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Lasting Substance

“Then the LORD said, ‘You feel sorry about the plant, though you did nothing to put it there. It came quickly and died quickly.” Jonah 4:10 (NLT)

 It is good to take notice of the benefit yield of the Lord’s blessings. Still, we must regard all things with rightful priority. Emotions like seasons do not overtake us, although we feel their effects as we traverse towards the Lord’s eternal purpose. The permanence of His blessing resting upon us after the work of Jesus Christ on the cross. We may come to its encounter with emotion but remain planted in devoted faith, maturing as trusted stewards of His enduring truth. Indeed, ministry is not temporary as it echoes in lives, leading souls with the holy calling of His Spirit.

Let each one of us take to our respective duties as priests to the Lord’s people. To minister as teachers of His truth and not critics of passing fancy as so often the world regards spiritual essentials. Beloved, let us be reminded of the Lord’s purpose in redeeming work, purifying us for it, so we may be effective in its service free from the burden of unstable opinions. May we speak only truth in the confidence of the name of The Lord, leading only by His everlasting authority.

Ric

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Praying To Move

“Then the LORD said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!” Exodus 14:15 (NLT)

 God almighty has set up the miracle! He has instructed us in His ways, we go to encounter good works prepared in advance and according to His will, without exception. The constancy of His promises inviting us to participate as He carries out the work after His purpose. He does not delay in doubt as He moves continuously at the speed of glory. We can only keep up in faith, actively responding to direction by grabbing hold the benefits of the Lord’s sacrifice for us. Leaning hard on Jesus Christ to complete the work which He began.  Thy will be done.

Brethren, let us pray for equipping, building up our trust to enlist in the Lord’s service without delay. May we engage with grace in His timely delivery of strength equal to the tasks revealed. Indeed, delivering from what our Lord Jesus has freely given. Let us reach out with compassion to those stuck in sands of hopelessness, sharing from the present comfort of His Holy Spirit and promise of future rest. May we delay not in the day of service… He is on the move.

Ric 13/10/2021

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Family Reunions

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” 1 John 3:1 (NKJV)

 Behold! Lift up high to examine the love we have received from God, marvel at its unending riches poured before us. Awe at the gospel declaration; the unveiling of His regard for us as true treasures with His looking upon us as what we are, His precious children. The gift staring at us in Jesus Christ, captivating us with His loving gaze while guiding us into our inheritance. The glory of Christ, the fullness of His loveliness, set forth on us with all privilege by His saving and redeeming work. Grace given for a lifetime of inspiration and purpose carrying the Lord’s standard before us.

Today, beloved is more than a reference to association, it is a title understood through eyes of faith. It makes us strangers to a world ignorant of its heritage as it desperately struggles for identity. Let us declare the legacy of Jesus Christ in the manner of our walk. Hoping for all things in Him as we minister to a world clinging in darkness to the doom of its desires. May we remain faithfully engaged, sharing with compassion so they may receive their portion in the hope of faith awakenings.

 Ric 12/10/2021

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Praying For Eswatini

TOWN . REGION . COUNTRY . PEOPLE

6-6:30am DAILY

Dear Friend

We invite you to join us in praying for eSwatini by first praying for the town you reside in (or near), then praying for the region you live in, then praying for eSwatini and then her people. This prayer guide is simply that, a guide to assist you in praying scripture for items to be brought before the Throne. Please know, you must also pray as the Holy Spirit leads you. We encourage you to add verses

If it is possible, we invite you to also join us every Monday for FASTING on behalf of our towns, regions, country and people.

Last, we encourage you to gather several friends and do a “PRAYER WALK”, simply walking through the area you, the streets of your town or as the Lord leads. This can be done once or even every day as you feel lead. See the last page of this document for further details on the Prayer Walk.

Feel free to print this page and share it. We are calling ALL PRAYER WARRIORS on behalf of this nation.

Siyanbonga

May we wrestle in prayer together (Colossians 4:12)

May we be unified in Him with love for one another (Colossians 3:14)

Through prayer, God has given us the ability to influence the towns, regions and countries we live in (1 Timothy 2: 1-2)

Prayer will change our perspective and heart. May we see people, places and things through His eyes.  

