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Not everyone can or will read books – but everyone you encounter can, and will, read your life.

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Confronting people with the truth may be very painful. Truth, like surgery, may hurt, but it also cures.

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By giving you the Holy Spirit, God has already given you this deposit in advance of what one day you will receive in full. 

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There is so much to praise God for. 

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A strong society depends on strong families and strong families depend on strong marriages.

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The resurrection was not the reversal of a defeat but the manifestation of a victory. The cross was not a defeat. 

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God really is powerful. In fact, God is all-powerful; He is ‘omnipotent’. You can trust Him.

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In order to bring peace to others, we first need to find and hold on to peace within ourselves.

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Listening to the Holy Spirit means listening to the Word of the Lord.

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Love should be on the top of your spiritual priority list.

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• God is your protector 
• God is your deliverer   
• God is your guide
• God is your joy

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God is more interested in us knowing people than facts. 

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Envy can be so destructive, but sometimes a little healthy competition is quite motivating.

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Only God is completely holy. Strive for excellence, but none of us will achieve perfection in this life.

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let’s be like gold medal winners and stand out while the world is watching - living holy lives set apart and distinguished.

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We need love far more than we need riches. Integrity of character is far more important than money.

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We should start and end with a positive and encouraging note; but have the courage to deal with the issues.

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God’s desire has always been for unity among his people.

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The God who created the universe is with you is not something to be taken lightly.

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If the Christian faith is not relevant in the workplace, it is not relevant at all?

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The light of God’s presence reveals the dark places in our hearts.

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The church’s job is to stop arguing and  and to bring people hope.

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Ultimately Jesus is the friend who sticks closer than a brother or sister.

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The 10 commandments were given out of love for us and are fulfilled by love. 

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Worship is about what I say with my tongue,  what I watch… what I think… where I go with my feet.

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In moments of defeat, self-doubt, or worthlessness, we must remind ourselves of God’s love for us. 

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Because of Christ, we are free to know that regardless of our standing in the world, He loves us and cares for us.

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We are involved in God’s plans. Our actions make a difference – for good or evil.

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Ongoing prayer invites God into every situation and circumstance in our life.

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The Christian message is both exclusive, because Jesus is the onlyname given for our salvation, and inclusive, because everyone in this world can call upon His name.

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God’s plans are far greater and more spectacular than any plan of our own. Rejoice in the wondrous things He has in store for you!    

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Even the most simple tasks in life can be done in a way that honors and serves Jesus.

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True humility comes from having a right understanding of who we are in light of who God is.

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Salvation is based on:

faith – not your good works

mercy – not what you deserve

belief – not where you were born.

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God loves you and you can trust Him not only with your future, but also with what will happen to everyone else.

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God will never leave your side as you continue towards the heavenward goal to which Christ calls you.

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We are a child of God, deeply loved, accepted and empowered by His unconditional love for us .

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We all have gifts from God that He wants us to use for Him. That gift must be cared for and nourished.

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God’s desire is for you to have a relationship with Him that is real and from the heart.

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When our wheels are on the rails and we are operating in line with how we have been created to function it’s then that we are free. 

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Laughter is like an internal workout. It exercises your soul and keeps it healthy.

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Grace is not an excuse to sin. Rather it is a reason not to sin.

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When you know the greatness of God’s love for you the response is worship.

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You can draw near to God and speak to Him each day, knowing that there is no barrier between you and Him.

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Everything that God does and says in the Bible is love, even God’s anger is nothing but love. God “is” love!’

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Sin no longer separates us from God. We can live in a right relationship with Him and with others. 

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Peace comes from listening to what ‘God the Lord’ says.  

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Righteousness means a right relationship with God, which leads to right relationships with others.

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If you have a heart softened by God, you will inevitably demonstrate love towards others.

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Your tongue is a powerful instrument. It can cause great damage but it can also bring extraordinary blessings.

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You may never know, in this life, how God uses your faithfulness in the face of challenges.

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Prayers may be *invisible* but they are also *invaluable*.

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God wants to help us to obey Him – ask Him and He will honor you. 

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The best leaders are able to lead, in whatever circumstances, by influence and persuasion.

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Listening to God is one of the keys to your relationship with him. To listen, means to hear attentively, to pay attention to. 

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God wants us to learn to walk in humility and kindness, not arrogance and pride. 

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Whatever situations or difficulties you may face, you can bring them to God in prayer.

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There have been dark periods in the history of the church. But the light of the gospel has never gone out. 

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When you face difficulties in life – opposition and attacks – there is nothing more comforting than the sense of the presence of God; knowing that He is with you, His face smiling on you.

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We should always bear in mind that sometimes we get it wrong and, ultimately, it is the Lord who determines our steps.

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Change is possible. God can transform individual lives. He can also transform cities and nations.

