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Friday, 24 March 2023

Whose Plan Will You Follow?

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“God’s word to you today is to step away, step back and allow God to fulfil the plans that he knows he has for you. His promises are always yes in Jesus.”

Matthew 6:10
Your kingdom come. Your will be done.

Sarai was a beautiful woman. She was married to an influential man. Abram had migrated with his family and company many miles across arid desert regions and had taken up residence in a new land. Before leaving, God, who he had not before known, appeared to him and gave him a promise that he would be the father of nations. He was confused at this promise since his lovely wife, Sarai, was unable to have children. Yet Abram believed the Lord God Almighty who had revealed himself to him.

Many years later, well past the age of childbearing, God sent angels to Abram, now called Abraham, to reaffirm his promise. When Sarai, now called Sarah, heard the angels, she laughed because she knew how impossible it would be for her to have a baby. But her husband continued to believe in God’s promise. Abraham was the father of faith.

More time passed. Abraham and his lovely wife were now very old. Desperate to realise God’s promise, Sarah made a plan. She suggested Abraham sleep with her maidservant to produce offspring for her (a custom common at that time). Abraham was convinced. And so, Ishmael was born. By their own plan, they filled God’s promise, or so they thought. But God is always true to his word. Abraham was nearly100-years old when Sarah gave birth to the promised child. They named him Isaac, which means laughter because they were delighted by God’s humour to grant them a child at such an age.

We know the story well, how Isaac was the father of the Jewish nation of which Jesus, the Messiah, was born. God’s plan was not only for Abraham to be blessed and realise God’s promises, but for you and me, today in the 21st century, to realise the promise of God to bless the world through the offspring of Abraham.

Whose plan will you follow? God has made his will clear to you. You know that he has great plans for you – plans for peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. And yet, as I do and Abraham did, you have made your own plans to fulfil God’s promises. God’s word to you today is to step away, step back and allow God to fulfil the plans that he knows he has for you. His promises are always yes in Jesus.

God-tracking is following God’s plans, not your own.

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT
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Genesis 12:1-3
Genesis 18:1-15
Genesis 21:1-7
Jeremiah 29:11
2 Corinthians 1:20

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“I step away from my own designs and choose to put my faith in your will, however long it may take to come to fruition.”

“Dear Lord, forgive me for making my own plans instead of waiting for you to fulfil your plans in my life. I know you have a plan and a purpose for me to serve you and be an influence in my world, as Abraham was in his. So, today, I step away from my own designs and choose to put my faith in your will, however long it may take to come to fruition. Your will be done in my life. Amen.”

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GodTracker is a weekly e-mail Christian motivational thought, written by Dudley Anderson, based on the premise that God has a plan for our lives. His Word calls us to seek his plan by acknowledging him in all our ways and by tracking his purposes, in faith.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, godtracker.co.uk/godtracker-podcasts

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Friday, 17 March 2023

Reconciled to Wholeness by His Brokenness

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“He was wounded for my transgressions and crushed for my iniquities. Upon him was the chastisement that brought me peace. His broken body paid the price for my broken pieces.”

1 Corinthians 11:24
and when He had given thanks, He broke [the bread] and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you

We’ve all seen the sign, “You break it, you take it!” on the wall in fine china shops or pottery stores, implying that if you bump over an item of merchandise, you pay for it. Well, there was this shop in town that stocked beautiful vases and glass finery.

One day a man entered the shop to browse its shelves. He wasn’t a rich man. In fact, he was a pauper, a man of low means. He had no way of paying for any of the items in that shop. Yet he gazed upon the splendour of a mink vase in the hope that one day he might be able to acquire it. With that, he turned to leave. As he did, his elbow caught the rim of the vase. Crash! It was in pieces.

“Hey!” yelled the storekeeper, “you there, that vase was priceless. You will have to cover its loss!”

“But… I’m so sorry,” said the man, “I… I could never pay for my transgression.”

A wealthy, elegant man in the next aisle heard the commotion and came over. He looked with compassion at the pauper as he trembled before the storekeeper. He could see that he was unable to redeem himself; that he did not have the means to reconcile his fault. “Here, said the rich man gathering up the pieces of the priceless vase. I will pay the price.”

