SEEING THINGS THROUGH

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. The phrase “seeing things through” means  to persist with an undertaking until it is completed. The ability to persevere or soldier on is an important characteristic that Young people should have in this day and age.ContinueContinue reading “SEEING THINGS THROUGH”

THE POWER OF WORDS

2 Kings 2:23-24  23 From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road, some boys came out of the town and jeered at him. “Get out of here, baldy!” they said. “Get out of here, baldy!” 24 He turned around, looked at them and called down a curse on them in the name of the Lord. ThenContinueContinue reading “THE POWER OF WORDS”

FINDING REFUGE IN GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE

Psalm 46 :1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble Refuge is described as a state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty.  Refuge is associated with safety, shelter, protection and fortress . As people we live in houses so that we can be protected from external physicalContinueContinue reading “FINDING REFUGE IN GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE”

THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART

Psalm 42:1-2 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God, when shall I come and appear before you Desires in life In our scripture, the Psalmist is declaring his fervent desire to be with and to live forContinueContinue reading “THE DESIRES OF YOUR HEART”

THE JOURNEY OF LIFE REQUIRES STRENGTH, COURAGE AND OBEDIENCE

Joshua 1:3-9 I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon, and from the great river, the Euphrates—all the Hittite country—to the Mediterranean Sea in the west. No one will be able to stand against you all the days ofContinueContinue reading “THE JOURNEY OF LIFE REQUIRES STRENGTH, COURAGE AND OBEDIENCE”

SIGNS OF A TRUE FRIEND

Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. The need for friendship A friend is described as a companion or individual with whom one has mutual affection. There is a between a friend and an acquaintance. An acquaintance is someone youContinueContinue reading “SIGNS OF A TRUE FRIEND”

REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH

Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”— So often people think serving God is something to do when you are older and more serious about life. However, this scripture reminds usContinueContinue reading “REMEMBER YOUR CREATOR IN THE DAYS OF YOUR YOUTH”

Obeying your parents in the Lord

Ephesians 6: 1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honour your father and mother”–which is the first commandment with a promise–. That it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Honour The word honour means to have great respect for someone.ContinueContinue reading “Obeying your parents in the Lord”