Daily Bible Verse:              1 John 2:17      (NLT)

'This world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.'

- We live in a world that is characterised by constant change.
- Our earthly experience is temporary and fleeting.
- What is popular and essential today may well be irrelevant tomorrow.
- But when we do what pleases God, there is an eternal reward in store for us.

Prayer: Lord, help me to keep my eyes fixed on You. May I not be influenced and drawn away from You by things that are temporary and fading away. I choose to do what pleases You. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Hebrews 6:19a

'We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.'

- The hope we have in God is like an anchor for our souls.
- With His help we can stand secure, even in the storms.
- Your anchor in God will not fail or disappoint you.
- Cling to the hope you have in Him, He is your sure foundation.

Prayer: Lord, I hold onto the hope and the confidence that I have in You. You are the One Who will keep me safe until the storm passes by. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Psalm 38:15

'LORD, I wait for You; You will answer, Lord my God.'

- Seasons of waiting can be challenging, but it will be worth it.
- The Lord will even use these times to work within us.
- No time or season we go through is ever a waste in our lives.
- We can have confidence that He will hear and He will answer.

Prayer: Lord, even if there seems to be no change in the things I am trusting You for, I will continue to hold on and wait for Your intervention. You have heard my prayer and You will intervene at just the right moment. Help me to be patient as I continue to trust You. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Philippians 1:3

'Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.'

- Some of the people that God brings into our lives are gifts from Him.
- We need to appreciate these gifts that God has given us.
- Perhaps you can think of someone whose presence in your life is a gift?
- Let us be thankful for those gifts that He has given us.

Prayer: Lord, thank You for those people that You have brought across my path who have lifted and carried me when things were not always easy. I realise that You use people as Your hands and feet in my situation. May my life also be a blessing to those around me. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Proverbs 18:10

'The Name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe.'

- The LORD is your strong fortress and your safe place.
- In Him you can find safety and security.
- His Name is powerful and you can speak His Name over your situations.
- So let’s run to Him, and find our peace and rest in His loving arms.

Prayer: Lord, I declare that Your Name is powerful, much more powerful than any other force I may face. I speak Your Name over my life and my situation and I choose to find my security and peace in You alone. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Ephesians 6:16            (ESV)

'In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one.'

- In life, the Lord has given us weapons to help us be victorious.
- The enemy would like to throw fear and doubt at you.
- But you have a shield, your faith, that can block the incoming darts.
- Your faith in God can overpower and extinguish the flames that come your way.

Prayer: Lord, I recognise that sometimes I come under attack and have to face things I wish would never come my way, but You are with me. I declare that the faith I have in You is greater than any attack I may face. I lift up my shield of faith today with full confidence in You. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              Ephesians 6:10

'Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.'

- The journey of life can often be challenging and difficult.
- But with God’s help we can be strengthened and can overcome.
- His strength is available to us, to carry and sustain us.
- Trust in His mighty power and draw your strength from His endless supply.

Prayer: Lord, I choose to live a life that is characterised by Your strength. I don’t want to do things in my own strength, instead I pray that You will come and infuse my life with Your strength and with Your mighty power. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              2 Timothy 1:12b                     (Amplified Bible)

‘I am persuaded [beyond any doubt] that He is able to guard that which I have entrusted to Him until that day [when I stand before Him].’

- We can have complete confidence in God when we entrust things to Him.
- Those things that you are trusting God about, are important to Him.
- Regardless of the challenges, the Lord will be faithful to you.
- Let us be persuaded about the fact that God can be trusted, now and forever.

Prayer: Lord, I thank You that I can entrust every issue, concern and worry into Your Almighty hands. May I know, beyond any doubt, that You are with me and You are guarding the things I am trusting You about. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:              2 Timothy 1:12

‘I know the One I have believed in…’

- How awesome it is that we can know the One we believe in.
- You can have confidence in God as you trust Him for your situation.
- We can face and endure anything if we know the Lord in our lives.
- Trust in His faithfulness and ability to carry you through to the end.

Prayer: Lord, I declare that I believe in You and You are the One in Whom I can have confidence and hope. No matter what I am experiencing or going through, I know that You will be with me and Your faithfulness will carry and sustain me. Amen.