Peace

Sue’s Views
Peace is not necessarily the absence of noise ….. or trouble. It’s a quiet knowing that ….. even in the midst of these ….. you are ok. Have you lost your peace? Fear and anxiety ….. anger ….. guilt ….. are peace robbers. By confessing these things to God and receiving His forgiveness ….. your peace will return to you.

Dad Will Catch You If You Fall!

Sue’s Views 
Do you sometimes fear stepping out in case you get it wrong? God is like a Dad watching his child walk for the first time. He lets go of his hand ….. but He’s right there to catch him if he falls. When he inevitably enters a ‘no go zone’ ….. Dad turns him around to point him in the right direction. God will do the same for you! You can trust Him to guide you and to catch you if you fall!

How’s Your Future Looking?

Sue’s Views 
Wondering what the future holds? Do you have unfulfilled dreams? In order to live your best life ….. yield it to God! Only He knows everything! Only He knows what’s best for you. It may mean laying down your dreams ….. but His will be better! We can make our plans ….. but the Lord determines our steps. I, for one, don’t want to be taking steps that God has’t determined for me. We may not know what the future holds ….. but if we know who holds the future ….. then the future is looking good!

Don’t Give Up On the Dream!

Sue’s Views
Do you have a dream ….. something you know you were born to do? Have people ….. or circumstances ….. squashed your dream? Does it seem less likely now to be fulfilled? We’ll let me remind you that the dream is in the seed! God put it there!  It’s still there along with the potential to make it happen. It doesn’t depend on what others say ….. or circumstances ….. unless you let it! 

God’s Plan

Sue’s Views
What does God’s plan for our lives look like? Probably very different to what we’d expect! I would have chosen a nice straight path with few obstacles. But ….. in all honesty ….. it probably looks more like this picture! Winding roads ….. traffic ….. and mountains! Part of the reason for that is the choices I make. I don’t always follow the A road! Therefore ….. in His mercy ….. God has to open up the B road! Then there are other peoples choices. They don’t always follow plan A either and their choices may clash with mine. But I also believe that God is more interested in my character than in my comfort. It’s the winding roads that develop prudence ….. the traffic patience ….. and the mountains strength and perseverance. His ways are higher than mine!

Chance Or Design?

Sue’s Views
Did you happen by chance ….. or design? What you believe about this will determine how you live. For example if you believe you are the product of the multiplication of some random cells for no apparent reason ….. you may live a random life! You may drift from one thing to another ….. trying to fulfil your needs ….. and doing the best you can along the way. However if you believe you are a product of a Creator who lovingly designed you with purpose and significance ….. you will live a purposeful life! You will want to be the best so you bring honour to His name!

Work of Art

Sue’s Views
Just want to remind everyone out there this Monday morning that you are a work of art! You are packed full of potential ….. destined for greatness ….. and blessed from above. Don’t let the voices from the past tell you otherwise. Learn from your past mistakes so you don’t repeat them ….. but allow your glorious future to unfold. Let your mess become your message!

Body, Soul and Spirit

Sue’s Views 
In order to live a healthy life we must remember we are 3 part beings ….. body ….. soul ….. and spirit. Each of these parts need to be taken care of. And they are inter-related ….. so when one suffers ….. they all suffer. Our bodies need good nourishment and exercise to function well. Our souls need positive stimulation and truth to develop our understanding. Our spirits need to be in tune with our Creator so everything will be in balance. You are a miracle ….. so treat your whole self with love and respect!

His Eye Is On You!

Sue’s Views
If your world has been turned upside down ….. and it feels like nothing will ever be the same ….. remember that ‘not even one sparrow will fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And you are far more valuable than a sparrow.’ He will provide for you while He is working out your situation. Even when we can’t see it ….. or feel it ….. He’s working! He never stops working!

Broken Hearts

Sue’s Views
Has your heart been broken? You acted out of love ….. but it wasn’t appreciated? Like these petals ….. fallen to the ground only to be trodden on? I want to encourage you today ….. that God is the best heart surgeon. He specialises in healing and restoring broken hearts. He identifies with your grief ….. He knows what it’s like to be misunderstood ….. He understands what it is to be rejected. Invite Him into your situation and see what He will do!