This week, why not set aside some time to praise the Lord for all He has done for us already? Then say to Him, “Speak, Lord. I am listening.”

Are you feeling tired and overwhelmed? Then if you are, Jesus says to you today, ‘Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest’ (Matthew 11:28). So what are you waiting for?

This week I was challenged by this quote by Charles Spurgeon, “The greatest joy of a Christian is to give joy to Christ.” This set me thinking. How can I bring joy to God? I think we may find the answer in Matthew 28:19-20. We have our instructions, so we really have no excuse for not obeying them.

During this week, please reflect on the quote by Cynthia Ozick who is a short story writer, novelist and essayist. She is 94 years old!

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”

This week, please reflect on this quote from Steven Furtick, “Great moves of God are usually preceded by simple acts of obedience.” As the hymn writer reminds us, “Trust and obey, for there is no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.”

If you are struggling this week, then be inspired by this quote from Max Lucado, “God never said the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would be worthwhile.”

Charles Spurgeon once said that, ““Every Christian is either a missionary or an imposter.” Over 100 years later, his statement still challenges us to share the Gospel with our non-believing family members and friends. Why are we all so reluctant to do that?

D L Moody once said, “I know the Bible is inspired because it inspires me.” So, when you read your BIble this week, be prepared to be inspired by God, no matter what your circumstances.

The Apostle Paul tells us the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control (Galatians 5:22). Are these attributes clearly visible in your life – every day – no matter what the circumstances? If not why not? This week, why not pray for a fresh input from the Holy Spirit. I am certainly going to!

This week, why not ask God to show you can praise Him in everything you do, day by day?