Author: Sue Wilson

Sue’s Views

I was challenged this morning to think about how I speak. What kind of confessions do I make? Are they positive ….. or negative? It would probably be a good exercise to record our speech for a day or two to find out! What do those around us hear? Moses sent twelve spies to check out the Promised Land before they entered. Ten of them came back with a negative report. They all agreed it was beautiful ….. but the beauty was marred by the possible danger of the ‘giants’. They were willing to forfeit God’s plan for the safety of the familiar. The other two came back filled with hope and confidence. They were realistic. They saw the same giants ….. but were sure God would help them overcome the obstacles. They were already living the dream! Imagine how hard it must have been for those two to have to wait 40 years before they were able to enter the Land. But enter they did! None of the others did. They all died in the Wilderness. There are plenty of ‘giants’ out there. Is your confession ‘I’m like a grasshopper in comparison’ ….. or is it ‘we are able’

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Change is taking place as we go from one season to another. It’s often said that the one thing we can be sure of is ‘change’! It affects us in different ways. You either love it or you hate it. Sometimes ….. we initiate the change. But many times others do ….. and we feel powerless and have no say. All we can do at times like that ….. is to trust God with the situation. If you are at the mercy of someone else’s decision ….. know that God understands how you feel. He has already factored it into His plan for your life. It’s gonna be ok!

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Behind every war ….. conflict ….. fight ….. or argument ….. there is a spiritual battle going on. Whether it’s between nations ….. or between a husband and wife ….. the enemy is the same. Ever since the beginning Satan has wanted to be God! His tactics have always been to question God’s motives and to sow doubt and suspicion. His weapons are deception and fear. He aims to breed offence and hatred. So next time you get into a conflict with someone ….. remember ….. they are not your enemy! Fight Satan together with truth and the authority God gives those who believe in Him.

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Sometimes ….. a flower just makes me stop in my tracks and capture it. Why? Because it’s a work of art ….. a masterpiece! Yes there are many others ….. but none like this one. It has little imperfections that make it unique and special. Being like everyone else doesn’t make you valuable. It’s those little things you may see as flaws that give you your individuality ….. and set you apart from the crowd!

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No matter how sophisticated we think we are ….. or how famous ….. or how talented ….. we are all made from the same clay! It’s what fills that clay vessel that makes all the difference. God’s Spirit on the inside transforms us from a clay pot ….. to a treasure trove. From a container ….. to a dispenser of His love. So instead of comparing yourself with other pots ….. let Him fill you and do things through you that you have not yet imagined!

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Finding it hard to make a decision? Ask God for wisdom. He has all the facts ….. and He wants you to do well. But you must act on what He shows you to do. Faith pleases Him ….. even more than whether or not you make the right decision. He can steer you in the right direction ….. but you must make the first move.

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Just as many trees are starting to shed their leaves and looking brown and dry ….. this silk floss tree is at its best and stands out! It adds colour and vibrancy to an otherwise colourless landscape. We too don’t all shine at the same time! That’s why it’s useless to compare ourselves with others. Your purpose is unique to you. Your gifts need to be shared in God’s time and place. Noone else can do what you do ….. or be who you are. You have a place ….. a time ….. and a season. Those dull and seemingly long seasons of nothingness are preparing you for your time to shine!

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It has been a long hot summer ….. but now there is a definite change of season. Like me ….. some of you may be trying to squeeze every last drop of sunshine out of summer. Nevertheless we must yield to the cooler days and darker mornings. Every season in life has its purpose. We can enjoy it or endure it ….. but go through it we must. There is always something beautiful and enjoyable ….. like autumn leaves ….. and crisp, sunny days ….. to look forward to.

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Much of the Bible can be summed up in the words ‘Hear and Obey!’ There are many voices giving us information ….. and it’s up to us to decide whether or not it’s true. But when God speaks ….. we would be wise to listen. His instructions are based on the fact that He knows everything ….. He wants the best for us ….. He sees dangers we are unaware of. Disobedience has consequences. One of the biggest ‘little’ words in the Bible is the word ‘if’. ‘If you obey my words ….. you will be blessed!’ ‘If you disobey ….. you will not be blessed!’ Disobedience is removing yourself from God’s protective covering. Don’t be easy game for the enemy!