September 2024

Theme for the monthRELENTLESS IN MY DECISION MAKING

The partnership letter for September 2024

Dear beloved family of God

Welcome the month of September. The beginning of a new season in the natural, the beginning of springtime. Springtime speaks of renewal, a time where all the dead things of winter have fallen away and new plants start to bloom again. The beauty of colour and brightness comes into our natural environment. Likewise, in our spiritual life, the light of Christ which may have dimmed or waned, now comes back to life. We have an opportunity

To let go the old hurtful things and pick up the greatness of the power and ability of God. This Great God has empowered us to do great things as He does great and wonderous things in our lives. Take up this new season in September and make a decision, I am forgetting those things that are behind me and I am looking forward to the things ahead. God has not changed and he is giving me a new opportunity to live this life to the full till it overflows.

I am forgiven, I am not bogged down by condemnation, for there is no condemnation to those that are in Christ Jesus. This is a new day, a new beginning and I am seizing each new Day. Holy Spirit, God has ordered my steps so I am walking confidently and boldly with great courage. We are free from fear, fear has no part of my future. We have the gift of faith, we have the name of Jesus, we have the blood of Jesus and we have the word of God. The Father said, heaven and earth will pass away, but His word will remain forever.

This month of September we will be relentless in our decision making. Jesus is our Wisdom!

The month of September in the Jewish calender means a month of reflection, repentance and return. It was a time of stock taking in the lives of God’s people. A time where we evaluate our lives and especially our walk with God. Have we strayed from his presence? Have we neglected our calling? Etc…..

Once we evaluate our lives, we take better charge over our decision making. We allow the holy Spirit to come in and help us so the wisdom of God brings out the best decision making skills in us. We can do this. Together we can make great decisions especially if we seek counsel before making big decisions.

We love and appreciate you all very much. Thank you for your partnership during the month of August. We look forward to doing church with you in September.

Pastor Wesley & Yajhna SingSENIOR PASTORS

Daily readings

30 readings this month, by Pastor Wesley & Yajhna Sing.

