”It is good for me to draw near to God” — Ps73:28
God is not there to support our plans, our perspectives, our decisions and our desires. For even our best plans may not be near to what God desires. We then, ought to draw near to God, so that we can be certain that we are on His side, as His Spirit helps us measure every thought and action by His ways that are always right.
So, let’s ask ourselves: are we on the Lord’s side? Being on His side means that we will reflect His love to the world around us in the way we interact with others. We will forgive, treat others justly and seek peace. God’s ways are always best. Father, teach us to search Your ways so that we may know how to be on Your side of the critical issues in life. Thank You that when we draw near to You, You draw near to us with gifts of wisdom and discernment.
00Wafiq Harris-Ashbyhttp://www.hoperoadnazarene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hrn-logo-520x140-1.pngWafiq Harris-Ashby2017-11-29 08:47:402017-11-29 08:47:40Are We on the Lord's Side?
“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity…” — Psalm 32:5
We individually need to acknowledge our sin to God. This needs to be a personal responsibility and much as it desires personal integrity – being honest before God. We need to confess everything openly to God because He knows our deceit. He is omniscient He knows all even our darkest secret.
Confession brings freedom, concealment lead to continued misery. Confession of our sins, knowing that they are covered by God gives the blessings of joy and peace .
00Wafiq Harris-Ashbyhttp://www.hoperoadnazarene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hrn-logo-520x140-1.pngWafiq Harris-Ashby2017-11-28 11:18:132017-11-28 11:18:13Coming Clean leads to God's Blessings
“The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness” — 1Tim6:10
As we learn to see that Christ is the source of all we have, we will find contentment in Him rather than in material possessions. When we seek godliness rather than riches, we will gain a desire to be faithful with what we have been given.
Let’s deliberately cultivate an attitude of contentment in God, and faithfully submit to Him; for our Provider will care for us.
00Wafiq Harris-Ashbyhttp://www.hoperoadnazarene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/hrn-logo-520x140-1.pngWafiq Harris-Ashby2017-11-27 11:51:022017-11-27 11:51:02To love money is to lose sight of the Source of Life
Are We on the Lord's Side?
/in Steadfast Hope”It is good for me to draw near to God” — Ps73:28
God is not there to support our plans, our perspectives, our decisions and our desires. For even our best plans may not be near to what God desires. We then, ought to draw near to God, so that we can be certain that we are on His side, as His Spirit helps us measure every thought and action by His ways that are always right.
So, let’s ask ourselves: are we on the Lord’s side? Being on His side means that we will reflect His love to the world around us in the way we interact with others. We will forgive, treat others justly and seek peace. God’s ways are always best.
Father, teach us to search Your ways so that we may know how to be on Your side of the critical issues in life. Thank You that when we draw near to You, You draw near to us with gifts of wisdom and discernment.
Coming Clean leads to God's Blessings
/in Steadfast Hope“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity…” — Psalm 32:5
We individually need to acknowledge our sin to God. This needs to be a personal responsibility and much as it desires personal integrity – being honest before God. We need to confess everything openly to God because He knows our deceit. He is omniscient He knows all even our darkest secret.
Confession brings freedom, concealment lead to continued misery. Confession of our sins, knowing that they are covered by God gives the blessings of joy and peace .
To love money is to lose sight of the Source of Life
/in Steadfast Hope“The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness” — 1Tim6:10
As we learn to see that Christ is the source of all we have, we will find contentment in Him rather than in material possessions. When we seek godliness rather than riches, we will gain a desire to be faithful with what we have been given.
Let’s deliberately cultivate an attitude of contentment in God, and faithfully submit to Him; for our Provider will care for us.