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Matthew 18:20 NIV

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

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“What was God’s biggest intervention in your life?”

Today’s sermon in church left one very clear question ringing in my mind: what was God’s biggest intervention in your life?

After the service, I asked members of our congregation, and I would like to share some of my favourite answers…

“I went out for pie and chips with a terrorist, and came back a Christian.” - DA

“He saved me many times from death, in both the army and in life.” - IV

“He brought me to faith through my husband, on the night he proposed to me in his car.” - SP

“When there was no way, God made a way.” - RB

“He gave me the gift of knowing how to serve my church.” - JE

“He broke me, my life completely changed and I was brought to God, met my wife, and had my family.” - NC

“I was in a motorcycle accident, said ‘Please God Jesus, not so soon’ and I was saved.” - AR

“I witnessed a miracle in church.” - VR

“God intervened in my life in an audible voice.” - DG

The Lord has worked so many miracles in so many lives, in mine included. What was His biggest intervention in YOUR life?

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In my pocket, I carry little Bible verse cards to give to people when times seem tough. As I looked at the sunset this evening, this verse popped into my head.

We truly live in a beautifully designed world, with a God who paints the sky every morning and evening with His majesty!

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Folks, please can I ask for prayers? 🤍

Today is my first day in 13 years I haven’t smoked, and I’m almost 18 hours into my first nicotine-free day.

Philippians 4:13 is getting me through the tougher times today, I just beg you to please keep me in your prayers as I fight this addiction, because the enemy has his claws dug in deep and I’m fighting to get out!

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God will place you at the right place and time. He will send divine connections and people who will go out of their way to be kind to you.

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I wanted to take a little moment to share my thoughts on the verse of the day 🤍

Sin is always a touchy topic, and one that definitely stirs up contention! A few nights ago, I was studying 1 John and the different types of sin, but a few things that my vicar said in his sermon on Sunday are coming to mind now.

When we find ourselves in Christ, and we welcome Him into our hearts, we’re absolved of all our sins through His sacrifice for us. He died so we could be forgiven, even for the sins we haven’t yet committed. Sin is, unfortunately, inevitable, but we have a Heavenly Father that cares for us so much, that He sent His son to sacrifice Himself for us, so we could reunite with Him one day and be absolved of our sins.

We repent because, as Christians, we honour the sacrifice that He made for us 🤍

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For tonight’s Bible study, I sat and read through 1 John 5, and thought about the different kinds of sin. My key takeaways were this:

🤍 The importance of prayer: The passage emphasises the importance of prayer for fellow believers, especially when they are struggling with sin!

🤍 Assurance of salvation: Believers can have confidence in their salvation, knowing they are born of God!

🤍 The reality of sin: Even believers can sin, but through repentance and faith in Christ, they can be forgiven!

What are your takeaways from 1 John 5?

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remember Jesus wept with Mary and Martha even though he knew Lazarus was about to be resurrected, but they didn't. grief is hard and horrible but this too shall pass. joy will come in the morning, though the night is long and dark. the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. take courage, because Christ has overcome the world.

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2 Timothy 2:22-26

"Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will."

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Being a godly and good person never goes out of style.

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“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act, making your righteousness shine like the dawn, your justice like the noonday. ”

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭4-6

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How to tame your tongue

For those of you who want to know, I’m mainly posting it because I needed those tips myself, but I thought I’d share.

1. Understand the power of words.

2. Start a swear jar

3. Fill your mind & time with holy things

4. Consider who you are hurting

5. Count to thirty

6. Pray for Holy Spirit to help you resist the temptation

7. Monitor what you watch and listen to

8. Make sure you have the right friends

9. Give up your right to be right

10. Memorize scripture about upright speech

11. Find out where your anger is coming from and resolve it

12. Only say what matters

13. Be wise and Patient

14. Don‘t gossip

Psalm 19:14

"Let the words of my mouth and the mediation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer."

Proverbs 10:11

"The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked."

Proverbs 15:1

"A soft answer turn away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Proverbs 16:24

"Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body."

Psalm 34:13

"Keep [my] tongue from evil and [my] lips from speaking deceit."

Psalm 141:3

"Set a watch, O lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips."

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

Proverbs 31:26

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Today's prayer:

Dear God, thank you for the gift of this new day. I'm grateful for all the opportunities and challenges that await. Please guide my actions and decisions, helping me to reflect Your love and grace in all I do. Lead me with Your wisdom, and let me find strength and peace in Your presence throughout the day. Amen.