by Jon Walden | Aug 23, 2011 | Devotions
God wants you to be successful. This does not mean He has an automatic plan for you to become rich or famous, although either of these may be included in His ultimate design for your life.God’s idea of success begins at the Cross where Jesus died. Success is...
by Jon Walden | Aug 18, 2011 | Devotions
“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is...
by Jon Walden | Aug 17, 2011 | Devotions
“O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.You see me when I...
by Jon Walden | Aug 16, 2011 | Devotions
Habakkuk describes his vision as, ‘The burden which the prophet saw’ (Habakkuk 1:1 NKJV). He ‘saw’ it wherever he went. It drove him to his knees. He prayed, ‘O Lord, how long shall I cry, and You will not hear? Why do...
by Jon Walden | Aug 15, 2011 | Devotions
PerseveranceWritten by John GrantThe cleaning product Formula 409 didn’t get its name from the area code where it was developed. And it’s not the birth date of the creator’s daughter. Formula 409 got its name from perseverance. The two persistent...
by Jon Walden | Aug 11, 2011 | Devotions
The secret of ageing well is staying young at heart, staying close to God, and staying fully engaged with life. The mirror isn’t your problem; how you see yourself is. Have you noticed how ‘young’ some older people are, and...
by Jon Walden | Aug 10, 2011 | Devotions
Faith means trusting in advance, what will only make sense in reverse. If you fear the future, look back and see how God took care of you in the past. This call to mind and have hope.Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his...
by Jon Walden | Aug 9, 2011 | Devotions
We all worry from time to time, but wise people have learned to avoid over-anxiety by following these guidelines.(1) Define the situation clearly. What exactly is it you are worrying about? Be specific. Often when we take time to clarify the problem, a way...
by Jon Walden | Aug 8, 2011 | Devotions
In order to bless all the families of the earth, Abraham had to start with his own family.Before a man could qualify for leadership in the New Testament church, they examined his home life (1 Timothy 3:5). Their thinking was, ‘If he doesn’t succeed...
by Jon Walden | Aug 5, 2011 | Devotions
In Greece there is a place tourists seldom visit. The writer of Hebrews may have had it in mind when he wrote, ‘lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance’ (Hebrews 12:1 NJKV). It is where the...
by Jon Walden | Aug 4, 2011 | Devotions
The armies of Syria had besieged Samaria and the people were dying of starvation. Four lepers, whose disease forced them to live outside the city walls, had got used to living on scraps of bread people threw over the wall each day. But now no more scraps...
by Jon Walden | Aug 3, 2011 | Devotions
If you want to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, observe the following things about Him:(1) He never acted in haste. He didn’t make decisions in response to the pressure tactics of others. Skilled negotiators know that waiting is a weapon; whoever is...
by Jon Walden | Aug 2, 2011 | Devotions
Abraham Lincoln wrote, ‘I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go. My wisdom, and that of all about me, seemed insufficient for the day.’All of us feel that way at times. That is...
by Jon Walden | Aug 1, 2011 | Devotions
The shepherd anoints his sheep with oil for two purposes. First, to repel insects. If allowed to deposit their eggs into the soft membrane of a sheep’s nose they can drive the sheep insane; the ewes stop giving milk and the lambs stop growing. ...
by Jon Walden | Jul 21, 2011 | Devotions
Sometimes we may let the actions of another cause us to lose control of our temper. Before we do, it is important to remember that; An angry man stirs up dissension, anda hot-tempered one commits many sins (Proverbs 29:22). For as churning the milk...
by Jon Walden | Jul 18, 2011 | Devotions
Have you ever asked, ‘How could God use someone like me?’ The Psalmist answers, ‘For his name’s sake’! Only one name counts and it’s not yours! With the same intensity that God hates pride, He loves humility. His...
by Jon Walden | Jul 15, 2011 | Devotions
We lose our peace of mind for four reasons:(1) We try to change the people in our lives. As you grow wiser you begin to realize that you can’t change other people, only God can! And He does, when you back off, and love them as they are. This...
by Jon Walden | Jul 14, 2011 | Devotions
For many who have lost their jobs or who don’t earn enough to live on, debt has become a harsh reality. So much so, that they are afraid to even think about their situation. But burying your head in the sand isn’t the answer. With...
by Jon Walden | Jul 13, 2011 | Devotions
The Bible says, ‘Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them’ (Romans 12:6 NKJV). God has ‘graced’ you to do certain things well. Now, that doesn’t mean doors will automatically...
by Jon Walden | Jul 12, 2011 | Devotions
Are you in the dark about the direction God seems to be leading you? The choice to do His will before we know the specifics, develops trust of His character. This is where many people get into a battle of wills, wanting Him to reveal His plan first. ...
