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Don’t lose your joy this Christmas!

Posted on by David L'Herroux

We are living in a world full of joy killers, even at Christmas. The enemy’s agenda has always been the same: to steal, kill, and destroy. Yet, I love encountering people who are infectious with joy, a joy that flows from the true source of all joy, despite the circumstances they may face.

The apostle Paul understood this well. Writing from challenging circumstances, he repeatedly encouraged believers to “rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4). Joy, then, is not dependent on stability, comfort, or ease; it is a choice rooted in faith and sustained by relationship with God.

In a volatile and uncertain world, it is easy for joy to fade. When life feels unpredictable and the future unclear, holding onto joy can seem difficult. Yet the Christmas message reminds us that joy is not anchored in what surrounds us, but in who Christ is. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…” Christmas declares that we were never meant to simply survive life, but to live in the fullness God intended and to experience true and lasting joy.

Joy must be rooted in personal faith. When we believe and embrace the Christmas story in its fullness, joy becomes more than a feeling, it becomes a way of living. God also calls us to be carriers of His joy. Scripture reminds us that we are helpers of joy (2 Corinthians 1:24). Every time we point someone to Christ, we partner with God in restoring joy in their lives. What a calling, especially at Christmas.

I’ve spoken with many people whose joy has been buried under pressure, disappointment, or weariness. The enemy works tirelessly even to discourage God’s people, particularly during a season meant for celebration. The Lord has reminded me that if we are to help others experience joy, we must choose to live it ourselves. This happens as we immerse our hearts in God’s Word and are continually reminded of the Gospel, that Christ’s desire is for our joy to be full (John 15:11).

So how do we guard our joy?

  • Don’t lose your smile. “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face” (Proverbs 15:13).
  • Don’t lose your laughter. “A merry heart does good like medicine” (Proverbs 17:22).
  • Don’t lose your song. “Sing for joy to God our strength” (Psalm 81:1).

Joy flows from the heart. It isn’t forced; it is cultivated. George Müller once said that the first thing he intentionally did each morning was to get his heart happy in the Lord, and from that joy came strength for everything God had called him to do.

Christianity is not a religion it is a relationship marked by joy through our union with Christ. Christmas truly is good news of great joy. In a world that often feels unstable, don’t allow the enemy to steal what God has given.

May your Christmas be filled with joy, deep, resilient, and overflowing.

Have a wonderful Christmas full of joy!

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The power of choice

Posted on by David L'Herroux

CHOICES MADE TODAY WILL FOR SURE AFFECT OUR TOMORROW. 

As we begin 2026 new chapter, Paul’s words in Philippians 4:1–8 offer great wisdom and spiritual clarity. These intentional steps of faith affirm our identity, belief, behaviour, and ultimately our destiny.

Let’s walk through them together:

1. “Stand fast in the Lord, beloved.”

Choose to be anchored in your identity. You are loved, not for what you do, but for who you are in Christ.

2. “Be of the same mind in the Lord.”

Choose unity. Resolve conflict intentionally. Never forget, division delays destiny.

3. “Rejoice in the Lord always.”

Choose joy. Not circumstantial happiness, but Spirit-rooted rejoicing. Joy is resistance. Joy is warfare.

4. “In everything by prayer…”

Choose prayer. Make it your lifestyle, not your emergency calls.

5. “Be anxious for nothing…”

Choose response over reaction. Anxiety shrinks vision. Prayer expands peace.

6. “Meditate on these things…”

Choose to protect your mind. Remember your thoughts shape your beliefs. Your beliefs shape your destiny.

As we journey 2026, let’s do so with:

•  Gratitude for what God has done.

•  Faith for what He’s about to do.

•  Purpose that refuses to settle.

•  Prayer that refuses to quit.

So, let’s walk into this year with courage in our step and surrender in our hearts, united, expectant, anchored, and ready for the story God is still unfolding.

For our future is not something we wait for. It’s something we build, choice by choice, step by step, in Christ.

