Wil van der Merwe

Prayer for greater understanding

2 Thessalonians 3:5 (GNTD)
May the Lord lead you into a greater understanding of God's love and the endurance that is given by Christ.

God is perfect and good

James 1:17 (GNTD)
Every good gift and every perfect present comes from heaven; it comes down from God, the Creator of the heavenly lights, who does not change or cause darkness by turning.

Pray first thing in the morning

Psalm 119:147 (GNTD)
Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.

Look after your body

1 Corinthians 6:20 (GNTD)
he bought you for a price. So use your bodies for God's glory.

Guard against the Devil

1 Peter 5:8 (GNTD)
Be alert, be on watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

Faith in God

Hebrews 11:6 (GNTD)
No one can please God without faith, for whoever comes to God must have faith that God exists and rewards those who seek him.

Saved by the grace of Jesus

Galatians 2:20 (GNTD)
so that it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. This life that I live now, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave his life for me.

Looking after those in need

Isaiah 58:10 (GNTD)
if you give food to the hungry and satisfy those who are in need, then the darkness around you will turn to the brightness of noon.

God will lead us by opening and closing doors for us

Revelation 3:7 (GNTD)
“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: “This is the message from the one who is holy and true. He has the key that belonged to David, and when he opens a door, no one can close it, and when he closes it, no one can open it.

Your body is God's temple

1 Corinthians 6:19 (GNTD)
Don't you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and who was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourselves but to God;

The Lord is with me

Joshua 1:9 (GNTD)
Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go.”

Examine and test me, Lord

Psalm 139:23 (GNTD)
Examine me, O God, and know my mind; test me, and discover my thoughts.

Jesus grew in wisdom, gained favour with God

Luke 2:52 (GNTD)
Jesus grew both in body and in wisdom, gaining favor with God and people.

Stop worrying and nursing your worries

Ecclesiastes 5:3 (GNTD)
The more you worry, the more likely you are to have bad dreams, and the more you talk, the more likely you are to say something foolish.

Turn away from evil, strive for peace

Psalm 34:14 (GNTD)
Turn away from evil and do good; strive for peace with all your heart.

Bring your concerns to God

Psalm 94:19 (GNTD)
Whenever I am anxious and worried, you comfort me and make me glad.

God's kingdom foundations

Psalm 89:14 (GNTD)
Your kingdom is founded on righteousness and justice; love and faithfulness are shown in all you do.

The Lord gives Wisdom

Proverbs 2:6 (GNTD)
It is the Lord who gives wisdom; from him come knowledge and understanding.

How Jesus prayed

Hebrews 5:7 (GNTD)
In his life on earth Jesus made his prayers and requests with loud cries and tears to God, who could save him from death. Because he was humble and devoted, God heard him.

God wants us to have it good

Romans 8:28 (GNTD)
We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.

When you pray, you must believe

James 1:6 (GNTD)
But when you pray, you must believe and not doubt at all. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven and blown about by the wind.

Ask God for Wisdom

James 1:5 (GNTD)
But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all.

The Golden Rule

Luke 6:31 (GNTD)
Do for others just what you want them to do for you.

Love your enemies

Luke 6:27-30 (GNTD)
“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

The clothes of a Christian

Colossians 3:12 (GNTD)
You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.