Peace in Jesus

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

We have peace in Jesus. Especially in times of sorrow, the Lord gives us his peace like a seal on our lives. His grace is so relevant to your life. How many times in your life, have you known the comfort and peace of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is there for us, confirming God’s love and sonship in our lives. You can rest in the unchanging character of God. Underneath are the everlasting arms (Deut. 33:27).

Thanks Lord Jesus, your peace is a little of heaven to earth.

Blessing of praying for your loved ones

The Lord will keep you from all harm- He will watch over your life Psalm 121:7

One day, my Uncle Pete was driving and he really felt to pull over. He didn’t know that just ahead a tree had fallen right across the road and at a high speed, He could have been seriously hurt if he hadn’t stopped. So much has the Lord protected us from. Don’t underestimate the blessing of praying for your loved ones, for their protection and peace. God cares about you and those you love. Our families are blessed to have the Lord as our shelter. He is worth of our praise for all he is and all he has done. Who knows, God could be sending angels in answer to your believing prayer.

Lord Jesus, thanks for your peace and protection. Thanks for protecting my loved ones and watching over them, in Jesus’ name, amen.

Gratefulness

He was pierced for our transgressions, he was wounded for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:6

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with support; so much so that you can hardly find the words to describe your thankfulness. When you were at your lowest ebb, someone reached out to you and steadied you along. Just like you see reflections of the love of Jesus in people, God is that one steadfast rock that you always have to pick you up when you fall. Thank God for Jesus! He took our punishment apon himself. The suffering He endured was for us. Because of His wounds, we are healed.

Praise you Jesus, I can’t put into words how grateful I am for all you have done for me. Thank you and praise you for reflections of your love in people’s lives that I know.

Believing the best

Surely your goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6

Being near the good shepherd, is a worry free life. You know that the goodness and mercy of the Lord is there, following you all the days of your life. Get swept up into the love of God and you will live life beaming. Wherever you go, there is Jesus. You have a dwelling place in the Lord forever. We are living in a time that we are seeing the promise of God fulfilled, a time of real miracles and answered prayers. What are you believing for at the moment?

Lord Jesus, I love dwelling in your house always. Thanks for your goodness and mercy. Believing to see real miracles in our time, in Jesus’ name, amen.

Help in the Lord

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29

When I was little I was in the scouts. We had a camp canoeing on the river. There was several sections where the river had dried up that we had to carry our canoes across to the river finally. At times arduous, yet when we arrived at our destination, all seemed worth the effort. The Lord has the strength you need for the journey you are on. If you’re feeling weak, there is help in the Lord. He can help you build up momentum and motivation. The journey is always worth the effort.

Thanks Father God, your help is so appreciated in this journey called life.

Aspire

Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Philippians 3:12

Not looking back is the constant for people running a marathon. When you look back you realise the distance you have ran and that can be off putting. When you look forward, you think about the finish line being just after the horizon and you are encouraged to complete the challenge. We haven’t arrived yet, still on the way to victory and at the same time living from the victory Jesus has for us. What can you aspire to that would be a blessing to God?

Thanks Jesus that you have won the victory and that is where we are reaching toward.

Leaning on Jesus

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters Colossians 3:23

We all worship. You can intentionally worship Jesus. How you are in your workplace can be worship to God. If you find yourself under pressure, that can also be an opportunity to give your stress to Jesus. He cares about us and what we face from day to day. He can lift your burdens so you can have a positive outlook and be able to go the distance. How has God helped you in your workplace? How can you lean on Jesus today?

Lord Jesus, I want to worship you in the everyday. Help me lean on you, amen.

Love never fails

Love never fails. 1Corinthians 13:8

When all else fails, God’s love doesn’t. We know how to love because of the way God loves us. Praise Jesus for His great love. The faithfulness of the Lord is seen in a beautiful painted sunset each day. The Bible also describes the love of God to all people. He cares so much about you and I. God loved the world so much that He sent Jesus to save our souls (John 3:16).

Lord Jesus, your love never fails. You have shown your love in the way you died for us. Help me have a love that never fails, amen.

Jesus’ love of people

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14

God made you fearfully and wonderfully. There’s something of an awe in God’s creation. Each person is so special and unique. Our care for humanity is from the foundation of the father heart of God. When we understand how much he cares about us, we can in turn care for each other. The value we place of people is because of the value God has placed on our lives. Jesus showed us, when children were disregarded, that they are all important to God. (Matthew 19:40

God is present

It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning, your faithfulness in the evening. Psalm 92:2

Being aware of the presence of God in the mundane is key to remembering the power of praise. God is present when your eyes open in the morning, at every meal time, in your work day and relaxing times. We can easily add praise to our routine. In the morning, remembering the unfailing love of the Lord and his faithfulness in the evening. It could be just be putting on that CD, or playing a song on a music playlist. Whatever kickstarts your praise. Maybe you have a guitar, you could pick up and play something new to Jesus.

