Mercy and liberty

Psalm 119:41-45 “Your mercies come also to me, O Lord—Your salvation according to Your word. So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in Your word.  And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I have hoped in Your ordinances. So shall I keep Your … More Mercy and liberty

Step into discernment

1 Kings 3:9 “Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?” Ecclesiastes 8:5 “He who keeps his command will experience nothing harmful; and a wise man’s heart discerns both time and judgment.” Leader, guiding people, … More Step into discernment

Step into favour

Genesis 30:27 “And Laban said to him, ‘Please stay, if I have found favour in your eyes, for I have learned by experience that the Lord has blessed me for your sake.’ Leader, I bless you with seeing your employer or superior blessed by God for your sake, because you follow God. Take a moment to think about it… be in awe at … More Step into favour

Overcoming thoughtlessness

Proverbs 3:13-15 “Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding; for her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.” Leader, the value of wisdom in every-day life, but especially in your position, cannot be overestimated. I … More Overcoming thoughtlessness

Choosing sides (III)

Psalm 105:21,22 “He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions, to bind his princes at his pleasure, and teach his elders wisdom.” Leader, God delights in wisdom and is generous to bestow such. I bless you with asking for His wisdom. I bless you with seeing how your territory of … More Choosing sides (III)

Choosing sides (II)

1 Corinthians 3:19 “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: ‘He catches the wise in their craftiness’.” Leader, it is easier to disappear in a crowd and safer to agree with popular opinion than what it is to stand up for eternally focused principles. I bless you with choosing your allegiances with … More Choosing sides (II)

Choosing sides (I)

Judges 14:4 “His father and mother did not know it was from the Lord, and that He sought an occasion for assailing the Philistines. At that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.” Leader, we have entered a time where the wisdom of man is increasingly exposed as foolishness. I bless you with an encounter … More Choosing sides (I)

Not nice, but necessary

Job 5:17,24 “Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. You will know that your tent is secure; you will take stock of your property and find nothing missing.” Leader, I bless you with the wisdom to learn from your mistakes – especially those highlighted by another’s reprimand … More Not nice, but necessary

Living light

Titus 3:8-10 (The Message) “I want you to put your foot down. Take a firm stand on these matters so that those who have put their trust in God will concentrate on the essentials that are good for everyone. Stay away from mindless, pointless quarrelling over genealogies and fine print in the law code. That … More Living light

Good to know

Proverbs 11:9 “With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.” Leader, I bless you with the wisdom to think before you speak and to weigh your opinion against its possible impact on those with whom you share it. I bless you to seek out the truth of a matter … More Good to know