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Integrity means acting according to the values, beliefs and principles we claim to hold.

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Do not waste a single day of the precious life God has given you. Whatever you are called to do, however difficult your circumstances, you can enjoy your calling and complete the task with God’s help. 

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You will never fully understand the good news of the gospel until you understand why you needed rescuing.

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Your plans should never be made independently of the Lord. You are called into relationship with Him. Your plans need to be aligned with His plans.

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Death was not the end for Jesus and it will not be the end for you and me. 

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Just as the body needs physical food, so the soul needs spiritual food.

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We all have a story to tell. Every family has stories. Every Christian has a story – a testimony. All of us have access to the great story of what God has done in Christ. 

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We need good partnerships today. There are good reasons why Jesus sent his disciples out two by two.

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As you go through difficult times staying close to Jesus, you will emerge stronger, wiser and more Christ-like.

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Your face often reflects your heart. ‘A happy heart makes the face cheerful’ 

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The historical fact of the resurrection has huge implications for your life and your future.

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It is important that you seek God’s guidance and help – in your ministry and in your life. 

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Joy comes from the heart and is not necessarily connected with your outward circumstances. God loves you.

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With God on your side you can achieve so much more than you could ever dream of in your own strength.

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Bring your frustrations to God.

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There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience. 

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We should be peacemakers as we seek to lead others to peace with God and as we bring peace into our home, place of work, church, community and nation.

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There is nothing that compares to walking in a relationship with God, knowing His presence, His guidance and His strength, and His promise that He will take you into glory.

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It is easy to lose heart when we experience setbacks, but God can use them in amazing ways.

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In all the circumstances of your life and the events going on around you, you can trust in the providence of God.

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Troubles do not have the last word.

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As culture changes, God does not.

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When we seek the heart of God, we see the leading of the Holy Spirit in our life.

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Disloyalty destroys families, churches, businesses, political parties and even nations.

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The only kind of ‘grey’ approved of in the Bible is ‘grey hair’.

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No matter what you have done, God can forgive you.

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The truth that flows from the heart of God is the only thing powerful enough to pierce the lies of this deceit.

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The knowledge of God, love for His Word, and strength we have through Christ will always be more powerful than any deception of the enemy we face.

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However weak and inadequate you may feel, God can use you.

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When you worship, you are joining in the sounds of heaven.

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Passion is inspiring and infectious. We need more love in the church today.

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We in Christ can no longer sit back and let the truth of His Word be muddied and we must praise God this watered down truth hasn’t taken over us.

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There is a huge amount of untapped wisdom in older people.

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The supreme example of triumph coming out of apparent catastrophe is the cross. What seemed to the world to be the ultimate defeat was in fact the ultimate triumph.

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When churches fight each other, people lose interest. Conversely, when churches unite it is so attractive.

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God daily bears our burdens which include the weight of worry, stress and anxiety.

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It makes such a difference having the support of loving Christian friends to stand with you in difficult times. 

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​God, in His love for you, hears and answers your prayers.

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​We need to not get so bound up with our own needs and worries that we fail to pray for others. It’s very important that we pray for one another.

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​Our words are so powerful; they can hurt deeply but they can also heal.

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​We are not simply body and mind. We are a soul created for relationship with God. 

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​We can be confident of the ultimate triumph of good over evil and that we are never alone.

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​In a relationship with Jesus, you find meaning, purpose, fulfilment, peace, forgiveness, and life in all its fullness.

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​Whether you were brought up as a Christian or whether you have only been a Christian for a few hours, your story has power.

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​We have the power to go to our death freely because of what Jesus did for us.  

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​Jesus’ relationship with the Father was the source of His purpose and direction day by day, it should be ours also. 

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​We need to realize that our life can be a source of blessing to other people every day. 

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​God can work in the ruins of our lives. 

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​Even in the agony of tears, and we don’t know what to do, we can believe that with God’s help we can rise again.

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​God is never in a hurry, but He is always on time.

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​When we feel weak, we are not alone. As we put our  faith in God He turns our weakness into strength.

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​Even in desperate times, we can find the three great virtues of faith, hope and love.

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​We reap what we sow. 

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​We  don’t need to be perfect for God to use us.

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​Once we  understand that that the Bible is all about Jesus, and we see that studying the Bible is a way to grow in your relationship with Him, it becomes the source of life.

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​God answers God-sized prayers in a God-sized way: ‘He sends from heaven and saves me… God sends His love and His faithfulness.

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​Every Christian has a testimony. The most powerful way of passing on the message of Jesus is to tell people your story.

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​God’s love is of immeasurable intensity, demonstrated by His willingness to sacrifice His only son for you and me.

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​Worrying is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it gets you nowhere. No one goes through life without facing problems, battles and causes for worry. Give it all to God.

