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Showing posts with label Godliness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Godliness. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Psalm 90:12 - Teach Me To Number My Days



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Exposition
We are reminded of our immortality whenever we become aware of the death of a known person. Death seems to come when it is least expected or to the most unexpected persons.
Untimely death seems to be the norm, the young are dying at their prime, the middle aged are not left out and the old seem to be leaving in a rapid procession. Every man will answer the question, how did you use your time? What should be the response of the wise remnant?

So teach us to number our days – The remainder of your days no matter how long they turn out to be should be spent seeking a closer relationship with God.

that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom – Diligence is important in all that we do. Wisdom is required in the application of time and resources. God who knows and sees the end from the beginning wants us to see with our spiritual eyes the end as well. We would then be able plan our life and live accordingly.

Prayer
Lord I ask for grace to live my life in surrender to you. Help me father to grow spiritually day by day.
I come in humility asking for instructions on how to spend the rest of my days. Help me to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit. Help me father to do as your word says. Thank you father in Jesus name. Amen









Saturday, April 23, 2016

1 Timothy 6:6-8 - Godliness and Contentment


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Exposition

But godliness – Living a godly life is off course borne out of relationship with God. You live in surrender to God and you honour Him in every action. Godliness is not switched off and on again. Make the right choice. Ask God to help you.

with contentment is great gain - Here contentment is a life free of whining or complaining. Contentment is being satisfied with what you have. Contentment is not to be mixed with laziness, neither is it a call not to be ambitious. The system of the world is a call to aggression in every area of life, stepping on people and not caring. The godly person works hard and depends on God to see him through. You can be that person. Remember that you are a joint heir with Christ. You have access to everything owned by your father.

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out – As you came into the world, so you will go out of the world. Every acquisition stays here on earth. The ungodly lie, steal and kill in other to acquire wealth. Why join the race to nowhere when you know it is for nothing?

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content – Pray that your needs are met by the Provider such as Food, Clothes, Shelter and other necessities of life. Stress is now an acceptable word in every society. Eliminate this word from your dictionary today. Live a godly life.

Prayer
I want to live a godly life. I want every act to be a worship unto you my father. I need your help.
Help me to be contented. Open my eyes to the opportunities that are available for me. Help me to overcome the natural greed in man to acquire for the sake of it.
I am called to provide for my family. Help me to do so with ease as ordered by you in Jesus name.