Sunday, 1 September
Better Decisions – Better Quality of Life
“And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. And thy servant is in the midst of thy people which thou hast chosen, a great people, that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?” 1 Kings 3v7-9
Solomon was chosen as King over Israel after his Father David. He immediately went to God and asked him for wisdom on how to rule his people with wisdom. Actually God cam…
Pastor Wesley & Yajhna Sing · 2 min read
Monday, 2 September
Seek Counsel in your Decision Making
“Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.” Proverbs 15v22
When you have a big decision you have to make. Please do not sit alone trying to work it out. Seek men and women of wisdom who have experience and live a successful life.…
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Tuesday, 3 September
Help Me Out of My Detour
“When Abram heard that his nephew [Lot] had been captured, he armed and led out his trained men, born in his own house, [numbering] three hundred and eighteen, and went in pursuit as far [north] as Dan. He divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and attacked and defeated them, and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus. And he brought back all the goods, and also brought back his nephew Lot and his possessions, and also the women, and the people.” Genesis 14v14
The background to this story was, Abraham and Lot his nephew could not stay in the same land as their goods and cattle had increased to the point where the land could not…
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Wednesday, 4 September
Taking Advantage of the Promise
“Now Abraham journeyed from there toward the Negev (the South country), and settled between Kadesh and Shur; then he lived temporarily in Gerar. Abraham said [again] of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” So Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah [into his harem]. But God came to Abimelech in a dream during the night, and said, “Behold, you are a dead man because of the woman whom you have taken [as your wife], for she is another man’s wife.”” Genesis 20v1-3
Abraham had a promise from God that he would have a son and his descendants would be as numerous as the sand of the sea. However, God’s blessing depended on the obedience…
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Thursday, 5 September
Change of Destiny
“Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord [and relentless in his search for believers], went to the high priest, and he asked for letters [of authority] from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any men or women there belonging to the Way [believers, followers of Jesus the Messiah], men and women alike, he could arrest them and bring them bound [with chains] to Jerusalem. As he traveled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him [displaying the glory and majesty of Christ]; and he fell to the ground and heard a voice [from heaven] saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting and oppressing Me?” And Saul said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting, now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”” Acts 9v1-5
Saul took a decision to persecute the church. He got all the necessary documentation to arrest and kill those who were following the way. What he did not count on was God…
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Friday, 6 September
Wealth Vs Eternal Life
“As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He noticed two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. And He said to them, "Follow Me [as My disciples, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of life that I walk], and I will make you fishers of men.” Immediately they left their nets and followed Him [becoming His disciples, believing and trusting in Him and following His example].” Matthew 4v18-20
Peter was a successful man, who had a prosperous business. He was well known as a fisherman. How do I know? Remember when he spoke, how he astounded those listening to hi…
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Saturday, 7 September
Wrong Motive
“Then [Salome] the mother of Zebedee’s children [James and John] came up to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down [in respect], asked a favor of Him. And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered Him, “Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit [in positions of honor and authority] one on Your right and one on Your left.” But Jesus replied, “You do not realize what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup [of suffering] that I am about to drink?” They answered, “We are able.” He said to them, “You will drink My cup [of suffering]; but to sit on My right and on My left this is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by My Father.”” Matthew 20v20-23
The mother of John and James came to Jesus, wanting the best for her sons, her request literally meant that Jesus would choose her sons above the other disciples. Noble t…
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Sunday, 8 September
The Cost of a Wrong Decision
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.” Genesis 3v6
It was not about the serpent or the apple, it was about a decision that Adam made. He was presented with a tempting situation. He had the word of God and he had the prese…
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Monday, 9 September
Rebellious Decisions
“And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.” Numbers 20v12
Moses and Aaron were commanded by God to strike the rock once so water can come forth to allow the Israelites to quench their thirst. Aaron and Moses were so frustrated w…
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Tuesday, 10 September
Selfish Decisions
“Then Jezebel his wife came to him and asked him, “Why is your spirit so troubled that you have not eaten?” And he said to her, “Because I spoke to Naboth the Jezreelite and said to him, ‘Give me your vineyard for money; or if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard for it.’ But he answered, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’” Jezebel his wife said to him, “Do you now reign over Israel? Get up, eat food, and let your heart rejoice; I will give you the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.” So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name and sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and nobles who lived with Naboth in his city. Now in the letters she wrote, “Proclaim a fast and seat Naboth at the head of the people; and seat two worthless and unprincipled men opposite him, and have them testify against him, saying, ‘You cursed God and the king.’ Then take him out and stone him to death.”” 1 Kings 21v5-10
The whole country belonged to King Ahab, however he still desired the land of Naboth. His greed drove him to discontentment. His wife heard about it and had the man kille…
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Wednesday, 11 September
Quality Decisions
“Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses. And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal. And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she met them. Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this fellow hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that pertained unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good. So and more also do God unto the enemies of David, if I leave of all that pertain to him by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall. And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, And fell at his feet, and said, Upon me, my lord, upon me let this iniquity be: and let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak in thine audience, and hear the words of thine handmaid.” 1 Samuel 25v18
This was a wise woman for sure. Her husband messed with David and his men and David was about to take him out. The servants notified their mistress of the impending dange…
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Thursday, 12 September
Sacrificial Decisions
“Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews. For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer, Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. So Mordecai went his way, and did according to all that Esther had commanded him.” Esther 4v13
Esther was chosen as Queen over Vashti however she was a Jew. She had been called to the kingdom for such a time as this. However it would mean she would have to make dec…
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Friday, 13 September
Obedience is Better Than Sacrifice
““Has the LORD as great a delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As in obedience to the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed [is better] than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15v22
Saul was a king chosen by the people. God anointed him but he was just not up to the task. His decision making left much to be desired. In this case he had come with the …
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Saturday, 14 September
Spontaneous Decision Making
“Then David stood at the mouth of the cave and called to Saul, “My master! My king!” Saul looked back. David fell to his knees and bowed in reverence. He called out, “Why do you listen to those who say ‘David is out to get you’? This very day with your very own eyes you have seen that just now in the cave GOD put you in my hands. My men wanted me to kill you, but I wouldn’t do it. I told them that I won’t lift a finger against my master—he’s GOD’s anointed. Oh, my father, look at this, look at this piece that I cut from your robe. I could have cut you—killed you!—but I didn’t.’ So be assured that my hand won’t touch you.” 1 Samuel 24v8