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​Prayer and action go hand in hand. 

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​Even when you cannot help physically, you can always pray.

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​The wonder of the gospel is that we, who are not righteous, can be declared righteous through Jesus’ perfect righteousness.

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​God is the God of surprises. Jesus constantly surprised His followers and He wants to continue to surprise you.

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​You and I play a part in completing Jesus’ unfinished agenda. It’s not over yet. One day it will be finished and then Jesus will return.

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​The resurrection is not the reversal of a defeat but the manifestation of a victory. 

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​The cross was not a defeat. On the cross, Jesus won a great victory for us over sin, death and the powers of evil.

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​When it comes down to it, there are only two possible attitudes to God. We can honor Him or we can hate Him.

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​God involves you in His plans. Of course, He could do it all on His own, but He chooses to involve you. He gives you freedom, yet He remains in control.

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​We have advanced so much in science and technology in the last two thousand years but no one has improved on the moral teaching of Jesus.

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​It is important to grieve and vital that we do so. Our emotions are God-given and should not be repressed.

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​God wants to communicate with you and has promised to guide you. 

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​No matter how long you have travelled in the wrong direction, you can always turn around. With Jesus it’s never too late to make a new start.

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​We are good at expressing our emotions at sporting events – then why should it be any different in our worship to God?

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​Most people aren’t listen to the warnings. Jesus urges you to be ready.

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​We are supposed to use not only our money, but all the gifts God has given us – including our time, education, job, skills and opportunities for the benefit of God’s kingdom.

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​Generations come and go but the name of Jesus will be remembered for ever.

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​If we get our attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area of our life.

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​One of the advantages of reading through the Bible in a year is that we get a rounded picture of the nature and character of God, and a greater understanding of what God is like.

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​Opposition is not necessarily a sign of failure on the part of God’s people?

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​Our giving is a response to God’s generosity to us.

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​*Trust’* and ‘*obey’* are a very good summary of the Christian life. 

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​Great thought to remember,  mountaintops encourage you, but valleys mature you. 

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​Seeking God requires discipline and patience – you have to learn to wait on God. You can miss out if you are in too much of a hurry.

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​God’s commands arise out of His goodness and His love for you. 

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​You can know God’s presence and His pleasure in the midst of all the challenges of life. 

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​Our experience on the mountain top can help us to see our life down below in a new and different way.

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​Jesus teaches us to aim high with our own lives, never just ‘making do’ but enduring hardships and always seeking the joy of God’s presence.

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​When you are going through difficult times you will be strengthened as you remember past blessings and the times that God has delivered you.

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​God understands that suffering will cause us confusion and grief – he went through the worst of it for us.

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​Being a follower of Jesus is not about having everything together. It’s about crying out to God for help with hope. 

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​Whatever our failings or whatever difficulties we may face, we can bring them to God in prayer.

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​Our task is both  to hear God’s message and to declare it to others.

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​Generosity is not an occasional act; it is a way of living. 

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​We are to submit to Jesus’ authority, obeying His teaching and following where He leads us.

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​Tell God everything you need. He already knows anyway and is waiting for you to ask for help.

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​Jesus has given you a ‘hotline’ to God, but it is not just for emergency use – it is to be used all the time.

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​Because God is so generous to us, we also should always be generous.

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​God created you for this moment and placed everything inside of you to transition well and help multiply His Kingdom.

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​Jesus isn’t a crutch—He’s the real thing! We can praise Him now because of the hope He gives us. 

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​Things may not always be perfect, but our God is. 

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​God wants you to have a close, personal relationship with Him of intimacy, simplicity and obedience. This is an extraordinary honor and privilege. 

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​God’s ultimate rescue is the salvation that is in Jesus.

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​Faithfulness is something we should strive for in marriage, friendships and in our relationship with God.

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​God does not say that there won’t be any troubles but He does promise to deliver you from them all. 

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​The key to winning your battles is not to rely on your own strength but to put your trust in God. 

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​Crying out to God in our distress is a way of expressing both grief and trust: that God is big enough to handle the problem.

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​God’s ‘rules’ are His boundaries for life, given out of His love for us. His boundaries are not designed to restrict our freedom but rather to give us freedom.

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​God is incarnate. Anything you need is found in him. 

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​The key to forgiving others and yourself is knowing how much God has forgiven you. Forgiven people forgive.

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​Jesus is the Eternal King, the Servant King, King to be Worshiped, the King who lays down His Life and The Victorious King.

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​Each time God declares ‘I am the Lord’ it reminds us both of his greatness and of our relationship with Him.

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​Sinful human nature led to the death of Jesus. The challenge is to live differently

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​May we, have the desire to be in our Father’s house and seek His presence in prayer as much as is humanly possible. 

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​Always cling to the knowledge that you are adopted and loved because of the great gift of your Savior.