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16)    

From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands (Acts 17:26)

PRAYING FOR THE TOWN OF SITEKI

Lord, open the eyes of the people of Siteki to see you, trust you and find refuge in you. May Siteki  be found as a refuge for the tired and the weary. May Siteki turn from darkness to light. May those who don’t know You, turn to You. May those who do know you be refreshed in You. Lord, bless those who are faithful and obedient to You. May we in Siteki be found in right standing with you-righteous. Lord confuse those trying to bring about evil (Exodus 14:23, Psalm 55:9). Strengthen the bars of our gates as we extol and praise you (Psalm 147: 12-15). Lord, may your Word continue and INCREASE in Siteki, Lubombo Region, across the nation of eSwatini and her people (Acts 12:24; 1 Thessalonians 3: 10-13)

PRAY FOR SPIRITUAL AWAKENING IN THE CHURCHES IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF SITEKI

Ephesians 5:11

Colossians 1:9-12

Ephesians 1:15-21

Ephesians 3:14-21

Philippians 1: 9-11

Philippians 4:6

Colossians 4:12

1 Thessalonians 3: 10-13

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

2 Thessalonians 1: 11-12

2 Thessalonians 2: 16-17

2 Thessalonians 3: 1-5

Hebrews 13:20-21

 PRAY AGAINST FALSE PROPHETS AND TEACHERS IN AND AROUND THE TOWN OF SITEKI

2 Peter 2: 1-3

Deuteronomy 18:20

Ezekiel 13:9

Jeremiah 14:14

2 Timothy 4: 3-4

PRAY AGAINST THE SPIRITUAL STRONGHOLDS OF DARKNESS OVER SITEKI

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness but instead expose them Acts 8: 9-13

1 Chronicles 10: 13-14

1 Corinthians 10:21

1 Samuel 15:23

2 Chronicles 33:6

Leviticus 19:31

Leviticus 20:6-7

Deuteronomy 18: 10-14

Isaiah 8:19-22

Isaiah 47: 8-14

Jeremiah 29: 8-9

PRAY FOR ALL LEADERSHIP AND AUTHORITIES IN SITEKI

1 Timothy 2:1-4

PRAY FOR THE WELFARE OF SITEKI

Jeremiah 29: 7-9

PRAY FOR THE PEOPLE OF SITEKI TO TURN TO GOD

Pray against false teachers & prophets, against for the Pharisees & Sadducees of the town (Matthew 16: 11-12), those walking in darkness, those needing a fresh awakening and revival in their hearts. Lord bless the faithful, obedient and righteous

John 3: 1-10

John 3:16

John 4: 39-42

 PRAY FOR PEACE WITHIN SITEKI AND THAT THE TOWN WOULD PROSPER

Psalm 122: 6-9

Jeremiah 29: 7-9

 PRAY FOR  SITEKI TO SUPPORT GOODNESS AND BE A TESTIMONY OF RIGHTEOUNESS

Proverbs 11:10

Matthew 5: 14-16 – shine!

 PRAY SITEKI  WOULD RECOGNIZE JESUS

Luke 19: 40-44

May we not keep quiet!

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Will He find us a righteous, praying people, faithful to him and what he has called us too? Luke 18:8 says, “ I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

May we all be watchman on the walls of our towns, cities and regions! Isaiah 62:6 says, “I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest,

May we the church, the people of Siteki, the people of Lubombo Region and eSwatini be awakened and know Gods divine power at work in us. May we add and constantly be increasing in goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, kindness and love (2 Peter 1:5-7

 THE LUBOMBO REGION

Transform our region Lord

May poverty-stricken places begin to thrive

May there be new opportunities to earn a living and provide for oneself and families

May produce and crops grow and flourish

May crime decrease and be non-existent

May we be a region known for peace, love, joy, kindness…

 THE COUNTRY and HER PEOPLE

1 Timothy 2:1-2

Proverbs 11:14

Psalms 33: 6-12

Psalm 33: 14-22 OUR HOPE

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Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.

The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, for then the righteous might use their hands to do evil. Lord, do good to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart. But those who turn to crooked ways the Lord will banish with the evildoers.

Peace be on Israel -Psalm 125

 Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat - for he grants sleep to those he loves - Psalms 127: 1-2

Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their words, for I see violence and strife in the city - Psalm 55:9

Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” Yes, this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you. Do not listen to the dreams you encourage them to have - Jeremiah 29: 7-8

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms - Ephesians 6:12

In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him - Proverbs 21:1

Every morning I will put to silence all the wicked in the land; I will cut off every evildoer from the city of the Lord - Psalm 101:8

Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart - Jeremiah 29: 12-13

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you – Matthew 7:7

 PRAYER WALK

 We are inviting you to join us in walking the streets and areas of your town and community, PRAYING over the streets, people, businesses, churches, schools and hospitals etc.. No need to make a show of what we are doing, simply walk and pray quietly. Be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit as you pray.

