Living the Light

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Psalm 142:3
When my spirit faints within me, you know my way.

In Scripture, we read that when Moses came down from Sinai, he needed to veil his face because he shone with the brilliance of God. Now, it says that through the work of Christ, that veil has been removed. And Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.”

That light in you comes from the glory of the Holy Spirit. This light exposes works of darkness. It is the source of spiritual luminescence that enables those around you to see their way to God.

God’s light will offend those around you who walk in darkness. They may even try to cover your light with a veil, but, even so, they will never prevent your light from burning. You may find the devil trying to snuff out your light by covering up what you believe about sexuality, creation or the exclusivity of Christ, but remember, your light will always be burning, even under that cover!

God-tracking is consistently living the light.

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2 Corinthians 3:12-18
Matthew 5:13-16
1 Thessalonians 5:4-11

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Joyful Victory

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Psalm 142:3
When my spirit faints within me,
you know my way.

Many of us live anticipating the worst, instead of living by faith, expecting God’s joyous purposes. All the negative stories we hear when we turn on the news or read a paper don’t help. I think it’s time we wise up to the reality that exists in the peace, hope and security we have in Christ.

Whatever difficulties you face or whatever calamity you witness in the world, remember you are seated with Christ in heavenly realms. By your God you can leap over a wall. If God is for you, who can be against you?

In Jesus, you are already a winner! In Jesus, you are more than a conqueror. If you continue to acknowledge the Lord in all your ways, he will continue to direct the outcome of your days, meeting your every need. He is faithful, and his love will endure every circumstance you may ever face.

God-tracking is expecting joyful victory in this fight we fight.

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Ephesians 2:4-10
Romans 8:31-39
Proverbs 3:5-6
John 10:8-11

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Praise Prayer

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Psalm 146:1-2
Praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD, O my soul!
I will praise the LORD as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

In his book, Prison to Praise, Merlin Carothers shares how praising God for a need is even more powerful than simply praying to God for a need. Praise anticipates what God can do. He writes, “I have come to believe that the prayer of praise is the highest form of communication with God, and one that always releases a great deal of power into our lives.”

When we praise God, we are actually praying. Worship is prayer and prayer is worship. Praising God does not plead a case; praising God anticipates case closed! We are told to have no anxiety about anything but to let our requests be made to God with thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is praise.

Begin praising God and proclaiming his glory into your situation. Instead of praying for your needs, praise for your needs and you will be amazed at how God will release his power into your life.

God-tracking is praising God in the face of every dilemma

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Psalm 5:1-3
Psalm 13:6 (NIV)
Psalm 28:7
Philippians 4:6-7

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Overcoming Depression

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1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Depression can often develop out of guilt, disappointment, anxiety, bereavement or low self-esteem. Everyone experiences emotions like these from time to time, but it’s when these emotions become malignant that depression sets into the soul. Often, a doctor will prescribe drugs to deal with depression, but most doctors are now suggesting talking therapy. Talking out your problems is a very powerful treatment for depression.

Jesus said, “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” If you’re suffering anxiety and depression today, be encouraged to pour out your heart to a compassionate confidant. However, there is another outlet for your confessions that is probably more powerful: prayer.

Word of God is sharper than a double-edged sword; it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit. Talking out your problems to God and a friend will start the healing process, and the Word of God will complete it.

God-tracking is pouring your heart out to Jesus.

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Luke 6:43-45
Hebrews 4:12-13
Psalm 119:105

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Facing Persecution in the Victory of the Cross

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Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

How does it make you feel to know that Christians and Jews are the most persecuted people in the
world? I believe the reason for this is that Christians and Jews are worshipers of the one true God. Because the world is under the curse of sin, where Satan is lord, a battle exists between good and evil. Satan hates God’s people and will do all he can to wipe them from the face of the earth. As Christians, we are particularly persecuted because Satan continually attempts to undermine Christ’s victory over him at Calvary.

At the cross, Jesus, who was sinless, humbled himself and became sin for us so that, in him, we could become God’s righteousness. At the cross, Jesus triumphed over sin, death and Satan, making a public spectacle of the forces of evil.

Remember, God is on your side and if God is for you, who can be against you?

God-tracking is facing persecution in the victory of the cross.

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2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Colossians 2:13-15
Philippians 2:5-11
Romans 8:31

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Heartfelt Prayer

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Matthew 6:8
…for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

When I was a child, I used to love building string telephones.  A friend and I would join two tin cans together with a string. Provided we kept the string taut, we could chat together over a few metres. Nowadays, kids simply send a text on their mobile phones. Where’s the fun in that?

Prayer is vital to a Christian’s life. Before a word finds its way to your lips your mind has experienced a thought, feeling or image. Words are formed in when the speech part of your brain translates that thought, feeling or image into language, and you pray. Words are simply the product of a thought, feeling or image. Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth will speak.”

Prayer is the string – the conduit – that conducts your heartfelt thoughts, feelings or images to God. So, let’s be sure to keep that string taut!

God-tracking is pouring your heart out in prayer.

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Matthew 12:33-37
Matthew 6:7-14
1 Thessalonians 5:16-21

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Forgive and be Forgiven

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Matthew 6:14-15
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

In Scripture, we see how Jesus forgave people. For example, the woman caught in adultery and the criminal who was crucified with him. There is no sin too great to be forgiven. All sin is equal in God’s sight because God is infinitely good. And yet, if I confess my sin to him, God is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse me.

However, there is one sin that can inhibit God’s forgiveness, and that is unforgiveness because unforgiveness insults God’s forgiveness. It’s like two people stranded in the desert dying of thirst. A man appears with a large pitcher of water, and the first man drinks all of it without offering any to his dying friend.

Unforgiveness will destroy the one holding on to it. If you’re harbouring unforgiveness,  come quickly to the feet of Jesus and forgive your brother. Do this you will know the liberty of forgiving and being forgiven.

God-tracking is relishing in forgiveness

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1 John 1:8-9
John 8:1-10
Luke 23:39-43
Romans 3:23-24

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