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The Hard Place

If Your law hadn't sustained me with joy, I would have died in my misery.(Ps119:92)... God withdrew from Hezekiah in order to test him and see what was really in his heart.(2Ch32:31) So don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a harvest of blessing at the appropriate time.(Ga6:9)

These scriptures are quoted from the New Living Translation second edition except where stated otherwise. Where there are three full stops (...), part of the verse has been omitted.

 

Being Thankful

What I want instead is your true thanks to God. I want you to fulfil your vows to the breath. But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honours Me...(Ps50:14,23) He fell down on the ground at Jesus' feet, thanking Him for what He had done... Jesus asked, 'Didn't I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? Does only this foreigner return to give glory to God?(Lu17:16,18) Since we are receiving a kingdom that can not be destroyed, let us be thankful and please God by worshipping Him with holy fear and awe.(He12:28)

These scriptures are quoted from the New Living Translation second edition except where stated otherwise. Where there are three full stops (...), part of the verse has been omitted.

 

Spiritual Fog

I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.(1Co7:35) Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.(Pr4:23) Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.(Ps139:24)

Wellington Airport regularly grinds to a halt because of fog. Everyone is still doing their job, the planes are on the tarmac, the passengers arrive but nobody goes anywhere because fog has closed the runways.

These scriptures are quoted from the New Living Translation second edition except where stated otherwise. Where there are three full stops (...), part of the verse has been omitted.

 

Enthusiasm

Because you have not served the Lord your God with joy and enthusiasm for the abundant benefits you have received, you will serve your enemies whom the Lord will send against you...(De28:47) Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.(Ro12:11) So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord's work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.(1Co15:58)

These scriptures are quoted from the New Living Translation second edition except where stated otherwise. Where there are three full stops (...), part of the verse has been omitted.

 

Growing Pains

So it you are suffering according to God's will, keep on doing what is right, and trust yourself to the God who made you, for He will never fail you.(1Pe4:19) Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.(Ja1:2) Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next.(1Ti4:8)

These scriptures are quoted from the New Living Translation second edition except where stated otherwise. Where there are three full stops (...), part of the verse has been omitted.

 

Fake Christians

Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves. If you can't tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test. (2Co13:5)

These scriptures are quoted from the New Living Translation second edition except where stated otherwise. Where there are three full stops (...), part of the verse has been omitted.