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New Year’s resolutions that truly last

Posted on by David L'Herroux

“Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.” Micah 7:7 (KJV)

We are still in the opening weeks of January. As one year ended and another began, many people around the world set new goals and intentions, commonly known as New Year resolutions. A fresh year often brings fresh motivation, but experience tells us that good intentions can quickly fade. The question is not whether we make resolutions, but whether we choose ones that will truly sustain us.

Micah 7:7 offers us a set of resolutions that never expire. Written against a backdrop of turmoil and uncertainty, this verse reminds us that God remains faithful even when the world feels unstable. Within this single verse, Micah reveals three powerful, timeless commitments that provide direction for every believer:

  • “Look unto the Lord” – Faith
  • “Wait for the God of my salvation” – Patience
  • “My God will hear me” – Trust

These are not temporary objectives, but spiritual resolutions that anchor us throughout every season of life.

1. A Resolution of Faith: Look Unto the Lord

Micah begins by fixing his focus on God. Faith is not merely believing in God, it is choosing to live with our eyes set on Him. Scripture reminds us that “we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). As we move through this year, our journey must be shaped by God’s promises rather than by what we see around us. When we allow God’s Word to guide us, it becomes a lamp to our feet and a light for our path.

2. A Resolution of Patience: Wait for God

Waiting does not come easily, yet Micah understood that strength is renewed in the waiting. Isaiah 40:31 assures us that those who wait on the Lord will rise with renewed strength. Patience grows when we trust God’s timing, remembering that He “makes everything beautiful in its time” (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

3. A Resolution of Trust: My God Will Hear Me

Micah’s confidence rests in the certainty that God hears him. This is not wishful thinking; it is trust grounded in God’s character. “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them” (Psalm 34:17). When we pray, we can be confident that our God listens and responds.

So, Moving Forward

As we continue into this new year, let us embrace these lasting resolutions: to live by faith, to wait with patience, and to trust with confidence. These commitments do not depend on circumstances but on God’s unchanging faithfulness.

May our journey in 2026 be marked by faith, patience, and unwavering trust in the God who hears and answers the cries of His people. And as we make these good resolutions, let us lean on His grace to see them fulfilled for His glory.

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Heaven is real

Posted on by David L'Herroux

In 1988, the unthinkable happened in our family when our 13 month old son Jamie, died suddenly. In a blur of blue lights, we raced behind the paramedics as he was rushed to hospital but when we arrived, we were told there was nothing the doctors could do. Jamie had gone to be with the Lord. Later that day as I stood in the Chapel of Rest at the hospital, my heart shattered, I cried out to God and asked Him to bring Jamie back. In the quiet, I felt God speak into my spirit: “He will not come back to you, but you will go to him one day.”

I later learned these were the words God spoke to King David after the loss of his own son. Over the years, those words have given me immense hope and comfort because they remind me that there is a world beyond this one. I believe we will see Jamie again one day. Today, January 16th would have been Jamie’s 38th birthday.  It is almost hard to believe that so much time has passed, as the events of that day still sometimes feel like they happened just yesterday. Throughout the years we have been sustained by one miraculous truth – heaven is real.  If you have lost someone you love, you will know the heartache of earthly loss but I want to encourage you to know and believe that Heaven is not a myth, it is a very real place.

The Scriptures provide a wealth of details about Heaven. It is where God lives (Psalm 23:1) and was designed for us. God doesn’t need a place to live; He is self-sufficient. However, He made Heaven for us. God’s heart was to create a home and a family, and He loves us so much that He has adopted us into His family so that we can spend eternity with Him. But He also gave us a choice. Where we spend eternity will be determined by the choices we make in this life—whether we choose to accept the free gift of Jesus or not.

What is Heaven like?

Jesus said that He would go to prepare a place for us (John 14:3). In Revelation 22, we are given a beautiful picture of a place with trees and a river “clear as crystal” flowing down the middle of the street. Heaven is also described as a place where God’s people will live with Him forever, and where all tears, grief, pain, and death will be wiped away. It is a place where the “old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21). If you are like me, sometimes you might think: “Lord, it’s dreadful down here…” But the thought of a perfect world to come with no pain gives us great hope.