Thanks Father God, help me remember you in praise in the highs and lows, day in and day out.

Wonder and awe

Surely goodness and mercy and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, And I shall dwell forever [throughout all my days] in the house and in the presence of the Lord. Psalm 23:6

Praise Jesus for his goodness and mercy. When you know the Lord, so great is his love, that you can’t contain all the love that He has. Dwelling in the very presence of the Lord is a lifetime of wonder and awe. Reminds me of the angels that never cease to say, ”holy, holy, holy is the Lord,” (Revelation 4:8). As we know the love of God, our response is praise!

Lord Jesus, you’re so good to me. Help me remember to thank and praise you for all you are and all you do.

Living testimonies

The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26

God has a blessing for your life and your family’s lives. We are living testimonies of the Lord’s keeping power. You are in the middle of a miracle as a believer. Those small moments that you have as you share Jesus’ love is the legacy that you will have in your future. Prayers you pray, verses you put to song, values you aspire to are all good memory building material. What can you build in you and your family that will have lasting impact?

Thanks Father God, your blessings and peace are there for all of us. Help me shine for you every day Jesus.

Step forward

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

How to go forward when you have had a setback? When you walk close to Jesus, He has the encouragement we need to go forward in our lives. In Christ, we have a spirit of power, love and self discipline. God has given us the ability to overcome as we stand in all the Lord is. It might be the best time to dust yourself off and begin to step forward in your calling, as the Lord leads you.

Praise you Jesus, you give me the grace to live free and willing to serve you.

Be the bridge

I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16

There are some wonderfully designed bridges around the world, that take you from one place to another. We are called to build bridges to people’s lives for Jesus. Don’t underestimate the impact of your discipleship and the discipling of people you work alongside. When people are searching, we can be like beacons of light for Jesus. God is still saving people today.

Thanks Jesus for the good news of the gospel. Help me build bridges to people that could get to know you in a real way.

Really cares

Casting all your care apon Him, for he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

People don’t care about what you know until they know how much you care. We know how much God cares for us, because Jesus died for us. He gave his life so that we could be reconciled to God. You can go to the Lord anytime with your worries and cares, knowing He really cares about you. The Holy Spirit is there and able to comfort and counsel us.

Thanks Lord that you really care and are there for me every day.

Peace of God

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

To have the peace of God is a blessing of walking with Jesus. He keeps us. As you go about your day, there are so many reminders of the goodness of the Lord, that we can praise and thank Him about. Have you a testimony of the keeping power of God? People wonder why you are still smiling, and have a pleasant attitude. You know that’s because of the God you serve. He guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Thanks Lord Jesus, your peace is wonderful indeed. Help me know you are close to me each day.

Jesus’ ways

Shew me your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4

Being needy of Jesus is good. We have not arrived as yet. There is always more to learn and grow to become more like God. David asks to know Jesus’ ways and paths. We can ask God the same. Do you realise your need of the Lord today? How much more do we need the Lord in this world of complexities. There is much to learn of Him, his ways and paths.

Lord Jesus, I desire you, teach me of you, help me learn more of you, in Jesus’ name, amen.

Unburdened and free

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Some places are just irreplaceable. Your ultimate holiday destination, that iconic scenic spot. There is no where else in the world that you can go and find rest other than Jesus. Are you exhausted from your efforts, burdened by the day, Jesus has what you need. We can learn from him, because of his gentleness and humility. God is our comfort and best friend. What can you bring to him today? The Lord can make you unburdened and free.

Father God, help me keep close and remember your teachings and learn from you.

Real love

We love because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19

Jesus has given us a great example of real love. When you have a comprehension of the love of God, that changes the way you perceive yourself and others. You are able to love better, forgive easier and be more patient. How you treat people is an integral aspect of being a believer. The second commandment Jesus gave us was to love our neighbour as ourselves. That is based on the love of God that he has shed on our lives.

Lord Jesus, thanks for your great love. Help me to be courteous and kind, remembering that you loved me first.

Asking

Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. Colossians 4:2

Is writing a shopping list something you like to do? I often just take the plunge and go shopping without a list. It can be fun, except I get home sometimes realising, the items I have not purchased, that I needed. When we list our prayers we make sure that all our needs and loved ones are covered in our prayers. There is a great lot of good that can be done, being close to Jesus in prayer. What simple prayer can you offer today unto the Lord? Much more than just a list, praying is a way of connecting with the divine. The Holy Spirit makes a way for miracles and happenings of the impossible.

Thanks Jesus, I love to talk with you and hear you talking with me. Help me have a good plan in remembering to pray.