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Episodes
Sunday Aug 18, 2013
Sunday Aug 18, 2013
Testimony about
the role of Joy
in the life of a Christian
With Sue & Katy
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Sue and Katy talk briefly about the role of God-given joy in their lives!
Shout with joy to God, all the earth!
Sing the glory of his name;
make his praise glorious!
Say to God, "How awesome are your deeds!
So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.
All the earth bows down to you;
they sing praise to you,
they sing praise to your name."
Selah
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Friday Aug 16, 2013
Friday Aug 16, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
16th August 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, including across the internet and from different times, different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
Almighty God,
you have given us grace at this time with one accord
to make our common supplication to you;
and you have promised through your well-beloved Son
that when two or three are gathered together in his Name
you will be in the midst of them:
Fulfil now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us;
granting us in this world knowledge of your truth,
and in the age to come life everlasting.
In The Name of The Father , Son, and Holy Spirit!
Lord, deprive me not of Your heavenly and eternal blessings.
Lord, deliver me from everlasting torments.
Lord, if I have sinned in word or deed, in mind or spirit, forgive me.
Lord, deliver me from all distress, ignorance,
forgetfulness, laziness and stony hardness of heart.
Lord, deliver me from all temptations and spiritual abandonment.
Lord, enlighten my heart which has been darkened by evil desire.
Lord, being human, I sin; but You, being God, have mercy on me.
Lord, take heed of the weakness of my soul,
and help me with Your grace that Your holy name may be glorified in me.
Lord Jesus Christ, inscribe the name of Your servant in the book of life,
granting me a blessed end.
Lord my God,
I have done nothing good;
yet by Your compassion help me to make a new beginning.
Lord, refresh my heart with the dew of Your grace.
Lord, God of heaven and earth,
remember me, who am sinful, wretched, evil and impure, in Your kingdom, according to Your steadfast love.
Lord, receive me in repentance and do not forsake me.
Lord, put me not to the test.
Lord, grant me good thoughts.
Lord, grant me tears of repentance, remembrance of death and contrition.
Lord, grant me sincere confession of my thought.
Lord, grant me humility, deliverance from my own will and obedience.
Lord, grant me patience, forbearance and meekness.
Lord, implant in me Your holy fear, the source of all blessings.
Amen
you have given us grace at this time with one accord
to make our common supplication to you;
and you have promised through your well-beloved Son
that when two or three are gathered together in his Name
you will be in the midst of them:
Fulfil now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us;
granting us in this world knowledge of your truth,
and in the age to come life everlasting.
In The Name of The Father , Son, and Holy Spirit!
Lord, deprive me not of Your heavenly and eternal blessings.
Lord, deliver me from everlasting torments.
Lord, if I have sinned in word or deed, in mind or spirit, forgive me.
Lord, deliver me from all distress, ignorance,
forgetfulness, laziness and stony hardness of heart.
Lord, deliver me from all temptations and spiritual abandonment.
Lord, enlighten my heart which has been darkened by evil desire.
Lord, being human, I sin; but You, being God, have mercy on me.
Lord, take heed of the weakness of my soul,
and help me with Your grace that Your holy name may be glorified in me.
Lord Jesus Christ, inscribe the name of Your servant in the book of life,
granting me a blessed end.
Lord my God,
I have done nothing good;
yet by Your compassion help me to make a new beginning.
Lord, refresh my heart with the dew of Your grace.
Lord, God of heaven and earth,
remember me, who am sinful, wretched, evil and impure, in Your kingdom, according to Your steadfast love.
Lord, receive me in repentance and do not forsake me.
Lord, put me not to the test.
Lord, grant me good thoughts.
Lord, grant me tears of repentance, remembrance of death and contrition.
Lord, grant me sincere confession of my thought.
Lord, grant me humility, deliverance from my own will and obedience.
Lord, grant me patience, forbearance and meekness.
Lord, implant in me Your holy fear, the source of all blessings.
Amen
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Thursday Aug 15, 2013
Thursday Aug 15, 2013
15th August 2013
There are many things we should do if we love God. One of those things is to spend time getting to know Him, and one of the ways we can achieve this is to read His Word, the Bible.James 1:22-25 - Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it-not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it-they will be blessed in what they do.
That's a pretty good promise to be blessed in all you do, but you can't do what the word says if you don't know what it says or understand it.
Philippians 2:14-16 - Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, "children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation." Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.