God showed his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. I am that pauper who broke the vase. I had no means to reconcile my transgressions. My life was in pieces. I was separated from the righteousness of God by my transgression. But God loved me so much that he sent his only son – his righteous graceful son – into the world to pay the price for my sin. He was wounded for my transgressions and crushed for my iniquities. Upon him was the chastisement that brought me peace. His broken body paid the price for my broken pieces.

How about you?

God-tracking is picking up the pieces through Christ.

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT
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Romans 5:8
Isaiah 53:5
Romans 5:10-11

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“Thank you for reconciling me to your wholeness through the brokenness of Jesus.”

“Holy God, my life is in pieces. I have no means to reconcile myself to your righteousness. I admit to my sin. Forgive me for my brokenness. Thank you that Jesus, the righteous gracious One, paid the price for my brokenness. Thank you that his body was broken on the cross that I may be mended and healed. I give my life to you and ask Jesus to come into me. Thank you for reconciling me to your wholeness through the brokenness of Jesus. Amen.”

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What is GodTracker?
GodTracker is a weekly e-mail Christian motivational thought, written by Dudley Anderson, based on the premise that God has a plan for our lives. His Word calls us to seek his plan by acknowledging him in all our ways and by tracking his purposes, in faith.

Listen to GodTracker podcasts by Dudley Anderson at, godtracker.co.uk/godtracker-podcasts

Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Friday, 3 March 2023

Make the Most of It

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“Hang in there, you will soon be restored. Until that happens, seek the welfare of your predicament. Its welfare will be your welfare.”

Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

The prophet Jeremiah prophesised about the exile of God’s people into Babylonian captivity. There were three exiles before Jerusalem was finally breached and burned. Jeremiah was one of the remnants left in Jerusalem until the final exile. Prior to the fall of Jerusalem, he writes to his people already exiled, prophesying that they will remain in Babylon for 70 years. But God would not abandon his people there. He had a plan to restore them. A plan to bring shalom on his loved ones with a promise of a hope filled future.

In his prophesy, Jeremiah instructs the Jews to build houses and live in them. To plant gardens and eat their produce. He says, “Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” Finally, after 70 years of exile, the Lord fulfils his promise to restore the fortunes of people. Jerusalem and the temple are rebuilt under Nehemiah and Ezra around 587 BC. Jerusalem still stands today.

You may feel as though you’re in a Babylonian exile today. Perhaps you’ve lost your job or find yourself in a desolate place. It could be your circumstances have change such that you wake up every morning longing back for the good ‘ol days of peace and comfort. If that’s you then God’s promise is, “I know the plans I have for you, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

No matter what you season of life you’re in, your story can end in restoration. So, fix your eyes on Jesus and acknowledge the Lord every day. Seek the Lord on how you can be an influence under the circumstances you find yourself today. As with the Jews in Jeremiah’s day, the Lord promises you shalom - peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, tranquillity and welfare.

So, hang in there. You will soon be restored. But until that happens, strive for the welfare of your predicament. Its welfare will be your welfare.

God-tracking is making the most of a bad situation

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT
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Jeremiah 29:1-14
Hebrews 12:2-3

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“Dear God, I want what you want for me.”

“O Lord, I feel like I’m sitting in no-man’s-land today. Things have not worked out the way I’ve planned. And yet, I know that you know the plans you have for me. I trust that it’s your plan to take me through this predicament and deliver me to a place of peace and security. Thank you for the hope I have in your shalom. Help me O Lord, to make the most of this situation as I look forward to the new things you have planned for me. Amen.”

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Friday, 24 February 2023

I Want What God Wants for Me

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“Continue to acknowledge the Lord in all you do, look to Jesus and keep tracking what God wants for you.”

Isaiah 42:9
Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; Before they spring forth, I tell you of them.

“I want what God wants for me.” As I read Lyndie’s post I was reminded of one of my life verses from the Bible: “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” The truth of that statement is, it is, indeed, God who knows the plans he has for me but I don’t. God knows what he wants for me. Therefore, I need to obediently look for and track God’s plans without relying on my own ideas and strategies in life. And that is what God-tracking is all about.

Sometimes, God’s plans may lead us on a successful and prosperous path for many years. If we acknowledge God in all our ways, he will open the doors to productive work. I always say grace is God’s doing, and by his grace, he will equip us well with talents and skills to do the work he has called us to do. So, let’s do it well with all our might as unto him. However, there may be times when the Lord says, “Good job, my son but the job is done. Now it’s time to move on to new things.”

