Open to learn

Psalm 141:5 “Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness. And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil; Let my head not refuse it. For still my prayer is against the deeds of the wicked.” Leader, I bless you with being surrounded by righteous peers and superiors. I bless you with their input – to encourage or … More Open to learn

Nothing to hide

Proverbs 10:9 “He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known.” Leader, I bless you with speaking, doing and ruling in a way that grows the respect others have for you. I bless you with walking with integrity. Just look around you at the many in positions of power whose … More Nothing to hide

Multiply abundance

2 Corinthians 9:10-11 “Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.” Leader, I bless you with multiplication of that which God gave you to work … More Multiply abundance

Faithful in little

Matthew 25:21 “His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’” Leader, I bless you with not tiring of doing your work with excellence. I bless you with being faithful in even the smallest of … More Faithful in little

A good heart

Psalm 51:17 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.” Leader, I bless you with not giving in to the exhausting temptation of thinking you must appease God by doing all sorts of good works. God longs, first and foremost, for relationship. Everything else follows from … More A good heart

A selah moment

Ecclesiastes 5:19 “As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.” Leader, I bless you with taking a moment to appreciate the fact that you were placed in a position of authority. … More A selah moment

Words fitly spoken

Proverbs 25:11 “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Leader, I bless you with an upgrade in your communication skills. I bless you with not having to ‘wing it’ in conversations and with not having to rely on the strength of your personality to get your point across. I bless you with the right words for the … More Words fitly spoken

Joyous justice

Proverbs 12:20 “Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counsellors of peace have joy.” Leader, I bless you with setting your sight on the joy promised by God – His joy is your strength. I bless you with recognising and following the principles that lead to this joy. I bless you with … More Joyous justice

Verbal mirror

Matthew 15:18 “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.” Deuteronomy 32:2 “Let my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, as raindrops on the tender herb, and as showers on the grass.” Leader, I bless you with speech that builds up, gives … More Verbal mirror

In tune

Psalm 25:14-15 “The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and worship) Him, and He will show them His covenant and reveal to them its [deep, inner] meaning. My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He will pluck my feet out of the net.” Leader, I bless you with … More In tune