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​The love for Jesus is important. Indeed, it is our very love for Jesus that overflows into love for others.

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​Following Jesus is life-changing. He constantly turns people’s lives around. He turns despair into joy.

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​We pray the best possible way when we pray Jesus “Thy will be done”

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​God views things through a wide-angled lens: He takes a long view and He wants you to enjoy a lifetime of His favor.

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​When we spend more of our days praising God, thanking Him, confessing sour attitudes, and interceding for others, our heart becomes more Christ-like. 

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​Godly, spiritual authority is a source of great blessing.

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​Whatever we are going through pray that the Father’s name will be glorified. 

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​Prayer is a key way to develop a relationship with God by speaking with Him.

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​You cannot fully understand the cross unless you understand why it was necessary.

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​At the end of the day, we all need mercy even more than justice.

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​As you seek the Lord and gaze upon the beauty of the Lord in worship, He lifts you above all the distractions, fears and temptations. 

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​We are called to worship God’s glory and reflect it. 

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​Life is an extraordinary and wonderful gift. In the Bible we are constantly urged not to waste this gift, but instead to make the most of our lives.

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​God is able to do a lot with a very small amount. Whatever you give to God, He multiplies.

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​It is only through Jesus that we can be made holy and approach God with confidence.

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​With God at the center of a friendship or marriage we gave an invisible thread of enormous strength.

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​Sometimes when the storms come it appears that God is not doing anything. He does not seem to be answering your prayers or even listening to you. In times like this, your faith is being tested.

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​In the low point we need to remember that suffering does not have the last word. In Jesus, the resurrection and the victory of God have the last word. We need to keep trusting Him.

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​The things which matter most to God should take first place in our lives.

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​Death and burial are not the end. In Christ, you too will be raised from the dead.

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​God involves you in His plans. God comes and sits alongside you and in all things... works for the good. 

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​Today is a good day to focus our thoughts on Jesus, the Saviour of the world, and meditate on how He saved us and carries us through life.  

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​God is continually communicating with us through the life-changing words of the Bible.

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​God’s way may not be easy, but there is great joy and excitement in following His way.

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​God  is faithful to us and He wants  us to be faithful to Him.

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​We don’t know what the future holds, but we know who holds the future. These words were in the song that Becky and I sang to each other around our wedding.

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​Through the cross of Jesus, we have forgiveness for our past failures, and through the power of Holy Spirit we can be victorious over temptation.

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​God’s amazing and wonderful invitation is not something you should take lightly or flippantly. It is a huge privilege that  God invites you to have an intimate friendship with Him. 

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​God’s amazing and wonderful invitation is not something you should take lightly or flippantly. It is a huge privilege that  God invites you to have an intimate friendship with Him. 

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​Nothing we have thought or said or done puts us beyond the reach of entering the kingdom of God. 

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​We need to build our life on the foundation of prayer and worship.

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​Praying is about seeking God’s face and enjoying sweet communion with Him.

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​If we accept the generosity that God showers on us, the result are staggering.

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​Until you find a relationship with Jesus, life will not really make sense.

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​Children and youth are not only the future of the church, they are the church.

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​We see that although suffering is never good in itself, God is able to use it for good in a number of ways. 

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​Our suffering is also God’s suffering. He suffers alongside us. 

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​God does not always simply remove suffering from your life; he sometimes uses the bad things that happen to bring about His good purposes.

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​Our relationship with God is meant to be a two-way conversation. We need to take the time to listen when we pray. 

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​Jesus paid, by His blood on the cross, the ransom price to set us free. 

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​If we the church are on offensive we can be assured of victory against the defences of the enemy.

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​The goodness of God is revealed supremely in Jesus.

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​“Help, Lord” is a great prayer at the start of a day as you ask God to guide you in all that you are involved in.

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​Even at the most difficult time of your life you can experience the intimate presence of God.

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​Every time we tell someone about Jesus and the gospel, we  plant a seed in their heart. 

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​Your potential is not about being driven by ambition or success; it is about recognizing who you are in God. 

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​You cannot change your thought patterns on your own. You need the help of the Holy Spirit – filling your heart with His love and good fruit.

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​Make a lifelong, daily habit of reading God’s word. 

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​Fragile – Handle with Care’  Jesus is there for you when you feel like this.

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​Put a pebble in someone’s shoe. (Plant a Bible verse in someone’s life)

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​If want to know what true success looks like, study the model of Jesus – His vision, life and teaching. His Word, the Bible. 

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​Focus on the goodness of the Lord, worship Him, and He will fight for you! 

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​We need  Jesus even when things don’t look great, Jesus has power to sort out even the most difficult situations.

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​Two lives can look alike, but the difference in the foundations is evident when, inevitably, the storms of life come.