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Great Advice!

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Two things come to mind when I look at this photo ….. 1. ‘It’s water under the bridge’….. meaning let go of the past ….. and 2. ‘It’s like water off a duck’s back’ ….. meaning don’t take offence from others. Both great advice to be take on board. Both will bring peace and freedom!
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God Sees You!

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Do you know that Almighty God ….. the Creator of the Universe ….. sees you? There is nowhere you can go to escape His gaze! Now that can be comforting ….. or alarming ….. depending on where you stand with Him. If you are one of His children ….. that is wonderful news. It means you never have to be afraid of danger ….. or worry about provision ….. or be anxious about your future. It means knowing who you are and whose you are. Above all ….. it means knowing you are forgiven from all your wrongdoing ….. and have God’s Spirit within you to guide you through life. However ….. if you don’t know God as your Father ….. you are missing out on the life He intended for you. There is only one way to change that and it’s through His Son, Jesus. In His words ‘I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’
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Shalom

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It’s not easy to find peace and quiet these days ….. but it’s something we all crave deep down. It’s not just about the absence of noise and activity ….. but the presence of the Prince of Peace. He is present in the middle of a storm ….. in a busy shopping mall ….. in heavy traffic ….. and in the turmoil of everyday life. We can’t always escape these ….. but we can always find Hiim and receive His peace. When life gets a bit frantic ….. and emotions become a roller coaster ….. remember He is right there! May you know His shalom today!
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Enjoy The Moments

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Walking with God means ….. making the most of the present moment! I love to see spring blossoms ….. the only thing is ….. they don’t last long! If we don’t take the time to appreciate them ..… they’ll be gone and we have to wait another whole year before they appear again. There are many things in life we miss because we are in a hurry ….. let’s decide to enjoy the moments ….. they’ll soon be gone!
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Friendship

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I love how these trees grow so tall and straight ….. and respect each other’s space. Friendship is like that! It’s allowing someone to be who they are while standing alongside in support. It’s about letting them know you are there without invading their territory. And it’s about setting an example ….. being a person of integrity ….. even when they may go astray. So many lessons from a forest!
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Waiting

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Who likes having to wait? And yet we all spend a lot of time waiting. Waiting in queues ….. at the traffic lights ….. waiting for someone else to get ready ….. waiting for an answer to prayer. These surfers amazed me at how much time they spend just waiting for the right wave! And yet ….. when it comes ….. it makes all the waiting worthwhile. Waiting definitely has its challenges ….. but it also does a lot of good in the process. It teaches us patience ….. perseverance ….. and trust. Waiting on God doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means seeing what you are hoping for in your mind and believing you have it. It means doing other things while you wait to help others. It means continually praying and thanking Him for all He is doing in and through you. And it means getting ready. Because when that wave comes ….. you won’t want to miss it! It could be the ride of your life!
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Nothing Can In Any Way Harm You!

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The enemy comes in many forms ….. but his aim is always to kill, steal and destroy. The good news is that as followers of Jesus, we have been given authority over all the works of the enemy! Whether it’s terrorism ….. financial collapse ….. a terminal disease ….. relationship breakdown ….. whatever may be threatening you ….. God’s word to you today is “Nothing can in any way harm you.”


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Reset Time!

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Yes! We are back at our happy place for a few days break. I’m not sure if the beach got longer or if we are just getting older ….. but we didn’t quite make it to the end! But we’re ok with that. We are here to rest. Resting doesn’t mean doing nothing ….. it means not having to meet deadlines or expectations. It means taking time to enjoy the things you’ve accomplished. It means taking time to hear from God about the future. Even in the busyness of life ….. we can learn to ‘enter God’s rest’ each day. In order to do that ….. we must have faith that God is in control ….. not us! Just as our devices occasionally need a reset ….. so do we!  
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
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Life’s Lessons

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When all you can see are your past mistakes ….. remember they don’t define who you will be tomorrow. When all you can feel are your painful memories ….. remember they don’t determine what will happen in the future. Life’s lessons are some of our most valuable possessions. Don’t waste them! Let your ‘mess’ become your ‘message’. There are people out there who need to hear it!
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The New Thing

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Life has its ups and downs ….. but one thing we can count on is God’s faithfulness! He never fails to come through. Just as the starkness of winter breaks forth into the beauty and freshness of spring ….. so your situation will give way to the ‘new thing’ God is doing in your life. Wait for it! It’s on the way!
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