Whatever situation you find yourself, God will meet you there in order to take you where He wants you to go. You only have to ask.

Did you know that Barnabas was often referred to as “The Encourager” because that’s what he did! He encouraged people especially when they were struggling. You can read about Barnabas the Encourager in Acts 11:22-26. Perhaps inspired by Barnabas, why not try to encourage someone this week. Tell them that you care and encourage them to persevere, no matter what problems they are facing. Doing so, will help help them and you to keep going!

This week, no matter what happens, just remember we serve an awesome God, who through His mighty power at work within us, can accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. So, before you rush into His presence with your shopping list, remember to first worship Him because He is the Almighty.

This week, no matter how you are feeling, why not thank God for one of HIs many gifts to you.

Most preachers would agree that their preaching is for life change. But how how eager are you to make changes in your life? One of my favourite sayings from my teaching days was to say, “If you keep doing what you keep doing, you will keep getting what you keep getting.” This week, why not think about how this might apply to you?

Regardless of your past, it is only in the present we can meet with God. Really getting to know God now will then secure your future.

This week, why not take time to just look around you at the wonders of God’s creation? Then thank God for all of that you see, not forgetting that you too are part of His great creation.

This week, whatever storms you are facing, simply pour out your troubles and your feelings to God. He will hear and comfort you because you are very dear to Him.

If you really want to know what God has in store for you this, why not pray this prayer, “Holy Spirit, help me to lay aside what I want to hear and open my heart to receive what you are saying today.”

This week, as we begin a new series on hope, why not think about Desmond Tutu’s famous words, “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Perhaps you could share this with a friend in need this week. It usually works better over a cup of tea.