Set a time and place to meet, inviting several others to walk and pray with you. Perhaps an early morning walk, mid-day lunch walk or evening prayer walk? Maybe once a week or several times a week (especially between now and end of November)

Pray for:

·         Discernment, to see what God is already doing

·         Eyes to see as Jesus does

·         For God to show you how you can pray with greater insight for the people, events, and places in the community.

·         For God's intervention in each life, so that each one can be fruitful in God's kingdom; for God's will to be done in this community "as it is in heaven" (Matt. 6:10)

·         Pray in God's power -- allow times of silence for God's spirit to speak to you, or through you (Romans 8:26-27).

·         The Lord to open the eyes of the people to see Him

·         That your town would be a refuge for the weary

·         That your city may be found a city on its knees in prayer

·         That the city may be found in right standing with the Lord

·         Refreshment and revival come to weary souls

·         The Lord bless the faithful and obedient

·         The Lord confuse those trying to do wicked in the town and to her people

·         His word to continue and increase

·         The Lords protection and safety on the town, businesses and people

·         Health of the people

·         The children of the town

We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, hear and act! For your sake, my God, do not delay, because your [nation] and your people bear your Name.” Daniel 9:19

AMEN

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Right Forward

“For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than, after knowing it, to turn back from the holy command delivered to them.” 2 Peter 2:21 (CSB)

 Right thinking with right loving actions confirms progress in the way of righteousness. The effect of His ways forever transforming the manner of our walk with the joyful sense of His presence. He says “I come quickly” in encouraging our faith in Him, still, spurring us on to seek after Him with increased urgency as we experience the weight of His commands. We affix ourselves to His truth with understanding, faith, and obedience. Our devotion insisting upon His desires for us, committed fully with mind, heart and might as we endeavour forward in providence. Every day driving further away from the dread and fog of worldly uncertainty and closer to our Wonderful, Counselor, and Mighty God.

Beloved, let us right our spiritual ships with confidence to the truth of God. Forsaking experimental ideas of earthbound religion to embrace the righteousness of Jesus before us. Willing and doing whatever may be required in keeping to His ways; trusting for the knowledge of His purpose unveiled in divine progress to know God in Jesus. O Holy Ghost, lead us into all truth, strengthen us for your way forward.

Ric 11/10/2021

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Demand Of The Deposit

“O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge” 1 Timothy 6:20 (ESV)

 Our Father in heaven is represented by His Children, and Jesus filled His days with honor overflowing for us to continue. We are given to this prime duty with new life, so we may continue in the prolonging of the saving work of Jesus Christ. We simply must deliver with devoted service to His good news, in full, as delivered and entrusted to us. Indeed, we have faith to deliver the infinite beauty of the Gospel containing the fullness of God. These are not ideas, perspectives nor proposals subject to human approval. Intellectual and emotional appeals fade when the Gospel remains. The indwelling of His Holy Spirit secures it, its argument for us made complete through action.

O Beloved, be ever mindful of the Lord’s grace, let us honor it. Let us remain in dutiful service after that which has been revealed to us, knowing the word of God through faithful study, engaging with it in active conduct and character. May we consider grace received as grace entrusted for transforming lives, not opinions. Grace be with us, for all, always.

 Ric 10/10/2021

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Still Praise

“Let them sit alone in silence beneath the LORD’s demands.” Lamentations 3:28 (NLT)

 The peace we keep honors God and His peace keeps us in the faith of Jesus Christ. We are tested but not overtaken by the testing, reproved but never finished. The Lord’s way is always true as it is unchanging. He reproves to reminds us of His precepts so we may prosper in the lingering effect of His lessons, thusly, building our character. Our character in Christ, apart from the world; as God never leaves us. From whatever dark pit we may enter we are sure to come by His Spirit. If we should only consider His longsuffering concern for us and take upon ourselves the yoke of Christ in His redeeming work, to see the deliverance of His will.

Faithful beloved, it is good for us to be alone with the author of our faith. Let us sit alone to pray, read His word, and consider His providence; still with our Lord. May our faith grow according to His teaching and directing as we surrender pride complaints and lay prostrate with our heart offering to our saviour. O Lord, may we trust your deposit in us to overcome seasons of trouble, for the hope of singing your praise eternal.

