Category: Sue’s Views

Sue’s Views

Do you find yourself in conflict a lot? Are you constantly fighting against your spouse ….. children ….. parents ….. workmates? You’re probably fighting the wrong enemy! Those kinds of battles are won only in the prayer closet! The people and situations that rile you up are not your enemy ….. they are just being used by the devil to destroy you. Take authority over him in prayer and he will flee!

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Yesterday was Fathers’ Day here in NZ. I’ve been thinking about the hugely significant role of Fathers ….. especially as we head towards our national elections in a few weeks time. There is no doubt that there has been an erosion of the family over time. Dads are depicted as the ‘geeky’ guy who needs his wife and kids to ‘show him how it’s done’. Like the proverbial frog in the pot ….. we’ve become used to the roles being reversed and in many cases totally abdicated. But being a father is a God given authority. Nothing can change that. We are in serious trouble because we’re not doing things God’s way. Men ….. we need you to be strong and take your place as leaders. You are highly valued!

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‘For the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers are springing up and the time of the singing of birds has come.’ Yes, spring is here!Welcome to spring! It’s a season of new life. Every winter leads into spring. I can’t promise there will be no rain ….. but I can promise there will be flowers and birds singing. I can’t promise there will be no more pain ….. but I can promise a new perspective and understanding. The old adage ‘No pain ….. no gain’ ….. is so true. Everyone who has a story worth hearing has paid the price. And your story is going to make a difference in someone’s life. I pray ….. in this new season …..you will begin to see beauty instead of ashes ….. the oil of joy in place of mourning ….. and a garment of praise to replace the spirit of heaviness!

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Today is officially the last day of winter ….. and change is definitely in the air. Not only in the weather ….. but in just about every aspect of life as we know it. Change is inevitable and we’ve all adapted to new schools ….. homes ….. jobs ….. relationships etc. Things that may have seemed daunting have become the norm ….. as we’ve grown used to them. But we must be careful. Some things should never change. God’s Word will never change! It is established forever. It doesn’t ‘adapt’ to the times we’re living in. It doesn’t ‘evolve’ to suit our way of thinking. And it certainly doesn’t ‘compromise’ or ‘tolerate’ to satisfy our selfish desires. There are agendas aiming to do just that. If ideas are pushed hard enough …. they become familiar and start to sound reasonable. Let the Word of God be your plumb line. Study the truth and you’ll recognise the false. God will bring about a new season in His timing.

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Yesterday we celebrated our Church’s 50th Jubilee! 3 generations of leaders have led us through those years so there was much to celebrate and reminisce upon. Our founding Pastor, David McCracken, shared on ‘Gods Prevailing Grace’. He reminded us that God’s grace works best in imperfect people! We’ll always depend on it and it’s always enough! He also reminded us that It’s never too late for old dreams to be resurrected ….. and new ones to be birthed. His final thought was ‘ The dream is not destroyed by the tomb ….. it’s empowered by it! A huge thank you  to our three wonderful pastors and their wives for your faithfulness and leadership. The future is bright and filled with hope!

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I found this idyllic spot the other day and sat there expecting to hear from God! A few minutes later I was surrounded by a multitude of bird life ….. no doubt expecting something from me! Feeling somewhat distracted ….. I left and continued my walk. That’s when God spoke! He told me that anyone can enjoy His presence in the peaceful and pleasant times. But those who really know Him have learned to enjoy Him in the turbulent and not so pleasant times. Peace is not the absence of trouble ….. but the presence of God in the midst of chaos! It’s not the first time He has sent birds to convey His message!

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Walking past these magnolias the other day ….. I just had to stop. Their beauty was breathtaking and needed to be acknowledged. As I was telling God how much I admired His handiwork ….. I felt Him say, “that’s how I feel about you!” Wow! A revelation right there! You may not think you’re anything special ….. but God does!

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With so much sickness around ….. and the strain that’s being put on our health system ….. we must rely more and more on God for healing. Over the years ….. my family and I have experienced miracle after miracle. Some have been instant healings. Some over time. But the majority have been where God has imparted wisdom and knowledge that have been up to us to put into practice. Things like naturally healthy foods ….. and understanding of how our bodies work. Dealing with the root cause ….. and getting things in balance. Dealing with stress ….. and recognising it’s triggers. Breaking generational curses when we see patterns of disease ….. or tendencies towards certain addictions. The best part is ….. you dont need an appointment! He won’t tell you to come back next week! He is only a prayer away.

“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” 3 John 1:2

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I wonder how often we ignore the warning signs ….. and then blame God when we get into trouble? He has clearly told us how to live. Even if you don’t own a Bible ….. He has written it on your heart! We all know right from wrong. He also spelled out the consequences of disobedience. What an amazing Dad! He’s for you ….. not against you. He wants you to be blessed ….. not cursed! It’s not too late to turn around and do life His way!