Romans 15:2‭-‬3 AMP

“Let each one of us make it a practice to please (make happy) his neighbor for his good and for his true welfare, to edify him [to strengthen him and build him up spiritually]. For Christ did not please Himself [gave no thought to His own interests]; but, as it is written, The reproaches and

Romans 15:13

“May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope.” The origin of hope is ‘the God of hope’. The reason for hope is Jesus.

Our prayers matter …

Psalm 72 is for Solomon Psalm 72:15 “… prayer also shall be made for Him and through Him continually, and they shall bless and praise Him all the day long.” Lord, thank you that prayer makes a difference. Today, I pray especially for our leaders who you, in your providence, have set over us. Give

Do good …

‘Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can’ John Wesley.

Forgiveness

Forgiveness sometimes takes great courage but it restores relationships and brings great joy. It is said that, ‘The first to apologise is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. The first to forget is the happiest.’ Quote by Nicky Gumbel – Day 61 of Bible in One Year 2016

Psalm 24:3-4

Psalm 24:3-4 “Who shall go up into the mountain of the Lord? Or who shall stand His Holy Place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted himself up to falsehood or to what is false, nor sworn deceitfully. [Matt. 5:8.]” “It is only through Jesus that we can be

His power, presence and provision!

The result of the resurrection is not only his power and his presence but also his provision. Which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His [own] right hand in the heavenly [places], Ephesians 1:20 AMP http://bible.com/8/eph.1.20.AMP

Wonderful

Mark Twain quipped, ‘To do what is right is wonderful. To teach what is right is even more wonderful – and much easier.’

Nicky Gumbel says …

If you ever feel the burden to try to earn God’s love you can be comforted by the promise that Jesus removes all your burdens and that there is nothing you can do to make God love you more and there is nothing you can do to make God love you less.

Thank JESUS!

Cultivate an attitude of gratitude – taking time to thank Jesus for answers to prayer, his constant love, forgiveness and kindness to you.