π Prayer 4 2day!Β
Lord, help me to apply zest to my work efforts
that I might please You. I offer my actions and words
today as a testimony to bring You glory.
Use me today to point others to You. Amen.
Tag Archives: Jesus
Point Others
April 9, 2013 
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Grace and Glory
April 8, 2013 0 Comments
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π Verse 4 2day!Β
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Psalm 84:11
π¬ Quote 4 2dayΒ
Let Jesus be in your heart, eternity in your spirit, the world under your feet, the will of God in your actions. And let the love of God shine forth from you. –Β Catherine of Genoa
π Prayer 4 2day!Β
My Lord and my God, Your Word says I no longer live, but You live in me. I surrender to You now, and ask that in the big things and the little things my life would be a reflection of the radical Truth about who I am in You. I don’t want to make this up. I can’t do it in my own strength. I rest in You now and simply ask that You would live through me as You see fit. Praise to You! Amen.
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Goodbye World
April 6, 2013 0 Comments
Goodbye world, at last
Your days, although many, are numbered
You will be left in the past
A new future is coming, unencumbered
Donβt get me wrong world
I know you are me and my kind
I just want you unfurled
In a new way, I want a new mind
I have been promised
That everything will change
That the serpent that hissed
Will soon be far out of range
While I am here still
Living with you, as you
I will keep changing until
These times are through
So I wont say anymore about how
You will be taken from me
I will just say goodbye now
For I donβt when that time will be
Draftin’
April 5, 2013 3 Comments
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is your heart causing a draft over people?
Are you the ice cold draft that puts a chill into people even before you meet? If someone were to say your name does it make them sigh and say “Oh no I haven’t got the energy.” Or does your name bring a smile to their face as they can’t wait to meet up again.
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Or are you a draft project?
Not quite finished or ready to be publishedΒ yet, a broken toy forgotten on a shelf complaining because you feel your days are over. Are you sat waiting to bury your dead? waiting for your inheritance which you think will heal you. Then, and only then you decide to let Jesus walk alongside you but NEVER in front.
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Or do you create a backdraft?
Are you opening doors you know you shouldn’t be opening? Are you letting the flames consume you and pollute your mind?
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Or are you draftin’?Β
Are you letting Jesus lead?Β Are you following really close behind as he pulls you along, while leaving you with the energy to help others and become your own draft?Β
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Bible.is app
April 5, 2013 2 Comments
ο£Ώ Free App 4 2day! (accessible with Voiceover)
“Bible+“
Description from iTunes app store:
The FREE Bible app with the most translations in the world! 600+ languages including dramatized Audio! And now The JESUS Film Project too! Over 25,000 Five-Star ratings! READ the Bible, LISTEN to the Bible, and SEE the Bible as never before with anyone in the world.
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This app is fantastic, I listen to it all the time and the dramatised bibles are amazing! Β It works seamlessly with the ‘Voiceover’ screenreader and once you quickly set up a free account, you can sync your bookmarks, highlights and reading plans between the Bible+ app on multiple platforms. I use this app on my iPhone, iPad and I also use the main website too.Β
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When our foundations are shaking
April 5, 2013 0 Comments
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We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking only to learn that it is God shaking them. –Β Charles West
Renew my mind
April 5, 2013 0 Comments
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π Verse 4 2day!Β
Romans 12:2Β (NIV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what Godβs will isβhis good, pleasing and perfect will.
I also like this translation…
Romans 12:2Β (MSG)12
So hereβs what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary lifeβyour sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around lifeβand place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him. Donβt become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. Youβll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.
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π Prayer 4 2day!Β
“Father, I don’t want to be conformed to the Taoist thinking of the world. Renew my mind, help me to stop polluting it with the things the world would like me to see and hear. Transform me according to what is true about my true identity and my new self. Amen.”
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Safety
April 5, 2013 2 Comments
I ran away from safety because it was tasteless
My life was craving some more exotic flavour
Because of my attractions I drove a million miles to meet my desire
But when I got there it destroyed me, it tore me to pieces
Now I am broken, shattered. The things I loved hated me
Who can understand, who can make sense of this mess
How could the world be such a liar
How could I have been so stupid
I opened my eyes and looked around me, I found I was not alone
There were so many people littering the streets of this broken place
Then some quiet noise turned my head and I scanned the horizon
I saw a kind of light far in the distance, it seemed vaguely familiar but unknown
Now I have walked these streets, how I longed for the old way, whatever it was
Still I could sense that light, it seemed to be moving
If only I could go back, If someone could take me
I then I thought about that light, could that light be safety?
