by Grethe Stanley | Oct 7, 2017 | encouragement
Psalm 34:8 O taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed are they that trust in HIM.
When someone puts a plate of food in front of me and they say, “this is really good taste it” if I don’t actually pick up a fork and put some food on it and then put it in my mouth, I will never know that is tastes good. I have to actually get involved with the plate of food in front of me to know that it is good. When I go out for lunch which is not very often, I seem to always order the same thing! why? because “I know it is good”. in other words I want to be sure that I will enjoy my meal and not waste my money on something I don’t like.
It is the same with our relationship with the Lord, in Psalm 34:8 it says “taste and see” that the Lord is good. I believe we live in a season where it is paramount that we develop a deeper intimacy with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We can only get to know HIM more intimately if we spend time with Him, if we read His Word, if we sit and focus on Him. It is easy to get side tracked and begin to trust in what others say, or do or read etc. Don’t be like those who will taste everything but ignore the very best . Today, taste and see that the Lord is good. Put your trust in Him and you will be blessed. HIS WORD is table full of the most delicious food you will ever taste. Try it!!!
by Grethe Stanley | Aug 29, 2017 | encouragement
Last Saturday we had our Daughters of Hope “Making a Difference” Conference here in Australia and I had the privilege of being one of the speakers. We had a dance group that came and did a prophetic dance for us and it was called “Return to ME” it had such an anointing on it, I really feel this is a cry from our Heavenly Fathers heart; The Scriptures that the Lord had me speak from are in Revelations 2:1-4 verse 4 says “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. the second scripture is from Revelation 3:15-16 So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am about to spit you out of My mouth.
This I believe is a NOW Word for many of His daughters, today is the day that He is saying to you RETURN TO ME
There are many reasons why we grow cold and lose our first love for God, it can be disappointments, unforgiveness, sickness, offences or circumstances. Today if you identify with this post, can I encourage you “Return to HIM”He is longing and waiting for you to fall in love with HIM all over again.
by Grethe Stanley | Jul 14, 2017 | encouragement
2nd Corinthians 12:9
But HE said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for MY power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Chris’s power may rest on me.
It seems to me lately that who ever I talk to they know someone who is either very ill or going through a difficult time. This is certainly true in my own life at present, with my Andrew being ill and jus all that it brings with it, I have been feeling very weak spiritually all most to the point of not being able to focus on what matters.
It seems like all hell has broken loose over so many areas of our lives, through either sickness or circumstances. This morning as I was getting ready to go to a Daughters of Hope “Making a difference” Conference planning meeting here in Australia I was finding it hard to focus and I felt very weak, when suddenly the above scripture popped into my mind.
I realised as I have been meditating on that scripture that its ok to feel weak as long as I keep my eyes on Jesus and declare that HIS GRACE is sufficient for me, for when I am weak HE is STRONG.
Take heart dear friends that if you are feeling weak today,HIS GRACE is sufficient for you. a href=”https://kraljevekceri.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/His-strength.jpg”>
by Grethe Stanley | Jun 5, 2017 | encouragement
Psalm 141:3 God give me Grace to guard my lips from speaking what is wrong.
At our last DOK Conference we were taught about having a new attitude, a new expression etc today the Lord again challenged me about the words that I speak and I had to repent and make a decision once again to only speaks words that bring life. If you too are struggling with the words that you speak, perhaps you would like to pray this prayer with me!
Lord Jesus I pray that you would have mercy on me and give me grace! help me to guard my lips, so I don’t hurt others with my words and sin against YOU. Teach me dear Lord when to speak and when to stay silent. Your Word says that my words hold the power of life or death – may I always choose wisely.
I want to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. May everything I say be seasoned with grace and love. I only want to speak words that build up and never tears down. Help me to always put others before myself. May every word I speak be a blessing to those who hear it. I pray in Jesus name. AMEN
by Grethe Stanley | May 27, 2017 | encouragement
This week I have been meditating on Psalm 16 and it has become my daily prayer. There is no prayer that is more POWERFUL than praying GOD’s WORD.
Protect me, O God; I trust in YOU for safety. I say to the Lord, “YOU are my Lord; all the good things I have come from you.”
YOUR FATHER WILL PROTECT YOU AND PROVIDE FOR YOU. (HIS word says so)
How excellent are the LORD’s faithful people! My greatest pleasure is to be with them. Those who rush to other gods bring many troubles on themselves. I will not take part in their sacrifices; I will not worship their gods.
Choose to be around people who are faithful and full of faith.
You, Lord, are all I have, and YOU give me all I need; my future is in your hands. How wonderful are YOUR gifts to me; how good they are!
Your FATHER in Heaven will provide ALL you NEED and HE will EQUIP you. (HIS Word says so)
I praise the LORD, because HE guides me, and in the night my conscience warns me. I am always aware of the LORD”s presence; HE is near, and nothing can shake me.
Your FATHER in Heaven will always guide you and speak to your heart. (HIS Word says so)
And so I am thankful and glad, and I feel completely secure, because YOU protect me from the power of death. I have served you faithfully, and YOU will not abandon me to the world of the dead.
You can feel completely secure and protected as you serve HIM (HIS Word says so)
YOU will show me the path that leads to life; YOUR presence fill me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.
Follow HIS leading then you will be filled with JOY (HIS Word says so).
PRAY HIS WORD, IT WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN.
by Grethe Stanley | May 1, 2017 | encouragement
Philippians 4:7 and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
What is going on in your mind today? Are you focused on God or are you focused on what is happening around you?
If you want the peace that transcends all understanding then fill your mind with thoughts of God.
Your mind will be full of what you allow your eyes to see. The choice is yours Our Heavenly Father is asking you today to let your mind dwell on Him.
