He extends us love, forgiveness, and eternal life in spite of our wrongs and shortcomings. While we cannot offer eternal life to another, in honour of the grace we have experienced, God expects us to show love, mercy,...

Day 49 The Tongue

Thought for the day The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.Proverbs 18:21 NLT It is extremely vital that we as believers realise the importance of the words that we speak. When we open our mouths we should be speaking...

Day 165 Hearing God’s Voice

Thought for the day. Here are some hindrances to us hearing and listening to God's voice: 1. Lack of love for God and others.(John 15:12)2. Unbelief. (1 John 5:10)3. Disobedience. (John 14:15,23-24)4. Worry and Anxiety. (Phil 4:6-7; Luke 12:11-12)5. Underdeveloped...

Day 17: Filled with God’s Wisdom

Kingdom Identity Scripture: James 1:5 — “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.” Kingdom Meaning: Kingdom identity depends on God’s guidance, not human understanding alone. God promises to give wisdom generously when we ask Him. You do not have to navigate...

Day 83 Staying the Course

Thought of the day. When you are running a marathon one generally finds that around the half way mark that you will “hit the wall”. There is serious pain in your legs caused by a lactic acid build up and at this point the body is telling your mind that it wants to...

Day 72 Worry

Thought for the day As Christians we know that we are not meant to worry but yet we do. We worry about what has already happened and what has yet to take place. There are many reasons why we shouldn't worry. Worry causes stress and wreaks havoc on our health and...

Day 166 Loving God

Thought for the day. Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally...

Day 16: A Vessel of God’s Glory

Kingdom Identity Scripture: Isaiah 43:7 — “Everyone who is called by my name… I created for my glory.” Kingdom Meaning: Your life exists to reveal God’s goodness. You were created not merely to exist, but to carry His presence and demonstrate His character through the...

Day 233 Kingdom Business

Thought for the day   A Christian business person has a light inside that needs to be showcased to others and this entails so much more than announcing on every social media platform that we are a believer. Our light will be seen in the way we interact with our...

Day 108 Blessings of the Lord

Thought for the day Here are some reasons why the blessings of the Lord make you rich and add no sorrow:1. God's blessings are pure:They come without deceit, guilt, or harm.2. They bring peace:True blessings give inner peace, not anxiety or fear.3. They are...

Day 54 Forgiveness

Thought for the day Let's consider 5 steps on how to forgive others: Step 1 We need to acknowledge our feelings:The first step requires us to acknowledge our feelings and to process what caused the hurt. We won't be able to take steps to forgive others until we...

Day 100 Faith

Thought for the day The word of God provides the solid ground on which we can take our steps of faith. (Ephesians 2:20) The Bible is full of promises that are intended to help Christians guard and defend this precious deposit entrusted to us (2 Timothy 1:14). The more...