Month: September 2020

Sue’s Views

It’s the middle of another week in the middle of another month! A good time for reflection. Here are some questions to reflect on: 1. What has been your greatest challenge this year? 2. What has been your highlight? 3. What have you learned about yourself this year? 4. How has 2020 changed you? 5. What are you going to do differently from now on? 6. Will you look back on 2020 as a year to forget ….. or a year to remember? I believe it’s a pivotal year ….. and one we’ll look back on as a year of great significance. Let’s not waste this opportunity to be a part of the answer!

Sue’s Views

Many Christians across the world are praying for revival. But what do we mean by revival? Is it some new thing we’ve never experienced before? Is it something that will fall from the sky that will suddenly make us more Godly? God gave us the definition in 2 Chronicles 7:14 ….. ‘If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.’ There is only one way ….. and that’s to return to God’s original way. He will not adapt His plan to make it more relevant to today’s culture. It starts with His church having a good look inside ….. acknowledging our wrong doing and wrong thinking ….. and being sorry enough to change. When unbelievers see that ….. they just might want to join us!

Sue’s Views

There has been a lot in the news lately about various forms of child abuse. It ranges from abortion ….. to physical and mental abuse ….. to paedophila and sexual exploitation of minors. While the majority of us deem it unthinkable to harm a child ….. there are those among us with evil intent. Of course this is nothing new. Down through history ….. babies have been sacrificed to pagan gods. Satan sees each child as a potential threat and does everything he can to make that child ineffective. We must protect our young and vulnerable. Make sure they know who they are. That they are loved ….. that they are protected ….. and that they have a future and a hope. Most of all ….. they need to know they have a Heavenly Father who is with them 24/7. They are His precious gifts to us and we need to pray for them continually.

Sue’s Views

Many people struggle with low self esteem or feelings of inadequacy. You may have been told you would never amount to much. You may have done some things you regret ….. and are afraid to risk messing up again. You may feel small or powerless ….. but you have tremendous power! Like the ever spreading ripples on a pond ….. your life affects others. One word of encouragement can change a persons life. One vote in an election can change the outcome and future of a nation. One pair of hands can make a heavy job lighter. One prayer can prevent a disaster. Never underestimate the Power of One!

Sue’s Views

I’ve been thinking a lot about prayer this week. It’s one of the most powerful weapons we have ….. and yet it’s one we probably struggle with the most. Our adversary hates it when we pray because it interrupts his agenda. He gets us to focus on ourselves and our needs. He makes us feel inadequate and unworthy. But no matter how messed up your prayers may seem to you ….. God sees them from a different perspective! Our clumsy ….. awkward ….. and sometimes faithless prayers make perfect sense to Him because He hears what our hearts are saying. He hears our prayers and answers them. Not always in the way and timing we’d like ….. but every prayer makes a difference! Don’t give up!

Sue’s Views

Are you confused by what’s going on in the world? A man in the Bible by the name of Job had been through an incredibly hard time losing his loved ones ….. his income ….. and his health. He began to question God. No doubt we would all do the same in such circumstances. Is God really good? Does He care? Can I trust Him? God’s reply to Job was to ask him questions back. He asked Job ‘Where were you when I created the heavens and the earth?’ He talked about animals, insects, seas, clouds. Job was left with his hand over his mouth! He said ‘I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth. I myself will see Him!’ It’s ok to have questions. God’s answers will amaze you. Not all of our questions will be answered this side of eternity ….. but one day they will.

Sue’s Views

Here’s something to brighten your Tuesday! There is plenty of negativity and fear being spread around ….. but every so often we are reminded that God is still in control. He hasn’t changed ….. and neither has His plan! We may not see Him all the time ….. but He is always there. When we need Him most ….. He reveals His true colours!

 

Sue’s Views

As a new week begins ….. let’s face it with anticipation ….. not skepticism. With optimism ….. not pessimism. With hope and courage ….. not fear and doubt. Right now ….. things may seem a bit shady. But shadows can only mean that the sun is shining up ahead! Keep going and everything will become clearer.