Again you can't hold firmly to the word of life which is God's word written in the Bible unless you know it.
Ephesians 6 talks about putting on the armour of God to protect ourselves in the spiritual battle, which we all find ourselves involved. Part of the armour of God and a very important part is mentioned in v17.
Ephesians 6:17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
Again if you don 't know the word of God it is very difficult to quote it at when you need to. I find quoting scripture out loud when I am anxious or fearful very helpful, no matter what the situation.
Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."
The other day I was chatting to a Jehovah's Witness who was door knocking. She mentioned that often she talks to Christians who go to church regularly but don't know their bibles. That made me so sad and I want to encourage you to read your bible more and not only read it but understand it. There are many study aids out there at many different levels to help you, such as the free ones on this website. If you can't afford to buy one I'm sure your vicar or pastor would be happy to help you out..
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Wednesday Aug 14, 2013
Wednesday Aug 14, 2013
WOW Word 29
Spiritual Gifts
The WOW Word today is Spiritual Gifts
When Jesus said to His apostles “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” (John 14:12), it was through the promised Holy Spirit (John 14:17), and the giving of Spiritual gifts, that His words were fulfilled.
The Apostle Paul said these words in Romans 12:4-8 - "For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith;if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully."
The Apostle Peter said these words in 1 Peter 4:11 -
“ If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.’”
How are you using the gifts and talents that God has given you? Please do tell me by leaving a comment below! Perhaps we can do some work together...
Thank you
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Monday Aug 12, 2013
Monday Aug 12, 2013
Think Spot
12th August 2013
G'day! Welcome to Partakers Think Spot at the start of new week on Monday the 12th of August 2013.
As part of our living as followers of Jesus, here is something which has the capability of affecting every person on the planet.
Jesus, our Master, said in Matthew 12:36-37 "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
Jesus took words and thoughts extremely seriously! Jesus' words encouraged others gently towards paths of right living. He spoke words of love, kindness, rebuke, forgiveness, encouragement and blessing upon and to others! Jesus is to be our guide and Master in the use of thoughts and words.
In Matthew 5:21-22, Jesus equates calling somebody a fool with the physical act of murder! Murder has its beginning in anger developing into uncontrollable rage! Improper attitudes, words and thoughts can lead you and I to sin if we don't stop their destructive use quickly!
May the words we communicate and think about, be like those of Jesus - "full of grace". How is your WOW factor of Jesus now? When Jesus Christ called you to follow Him, He called you to follow Him wholeheartedly and be committed to only Him. Jesus calls you and I, to love God and be totally committed to Him.
Here is a brief prayer to help us into the new week.
Father, help us this week to be totally committed to you in all aspects of our lives. May those we live with, work with and interact with, know we are your child by the words we speak. We ask this, through the mighty name of your Son, Jesus and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
As part of our living as followers of Jesus, here is something which has the capability of affecting every person on the planet.
Jesus, our Master, said in Matthew 12:36-37 "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned."
Jesus took words and thoughts extremely seriously! Jesus' words encouraged others gently towards paths of right living. He spoke words of love, kindness, rebuke, forgiveness, encouragement and blessing upon and to others! Jesus is to be our guide and Master in the use of thoughts and words.
In Matthew 5:21-22, Jesus equates calling somebody a fool with the physical act of murder! Murder has its beginning in anger developing into uncontrollable rage! Improper attitudes, words and thoughts can lead you and I to sin if we don't stop their destructive use quickly!
May the words we communicate and think about, be like those of Jesus - "full of grace". How is your WOW factor of Jesus now? When Jesus Christ called you to follow Him, He called you to follow Him wholeheartedly and be committed to only Him. Jesus calls you and I, to love God and be totally committed to Him.
Here is a brief prayer to help us into the new week.
Father, help us this week to be totally committed to you in all aspects of our lives. May those we live with, work with and interact with, know we are your child by the words we speak. We ask this, through the mighty name of your Son, Jesus and in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Sunday Aug 11, 2013
Sunday Aug 11, 2013
I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
as sung by K
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I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.
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Tho' none go with me, I still will follow,
Tho' none go with me I still will follow,
Tho' none go with me, I still will follow;
No turning back, no turning back.
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My cross I'll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I'll carry till I see Jesus,
My cross I'll carry till I see Jesus;
No turning back, No turning back.
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The world behind me, the cross before me,
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back.
