Jeremiah 29: 11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. I will be found by you,” says the Lord.
Every day we make decisions that are either good or bad. The good decisions always give us satisfaction, whereas the bad ones do upsets us and we get into a lot of turmoil. During those moments we think we have totally messed up and it will take a lot of hard work to get out. That is true in some ways but that process of getting out will make you what you should really be. Your character will develop to enable you to achieve in life. The hardship will help us to be wise and propel us to fulfil the goals with style.
The Bible says that Jesus gives peace and therefore we should learn to surrender the situation to Him by prayer. (Prayer is just talking to God) (John 14: 27) God wants to take care of every area of your life, even the smallest detail. We are so valuable to Him. Since He knows the plans for us, that are good, He will direct us.
In Psalms 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Our desires originate from God. Remember that God has placed His desires for you within your heart. He put the plans for your life within you when you were born and they have never left you. No matter what happens in life, you’ll never get away from what God has put in your heart to do.
My friend, our heavenly Father cares for us in the same way as He lays out His plans for us. We are on His heart all the time as He carefully considers and makes plans for every aspect of life, both big and small. And the very thought of you puts a smile on His face because He knows that the plans He has for you are plans to bless you.
So no matter what problems you are facing right now, you can rest in His love for you. There is no problem that is too big for Him to handle. He is not just a God Almighty; He is also your heavenly Father who loves you!
Sunday, 3 January 2010
Friday, 1 January 2010
To the person who may feel hopeless. I want to say that you matter to God. He calls you by name. He knows exactly what you are going through and where you are hurting. He sees you and cares for you. beloved, Jesus came a long way from heaven for you. You certainly matter to Him. He came to give you life more abundantly (John 10:10). You are not a face in a crowd or a number. He knows you by name and has a personal love for you. And in spite of the messs which you might be in, He want to meet your very need and make your life BEAUTIFUL!
Give Him (Jesus) the year 2010. He'll help you.
May God bless and prosper you.
Give Him (Jesus) the year 2010. He'll help you.
May God bless and prosper you.
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Joseph
Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 39:1- 41: 1-57
Many times when we have a vision we want to complete it quickly or get to it hurriedly because it gives us satisfaction. Sometimes when we arrive in our destination too quickly we end up frustrated and not satisfied. Instead of being fulfilled we get into a lot of problems regarding our mission/vision.
Joseph was a very handsome young man in the Bible who had a dream when he was very young that one day he would be a ruler. Did he get there easily? No.
In Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” God didn’t say He would direct our jumps, but rather our steps. Every day we may encounter a situation, problem, trial or tribulation that may build a character in us that moves us towards our dream.
One of the problems PNG faces today it due to irresponsible leaders who have no sense of being a good leader. Most leaders are not ready to lead when they are given leadership roles. They don’t have the ability to handle the big things that they’re dreaming about. This is because they don’t have the experience or character for them.
Sometimes we have to travel the longer route to develop our character and produce responsibility in us. If God was to tell us of our next move we may give up the dream so He can only show and lead us as long as we are willing to let him lead.
So what is the story with Joseph that should make us learn from? When he was 17 years old, he had a dream from God in which his father, mother, and brothers were kneeling down before him. In his mind, he was Prime Minister. God gave him a vision, yet He didn’t tell him how he was going to get there. Suppose God had said, “Joseph, you’re going to become a great ruler, and here is what I planned to get you there. First, your brothers are going to tear your favourite coat off. Second, they are going to throw you in the pit. Third, they are going to sell you as a slave. Fourth, your master’s wife is going to lie about you, accusing you of rape. Fifth, your master is going to have you in jail, where you will be forgotten for a long time. When all of this is done then, you will be elevated to become the Prime Minister of Egypt. If God had said all of these, Joseph would have replied and told God that he would rather remain as a shepherd boy.
But God did not tell him these; He just showed him every step of the way tribulations that produce character and responsibility in him. We were not born with these things, they are learnt. Joseph may found himself wondering where God is in his ordeal in the pit. God’s reply to Joseph may be something like this: “I’m with you in the pit, and I’m working on your character because you can’t rule well without it.”
God’s ways of getting us where we need to go are often different from what we expect, but there is always a good reason for them.
If our dreams take longer to be fulfilled, that is still alright. By the time we get to our destination we will be ready and we will break people’s wrong perception of us.
Many times when we have a vision we want to complete it quickly or get to it hurriedly because it gives us satisfaction. Sometimes when we arrive in our destination too quickly we end up frustrated and not satisfied. Instead of being fulfilled we get into a lot of problems regarding our mission/vision.
Joseph was a very handsome young man in the Bible who had a dream when he was very young that one day he would be a ruler. Did he get there easily? No.
In Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” God didn’t say He would direct our jumps, but rather our steps. Every day we may encounter a situation, problem, trial or tribulation that may build a character in us that moves us towards our dream.
One of the problems PNG faces today it due to irresponsible leaders who have no sense of being a good leader. Most leaders are not ready to lead when they are given leadership roles. They don’t have the ability to handle the big things that they’re dreaming about. This is because they don’t have the experience or character for them.
Sometimes we have to travel the longer route to develop our character and produce responsibility in us. If God was to tell us of our next move we may give up the dream so He can only show and lead us as long as we are willing to let him lead.
So what is the story with Joseph that should make us learn from? When he was 17 years old, he had a dream from God in which his father, mother, and brothers were kneeling down before him. In his mind, he was Prime Minister. God gave him a vision, yet He didn’t tell him how he was going to get there. Suppose God had said, “Joseph, you’re going to become a great ruler, and here is what I planned to get you there. First, your brothers are going to tear your favourite coat off. Second, they are going to throw you in the pit. Third, they are going to sell you as a slave. Fourth, your master’s wife is going to lie about you, accusing you of rape. Fifth, your master is going to have you in jail, where you will be forgotten for a long time. When all of this is done then, you will be elevated to become the Prime Minister of Egypt. If God had said all of these, Joseph would have replied and told God that he would rather remain as a shepherd boy.
But God did not tell him these; He just showed him every step of the way tribulations that produce character and responsibility in him. We were not born with these things, they are learnt. Joseph may found himself wondering where God is in his ordeal in the pit. God’s reply to Joseph may be something like this: “I’m with you in the pit, and I’m working on your character because you can’t rule well without it.”
God’s ways of getting us where we need to go are often different from what we expect, but there is always a good reason for them.
If our dreams take longer to be fulfilled, that is still alright. By the time we get to our destination we will be ready and we will break people’s wrong perception of us.
Friday, 11 December 2009
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