Living for Today

While we look forward to eternity with great expectancy, it is important to live with purpose while on this Earth—to be fully present in the life we have been given. It is ok to dream and look forward to a day when we can shed our “suit” of flesh and blood, but we should not forget that God has a purpose for us now.

In 2 Corinthians, Paul says that we are ambassadors of Christ. If I was a political ambassador, it would mean that I had an important purpose but that ultimately, I was a citizen of another country. The same is true when we are Christ’s ambassadors. Our appointment and purpose are from God, and we have a heavenly assignment to speak God’s heart to the country and situation we are currently in.

If you are in a difficult situation or have lost someone you love, can I encourage you: Heaven is real. As believers, it is a place we can look forward to with expectancy. I believe that I will one day be reunited with both my son and grandson. But until that day, let’s live for the here and now.

Let’s make it our goal to share this truth, this hope, with as many people as possible until the day God finally calls us home.

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Seizing the Power of a Fresh Start

Posted on by David L'Herroux

The Flow of Time

A New Year marks the passing of time – a reminder of the ongoing flow of our lives. Each tick of the clock brings us closer to our dreams or further from our regrets. Embrace this crossing over from one year to the next, for it carries with it the lessons of the past and the promise of the future. As you step into 2025, let time be your teacher, not your enemy. Reflect on the moments that shaped you and use them to fuel your growth: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12).

Aligning Your Priorities

A New Year is an opportunity to realign your priorities. What truly matters to you? Is it family, health, personal growth, ministry, or something else? Take this time to evaluate where you are investing your energy and ensure it aligns with your core values. Let 2025 be the year you focus on what truly makes your heart sing: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).

Uncovering Your Purpose

Purpose gives life meaning. As you enter a new year, reflect on what drives you. What are you passionate about? What impact do you want to have on the world? Use this moment to refine your sense of purpose and let it guide your actions throughout the year. But remember, your purpose doesn’t have to be grand; it just needs to be true to who you are: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Crafting Your Vision

A clear vision will transform your life. Think about where you see yourself by the end of 2025. Visualise your goals and the steps needed to achieve them. This is your opportunity to redefine your life’s vision, to dream bigger and reach higher. Let your vision be a beacon that illuminates your path and guides your decisions: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it” (Habakkuk 2:2).

Setting Meaningful and Realistic Goals

Goals give structure to our expectations. Take this opportunity to set new, worthwhile goals for the year ahead. Whether they are personal, professional, or spiritual, ensure they are meaningful and realistic. Break them down into smaller steps and celebrate each milestone along the way. Let 2025 be a year of growth, progress, and accomplishment: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans” (Proverbs 16:3).

Embracing a Fresh Start

The past is a teacher, not a jailer. Take the lessons learned and leave behind the burdens of the past year. A New Year is a chance to bury past mistakes, regrets, and failures, and to step into a future filled with hope and possibilities. Embrace the fresh start that 2025 offers and move forward with a renewed spirit and determination: “Behold, I am making all things new” (Revelation 21:5).

May this New Year bring you clarity, purpose, and a renewed sense of destiny. Embrace the opportunities that come with the passing of time, and let 2025 be your year of transformation and unprecedented growth.

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UCB – Building for Growth: A Message from UCB’s CEO, David L’Herroux

Posted on by David L'Herroux

I am thrilled to share an important update with you as we open a new chapter in the story of United Christian Broadcasters. Since God clarified our vision through a prophetic insight in 2016, I have felt deeply moved by His calling and guided by what we now call, the ‘iSee’ vision – a vision to witness an unprecedented move of God across the UK and beyond. This vision is at the heart of everything we do at UCB, inspiring and driving me every day.

As CEO, my role over the years has grown to encompass the oversight of UCB’s work across Europe and South Africa, and it has been a privilege to serve in this expanded capacity. After much prayer and reflection together with our UCB Board, we strongly feel that within my role as CEO, it is time to focus more fully on an apostolic ministry role, sharing our broader vision and ministry and deepening our impact to our much-needed world. This shift means I will be stepping back from the daily operations of UCB to concentrate on this wider aspect of our mission.

