Whispers of His Power – JANUARY 28
If we grasp that word, and thrust with all our might, there can only be one end to the fight. More than conquerors through Him that loved us, will tell the end of that lion fight – even in time of snow,
If we grasp that word, and thrust with all our might, there can only be one end to the fight. More than conquerors through Him that loved us, will tell the end of that lion fight – even in time of snow,
The lesson the disciples missed is that eternal life is not only about following Jesus (even the Rich Young Ruler wants to do that) but also about leaving things behind.
The Gospel is not about receiving – what’s in it for me?
But about leaving the past in dust and ashes – which is a reward in itself.
If we come to our fixed times of prayer late or unprepared we lose something that cannot be recovered.
It does not matter to where we have wandered – God seeks us out.
It does not matter how much we have failed – God smiles on us.
It does not matter how much we feel unworthy – God is well pleased with us.
It does not matter who we are, God calls us by name today and says, ‘Come and see.’
Are we willing to be put into any furnace of God’s choosing if only we may be made fit for His use? We cannot choose our furnace.
before the Magi picked out their gifts they paid attention to waht was happening in the world around them to work out what to do next.
Before we begin the journey of the New Year we need to give God the gift of attention so that we may hear clearly what God is saying.
Strong consolation.
Everlasting consolation.
Everlasting strength.
Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 31 – Looking Forward If the old year has brought to you trial and sorrow, sin or failure, bid them farewell and look forward to the New Year. It is the habit at this time to look back and mourn over what has been; to linger round its crosses and to think… Continue reading Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 31 – Looking Forward
Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 30 – The Roads Last Turn Let me but live my life from year to year, With forward face and unreluctant soul, Not hastening to, nor turning from the goal; Nor mourning things that disappear In the dim past, nor holding back in fear From what the future veils; but with… Continue reading Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 30 – The Roads Last Turn
Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 29 – Sorrow and Selfishness There is no selfishness greater than a life which forgets in the isolation of sorrow that others are sorrowing and need our help. (Reverend Stopford A. Brooke) We lose our griefs by making others cease to grieve. Physical strength is measured by what one can carry; … Continue reading Precept and Practice – DECEMBER 29 – Sorrow and Selfishness