Ric 09/10/2021

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Fellowship Of The Flame

“They said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts burn within us as he talked with us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24:32 (NLT)

 Stoke the fire and rejoice! The Lord of all comforts has met us bearing the gift of His Spirit. We may possess powerful testimony of our Jesus encounter, still, our everyday chronicles the witness to the company we keep in Him. It is from the comfort of His own Spirit that we share for the advancement of our common fellowship with the Lord. Indeed, stoking the fire within for outward effects, as only His truth can do. Truth exposed without compromise from the inspired word of God. Reminded that it is His deposit, His truth, entrusted onto us for delivery to a cold world.

Beloved, may we keep after the knowledge of the mysteries in Christ, His company, His hope, and correction. Secure in the understanding that the good shepherd is never too far to tend to His flock. Always feeding us with the truth we need, if not desire, so we may not stray from His direction on the good road. His truth burning yesterday’s doubts with the unquenchable intensity of His loving fire. May we always share from His comforting flame!

 Ric 08/10/21

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Conscious Intercessors

“Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.” Hebrews 13:18 (KJV)

 What a lovely idea that we may ask for encouragement in the simple request for pure prayer. Ourselves humbled to earthbound vulnerabilities and the need for heavenly intercession. We long to do good, willing ourselves to the leading of our Saviour by His Holy Spirit. That He might reveal His steps before ours, but if not, may we be confirmed in all doings by the faithful prayers of the brethren. Holding each other accountable in the uplifting of unspoken needs before the throne of grace. O Lord, may we remain devoted to each other, willing to intercede for those too weak, vulnerable or proud. Willing to pray as you have done for us.

Bazalwane (brethren), let us pray earnestly willing ourselves to stand in the gap, as intercessors for your people and the world. May we pray as ministering servants of God, in all things trusting our steps have been made safe with prayers before us. Let us pray for unity in all things, willing to serve each other as we desire to serve you.

Ric 07/10/2021

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Growing Liberty

“And remember, if you were a slave when the Lord called you, you are now free in the Lord. And if you were free when the Lord called you, you are now a slave of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 7:22 (NLT)

 Seasons change and with them the activity of our days. What we do and the patterns in doing display the condition of our hearts. Everything changes when we respond to the Lord’s calling; we seek the fellowship of Christ above the titles of activity. We exchange the tired and dull patterns of the old life to hustle with liveliness for the joy set before us. We may walk familiar fields but our regard for them transformed in His holy confidence. Here we are precious for who we are even before we go forth to do. And so, we grow in His purpose, our hearts beat faster, our minds set on visions of peace with God in heaven.

Brethren, let us grow up with zeal to be eager participants for the Lord’s purpose. Growing after the answer of His graceful calling and in knowledge of Christ our Saviour. Never again restrained by circumstances but free in His righteousness to serve as He would, as we must. Serving the Lord in true liberty, with His consistent love in our hearts. Active in caring and bound in compassion to the world around us. Our identities secure as partakers of His divine nature to serve His creation as it was His Joy.

 Ric 06/10/2021

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Free To Obey

“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 28:2 (RSV)

 If we asked ourselves about faith, what would the answer be today? Do we answer emotionally or with sober understanding? Would the answer itself honor God’s word? Is the testimony of our devotion in agreement with the evidence in our steps? Such considerations humble us with awe, words failing to capture any sense of the certainty in our souls. But Jesus Christ provides His Holy Spirit to help us know the indescribable essence of God’s love. His deposit of grace guiding us in His Providence, should we obey. The choice is laid before us.

Beloved, let us begin every spiritual exercise in obedience to the revealed word of God. Should the world test the resolve of our devotions, may we endure with a sense of freedom as we are certain in our choice to please God.  Whatever promises of blessings to come, His strength, our prize today for the high calling we have received; If we should obey.

 Ric 05/10/2021

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Living Treasure

“You are great in counsel and mighty in work, for Your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings.” Jeremiah 32:19

 Our most wonderful thoughts and ideas are after the counsel from the wisdom of God. By His word He leads us into His fields for the planting of His purpose in us. His righteousness ingrained in the way laid before us so we may know the security of His Providence. His promises guarding us with the assurance of His everlasting attention. As we go, we grow confident, trusting to collaborate faithfully in His work to bear good fruit for His glory. With God our work is always sure and productive.

Brethren, we need not question His care as He is intimately acquainted with all our ways. We cannot offer Him any new information, moreover, it would be a doomed errand to operate outside of grace. O Lord, we pray to trust, for you know the way that we take; when He has tested us, we will come forth as Gold.