Perfection
April 4, 2013 2 Comments
What is perfection?
This thing that we mention
This mode that we talk of
This ancient convention
It sits in our minds and assesses our actions
It looks at whatβs out there and causes reactions
We want it, we crave it
Yet our senses are marred, can we trust our perceptions?
What is itβ¦β¦..?
Something exquisite
Or something of myth
That we never will visit
Or Maybe a path you can follow β a worthy direction
Or choices you make through some careful selection
Or is it chance
The hope of some future election
Or are they all aspects of this purest condition
This mindset beyond a pure human rendition
But something above us
The state that explains the creatorβs decision
Something outside us but in us in seed
Something in flowers as well as in weeds
Something in process
The nature of the only one worthy to bleed
Love Story
April 4, 2013 1 Comment
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Is love the story that underlines our life?
A story of husband and wife
But also of surgeon and knife
A story of cursed ground
Of people lost and found
Of little silence and too much sound
A story of shared and broken creation
Of relation against relation
And nation v nation
A story of confusion
Of many lies and evils intrusion
A story of pain β whatβs your conclusion?
Does this story have a turn?
A Saviour who came to burn?
A Saviour who lives, dies, lives β and returnsβ¦?
So what about you?
Is this a story thatβs true?
A story about your eternal life β your viewβ¦.?
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Ben Joins iChristian! :D
April 3, 2013 3 Comments
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I’m so excited today as my great friend and brother in Christ Ben accepted his invitation from me to post his spirit led writings on my little blog for us all to enjoy. Ben leads our new small mens group ‘The Dynamic Force‘ and much more. He also helps disciple me each day with encouragement, conviction and prayer.
I pray that his writings will help encourage, challenge and bless you as we all travel along this amazing journey.
Check out his first (and hopefully not last) post ‘The Dynamic Force‘Β and also check out his blog ‘The Most Excellent Way‘
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The Dynamic Force
April 3, 2013 5 Comments
What is Church?
People have various views on what the Church is but how many people have really grasped the full, world breaking extent of this divine institution?
Our idea of Church is so ingrained in us through years of mis-experience that the truth of Gods plan is buried beneath countless piles of confused Christians. To most people ‘Church’ says Sundays, Services, Buildings, Songs, and plenty of other things that tradition keeps alive, and that are not intrinsically bad but by the same token can meaning absolutely nothing.
The reality is that the scope of Gods plan for people has no limits, aside from those outlined by the things that destroy us; We can do whatever we want, as long as it’s good. Yet for years humanity has dedicated itself to doing exactly those things that break us and now we find ourselves in the unenviable position of wanting to escape the damage but having no idea how.
So, where does the Church fit in?
I am sure that, if the Church had always done what it was supposed to do then we would know exactly where it fits in and see that it is actually the perfect answer to that most important, totally non-religious question: ‘just how do we get ourselves out of this mess?’.
However….
The Church has misbehaved for so long that not even the Christians know what it should look like.
So….
It’s time we listened to God. It’s time the Church became a DYNAMIC FORCE that fills every area of life. A force that can change and mould itself to deal with any situation, powered by the Spirit Himself and defined by the humility and unquenchable forgiveness of all it’s members. The Church is everything or it should be and was designed by God so that, through Jesus we could learn the truth about life and choose it – rejecting all evil.
The biggest question……?
What is holding us back, because it’s not God.
And our point……?
This is what we are trying be in this one tiny corner of Gods plan: That DYNAMIC FORCE that WILL change everything. Let’s make it happen.
It’s Jesus
April 2, 2013 5 Comments
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Just think: Every promise God has ever made finds its fulfillment in Jesus. God doesn’t just give us grace; he gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace. If it’s peace, it’s only found in Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Even life itself is found in the Resurrection and the Life. Christianity isn’t all that complicated…it’s Jesus. –Β Joni Eareckson Tada
Our Greatest Need
April 1, 2013 3 Comments
If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent a financier; if pleasure, an entertainer. As it is forgiveness, He sent a Saviour. – Nicky Gumbel
Father in heaven, I know that I have broken your laws and that my sins have separated me from you. I now want to turn away from my past sinful life.
Please forgive me, andΒ help me avoid sinning again.
I believe that you sent your sonΒ Jesus Christ, who died for my sins,Β was resurrected from the dead, andΒ is now alive.Β I invite Jesus toΒ become the Lord of my lifeβto ruleΒ and reign in my heart from this dayforward.