David was now anointed to be king instead of Saul, yet his respect for Saul never waned. He respected Saul and honoured him as king. Saul was out to kill David, but this …
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Sunday, 15 September
Willful Decision Making
“And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death; That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man. And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart.” Judges 16v16
Samson was anointed with strength and power to overcome every obstacle that would challenge his strength. He was an anointed nazarite and could not cut his hair as the st…
Pastor Wesley & Yajhna Sing · 2 min read
Monday, 16 September
A Love Driven Decision
“When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. Now there was leaning on Jesus' bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. He then lying on Jesus' breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him.” John 13v21
Jesus was at the end of the life and it was time to give his life for the salvation of all men. Even in this hour, he knew Judas was going to betray him, yet he asked him…
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Tuesday, 17 September
Joyful Decision Making
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.” Luke 1v46
Mary was an unmarried virgin who was approached by God to bring the saviour of the world into the world. He needed someone pure and willing to do this and Mary fit the bi…
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Wednesday, 18 September
A Decision to Step Up
“And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about a hundred and twenty,) Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.” Acts 1v15-18
Jesus had ascended into heaven. The shepherd had left and the disciples were at a loss. It seemed as if there was no leader to lead them. It was at this time that Peter b…
Pastor Wesley & Yajhna Sing · 1 min read
Thursday, 19 September
Decision to Invite in the Spirit of Wisdom
“Can’t you hear the voice of Wisdom? From the top of the mountains of influence she speaks into the gateways of the glorious city.” Proverbs 8v1
To operate in the spirit of wisdom is a choice. Jesus is our wisdom, however we have to invite him into our every day, living, working, talking, decision making life.
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Friday, 20 September
Ministry Minded Decision Making
“Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent and cultured man, and well versed in the [Hebrew] Scriptures. This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and being spiritually impassioned, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John; and he began to speak boldly and fearlessly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained more accurately to him the way of God [and the full story of the life of Christ]. And when Apollos wanted to go across to Achaia (southern Greece), the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples, [urging them] to welcome him gladly.” Acts 18v24-27
Priscilla and Aquila were disciples of Paul who ministered alongside him and were in the same trade as him. They were so committed to ministry that every decision they ma…
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Saturday, 21 September
A Thankful Heart
“And behold, a woman in that town who was a sinner, as soon as she knew that Jesus sat at food in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. And she stood at his feet behind him, weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with ointment.” Luke 7v38
Mary was the woman who was caught in the act of adultery. Jesus said to her, go and sin no more. Her whole life was changed. Coming into the house of this Pharisee was a …
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Sunday, 22 September
Decision to Be Silent
“But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2v19
Mary the mother of Jesus marvelled as she watched Jesus and the mighty works done by him. She kept all of these wonderful thoughts in her heart as she decided to keep sil…
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Monday, 23 September
Spiritual Discernment
“Now while they were on their way, Jesus entered a village [called Bethany], and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was continually listening to His teaching. But Martha was very busy and distracted with all of her serving responsibilities; and she approached Him and said, “Lord, is it of no concern to You that my sister has left me to do the serving alone? Tell her to help me and do her part.” Luke 10v38
Martha was the host who invited Jesus in and she was busy with so many things. Mary on the other hand understood who Jesus was, so she decided to take the best seat in th…
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Tuesday, 24 September
Deceitful Thinking
“But a man named Ananias—his wife, Sapphira, conniving in this with him—sold a piece of land, secretly kept part of the price for himself, and then brought the rest to the apostles and made an offering of it. Peter said, “Ananias, how did Satan get you to lie to the Holy Spirit and secretly keep back part of the price of the field? Before you sold it, it was all yours, and after you sold it, the money was yours to do with as you wished. So what got into you to pull a trick like this? You didn’t lie to men but to God.” Ananias, when he heard those words, fell down dead. That put the fear of God into everyone who heard of it. The younger men went right to work and wrapped him up, then carried him out and buried him.” Acts 5v1-10
Ananias was under no obligation to sell his property and bring the money to the apostles. He decided to sell the property and then bring money to the apostles but he was …
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Wednesday, 25 September
Unity in Deception - Consequences
“Not more than three hours later, his wife, knowing nothing of what had happened, came in. Peter said, “Tell me, were you given this price for your field?” “Yes,” she said, “that price.” Peter responded, “What’s going on here that you connived to conspire against the Spirit of the Master? The men who buried your husband are at the door, and you’re next.” No sooner were the words out of his mouth than she also fell down, dead. When the young men returned they found her body. They carried her out and buried her beside her husband.” Acts 5v1-10
Likewise his wife, agreed with him, Ananias spoke to his wife and together they consented to lie to the Holy Spirit. They could have just left their property or just sold…
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Thursday, 26 September
Complain or Praise – your Decision
“But about midnight when Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them; suddenly there was a great earthquake, so [powerful] that the very foundations of the prison were shaken and at once all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened. When the jailer, shaken out of sleep, saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, thinking that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted, saying, “Do not hurt yourself, we are all here!” Then the jailer called for torches and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas, and after he brought them out [of the inner prison], he said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”” Acts 16v25
Paul and Silas were locked up in jail because they witnessed the way of Christ to people. Actually they were in a dungeon, locked in stocks. Instead of complaining and fe…
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Friday, 27 September
Learning to Be Content
“I’m glad in God, far happier than you would ever guess—happy that you’re again showing such strong concern for me. Not that you ever quit praying and thinking about me. You just had no chance to show it. Actually, I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally. I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I’ve found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.” Philippians 4v10-14
What an amazing way of living, being content, no matter what circumstances you face. It is a skill we all need to develop. Every new day comes with a new need. If we allo…
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Saturday, 28 September
Pure Thoughts
“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.” Philippians 4v8-9
A million thoughts enter your mind each and every day. We have the tendency to lean towards the negative because of the various things we face. Let us put on the mind of …
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Sunday, 29 September
Refuse to Worry
“Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” Philippians 4v6
What a privileged life we have, Jesus said we should not worry, God will provide for our every need. Paul in the book of Philippians tells us again, do not worry. Why do …
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Monday, 30 September
Decision to Serve the Master
“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him. I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith. I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I want to suffer with him, sharing in his death, so that one way or another I will experience the resurrection from the dead!” Philippians 3v7-10
Paul had experienced the joy of knowing the Lord but he had also suffered much by the hands of those who loved him and those who were against the gospel. In all of this n…
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