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Sue’s Views

Our grandchildren are precious for many reasons ….. not the least being that they continue our legacy. We all have our weaknesses ….. our failings ….. our regrets even ….. but through our grandies we have hope! It’s a bit like a relay race. We run our leg the best we can and then hand the baton over to our children to run theirs. They then hand it on to their children. We see each generation run further and do better that we did. Time spent with our grandchildren is one of the best investments we could ever make!

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Only one week to go till our elections. If you are anything like me you may be still deliberating! And that’s ok because your vote is very important. Here are a few points to ponder: take time to think about the kind of world you want your children to grow up in? ….. which party best reflects your values? ….. who shows the most respect for life? ….. who will most empower you as a parent to raise your children as you choose to? Choose wisely and prayerfully. God is still in control!

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Let’s face it ….. we are in a battle! There are battles going on over who will win the election ….. who will discover the best vaccine ….. which country will open their borders. We all have our opinions ….. but we need to pick our battles. Try as we might we don’t have all the information ….. and we can easily jump on a bandwagon not knowing where it’s going. Behind it all there is a spiritual battle ….. and it can only be fought successfully with spiritual weapons! We have a shield to protect us from the enemy’s attacks and a sword with which to attack the enemy. Our shield is our faith in God who protects us from unseen attacks. Our sword is God’s Word which is more powerful than any double edged sword. Armed with these ….. we can be assured that we are fighting on the winning side!

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This pretty little bird landed on the path right in front of me and stopped me in my tracks. In that moment ….. that tiny little creature spoke volumes to me. If God could make and care for something so beautiful ….. why do I need to worry or be anxious about anything? After all ….. the Bible tells me He cares for me even more than the little bird. Yes ….. there are enemies out there that hate me and want to devour me. But if God is for me ….. who can be against me? If God is on my side ….. of whom shall I be afraid?

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I couldn’t resist taking a pic of this cute little dog who was standing perfectly still and waiting for it’s master. It struck me as unusual as no one seemed to be around. It reminded me that ….. even when our Master doesn’t seem to be near ….. we need to be still and wait for Him. Our natural tendency is to run around in circles and try to do things ourselves. We then get distracted by other ‘dogs’ ….. and end up in trouble! We may not be able to see God ….. but He sees us and knows exactly where we are. Thanks for the lesson, little pooch!

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It’s the second week of the school holidays ….. and I just want to give a shout out to all the mums and dads who are trying to find ways to entertain their children. It has been a tough year ….. especially for those parents who have had to juggle work plus childcare. But please don’t worry about your children’s future. It is already planned! The Potter knows his clay ….. and sees what it can become. Children are resilient and imaginative. Not all of life’s lessons are learned in the classroom!

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This little guy is checking out his surroundings before venturing out. His large ears help him detect any predators. When Jesus was teaching his disciples ….. several times He said ‘ He who has ears, let him hear’. There’s a difference between hearing and listening. We hear a multitude of voices and sounds everyday ….. but we only listen to the ones we tune into. We joke about people who have ‘selective hearing’ ….. but really we all need to choose who and what we listen to.

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Well October is here ….. and the signs of spring are everywhere. The wisteria is one of my favourite flowers. Not only are they beautiful to look at ….. but they are also resilient. It seems that they get tested by the September gales every year ….. but hold their own. Spring can be a testing time in many ways. Unseasonal snow falls and frosts are a challenge to farmers ….. and fruit growers. The baby lambs and produce still come despite the weather. We too must be resilient and ready in season and out of season. We are guaranteed trials and hardship ….. but we are overcomers through Christ!

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There is so much clamouring for our attention ….. political debates ….. Covid updates ….. education ….. economy ….. and a million other ‘cares’. It’s no wonder we sometimes feel overwhelmed. Our minds are constantly on overload. It’s hard to see the forest for the trees! But each one of those ‘trees’ is subject to God their creator. He is above the forest of confusion and anxiety. My advice to you today is to look up. Instead of focussing on all the issues ….. lift your eyes to the One who is really in control ….. and whose perspective really matters.

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Spring is here! After a long winter ….. these pretty blossoms symbolise hope. Hope for a new season ….. hope for better days ….. hope for a brighter future. The trees that looked so barren are now bursting with life. Even when nothing appears to be happening ….. a lot is going on within the branches. Our most unproductive times are often the ones that eventually bring forth much fruit. Don’t give up!