If you want to stand and withstand the challenges and storms that life has to offer, let me share some practical thoughts with you.
On 22 February 2013, it was the 2nd anniversary of the devastating Christchurch earthquake where 182 people lost their lives. Everyone's lives were impacted in one form or another. We all felt the impact of this catastrophic event. But so many lessons can be learnt. From a structural design point of view, a lot of buildings that came down or had to be demolished had very poor or inadequate foundations. This compromised the stability of the structure above the ground.
I felt a stirring to encourage and challenge people to make sure that their foundations go deep into the ground so that when life's storms, challenges and earthquakes arrive you can stand and withstand whatever comes your way. In Christchurch today, they are driving wooden pylons down into the ground until they hit the rock. Alternatively, very deep holes are dug until rock is reached. Steel and concrete are poured to establish firm and a solid foundation. This will then be able to support the structure above the ground.
Let me encourage you to go DEEPER in your relationship with God. It is only a solid foundation in Jesus Christ, His Love, His Presence and His Word, that will see you through. If you want to have a greater capacity above the ground of ministry and life, the foundation needs to be solid and firm. This provides stability.
During January 2013, I ministered a message about going DEEPER in God.
Click on the link and listen to the podcast. Going Deeper in 2013
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FIVE 5 Five 21-Day Challenge
In order for us to go DEEPER in our walk with Jesus, we need to spend with Him DAILY and allow His word to become real and alive in our lives.
Here is the challenge. For 21 consecutive days, I encourage and challenge you to spend with Jesus in the following way.
5 Minutes
Spend 5 minutes in praise and worship. Play a praise or worship song and worship with the singer and your praise and worship unto the Lord.
Spend 5 minutes in praise and worship. Play a praise or worship song and worship with the singer and your praise and worship unto the Lord.
FIVE Minutes
Spend FIVE minutes reading your Bible. Ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you. It is not about the amount of verses you read. You might only have time for three to five verses.
V Minutes
Spend V minutes in prayer. Begin to thank God for all your blessings. Pray for whatever is in your heart. The Bible says you don't have because you don't ask. Start a prayer journal and watch God move in your life and situation.
DO THIS EVERY DAY FOR 21 DAYS
If you truly want to go DEEPER with Jesus, you need to be purposeful and intentional. Its about spending meaningful time with Him on a daily basis.
All it takes, 15 minutes a day.... YOU CAN DO IT
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