“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13 [KJV]   At some time, we all reach a point in our lives when continuing to do God’s will seems impossible. Circumstances seem hopeless, our labours appear fruitless, disappointment crushes us and we are emotionally and physically exhausted. “Lord,” we might say, “I can’t do what You want!” But what we’re really saying is, “I don’t want to do what You want.” Yet Jesus says, “If y

“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.” Psalm 34:5 [KJV] I was sitting with a group of friends at a function, when dessert was announced. Instantly, one of the men’s faces lit up with a huge smile. “Wow,” I joked, “You must really like dessert, you’re beaming!” The man looked confused, then laughed, “Oh no,” he said, “My wife just came back into the room. I was smiling at her.” Aww! There’s something special about the way a person’s face

“The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary:” Isaiah 50:4a [KJV] Think for a moment about a situation familiar to most Christians. You went to a church conference, camp or service. You were stirred, became emotional, prayed a prayer, made a promise, or knelt at the front during an altar call. But now you’re home again. The emotional high has gone. Old habits and sins tempt strongly. Life’s pressu