Please send me your HolyΒ Spirit to help me to obey you, and
to do your will for the rest of my life.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Oooooooo He Has Risen! :D
March 31, 2013 2 Comments
HAPPY EASTER!!!
π Verse 4 2day!
Matthew 28:6(NLT)
He isnβt here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying.
Quote 4 2day π¬Β
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
[Jesus Christ – John 11:25, 26]
Another Quote 4 2day π¬Β
“Easter says you can put truth in the grave but it won’t stay there.”
Clarence W. Hall
π Prayer 4 2day!Β
“Jesus, you have overcome death
And conquered every fear I could imagine
Help me to live each day remembering that You are alive
That You are bigger than anything or any situation
And that Your power is real
Jesus, you’re my hero and I’m walking with you.
Amen.”
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his is the only photo I could find in my Library that shows a true Worship face! π
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Jesus, how much do you love me?
March 30, 2013 1 Comment
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“I asked Jesus,
‘How much do you love me?’
And Jesus said,
‘This much’
Then He stretched out his arms and died.”
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The Diocese of Exeter
This was written on an easter card Sarah received from her Mother yesterday. It hit me hard and I felt I just had to share it!
A Walk of Witness – The Cross Walk
March 29, 2013 4 Comments
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“The Cross is a picture of violence, yet the key to peace, a picture of suffering, yet the key to healing, a picture of death, yet the key to life. –Β David Watson
Epsom town centre was blessed with the incredibly moving reenactment of the events of Good Friday. It was really emotional to be apart of it. The actors were fantastic and it really drove home the message of how Jesus suffered and died for our sins.
A big thanks to my Christian brother Ben for taking my camera and getting some great shots of the costumes and the cross for me as I was in the crowd and couldn’t see anything! π
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Camera used – Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Β© Ben Scadden
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Depression
March 29, 2013 0 Comments
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Whilst writing “My Testimony” I found this song hiding in my hard drive.
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Depression
Written by Steve Rebus
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As I wake up I slowly realise,
That I face another day with darkened eyes,
As it hits me I have to refrain,
From the thoughts wishing me dead again!
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Pure isolation, I dream of escape,
My hopes and ambitions Iβve had to forsake,
Panic, despair, my hand grips the knife,
I pray for the strength to end this sad life!!
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Depression,
Comes like the darkest night,
Depression,
No glimmer of hope, no sign of light.
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I feel the torment build deep inside,
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide,
It has to happen now, I need a release,
I hope suicide will finally bring me peace!
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As I look back with love in my heart,
My Chains are gone, i have a new start,
The Lord is my refuge, my strength, my home,
The darkness has gone, Iβm no longer alone!
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Β Β© Steve Rebus
π Verse of Hope
John 14:1-4
βLet not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Fatherβs house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.β
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Not afraid to die
March 29, 2013 0 Comments
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This song came to me as I was with Sarah at another Eric Bibb concert, we were sat very high up in the eaves of Cadogan Hall and I felt a sudden sense of danger. I pictured the whole place collapsing and I was trapped under all of the seats etc.
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When we got home I picked up my acoustic guitar and this song (lyrics & chords) just came straight out. I havn’t edited it since and this happened around 2005.Β
Not afraid to die
Music & Lyrics by Steve Rebus
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Verse 1 G, D/F#, A Asus
On that fateful night
In Cadohan Hall
Eric Bibbβs Blues filling wall to wall.
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Verse 2
A big explosion
And you were scared
But I was the one trapped beneath the stairs
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(Chorus) Dsus, G, D/F#, G, A
Please save yourself, before itβs too late
Please save yourself, but donβt you cry
Because I got the Lord in my heartβ¦..Iβm not afraid to die
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Verse 3
You let go of my hand
With tears on your face
The look in your eyes, as you left this place
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Verse 4
I can feel the heat
Of the flames on my skin
The creak from the roof as it finally caved in
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Please save yourself, before itβs too late
Please save yourself, but donβt you cry
Because I got the Lord in my heartβ¦..Iβm not afraid to die
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Solo
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Verse 5
Remember me
And the life we had
Share your smile and never be sad
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Please save yourself, before itβs too late
Please save yourself, but donβt you cry
Because I got the Lord in my heartβ¦..Iβm not afraid to die
When youβve got the Lord in your heartβ¦..donβt be afraid to die
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Β© Steve Rebus
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I am not sure if this is an outpouring of my love for Sarah and how I would die for her, or if its trying to show how much inner peace I feel now I follow Jesus, maybe its both?!
