Category: Discipleship

DON’T JUST PRAY…….PRAY WITH PERSPECTIVE

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Discipleship, Evangelism, Leadership, Mentoring, Mission

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One of the keys to a life of impact is that of perspective. Some people look at situations logically while others look at situations with perspective which I define as looking through the eyes of God. If we focus on our problems and opposition and challenges through logical eyes, there is every possibility that we will be overwhelmed and decide to retreat or give up. But if we focus on those things through the eyes of God, we will gain perspective and know that, “all things are possible with God.” Philippians 4:13

A key area where I need to maintain perspective is in my prayer times with God. In fact, …

WORDS THAT HAVE SHAPED MY LIFE (118) “In the Name of Jesus…..”

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Discipleship, Leadership

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During one of my lectures in my time of study at Fuller Seminary, I heard a man named Ed Silvoso share about the amazing revival that was taking place in Argentina. I was so stirred by his story that I felt an unusual prompting to speak to him and ask that if I could make my way to Argentina, would he arrange a tour for me to visit the regions where the revival was taking place. He willingly agreed.

My time in Argentina was a transforming experience, and my life was radically changed. One unforgettable defining moment occurred when I was invited to preach at the church at La Plata …

WORDS THAT HAVE SHAPED MY LIFE (117)… “It is not how LONG we live, but rather how WELL we live.”

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Discipleship, Leadership, Mentoring, Mission

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These words were originally penned by the first century Roman philosopher, Seneca to highlight the importance of the quality of the life that we live over the quantity of the days we live.

At the same time as Seneca, Paul encouraged the Ephesians with similar words when he wrote,
“So be careful then how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”
Ephesians 5:15-17

A great example of a life that modelled the words, “It is not how long we live, but rather how well we …

WORDS THAT HAVE SHAPED MY LIFE (116) GOD’S WILL done in GOD’S WAY and in GOD’S TIMING will never lack GOD’S SUPPLY.”

Rod Denton in Christian Living, Discipleship, Leadership, Mentoring, Mission

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It was the great missionary to China, Hudson Taylor that said, “God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply.” From my own experiences I have added the words, “in God’s timing” because His timing is not always our timing.
Consider the following examples.

Isaiah wrote, “When the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen.” Isaiah 60:22
Sarah said at the birth of Isaac, “Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.” Genesis 21:7
Solomon, a man of great wisdom, wrote “He has made everything beautiful in HIS TIME.” Ecclesiastes 3:11…