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Friday Aug 09, 2013
Friday Aug 09, 2013
Partakers Friday Prayers!
9th August 2013!
We pray together and when Christians pray together, including across the internet and from different times, different nations, different churches and different denominations - that reveals Church unity!
O great God!
We appeal to you, Lord! You are the God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob and Israel, you the Father of your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Infinitely merciful as you are, it is your will that we should learn from you. O Father God, grant that we may know you more each day.
Heaven and earth were made with your hands, O God and you rule supreme over all that is. You are the true, the only God; there is no other god above you.
You alone are God; help each of us to draw strength from you and keep us on the paths of righteousness.
We ask this O Great God our Father,
through the name of your beloved Son Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour,
through the power of that greatest of gifts to those who are your children, the Holy Spirit.
Hear these words O God!
Amen.
We appeal to you, Lord! You are the God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob and Israel, you the Father of your beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Infinitely merciful as you are, it is your will that we should learn from you. O Father God, grant that we may know you more each day.
Heaven and earth were made with your hands, O God and you rule supreme over all that is. You are the true, the only God; there is no other god above you.
You alone are God; help each of us to draw strength from you and keep us on the paths of righteousness.
We ask this O Great God our Father,
through the name of your beloved Son Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour,
through the power of that greatest of gifts to those who are your children, the Holy Spirit.
Hear these words O God!
Amen.
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Thursday Aug 08, 2013
Thursday Aug 08, 2013
8th August 2013
How does God speak to you? Where do you find it easiest to hear God talking to you? Does God speak to you. Because we are all different and God knows each one of us intimately, He chooses to speak to us in different ways and we find it easier to hear Him in different locations. Some of us prefer to spend time walking in the countryside or in a park, being close to nature, God’s creation is an ideal place to become aware of God’s voice.
There are many different ways that God talks to us. He might whisper in your ear or speak through dreams. He might give you a picture or a word. Sometimes He gives someone else a word or a song for you. I recently had that privilege. A friend gave me a CD with just one song on it, saying God told me to give this to you. It was spot on. She also warned me that I would cry and I did!!!!
I remember reading a book by Peter Lawrence a long time ago, called ‘Hotline To God’. It’s brilliant by the way, but at the time I thought “That’s not fair God, He wasn’t even trying to hear you speak, He didn’t even know that you talk to us and yet you gave him words for people, you healed people through Him!! That’s just not fair!”
But the brilliant thing about God is just that – He does treat us all as individuals, there’s not one way of speaking to us that is better than the rest or more holy!!!
God also may change the way He speaks to us, for years I didn’t ever get a picture from God. Then suddenly I got one. Just the one. Then recently I’ve had quite a few. Just 3 times in the 53 years I’ve been on this planet, I’ve heard an almost audible voice. Words from scripture, in my head but so strongly that it stopped me in my tracks. Why don’t you ask God to speak to you today?
With Christian Love, Pauline.
(Editor note: When God speaks to you, if appropriate, remember to check if it is in agreement with the Bible. God will not tell you do something that is contrary to what is in the Bible.)
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2013
WOW Word 28
Perseverance
The WOW Word today is Perseverance!
What kind of perseverance are we talking about? We are talking about perseverance in relation to God and His work in the continuous operation of the Holy Spirit in your life as a believer. It is a work of divine grace that is begun in your heart, which is continued and brought to completion.
Jesus Christ, the one to whom Christian Disciples belong to, said these words in John 10:27-30 -
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. What my Father has given me is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.’”
So why and how do you and I persevere as a Christian Disciple?
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Monday Aug 05, 2013
Monday Aug 05, 2013
Think Spot
5th August 2013
Matthew 11:25-30 - "At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do."
“All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Did you know that Jesus is strong enough and capable enough, to carry any burden that you can lay upon Him?. Jesus Christ gives a solid and sure foundation for all aspects of life, which will not fall or be destroyed. Indeed Jesus Christ will never fall or decay such is His imperishability as the everlasting God. Jesus Christ is solid, dependable and strong; nobody and nothing can stand against Him. Jesus’ strength means I can go to Him for protection and strength when I am weak and knowing He will supply my needs.
As you go into this week, at the start of the day, during the day and at the end of the day, ask Jesus to be your strength and He will be! Hand over to Him all those things which are burdening and causing you concern. God will help you through the Holy Spirit, who lives within you if you are a Christian.
God bless you this Monday and all throughout this week!
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