I have been active in an area of ministry for more than 40 years. Thankfully, it’s been very productive and anointed. I have seen many people grow in their understanding and experience of God in this area of Christian living. However, the Lord, according to the plans he knows he has for me, has recently said, “the former things have come to pass.” By this, I sensed the Lord telling me to lay down this aspect of ministry, after all these years in obedience to his leading. Now, by his grace, the Lord has opened a new door for me and I look forward to new blessings.

Perhaps you face a similar situation today. My encouragement to you is to continue to acknowledge the Lord in all you do, look to Jesus, and always seek to track what God wants for you.

God-tracking is wanting what God wants

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT
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Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
Proverbs 3:5-6
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Colossians 3:23
Isaiah 48:6

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“Dear God, I want what you want for me.”

“Dear Lord, I praise and thank you for all the years you have used me in this work. I surrender the results of my productivity to your glory. But I have heard you call me to lay it down for the new plans you know you have for me. Help me to let it go, O Lord, and help me grab hold of all that you have for me. Dear God, I want what you want for me. Amen.”

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Friday, 17 February 2023

Don’t Throw in the Towel

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“You may feel like you’re losing the fight with two rounds to go, but don’t throw in the towel. Fight the good fight.”

John 15:13
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?

“Ding!” The bell rang. Joe slumped onto the stool his trainer thrust into his corner as he came to the end of a bloody round 10. He could feel his nose was broken; he had a gaping tear above his left eye. Every bone and muscle in his body ached with intensity. Joe was losing on points, he knew it. “Joe, mate, you can do this!” said his trainer, Mike patching his wounds. “Just get in there and use your left. He drops his right when he gets tired. You can win, mate, hang in there, I’m with you!”

Boxing is a gruelling sport. We often watch a match thinking the fighter is out there on his own, but he’s not. He is part of a team. His trainer is in his corner, watching his every move. He is wise and caring. He knows the sport. He is aware of the opposition’s tactics. He understands the fight, after all, his been there himself, in the thick of the fray. Mike is Joe’s guide. Mike is Joe’s encourager and his help. With Mike in his corner, Joe will win the fight.

You have Someone in your corner. As you battle it out in the ring you can be sure he is watching, listening and loving you. Dear Holy Spirit is with you and he will remind you of everything you will need to overcome. He observes your troubles and your grief; he knows your enemy’s tactics. He is your refuge and strength, an abundantly available help in times of trouble.

You may feel like you’re losing the fight with two rounds to go, but don’t throw in the towel. Fight the good fight. Don’t allow confusion to cloud your reasoning. Don’t drop your guard. In Christ, you are more than a conqueror. You have the mind of Christ. Your Helper and Comforter is on your team, by your side each step of the way. So, hang in there, he is with you!

God-tracking is fighting the good fight with him in your corner

IT’S ALL IN THE BIBLE. READ ALL ABOUT IT
Get into the word of God and get the word of God into you!
John 14:26
Psalm 10:14
Psalm 46:1-3
Romans 8:37
1 Corinthians 2:16
John 14:16
1 Timothy 6:12

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SO, DON’T GIVE UP, LOOK UP & PRAY

“Be my strength; be my helper. I trust in you to get me through.”

“O Lord, I’m fatigued. I’ve been battling it out for weeks and I feel like throwing in the towel. Forgive me. I realise now that I’m not alone in this fight. I know you’re in my corner. You are my trainer, my guide and my companion. I turn to you, O Lord, in my time of need. Be my strength; be my helper. I trust in you to get me through. Amen.”

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Friday, 24 March 2023

Whose Plan Will You Follow?

“God’s word to you today is to step away, step back and allow God to fulfil the plans that he knows he has for you. His promises are always yes in Jesus.”

Friday, 17 March 2023

Reconciled to Wholeness by His Brokenness

“He was wounded for my transgressions and crushed for my iniquities. Upon him was the chastisement that brought me peace. His broken body paid the price for my broken pieces.”

Friday, 3 March 2023

Make the Most of It

“Hang in there, you will soon be restored. Until that happens, seek the welfare of your predicament. Its welfare will be your welfare.”

Friday, 24 February 2023

I Want What God Wants for Me

“Continue to acknowledge the Lord in all you do, look to Jesus and keep tracking what God wants for you.”

Friday, 17 February 2023

Don’t Throw in the Towel

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