ABC News sheet 8th September 2024
“Ask not what God can do for you, instead ask what can I do for God.”
“Ask not what God can do for you, instead ask what can I do for God.”
As we hear from Emily about her trip to Kenya and Frank restarts his outreach to our local primary, this quote might explain their reasons for for continuing in mission – “Missionary zeal does not grow out of intellectual beliefs, nor out of theological arguments, but out of love” — Roland Allen
Doi you sometimes get impatient with God when He doesn’t answer your prayers immediately? If you do, then think on this quote, “God’s timing is always worth the wait.”
Whatever you are doing that is so important, just stop for a moment and think about these words – “Seek God first, and everything else will fall into place. When we pursue His presence above all, we discover that He is the source of all we need.” Now believe it and do it!
Billy Graham once said, “The Bible says today is the accepted time, today is the day of salvation… But there will come a time when it will be too late for you.” And that applies to everyone, our family, our friends and our neighbours. Now can you see how important it is to share your faith with everyone you meet?
The Olympics are upon us. So now is the time to listen to what Eric Liddell has to say about the race of life. “If you commit yourself to the love of Christ, then that is how you run a straight race.” Eric Liddell, Olympic Champion 400m Paris 1924.
If you tend to spend your time worrying about the past, present or future then this quote by D. L. Moody might make you smile – “Won to Christ by a smile! We must get the wrinkles out of our brows, and we must have smiling faces.” Smiling evangelism – that’s God’s way!
– D.L. Moody
This week why not use this quote by John Bunyan to inspire you into action? “You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
Struggling with personal evangelism? Then hopefully this quote from D L Moody might inspire you, “If I could relive my life, I would devote my entire ministry to reaching children for God!”
“Jesus used parables to describe the Kingdom of God, the expectations God has of people as well as the character of God.” His words still ring true today.