Author: Sue Wilson

Sue’s Views

Abraham was a man whom God chose to start a family that would become God’s chosen family which we know as Israel. God chose him because he was a man of great faith ….. but great faith is greatly tested! Before he even had a son ….. God promised him many descendants ….. but there were many obstacles in the way. At one point on his journey ….. God told him to walk on the land God would give him. 

‘Go and walk through the land in every direction, for I am giving it to you.’ Genesis 13:17

Later ….. God told Joshua ….. one of Abraham’s descendants  ….. to do the same. 

‘I will give you every place where you set your foot’ Joshua 1:3

These men obeyed God and claimed the territory that He had promised to them and their descendants.

What territory do you need to claim? What has the devil stolen from you? A child who has lost their way? The health of yourself or a loved one? Your marriage? Your financial well being? Your home? Whatever it is ….. you need to start walking! Not necessarily physically ….. but spiritually and mentally. See yourself tramping on the enemy and claiming back what is rightfully yours! 

Dear Lord, Thank You for your promises to me and my family. Right now ….. in the Name of Jesus ….. I take authority over all the works of the enemy. I claim back all that he has stolen from us. Give us wisdom for the future. Amen

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Ducks appear calm above the water but their little legs are going a hundred miles an hour under the water. Some of us are like that! In order to maintain an image that says ‘ I’ve got it all together’ ….. we stress and put unrealistic expectations on ourselves. Or maybe we are trying to live up to someone else’s expectations. Slow down! I once had a poster on my wall that said ‘The hurrieder I go ….. the behinder I get!’ It might not be the best grammar ….. but it’s a wise reminder!

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Today we celebrate the King’s Birthday! Throughout history there have been many kings ….. some good ….. some not so good. Some are born into a royal family and have no choice. Some take the throne by treason and the desire for power. And some have abdicated when the Job became too demanding. But there is one King who offered to leave His Royal throne in Heaven and come to Earth ….. to die for us so we could be part of His Heavenly Kingdom. He had no palace ….. no jewels! His carriage was a donkey ….. and His crown was a crown of thorns. But His reign will never end! He is the King of Kings and His name is Jesus! He wants you to be part of His Kingdom!

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No matter how old you are ….. it’s never too late to experience new growth. It has more to do with attitude than age. If you believe you are ‘past it’ ….. you probably are! But if you are open to fresh inspiration and ideas ….. there is no limit to what you can achieve. Colonel Sanders was into his 60s when he developed his secret recipe. Ronald Reagan became president of the United States at 70! (Note to self!) 

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What are you afraid of? Obviously there are healthy fears ….. situations we need to avoid because we know they are dangerous. But many of our fears are based on false perceptions ….. and ‘what ifs’. What if the plane crashes ….. what if I can’t cope ….. what if I don’t have enough? These ways of thinking will keep us limited ….. confined and miserable. What you’re afraid of might never happen. The antidote for fear is ‘faith’! When you look through the eyes of faith ….. you will see things as they really are.

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I don’t know about you ….. but I’ve really enjoyed this autumn season. The days have been mostly sunny and temperatures high. But we are about to change seasons ….. and we don’t always look forward to winter! However ….. the cold and barrenness of winter are necessary for the circle of life to continue. There is much to be enjoyed ….. hot soups ….. warm blankets ….. and cosy nights by the fire. The best part of winter is looking forward to spring!

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God has a wonderful plan for your life ….. but He will not override your will. He has given us freedom to choose. Along life’s journey there are many choices we have to make ….. some big ….. some small. He wants to be involved in all of them. Making good decisions will lead you to your destiny. Poor choices will cause delays. But the good news is ….. when the Prodigal Son realised his stupidity ….. his Father was waiting with open arms to welcome His son home.

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One of the problems with us humans is that we like to be in control! When we are facing a problem ….. we have to try to solve it. But the material we have to work with is limited. The writer of Ecclesiastes ….. in trying to explain the issues facing mankind ….. made the mistake of limiting his search to ‘everything under the sun’. But God is not under the sun! He created the sun and is therefore far above the sun ….. the moon and the stars. His knowledge and wisdom is far greater than our little minds can fathom. His ways are higher than ours. You can trust Him! He cares far more about your problem than you do.

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Are you feeling angry? When we get ‘hot under the collar’ ….. we can do some really dumb things ….. things we will later regret. The Bible has some very good advice for these situations. It says when you get angry, instead of losing it ….. go and lie down quietly ….. and think it through. Ask God what’s really going on ….. and when He shows you ….. do what He shows you to do ….. and trust Him with the outcome. (My paraphrase of Psalm 4:4-5) It takes humility and courage ….. but it will save a lot of heartache!

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Walking with God means ….. leaving a legacy for future generations. Life is like a vapour ….. here today and gone tomorrow! But just like these leaves ….. which had their moment of vibrancy but are now nourishing the soil for future growth ….. our influence will affect those to come. Nothing is wasted! They will benefit from our experiences and learn from our mistakes. Your life counts! You are significant! Future generations are counting on you!