2010 is nearly here. We have just a couple of days remaining in 2009. For some this year has been painful. For some its been great. But one thing many people keep saying about life in general is that it getting tougher. More people have cried out in pain. To be honest even those who say its been great this year have also commented to me how they have experienced some form of pain.
In today's reading we meet a man called Jabez. We meet him in a book called Chronicles which chronicles the story of Israel from creation. The beginning of the book is filled with details of the lineage of the children of Israel from Adam. In the midst of all the names we meet a man who is described as more honourable than his brothers. Jabez, whose name means sorrowful dared to believe God that his story would be different. I am encouraged that if God could change Jabez's story then my story and your story is about to change.
As you step into 2010 my prayer is that you will settle with God about the future you desire. Jabez desired to change his present circumstances. He prayed knowing that if God could change his present his future was secure. There would no more sorrow but the goodness of God in his life. Sorrow does not bring honour but the blessing of God would result in honour being bestowed on him. may 2010 result in you being bestowed honour like never before.
I pray that as you enter 2010 the hand of God will rest upon you. May His face shine on you and all that has your name written on it. I pray that in 2010 you will see increase on your right and left. As you enter 2010 may you encounter the One who is the lifter of our heads. Prepare to be honoured in 2010 like never before. As 2009 comes to an end wave goodbye to sorrow and welcome new found possibilities of God's goodness in all that bears your name.
In today's reading we meet a man called Jabez. We meet him in a book called Chronicles which chronicles the story of Israel from creation. The beginning of the book is filled with details of the lineage of the children of Israel from Adam. In the midst of all the names we meet a man who is described as more honourable than his brothers. Jabez, whose name means sorrowful dared to believe God that his story would be different. I am encouraged that if God could change Jabez's story then my story and your story is about to change.
As you step into 2010 my prayer is that you will settle with God about the future you desire. Jabez desired to change his present circumstances. He prayed knowing that if God could change his present his future was secure. There would no more sorrow but the goodness of God in his life. Sorrow does not bring honour but the blessing of God would result in honour being bestowed on him. may 2010 result in you being bestowed honour like never before.
I pray that as you enter 2010 the hand of God will rest upon you. May His face shine on you and all that has your name written on it. I pray that in 2010 you will see increase on your right and left. As you enter 2010 may you encounter the One who is the lifter of our heads. Prepare to be honoured in 2010 like never before. As 2009 comes to an end wave goodbye to sorrow and welcome new found possibilities of God's goodness in all that bears your name.
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