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?

The strong Christian message that was broadcast to millions of people in the UK and billions across the world throughout the Queen’s funeral, will have made many sceptics think again about their own eternal destiny. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk to your relatives, friends and neighbours about John 14 and the Queen’s absolute confidence in her heavenly Father.

Are you always trying to the impossible and failing? If so, then this quote is for you. “Trust God for the impossible miracles are His department. Our job is to do our best, letting the Lord do the rest”(David Jeremiah).

Whatever situation you find yourself, God will meet you there in order to take you where He wants you to go. You only have to ask.