This week's theme

Balance

Today's reading

Romans 14:5-9

Today's prayer

Thankful to you, Lord, for this new day, we lift our lives to you and ask that you show us what it means to live in you today.

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For further thought

Who are the ordinary saints that inspire you? Find time to share their stories with someone else.

Look at how you balance your time and money given to God and that given to the world. Does it feel balanced?

Look up which constellations are visible where you are and see if you can find them in the night sky.

What does Sabbath look like in your life? What could you put in place to ensure that you keep a Sabbath in your life?

What are your hopes for the rest of the year? Spend some time in contemplation and bring them before God.

Who are the people who have influenced your own journey of faith through their lives, or in their written or spoken words, and what have they taught you?

David was by no means perfect as a human being yet chosen by God to be king. Have you felt called by God to do something, and dismissed the idea as improbable? Keep listening, and next time, be positive and step out in faith!

Should the Church be reaching out more effectively to those on some kind of spiritual search or journey, who do not see their needs being met within what we currently offer?

We live in an increasingly unstable world, with global conflicts and a growing distrust of those in control. How might the worldwide Church speak more clearly into these issues?

Think about your own relationships, at work, home and social, and how your words and actions might sometimes cause friction.

Throughout the world Christians face far more than the taunting of Goliath for their faith. Check out the websites of organisations such as Open Doors, which highlight this issue.

What is integrity and how do we live it out in everyday life?

What was the last warning you did not heed? What were the consequences?

Reflect on Jeremiahs admonition to seek God with all our hearts. How do we find him?

Has God always shown up when you expected him to? What did you do when he didnt?

Reflect on what God has called you to do in your life. How will you fulfil it?

Where is your nearest childrens home? What part could you play in helping to care for and mentor the children?

You are precious in my sight. Take some time to reflect on Isaiah 43:45. How can you respond to Gods loving care?

What can you or your faith community do in solidarity with Christians who suffer persecution? Consider supporting organisations like Open Doors (www.opendoorsuk.org) or Aid to the Church in Need (www.acnuk.org).

Imagine you are at your own wake. How do people remember you? How would you wish to be remembered?

If we are comfortably off, giving money may not be much of a sacrifice. Can you sacrifice your time or attention? Who needs these more than money?

Take time today to freeze the frame. Are there unnoticed or ignored areas of your life where you need to pay attention and take action?

Everyone is God speaking. Why not be polite and listen to him? (Hafiz, fourteenth-century Persian poet). Who will speak Gods words to you today?

What is your daily bread? Is it social media or news, or do you go to the Bible?

Who is enabling you to do what you do and where do you get your strength?

So who is your giant? How do you react when the giant comes your way?

What causes you to believe that you are alone? What will be helpful for you to realise that Gods presence is with you?

What areas of your life consist of self-serving? Will you ask Jesus to change you to reflect his humility and servanthood?

Who in your circle of influence needs to know the one who will enable them to stand in the holy place?

How can we help people understand the signs of the times whilst pointing them to a loving God?

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