To support this transition, I am delighted to announce that, as of November the first, Mark Oakes has taken on the role of UCB’s Managing Director. Mark brings a great background to this position, with 17 years of experience as the UK Director for Christ for All Nations (CFAN). Over the three years he has been a valuable part of UCB, first as a Trustee on our Board and most recently as our Director of Communications. Mark has a true heart for revival and a deep connection to UCB’s vision, and I am confident he will lead our daily operations with wisdom, dedication, and passion.

In the coming months, Mark and I will work closely together to ensure a seamless transition, keeping UCB on course as we pursue God’s calling. I invite you to join us in prayer for Mark, his wife Kerrie, and their family, as well as for our entire UCB team, as we step into this new and exciting chapter together.
Thank you for your unwavering support, your prayers, and your partnership. This new season represents a significant milestone for UCB, and I believe it will be a season of extraordinary growth and impact. Together, we are building for the future, empowered by a shared mission to bring God’s hope to a world in need

David L’Herroux
Chief Executive

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Discover the many names of God

Posted on by David L'Herroux

Recently, I have been sharing with the UCB team some of my own discoveries about the names of God. I have often said: ‘If you want to know who God is, look at His names’. Throughout the Bible, God is given many names, and each of them reveal a precious truth about his qualities and character. I find it very encouraging to read these names as they help me to understand more and more about God’s ‘character’ and what He feels about us, His creation.

Jehovah-raah – The Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23)

In Psalm 23, David describes the Lord as ‘my shepherd’. I love the way David personalised it by saying not the Lord is THE Shepherd but MY Shepherd. Praise God that He is our Shepherd too, for God is a relational God. This picture of ‘The Lord Our Shepherd’ reveals some of His characteristics: He is good, He protects, He guides, He nurtures, He lays down his life. And in times of confusion or grief, let’s never, ever forget that He is OUR SHEPHERD too.

Jehovah Jireh – The Lord will provide (Genesis 22:14 and Philippians 4:19)

In Philippians 4:19, it says ‘My God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.’   We are reminded that Jehovah-Jireh knows our every need because He sees everything, including what you need. If the Lord was able to meet Abraham’s need by providing a ram caught in the thicket that was offered in place of Isaac, He’s also able to meet our needs at just the right time. Fear not, the name Jehovah-Jireh guarantees that your Heavenly Father is able to provide any need you have.

Jehovah Shalom – The Lord our peace (Judges 6:24)

The Hebrew word ‘shalom’, translated as ‘peace’, not only speaks of the absence of noise, strife or conflict – it speaks of wholeness, completeness, trustworthiness, and happiness. True and ultimate peace is found in God alone, and this comes to us when we focus our lives on God and put our trust in Him. His Word says ‘Are you weary and troubled? Well why not place your total trust in Jehovah-Shalom, and He will keep you in perfect peace’ (Isaiah 26:3).

Jehovah Rapha – The Lord who heals (Psalm 23 and Exodus 15)

It was in the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites that God first revealed His name as Jehovah-Rapha. After crossing the Red Sea, Moses led them into the Wilderness of Shur, where they went 3 days without water. Eventually, they came across the waters of Marah, but they could not drink from the waters, for they were bitter. So the people complained against Moses, and Moses then cried to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree, which he cast into the waters. In a moment, the waters were made sweet. The Lord does not only heal waters, He heals people too. If the Lord was able to heal the waters at Marah so that His people could drink, He is also able to heal us from any disease (Psalm 103:3). When we’re weak, Jehovah-Rapha will renew our strength the same way He did for David (Psalm 23:3 NLT).

Living in a stressful and chaotic world in these unprecedented times, the name Jehovah-Rapha speaks to us that our bitter experiences can be transformed into sweet ones, and yes, we are confronted with new problems every day that make us sometimes want to give up and give in. But we can count upon the Lord to heal and renew our strength. Jehovah is the Great Physician who not only heals our physical and emotional needs, but He also heals and restores whatever spiritual needs we may have.

Stand upon God’s promise today! His Word declares that ‘The Lord is Your Keeper/ Your Provider/ Your Peace/ Your Healer.’ Don’t ever allow the enemy to tell you otherwise.