 Ric 04/10/2021

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Faith Heritage

“I have heard all about you, LORD. I am filled with awe by your amazing works. In this time of our deep need, help us again as you did in years gone by. And in your anger, remember your mercy.” Habakkuk 3:2 (NLT)

 Our Humanity is a limited heritage; but in believing and trusting the Lord we are made rich beyond account. We know of His power and we believe according to the Spirit of revelation. This is to the credit of our faith, that we would see and experience what has always been with a trusting spirit, assured that there is much more than what we perceived in this life. In this faithful ground we stand with true testimony. Justified by Jesus Christ to look forward for a time when all creation shall be righted to His original intent. We are thusly filled with awe in the contemplation of His longsuffering love and eternal grace for us.

O Lord, we thank you for remembering us in your mercy. For delivering your grace in Jesus Christ our saviour. Through Him we believe and experience all things and expect all things in this life you have given. Ourselves given to your righteousness in building closer fellowship with you Lord. What amazing work you have done for us and in us! May we live to honor your witness on earth with the Holy Spirit that will never perish.

Ric 03/10/2021

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Pause, Consider, & Rejoice

“Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah” Psalm 62:8 (NRSV)

 It is good to pause and consider the wisdom of our days. Is it His wisdom before us? David, the psalmist, exhorts us to consider the stability of our foundation in God, to appreciate our standing upon Him and rejoice in the bounty He has availed to us. These meditations compel us to pour out our hearts of all foggy notions of life, and be filled with the trustfulness of His word. To reestablish ourselves on His truth beyond our days, for all of time, without exception as there is no moment unknown to the Lord. By Him we know eternal security in our days.

Beloved, let us rejoice in filling our hearts with faith, leaving no room to doubt. Let our minds be settled by His Holy Spirit in the serenity and certainty of Heaven’s promise. May we fix our hearts to His word as we walk with His confidence towards the certainty of His will. Let us walk determined in His purpose, come what may. How blessed are we in keeping step with Jesus Christ as the keeper of our souls? Selah

Ric 02/10/2021

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Mighty Heart in Spirit

“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” Roman 8:15 (NKJV)

 At the center of all devotion for the Lord is the tenet uplifted with our precious Jesus, that "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” The pure commandment from God the father for His children which can only be made perfect in us through His own Spirit. Not that we simply cast it off to Him but that we should exert every and all effort for it, so in the end of our strength we experience His graceful Spirit.  Therefore, we live by His own Spirit bearing witness to His power to save, nurture, and love, in the eternal testimony of our hearts.

Beloved, let us rededicate ourselves in the surrender of self to the work of the Holy Spirit. In us the progress of His work prompting us to trust in His faithful promise to never leave His work unfinished. Ourselves wholly given for Him to accomplish His own gracious plan and purpose. Let us pray for His words to be the truth in our hearts, forsaking all that hinders from singing all His praises. O Lord, may we praise You forever!

Ric 01/10/2021

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The Spirit Broadcast

“If you extend your soul to the hungry And satisfy the afflicted soul, Then your light shall dawn in the darkness, And your darkness shall be as the noonday.” Isaiah 58:10 (NKJV)

 The Lord’s provision has been delivered; from the storerooms we have received. Our souls have grown by it to redefine the earthbound idea of prosperity. Indeed, all we have is from Him; Himself given so we may scatter to participate in the increase of the kingdom. For us, giving becomes the exercise of the faith we have gained and the increase of our devotion. However, these benefits are not for the calculated giver but for those who invest from their most guarded resources, heart and soul. We must not only see the need but feel the pressing pursuit of hopelessness. Only then will we minister effectively, as we ourselves would wish to receive. In identifying and adopting this compassion and care for their needs, the Lord promises to attend to our continual needs. His hope and perfect provision found as we keep His way. His way illuminated for all.

 Ric 30/01/2021

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Manners That Bind

“There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28 (NLT)

 We are children of God called to love our neighbours as we love ourselves. The depth of the commandment humbles us to the mind of Jesus Christ and the expressions of His work. He shapes our disposition into the manner of His nurturing love and world view, reminding us to relate to Him through those who look the least like Him. Therefore, we relate with Him as we relate to each other, not through doctrines but His pure manner of love. We must be intentionally active with His manners, as the philosopher wrote: “manners are very communicable: people catch them from each other”. Communicate Jesus Christ and trust His Holy Spirit to finish in His love.

Brethren, let us pray for unity in the manner of our walk with Jesus. His essential love before us to deliver unto all. May we submit to His full counsel of truth, making disciples of Christ and not our opinions. Let us be devoted to His perspective, ourselves know to be His disciples because of the love that we give. To honor His regard for humanity… As he loved us, unto His death on the cross for us.

Ric 29/09/2021