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Rooted Together In Love

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There’s a strength that comes from being ‘rooted together’ with someone. When those roots are founded in God’s love ….. the relationship will be even stronger. Once you know the depths of His love ….. nothing can hold you back. That’s why a marriage that is deeply rooted in God can overcome every obstacle ….. overlook every offence ….. and outlast every attack. May you know how wide and long and high and deep is that love!
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Our First Lady

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Have you ever wondered what our 1st Lady ….. Eve ….. was like? I mean before the forbidden fruit incident ….. she would have
 been perfect …… right? But what does that mean? We know she was a perfect helper for Adam ….. and complimented him ….. no doubt she helped him in the garden and gathered food for them to eat. But what did she look like? Tall, short? Was she pear shaped ….. apple …… banana? Did she have straight hair ….. or curls? The Bible doesn’t tell us much does it? Maybe it doesn’t matter! Maybe appearance isn’t as important to God as it is to us! Maybe her perfection was due to her being created by a perfect Father, with whom she had such a close relationship ….. that she was a reflection of Him? And that’s how He sees all of us, my sisters! No matter what shape ….. size ….. or colour ….. you are perfectly beautiful!
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‘Where The Mind Goes ….. The Man Follows.’

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It may be that you are in a dark place right now ….. but I encourage you to look forward to a brighter future. Don’t focus on the darkness. To quote Joyce Meyer ….. “Where the mind goes ….. the man follows.” Depression and anxiety begin with a negative thought that is meditated upon. Think about things that are lovely ….. truthful ….. worthy ….. and you’ll find the darkness will lift. Prayers and blessings to you all.
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Rings Of Experience

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The rings on a palm tree don’t tell you how old the tree is. They are formed by the branches that once grew there ….. but have fallen off. The tree continues to grow and form new branches. Life is full of new experiences ….. some we are only too happy to let go of ….. some we find difficult to part with. The good news is that we continue to grow ….. and new things await us. Things that are beyond our imagination!
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Focus On The Blessings!

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Summer is almost over …..  but what a summer it has been! How will you remember the summer of 2025/26? There has certainly been plenty to complain about if we so choose. But the good news is that we do have a choice! Challenging times are always opportunities to reprioritise our lives. To focus on the blessings ….. to magnify the things we are thankful for. Some of the things on my list would be family ….. health ….. deepened friendships. But above all ….. I am so thankful to know my Heavenly Father ….. without whom none of these things would be possible. Because He is at the helm ….. I am excited about the future no matter how bleak it may look. 
‘Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:18
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Even though ….. yet I will rejoice!

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Like many of us today ….. people in the Bible went through times of destruction and hopelessness ….. and they asked the same questions we do! ‘Where is God?’ ….. and ‘Why is this happening?’ Many have given up on believing God exists. Others believe that ….. if he does exist ….. He is like a Santa Claus character who always makes everything nice and happy! If that’s the case ….. He’s not doing a very good job! Many of the Bible characters cried out to God in anger and told Him what they really thought. Habbakuk was one such person. But God showed Him that what he and his people were going through was ultimately for their own good. He ended up understanding and writing the following words:
‘Even though the fig trees have no blossoms,
and there are no grapes on the vines;
even though the olive crop fails,
and the fields lie empty and barren;
even though the flocks die in the fields,
and the cattle barns are empty,
yet I will rejoice in the LORD!
I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
The Sovereign LORD is my strength!
He makes me as surefooted as a deer,
able to tread upon the heights.’
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God The Gardener!

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God is an amazing gardener! He knows exactly what each plant needs ….. the best soil ….. the right amount of sun or shade ….. the right nutrients ….. in order to produce its finest. Once planted ….. it has the greatest chance of thriving! But imagine if the plant decided to uproot and transplant itself elsewhere! Maybe it didn’t like the other plants around it ….. or thought another spot looked better! Sometimes we are like that! But for your roots to be deep and strong ….. you’re better off staying where God has put you.
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Puzzling Your Way Through Life!

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I finally finished this jigsaw after many weeks! It was one of the most challenging ones I’ve ever done! I started with the brighter coloured parts but there were so many dark areas in the picture. I could have easily given up and put all the pieces back in the box ….. but something in me refused to do that. The challenge was on! I would finish it no matter what! Some days I would only put a couple of pieces in place but I learned to celebrate the wins no matter how small. Then there were days when I’d find a piece that linked two other parts together. As the picture began to come together ….. I was encouraged to keep going. Life can be like that jigsaw. The darker days seem to overpower the brighter days ….. you feel like giving up ….. but something in you tells you to keep going! Life can sometimes feel like lots of pieces that don’t make sense ….. but as you do what you can ….. celebrate the small wins ….. and focus on the brighter bits ….. the picture will start to make sense.
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Keep Watering Those Dreams

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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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Start A Journal!

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Well ….. we’ve entered into a new year ….. and it is well underway! There are many ‘new things’ awaiting us. Some will be welcome ….. others not so much ….. but they are all to be learned from. Here’s a tip ….. if you haven’t already ….. start a journal! It has so many uses. 1. Keep an account of what you do each day. Very practical (and entertaining) to look back on! It will remind you of details you may have forgotten such as dates ….. events ….. what you cooked (handy to know so you don’t make the same meal twice for guests!) 2. Write down things you are thankful for each day. It will help you focus on the positives. 3. People and situations you pray for. You’ll be amazed how many prayers are answered! 4. Keep an account of what God is saying to you each day ….. either from the Word or just during your day. It’s amazing how quickly we forget in our busyness. You can add to the list and make it as simple or detailed as you like. I try to do it daily because it’s so hard to remember yesterday ….. let alone last week! There are so many seasons in my life when I wish I had kept a journal. Whatever you decide ….. I pray you will make the most of each day ….. and may 2026 be a year filled with blessings!
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