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Wonderful Counsellor


Sue’s Views
Are you feeling weighed down by your circumstances? Life has a way of throwing things at you and it’s easy to let them pile up. I experienced a bit of that this week. I decided to go for a walk and to talk with God about it! As I poured my heart out ….. this beautiful kereru flew onto a branch in front of me and just sat there. This has happened to me a few times now and I believe it’s God telling me He is with me. The bird always reminds me of the Holy Spirit. He is gentle and yet powerful. His presence changes the atmosphere. He diffuses anxiety ….. and brings peace and assurance. He is the best companion anyone could ask for. And He is always there ….. never too busy to hang out. He not only listens ….. but He is also a great Counsellor! He’ll show you what’s going on ….. and how to move forward. He’s there for you too! 
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Through

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One of the most encouraging words in the Bible is the word ‘through’. God doesn’t always take us out of difficult situations but He does promise to be with us through them. ‘I will be with you ‘through the storm’ ….. ‘through the valley’ ….. ‘through the battles’ ….. ‘through the night seasons’. Next time you face a challenge know this ….. God has never been closer than He is right now! He won’t abandon you! He is taking you through to take you somewhere!
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Change Channels!

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As another month comes to an end ….. the spring blossoms are doing their thing! In a world of hopelessness and despair ….. they are sending out a message of hope and beauty. Of fruitfulness and change. They are a reminder of God’s sovereignty over all of creation. He is not fazed by the news. If you are feeling anxious or depressed ….. change channels!
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Life’s Journey

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The journey through life is never a straight line. There are twists and turns ….. ups and downs along the way. The path you were on may have lead nowhere ….. but what seems to be a dead end might just be a learning curve! God is more interested in building our character than protecting us from disappointment. He wants us to finish well ….. but He’s never in a hurry. The lessons we learn along the way are worth far more than gold ….. because they are not only for us! They are to be shared with others!
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Mountains

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Feel like you have a mountain to climb? Have you been given a task that seems impossible? Or are you carrying a burden that is too heavy? I just want to encourage you that you are only seeing one side of that mountain. Abraham was given such a task when God told him to sacrifice his only son on Mount Moriah. Can you imagine the arduous climb he had to make? But what he didn’t know was ….. that with each step he took ….. God was leading a ram up the other side of the mountain ….. to get tangled in a thorn bush at the same time Abraham was about to kill Isaac. And God has a ‘ram’ for your situation as well! We can’t see the whole picture ….. but we must trust the One who can!
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Rest

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Are you getting enough rest? In our busy world ….. it’s not easy to switch off and do nothing. God rested on the seventh day. What makes us think we don’t need to? Ps 23 says ‘The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures’. Does He have to make you rest? Rest isn’t just about sleeping. It’s about giving your mind as well as your body a break. Out of the word ‘rest’ comes the word ‘restoration’. Just like a computer needs to be refreshed every so often ….. so our brains need to clean out all the information stored there. For you ….. it may mean going for a walk. It may mean lying horizontal for half an hour. It may mean going to bed earlier. It has been proven that the hours of rest before midnight are more restorative than the hours after midnight. That reminds me! It’s daylight saving this Saturday night (NZ time)
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You Belong!

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How’s your self esteem? If it’s high you are most likely confident ….. and other people’s opinions don’t bother you much. But if it’s low ….. you may try to ‘blend in’ and bend over backwards to please people. If that’s you ….. know this ….. you are a masterpiece ….. planned ….. designed ….. and lovingly crafted by the Master Craftsman. You belong and you make a difference!
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It’s Not Over!

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Are you feeling empty and dry? Merely existing? That’s a perfect scenario for God to pour in His life giving Spirit. You only have to ask Him. He longs to fill your emptiness with His fullness. Your despair and discouragement with His promise and hope. Your death with His life. It’s not over!
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Intercession

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One of the most powerful things we can do for someone is to pray for them. In prayer ….. we can carry people to God’s throne ….. and lift them up before His presence. We can build a bridge between their circumstances and God’s never ending supply and wisdom. It’s called ‘intercession’ and it means to ‘stand in the gap’! Are you willing to do that for someone today?
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Completely Covered

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Does it feel like you are hanging on by your fingernails? When life turns your world upside down ….. know this ….. God is underneath you ready to catch you if you fall. He is above you to protect you from the vultures ….. beside you to protect you from those curve balls that come out of nowhere ….. and He’s in you giving you strength and wisdom to help you fight the inner battles. I’d say He’s got you completely covered!
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