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When the disciples were in isolation…

Posted on by David L'Herroux

Right across our world, we have not just a physical pandemic of sickness but we also have a ‘pandemic of fear’.  Right from the start of Genesis, fear has always been used by the enemy of our souls, but praise God that His Word has so much to say about how we can face fear with faith! As we are approaching Easter, it is a good time to reflect on the death of Jesus and how, even after his execution, the close disciples became imprisoned in fear and went into hiding and isolation. And one could even say ‘and rightly so’ because there was a very real threat to their lives.

John 20:19 tells us that on the evening of the first day, they were together, not just hiding in a room, but in self isolation ‘behind locked doors’. It must have been a very distressing time. Their best friend and Saviour had been publicly executed, and they must have been very shocked by all they had witnessed. In fact in fear for his life, Peter had denied knowing Jesus, and now they were all hiding behind locked doors, isolated from the whole world.

This picture hidden away in a room is an illustration to me of what the enemy tries to do in our lives – he wants us to isolate from each other. I am not in any way belittling the pandemic that we are currently facing, but I believe the enemy knows that fear is his greatest weapon in all of this. With just one news headline or a phone call from a friend repeating something they have heard, whole families and communities can become paralysed by fear of ‘what might happen’. It might be the fear of the coronavirus, any other ill health, or losing your job, etc. It does not matter, for it all has the same outcome – it holds us back from all that God wants us to do. It was the same for the disciples in this account in John. Just a few days before, they had been enjoying a Passover meal with Jesus, and now they were in hiding, trying to preserve their lives. They were unable to move forward, and they were in total isolation.


The amazing part of this story is that when Jesus appeared to them, He asked them ‘Why are you frightened?’

In Luke 24:36, Jesus asked them ‘Why do you doubt that it is really I? Look at my hands! Look at my feet! You can see that it is I, myself! Touch me and make sure that I am not a ghost! For ghosts don’t have bodies, as you see that I do!’ As he spoke, he held out his hands for them to see the marks of the nails and showed them the wounds in his feet.

Luke 24:41 says ‘Still they stood there undecided, filled with joy and doubt.’ Even when Jesus appeared to them in power and wonder after being so brutally killed, they were still not sure whether they could believe their eyes!

In whatever situation we find ourselves in, even if we are in total isolation, Jesus has promised to be with us in every situation, for His Word declares: ‘I will never leave you nor never forsake you’ (Heb 13:5).

From my own experience, I found His manifest presence to be the strongest when I have been in the middle of the fiercest, raging storms of life.

The journey of faith is not always an easy one, and sometimes even when we know and experience Jesus in the middle of the situations we face, we wonder if He really will save us.

This story speaks to us of the heart and mercy of Jesus. He appeared to the isolated disciples in the middle of all their doubt and confusion, and then he ate a meal with them. As they listened to all that he said, the Word of God tells us that they ‘opened their minds to understand at last the Scriptures.’

I believe that faith is a journey. We do not always feel full of faith, but we can make a decision to trust in all that God has said to us.

Faith is not the absence of fear – it is the mastering of fear.

For me, the story of Easter speaks to us of hope, of life, and of Jesus meeting us in the middle of our confusion and reminding us that we have nothing to fear.

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A Christian response to Coronavirus

Posted on by David L'Herroux

The news about coronavirus is all over the media and is heard in almost every conversation. This is a very unusual situation, and we can choose to respond in one of two ways: with fear or with faith.

It is very interesting to see how people around the world are reacting differently. Some people are reacting by panic buying (and emptying the shelves), while others seem to be almost indifferent. For me, the question is how should we, as believers, respond?

First of all, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this sickness: individuals, families, health services, and communities as well as national leaders and governments. They all need God’s wisdom and guidance as they deal with this situation. And for us as a nation, where do we find healing when every day, the news seems to grow even more serious?

For me personally, my only advice is to stand firmly upon God’s Word, for that is where I find my comfort and strength. God’s Word has been the anchor for my own family in very desperate times, and it is the one thing that we can ALWAYS rely on. God’s Word never changes, and it contains all we need for hope, comfort, healing, wisdom and guidance.

