This is the third and final post on Psalm 92. If you missed them, you can read the first one here – Praise in the morning, praise in the evening- and the second one here – You Thrill Me. We left off last time discussing that although evil may flourish for a time, it will…
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Praise in the Morning, Praise in the Evening (Psalm 92 #1) – Andy Brown
Part of my Bible reading this morning was in Psalm 92. It is a wonderful psalm of praise and thanksgiving, and I think we need a good dose of that right now. In fact, we always do, but times of struggle seem to require an extra boost of worship. The psalm is one for the…
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Marriage Matters – Longevity & the D Word, S1, E1
I love the resources that this faithful family produce… In this one about marriage is no different! I highly encourage you to give it a watch!
And while you are there, do you subscribe to their blog and newsletter.
Andy and Jo kick off this brand-new series of Marriage Matters, looking at how we keep going and they go there – they talk openly about the D word – …
Marriage Matters – Longevity & the D Word, S1, E1
Might Not Sin (Re-post)
Do you want to sin against God? The obvious answer is no! No one who calls themselves a follower of Jesus Christ does. Yet, what steps do we take to …
Might Not Sin
Musings From the Gospel of John – Number 38
God has been speaking to me lately about the very issues this post raises. And I share it for your encouragement today.
I find myself constantly encouraged but regularly challenged by the writings on Bruces blog. do take some time to check out the other posts and be blessed yourselves.
The Scriptures covered in this post are from John 15:9-14 NASB. “Just as the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; remain in My love. If you …
Musings From the Gospel of John – Number 38
Parable Surprises – Master and His Servant
Responsibilities and how we relate to them. Let’s get it straight. Luke 17:7-10 7 “Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say…
Parable Surprises – Master and His Servant
Quick update
I hope this blog post finds you well?
I just wanted to post a quick update on why I have been so quiet on the blog these last few days. I am pleased to say that all is well, and actually just taking a few days off of work to spend time with family.
Life, as ever, has been rather hectic of late! I saw an opportunity to take a few days rest, and grabbed it with both hands!
How often do you take time to rest and relax? when you have a strong work ethic, or even a works mentality, it can be very difficult to switch off and relax for a while. Every single one of us needs to stop and rest at times however.
Let us not forget that even our wonderful God, who is infinite in power, took time to rest at the end of creation. This was not because he was tired, but simply because he wanted to enjoy the fruits of his labour.
Likewise, he built a specific command in the 10 Commandments for us to take time each week to just rest in his presence.
Perhaps it is not possible for you to take an entire day each week just to rest. But the principle remains, that each of us should take time to re-energise so that we might continue to serve him with gladness.
Whether we work in a secular job, ministry or at home, too many of us burn out because we do not stop often enough. Don’t let that be you dear reader!
Let’s pray:
Father God, we thank you for your loving grace and mercy towards us who believe. Thank you that you are the one who gives us the strength we need for each and every day.
For all who are weary, I pray that you may give them strength and rest.
Help us not to be so busy that we ceased to be fruitful.
As we lift up our voices in prayer and praise, may our strength be renewed.
We worship you, loving father! thank you for your enduring love. Thank you that you walk with us through our everyday lives.
Thank you for the times when you carious, when our strength is gone.
In the mighty and glorious name of our Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen
Andy B 2 Minute Video Vlog, Calendars, Organisation and Peace, S3, E10
Some sound advice here which I thought I would share. For someone like me, who is often taking on way too much, I really need to consider what God is asking me to do each and every day.
Psalm 139 is a fairly well known piece of scripture, but it is verse 2 that really strikes Andy B as he considers Calendars, Organisation and Peace. …
Andy B 2 Minute Video Vlog, Calendars, Organisation and Peace, S3, E10
This Sunday at Church: Encourage someone you seen changed this past year
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Encourage someone you seen changed this past year.. For this Lord’s Day post I thought it might be …
This Sunday at Church: Encourage someone you seen changed this past year
THE KEY TO SUCCESS
I thought I would share this as it pairs so well with my earlier post from this morning.
Formonthills Woods with the Firth of Forth in the background. Photo by Alan Kearns. This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you …
THE KEY TO SUCCESS
Prayer for the weary
How has your week been? How about your day today? I feel led to pray for the weary this evening. Is that you? It certainly is me!
Heavenly Father, we give you thanks and praise for your wonderful, never ending love for each one of us. Whether this week has been good or bad, we thank you that you have been with us through every step of it.
As we approach the weekend, I want to pray for all who feel weary or heavy laden at the moment.
Lord, I ask you to give them strength. I pray that they may know that your yoke is easy and your burden is light.
If there are those who have come to the end of their strength, May they draw on your infinite resources.
If need be loving God, then do carry them through this moment.
Increase their joy, heavenly father, as we know joy is our strength. let them draw on your piece which surpasses all understanding.
You know the burdens we all carry Lord, so do help us to know that we do not carry them alone. let us also know the height, depth, length, and breadth of your unfailing love!
When it is time to sleep this evening, may that sleep be sweet and peaceful. Watch over us as we rest, so we might serve you all the better tomorrow.
We thank you that you have heard our prayers. we lift them before you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ!
Amen!
Time
I have thoroughly enjoyed writing this blog over the last month. This week however my time has been extremely limited and I have not written nearly as much as I would have liked. Can you relate?
I do not want to make a habit of putting up older posts but i’ve written a fair few articles over the last three years and some of the newer followers may not have seen them all. When I simply cannot write something you for whatever reason, I will try to share an older post here for your enjoyment.
To be perfectly honest, I get frustrated with myself when I cannot carve out the time or headspace to write. If you’re anything like me, then you put enormous pressure on yourself to deliver! It just so happens that I was flicking through some older posts and found this one.
It is about using our time for the benefit of others. Now that is a good use of time!
For those who are not familiar, every so often I put out a shorter post which I described as pearls of wisdom. I tried to offer a nuggets of wisdom and a few thoughts to go alongside it. These have proved popular so I do hope you enjoy this particular one below.
If you can spare a prayer for me at the moment, then I would truly appreciate it. Life is good and I cannot complain. We have a number of things going on all at once so I would value your prayers so that I can keep God at the centre of it all. And ideally, find some time to write!
Bless you today.
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