ABC News sheet 2nd June 2024
Thought for the week – “The disciple of Christ desires above all else to be like him…” — Dallas Willard. Here’s another thought – Can people see His likeness in you as you go about your daily life?
Thought for the week – “The disciple of Christ desires above all else to be like him…” — Dallas Willard. Here’s another thought – Can people see His likeness in you as you go about your daily life?
If you are having a hard time at present, it might be an appropriate moment to reflect on Isaiah’s words – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
As we begin our new series on evangelism, you might like this quote – “The simple definition of evangelism: Those who know, telling those who don’t.” Leith Anderson
Thought for the day – “The key to Christian living is a thirst and hunger for God. And one of the main reasons people do not understand or experience the sovereignty of grace and the way it works through the awakening of sovereign joy is that their hunger and thirst for God is so small” – John Piper.
Feeling downbeat today? Then think on this. “God does not change – and neither does His love. He loved you before you were born… He loves you now… and He will love you forever (Billy Graham). So why are feeling downbeat?
This week why not try talking to your neighbour about Jesus? Worried that you might mess it up? Then this quote might help you. “Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at something that doesn’t really matter.”
― D.L. Moody
Too busy to pray? Then this quote is meant for you! – “Before we pray that God would fill us, I believe we ought to pray Him to empty us” – D L Moody.
Pause for thought! “Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all.” ― D L Moody.
A thought form Charles Spurgeon to help you through this week: “Grow in the root of all grace, which is faith. Believe God’s promises more firmly than ever. Allow your faith to increase in its fullness, firmness, and simplicity”. Simple!
“If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for Him” (C.T. Studd). Why not spend some time this week meditating on these words?