If you are fearful, grieving or broken today, let the truth of God’s Word sink into your heart.

But you may say ‘What if we can’t stop this virus? What if it becomes widespread in the United Kingdom or wherever I live, as some experts predict?’

Well let’s stand firm upon His Word! Psalm 112:6-8 is a great encouraging reminder as to what our response should be. It says: ‘For the righteous will never be moved, he will be remembered forever, he is not afraid of bad news, his heart is firm, trusting in the Lord, his heart is steady, he will not be afraid.’

We all have to face bad news at some point in our life. If it’s not the virus, it will be something else. Let’s remind ourselves that we live in a fallen and broken world where suffering and even death are inevitable. To deny this truth would be lying to ourselves, but we as Christians do not need to fear bad news. It is important to not be in denial, and as a nation, we should take all sensible precautions, but we do not need to be crippled by the fear of what ‘might happen’. The psalmist demonstrates that it is possible to look bad news right in the face and say ‘You will NOT rule my heart.’ Our emotions may sway, but we will not be blown off course.

You might think that is easy for me to write, but practically, how can we rise above the circumstances when we are surrounded by fear?

Well, here are some practical responses:

Prayer

Pray in FAITH. Remember faith is not denying fear but mastering it. What you fear the most reveals where you trust God the least. Therefore, put your faith in God and watch as He starts to eradicate your fears. ‘Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer… believe that you have received it… and it will be yours’ (Mark 11:24).

Prepare

Prepare WISELY. Don’t deny the facts, but plan wisely and let’s be aware of Paul’s words in Ephesians 6:12 KJV: ‘For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.’ And the preceding verse tells us to be well prepared to ‘put on the whole armour of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.’

Proclaim

Proclaim HOPE. In this world of uncertainty, we can have great confidence as we hold on to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. And it enables us to ‘Rejoice in hope… be patient in tribulation… continue steadfastly in prayer’(Romans 12).

‘I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit‘ (Romans 15:13).

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Watch your words…

Posted on by David L'Herroux

When I was a child on my first day at a new school, a teacher asked the class what we wanted to do when we grew up. When it was my turn, I told her I wanted to be a surgeon, and she laughed. She said ‘Do you realise David, that is a lot of studying? I can’t see you doing it. I can see you emptying bins.’

For many years, those words stayed with me and sometimes informed the decisions I made. Was there any point in trying if I wasn’t capable of achieving much? However, when I rededicated my life to the Lord when I was 18, everything changed! I discovered what God thought about me, and I discovered that His Word could delete the past and delete all the harmful words that had impacted my life. Although I had no educational qualifications, the Word of God showed me that man’s labels do not matter. The only labels I should be concerned with are God’s labels!

Over the years, I have discovered that while God’s words are the most important, the words we use and what we choose to believe as a result can also have an impact on our lives. Proverbs 23:7 says ‘As a man thinks in his heart, so is he’, and I believe it’s important to be aware of the reality of our words and our thoughts.

Our thoughts will affect what we say and our words will affect who we are. Proverbs 18:21 says: ‘Death and life are in the power of the tongue’, and so we should never underestimate the power of our thoughts and our words to shape destinies and our own future. Words can kill marriages and relationships and destroy churches and ministries. But words can also bring life, hope, healing, and reconciliation.

In a world which seems to be more divided than ever before (especially on social media), we need peacemakers and reconcilers, believers who will use their words to reflect the life and peace that is found through Jesus. Luke 6:45 says: ‘A good man produces good deeds from a good heart. And an evil man produces evil deeds from his hidden wickedness. Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech.’

I want my heart to be full of God’s Word, full of praise to Him, for what is in my heart will flow out into my words and then out into my actions.

Can I challenge you today? What are you thinking about? What are you saying? What are you believing? Are they words of life and hope that reflect what God says about you and the situations you are facing? Or are they words of death and despondency?

As a young man, another person’s negative words could have shaped my whole life, but I am thankful for the revelation of God’s Word which showed me the truth.

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