Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5 The Message (MSG) Today of all days I challenge you to take a chance. Jump right…
Every Day Reflection
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!
Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see – how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him. Psalm 34 v 8 The Message As Matthew Henry puts it, “God never said seek me in vain!” By taste and light we make new discoveries. Taste is the earliest sensation that we…
Faithful
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations…. Deuteronomy 7:9 Faith seems to be a little used word today but as a youth worker the one place I see it consistently is…
Gifting
From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. Luke 12 v 48 Uncle Ben’s words of wisdom to Peter Parker in Spider-man: “With great power comes great responsibility.” We will be held responsible for what we have….
Social Justice
But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously— take God seriously. Micah 6 v 8 The Message…
The Everlasting God
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. Isaiah 40:28 Everlasting seems like a long time… So think of it as quality. As Albert Einstein put it,…
Let the word of Christ
Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using…
Exhortations and Directions
1-7 So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!—to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn’t get…
Worry
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 Stop. Don’t. No need to. Doesn’t really help if worry is a past-time for…
Work – not sure I like it too much
Servants, do what you’re told by your earthly masters. And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for your real Master, for God, confident that you’ll get paid in full when you come into your inheritance. Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you’re…