A Maze.[Psalm 23.]

Life is sometimes like a maze in which we dont know the way out, sometimes we dont know which way to go for the best, so we need to fix our minds on Gods word, which continually reminds us that , there is one who goes before us leading the way. There are times in which I look back and I am amazed how God has lead me, the hymn writer wrote ,[All the way my Saviour leads me, what have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy who through life has been my guide. Life in its very nature is uncertain ,but for us who are children of God, we have this wonderful assurance that we are being lead, I read these two verses , the first in Psalm31v15 it reads [ My future is in Your hands.]the next is in Psalm 32v8. [The Lord says, I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.] , so in all your ways ackowledge Him and He will direct your paths. [Lord sometimes I am fearful about the future, thank you that you do not leave us to flounder in uncertainity, but gentle remind us, that you will lead and guide us all the days of our lives, thank you Lord Jesus, Amen.]

Change. [ 2 Corinthians 5 v17 ]

Life is full of change , the weather, our bodies,circumstances, etc, it means so often we have to adopt to those changes . This is Palm Sunday the day our Savior rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, the crowds cheered Him but there was also those who feared Him, why should they fear Jesus , because He was seen as a threat, one who threatened the status quo, they did not want what He offered, change . Let us ask the question, are we prepared to accept the challenge of change in our lives, to accept Christ as our Saviour ?, this is a decision that will trully change our lives, and will be a change for the better. [ Father thank you for Jesus, who will always change our lives for the better, Amen. ]

Blindness [ Hebrews 11v6 ]

Many years ago I had a workmate who was blind ,he sought to live an independant life, but he still needed someone at times to help him, the simple fact is he could not see , so at times ,he had to trust himself to others. Many people want to see what lies ahead, but the fact of the matter is ,they cant, the Bible says we walk by faith, that simply means we trust God to lead and guide us, there is no crystal ball, there is simply trust,consider these words from Hebrews 11,[ By an act of faith,Abraham said yes to Gods call to travel to an unknown place that would become his home. When he left he had no idea where he was going. T M.] To the natural man this can appear madness, but it is Gods way for His children, and is the best way.[ Father I come to you in faith, you are invisible to the natural eye, help me to trust , your leading, help me to see were my true security lies, help me to trust in You at all times, in Jesus name I pray this, Amen.]

God hates me. [ Romans 5v 1-11 ]

There are people who think God hates them, and I am sure there are many who feel God does not like them. One of my favourite authors is Philip Yancey, my favourite book of Philips is, Whats so amazing about Grace, and of course the God of all Grace , does not hate ,or dislike anyone, His very nature is love, if you doubt this, I want you to simply look to the cross, P.Yancey, quotes a line from Mozarts Requiem, [Remember, merciful Jesus, that I am the cause of your journey,] He remembers, Let us all remember that God is love, and that means He loves all of us. [Father in heaven ,thank You for loving me, thank you for Calvary love, that while I was a sinner, Christ died for me, Amen.]

Atheism. [ Acts 1v1-8]

I spoke to a person yesterday who was a atheist, someone who dismissed a belief in God, blaming all the worlds wars on religion, I also listened to an atheist on the radio this week. I believe there are two types of atheist, those who intellectually say there is no God, and those who live as if there is no God. There are reasons why people are atheist, it is a stronghold, I was so conscious of my weakness in speaking to that athiest, all one can do is to leave it with God. God is Sovereign, let us remember this in our witnessing, all we are asked to do is be faithful, and leave the results in Gods hands. [ Father I am not able to save anyone, salvation is your business, yet I am responsible to be a witness, help me to be faithful, for Jesus sake , Amen. ]

Despair.[2 Kings 6v13-17]

There was a young man who despaired, we read about him in 2Kings6 v15, but there was a man of God,who brought hope into the situation . There are many people today who are filled with despair, even some Christians, God will bring you into contact with them , that you may bring hope to them, that you may speak a word that will lift their gloom,that you may tell them, how God has helped you in the past, you may even be able to pray with them, that their eyes may be opened,as to what God can do in their lives, and how he can undertake for them, you can make a difference to someone today. [ Father use me this day to encourage someone , fill me with Your Spirit, speak through me, work through me,in Jesus name I ask this, Amen.]

Thank You. [ 1 Corinthians 13. ]

Rudeness is something we can do without, years ago there was a T.V, personality called Gilbert Harding, I remember him as being rude, Im sure he had good qualities, but it was his rudeness that I remember.Now if I am honest, there are times I have been rude, I hope ,not to many times, I try not to be rude, but I do slip up. To me the most challenging chapter in the Bible is ,1Corinthians 13. particulary in a modern translation, it is a chapter every Christian should read regularly,and meditate on, v4, reads like this,Love is patient and kind, love is not jealous or boastful or proud or Rude. [Father forgive those times I have been rude,help me this day to always act in a loving way, in Jesus name I pray this, Amen.]