In Blog 362 part 1 we were considering how thanksgiving connects a life of ‘Godly contentment’ and the ‘rest of faith’ with a hungry heart for more and an active ‘asking God’ attitude. I believe that this will grow on us as we meditate more deeply on the various attributes and characteristics of God Himself. […]
In previous blogs we have touched on how thanksgiving is an important ingredient in the life of rest that the Lord has for us in His ‘promised land’. This is clearly taught in Hebrews 4, and reflected in Jesus’ call to us to come to Him and find rest for our souls in Matthew 11:28,29. […]
We hear and read alot in the media these days about the value of meditation and its value to human wellbeing. We also know that meditation is a biblical concept, and that Godly, biblical mediation is of great benefit to us, not only to our wellbeing and peace of mind, but also in our walk […]
Reading Psalm 105 recently I felt it had something important to say to us about thanksgiving as we move on into the new year of 2022, and come near to the end of our 365 days of looking at the power of thanksgiving. It had to do with the value of keeping a journal, and […]
In Matthew 18:1-4, Jesus’ disciples come to Him and ask “who is greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?” In His reply Jesus says “I tell you the truth unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of Heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in […]
In a recent blog we were reflecting on what a wonderful gift of God our imagination can be when it is filled with ideas, thoughts and creativity that are in line with the Lord’s imagination. Equally imagination can lead us down dark paths and into much worry when it feeds on the lies of the […]
In 2 Corinthians chapter 1, Paul is explaining his change of plan to his friends in the church at Corinth. It seems likely that they were disappointed, perhaps even critical of, his change of plan. Possibly Paul felt that he was looking unreliable and vacillating, because in verse 17 he asks, ‘do I make my […]
Recently, I was reading again the story in Matthew 8: 5-13 of Jesus’ encounter with the Centurion. You may remember that he came up to Jesus and told Him that his servant was paralysed and in great pain and Jesus said “I will come and heal him”. The centurion said “I am not worthy for […]
Proverbs 30:9 says ‘Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise I may have too much and disown you and say “Who is the Lord?” or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonour the name of my God.’ When the children of Israel came into the promised […]
Over the year we have looked at many aspects of thanksgiving and how it is so important and such a blessing to God and man. And, whilst we may have already recognised this in our journey, it is good to be reminded how much it marks out a key difference between true faith and much […]