Author: Sue Wilson

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The beginning of a new year is often a time when new dreams are born. Maybe because we slow down and have time to think! As the year goes on ….. those dreams can become jaded and lost. A dream is like a seed. It has to be planted and watered ….. otherwise it will die. Write it down ….. talk about it ….. think of steps you can take to prepare. If it’s a God inspired dream ….. it will happen!

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I’ve started reading the book of Genesis this year. Genesis means the beginning! In this book we find the beginning of everything ….. the universe ….. creation ….. men & women ….. work ….. marriage ….. family ….. and sadly ….. sin! It tells us where we came from ….. and where we are going. What we were created for ….. and what went wrong. But it’s also the beginning of a journey of redemption. It’s the story of a loving Father who sets boundaries for his kids in order to protect them. But they disobey him and reap the consequences. Sound familiar? But the good news is ….. He found a way to bring them back! Everything points to Jesus ….. His own son ….. who took our punishment so we could live. It’s the greatest story ever told!

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I want to begin the new year by saying ‘thank you’ to all my family, friends and followers on Facebook. You all mean so much and I am grateful for your friendship and encouragement.

As you make those New Year Resolutions ….. here’s something to think about. Rather than condemning yourself for what you’re not doing ….. or need to stop doing ….. ask yourself these questions. At the end of 2025 ….. what kind of person would I like to be? What would I like to have accomplished? What difference would I like to have made? Then work toward those goals. Expect setbacks ….. but keep pushing! You can do it!

Happy New Year to you all! May 2025 be a year of growing closer to our Heavenly Father ….. a deeper understanding of His will and purpose ….. and a strengthening faith that will see us through the challenges that no doubt lie ahead!

Sue’s Views

2025 stretches before us like a blank canvas! I wonder what the picture will look like! No doubt there will be some unexpected challenges and some disappointments; but there will also be plenty of opportunities to know God more and to grow our faith. No matter what the year holds, I’m encouraged by Deut 11:11 

“The land you are about to enter is a land of hills and valleys….. A land the Lord your God cares for….the eyes of the Lord are always on it from the beginning of the year to the end.” 

That’s good enough for me! I can face anything knowing God is with me! And so can you! It will pass by fast so enjoy every moment! Blessings to all for 2025!!!!

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To everything there is a season. Times of joy ….. times of sadness. New babies are born ….. and loved ones pass away. Successes ….. failures. Peace ….. war. As we look back over 2024 there will be memories to treasure ….. and things we’d rather forget. But through it all ….. God has been faithful. And He will continue to be in 2025 ….. because that’s who He is.

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One thing I know for sure is that God is a Man of His Word! When He says something ….. He means it! When He promises something ….. it will happen! But He will work it according to His timetable ….. His purpose ….. and His way. So don’t wear yourself out worrying about the ‘hows’ and ‘whens’. Your wildest imagination could not come anywhere near to His plans! Instead use this time to build your trust in the God who sees the end from the beginning ….. and every step in between! There can be peace and strength in the waiting!

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This is probably one of my favourite weeks of the year! My calendar is blank ….. my ‘to do’ list is empty ….. I’m continually asking ‘What day is it today?’ No deadlines ….. no agenda ….. just breathe! After a busy season ….. it’s not that easy to relax. We are so accustomed to time pressure. But this kind of ‘no man’s land’ is a great time to unwind from the year past and prepare for the year to come ….. which will no doubt bring its own challenges. Here are some thoughts to ponder: 1. What has been my greatest lesson from 2024? 2. What do I want to do differently in 2025? 3. How can I prepare for the unknown?

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One of the things I love about the story of Christ’s birth ….. is that He came at a time when the world was in darkness. There had been no word from God for 400 years ….. and Israel was under a tyrannical King. There was much despair and hopelessness. No one knew the significance of that night ….. nor the impact a tiny baby would have. Things can change overnight! He is the Hope ….. and the Saviour! He came to deliver and set free the captives ….. to heal the sick and broken ….. and to redeem the sinner! Do you believe in Him?

‘The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.’ 2 Peter 3:9

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During our time of worship yesterday in Church we sang this song. I was overwhelmed as I thought about the reality of those words. As I look back on my 70 years on this earth ….. I can honestly declare them with absolute assurance. Even through the 22 years I didn’t give God a second thought ….. He was faithful. Even in the times I didn’t obey Him ….. He showed me nothing but grace and mercy. And when I didn’t think I needed His help ….. He stood back and allowed me to ‘do it  my way’ until I was sinking. During the hard times ….. He used them to teach me patience and trust. And of course ….. there have been many wonderful blessings along the way. Too many to count! The best part of my journey so far has been getting to know my God more and more intimately ….. and learning to see things through His perspective. The best is yet to come!

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If you ever doubt how special you are ….. take a look at nature. Everything in nature shows design. No two flowers are the same.  If God took that much effort to make a flower ….. how much more amazing does that make you? Don’t compare yourself with anyone else! You were designed to be you!