Cast all your cares upon him for he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7 What does it mean to cast your cares on God? This may be a simple question that receives a straightforward answer, that is to give your concerns to him. Fair enough, but how do we in reality lay our burdens on … More God Really Cares For You
“I am my beloved’s and His desire is for me.” Song of Songs 7:10 (AMP) The weight that the above statement holds when seen in light of Jesus’ journey to and death on the cross, is such as to wield the power to demolish every seed or stronghold of doubt that may tarry in our … More The loving and The longing of God
“The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” Matthew 13: 45-46 (NIV) Distraction can be a wonderful thing. It can bring much needed relief from life’s stresses and pressures! Watching a season … More Treasure the Pearl of Great Price
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest!” Matthew 11:28 (NIV) Visiting our True Self There is a question which arises for many of us when we are confronted by facets of our character, personality or behaviour because of painful experiences or memories from our past that … More Embracing True Self in Christ’s Embrace – Part 1
“A bruised reed he will not break.” Isaiah 42:3 (NIV) On a day recently where I was in deep need of encouragement due to difficult challenges i was going through, I was walking along a river near to where I live and noticed one stretch of the riverbank that was lined with tall reeds growing … More Hope for the Bruised Reed
This cracked and dry place of my soul’s wandering Had become a picture of parched pondering Constant questions at my journey’s turn Through uncharted wilderness; I am unable to discern Though understanding was not forthcoming And discouragement a crescendo of deafly thrumming A way was formed, and beside me a river floweth From the dust … More Hope in the Wilderness (Poem)
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 (NIV) Walking Beside You The story of the two disciples encountering Jesus as they walked along the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus in Luke 24 is not only a beautiful picture of the gospel of hope triumphing over the darkness and … More The Greatest Encourager
For since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him! Isaiah 64:4 (NIV) Have you forgotten? Do you even care? Where are you in this situation? Are these some of the questions you are asking or perhaps yelling at … More Remembering That He is Good
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:9 (NIV) The disposition of our mind and thoughts are reflective of the deeper beliefs that underpin and sculpt our thought life. I don’t … More The Gift of a Sound Mind
“You lay your hand upon me.” Psalm 139:5 (NIV) What does it mean to have our Saviour and Lord to lay his hand upon us as the verse in one of the most intimate psalms composed by David? Picture yourself with Christ laying his arm around you and hand upon you. How does it feel? … More The Loving Hand of the Lord
Abba's Dearly Beloved 