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Please comment and let me know your thoughts! π
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Easter
March 25, 2013 0 Comments
Quote 4 2day π¬Β
“Easter is to our faith what water is to the ocean, what stone is to the mountain, what blood is to the body.” –Β Raymond Linquist
Dear Father
March 18, 2013 1 Comment
π Prayer 4 2day!Β
“Dear Father, I want to commit my way — my heart, my life, my future, my abilities, my wealth, my family… — to you. I want to be used by you for your glory. I trust that you love me and long to give me your blessing along with your grace and salvation. I love you and thank you in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Password??
March 15, 2013 2 Comments
π Verse 4 2day!Β
John 14:6Β (NIV)
Jesus answered, βI am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
My ThoughtsΒ π
When we struggle with Guilt, worry, fear, people or any problem at all, the Bible says that we should take it to Jesus and he will free you from your chains and give rest to your soul.
So why, when we know the correct password to unlock all of these problems and issues isΒ “Jesus”. Why do we constantly insist on entering the wrong one!
Are you screaming at the issues for not accepting your password??
TryΒ “Jesus”
π another Verse 4 2day!Β
Matthew 11:28Β (NLT)
Then Jesus said, βCome to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
π Prayer 4 2day!Β
“Dear Father,
I need you now because I am full of stress and anxiety. Reading your Word brings comfort, as I ask you to come and take my heavy burdens. I take each burden, one by one, and lay them at your feet. Please carry them for me so that I don’t have to. Replace them with your humble and gentle yoke so that I will find rest for my soul today. I receive your gift of peace of mind and heart. I know that you, Lord, will keep me safe. I am not afraid because you are always with me,Β Amen”
Stun me with awe and wonder
March 11, 2013 2 Comments
π Prayer 4 2day!Β
“Jesus, stun me with awe and wonder today. Donβt let me get tripped up with things that my mind cannot comprehend. Rather, free my soul to experience being βborn againβ. May the reality of my spiritual rebirth be the Truth that propels my life today in all I think, say, and do. Amen.”
All Things
March 7, 2013 8 Comments
β Quote 4 2day!Β
“All that I want is in Jesus;
He satisfies, joy He supplies;
Life would be worthless without Him,
All things in Jesus I find.”
Our needs will never exhaust Godβs supply.
Life-sustaining water
March 5, 2013 1 Comment
β Prayer 4 2day!Β
“Father in Heaven, thank You for this life-sustaining water to quench my thirst in the desert of my exile. I rest in Your forgiveness, in Your love for me. Thank You for never rejecting me or forsaking me. Amen.”
Death has no Power
March 1, 2013 0 Comments
β Prayer 4 2day!Β
“Dear Jesus, I know that because You died for me, death has no power over us. Every loss I suffer can be filled by You as You pull me close to Your heart. Comfort me with peace and grant me hope in life everlasting that surely will come. Let me feel Your presence. Amen.”
Please give me the confidence…
February 28, 2013 1 Comment
β Prayer 4 2day!Β
“Father, please give me the confidence, boldness, and conviction of your promises. I want to live boldly for your glory and according to your will. Thank you for empowering me to this victorious living by your Spirit who lives within me. To you belong all glory, majesty, and praise. In Jesus’ name. Amen.”
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Deliver me
February 26, 2013 0 Comments
β Prayer 4 2day!Β
“Thank you, dear Father! You are not only the God of the heavens, but you are also my God. You know me and care about me. You hear my cries for help and mercy. You share my struggles and burdens. Please deliver me from every enemy, both physical and spiritual, and give me boldness to stand firm in my faith in you. In Jesus’ name I ask this. Amen.”
Through the centuries
February 24, 2013 0 Comments
β Prayer 4 2day!Β
Heavenly Father and LORD of all things, I am confident that you will accomplish your will and purpose in me. Seeing how you loved and worked through the centuries with the everyday people I find in Scripture, I know your love will last long after I am gone from this place. However, dear LORD, I do face some struggles and difficulties and I ask you to please intervene with your grace and power in my life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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Spur one another
February 22, 2013 0 Comments
β Verse 4 2day! –Β Hebrews 10:24,25
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
As He Promised, He Will Do
February 21, 2013 0 Comments
β Verse 4 2day!Β
As He Promised, He Will Do
John 14:1-4
βLet not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Fatherβs house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.β
Jesus Sets You Free!
October 2, 2012 0 Comments
Guilt is feeling bad about what u have done. Shame is feeling bad about who u are. Jesus has set you free from both. Enjoy freedom today.
We need Jesus!
September 21, 2012 0 Comments
We need Jesus every moment of every day.Β To say anything else is ludicrous.
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Tommy Tenney
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