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Fellowship

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Some of the best fellowship happens around a table! Due to restrictions with church numbers ….. we are currently having small gatherings in homes. Although we miss so many people ….. there’s a lot to be said about this form of ‘church’. Jesus spent a lot of His time eating and drinking with everyday people ….. and you can be sure some of His deepest and memorable messages were conveyed across a table! Yesterday also happened to be my birthday so I was doubly blessed. Thank you to all who took time and effort to send me greetings. I appreciate and love you  and pray Gods very best blessings for you all ❤️

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How is Your Confession?

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I was challenged this morning to think about how I speak. What kind of confessions do I make? Are they positive ….. or negative? It would probably be a good exercise to record our speech for a day or two to find out! What do those around us hear? Moses sent twelve spies to check out the Promised Land before they entered. Ten of them came back with a negative report. They all agreed it was beautiful ….. but the beauty was marred by the possible danger of the ‘giants’. They were willing to forfeit God’s plan for the safety of the familiar. The other two came back filled with hope and confidence. They were realistic. They saw the same giants ….. but were sure God would help them overcome the obstacles. They were already living the dream! Imagine how hard it must have been for those two to have to wait 40 years before they were able to enter the Land. But enter they did! None of the others did. They all died in the Wilderness. There are plenty of ‘giants’ out there. Is your confession ‘I’m like a grasshopper in comparison’ ….. or is it ‘we are able’?

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St Patrick’s Day

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Today is St Patrick’s Day! I discovered that St Patrick was actually born in Britain. At the age of 16 ….. he was kidnapped and taken to Ireland where he was forced to work as a shepherd for Irish invaders. It was here he came to faith in God. He managed to escape and returned to England where he undertook missionary training. He went back to Ireland where he converted many Irish from paganism and he became their patron saint. A great example of how we can turn the bad things that happen to us into something good!

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Change of Season

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It won’t be long before these leaves change colour so I want to make the most of this season. We’ve had such a lovely long summer which has made the lockdowns and restrictions more bearable. At least we could get out of the house and go for walks. The situation in Ukraine has put a whole new perspective on our petty inconveniences. Imagine being in a war zone in the middle of a harsh winter ….. with no power ….. no home ….. no food or water ….. and at the same time ….. fearing for your lives. These are people just like us ….. who just want to raise their children ….. give them a good education ….. and be responsible citizens. Let’s pray this season is soon over for them!

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The Eye of a Father

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Do you know you are being watched? How does that make you feel? I’m not talking about ‘Big Brother’ ….. or CCTV cameras! I’m talking about Someone who not only sees your every move ….. but also sees your heart. He knows ….. not only what you do ….. but why you do it. He knows the good ….. the bad ….. and the ugly ….. and still loves you! His watchful eye has protected you from dangers you didn’t even know existed. It’s an eye that weeps when you make choices that are not good for you or others ….. but lights up with joy when you speak to Him. It’s the eye of a Father!

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Miracles In Ukraine

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I love reading stories in the Bible about how God intervened when His people prayed. Sometimes ….. He sent angelic hosts to surround the enemy. Other times ….. He caused confusion in  the enemy camp so that they fought against each other. God is the same ….. yesterday ….. today ….. and forever more. He responds to the prayers of His people! There are many miracles happening in Ukraine right now. And of course the tiny nation of Israel has seen one miracle after another. We can play an important role in this atrocity by our prayers!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=dWq6nl845Eo&feature=share

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Let It Go!

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There are plenty of opportunities each day for us to take offence. I’ve personally been aware of some bad attitudes creeping in lately. When we’ve been hurt ….. we can start to build our case ….. and we see everything through a filter of cynicism or sarcasm. These are mechanisms to protect ourselves from further pain by pointing the finger ….. and passing judgement on our perpetrators. The problem is that our ‘filter’ prevents us from seeing clearly and keeps us stuck in a place where we can only be happy if things change. Acknowledge the pain ….. forgive those who hurt you ….. and let them go. God says ‘Vengeance is Mine. I will repay!’ When we know God’s supremacy and absolute authority ….. we can move on with our lives ….. knowing He’s got us in the palms of His hands.

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Isolation Joy!

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This was my isolation project for the past couple of weeks! It’s a good idea to have something to focus on ….. even if it’s only a few pieces at a time. It got me out of my chair ….. and gave me a sense of achievement. When our bodies are sick ….. it affects our minds as well. We can become self focussed and depressed. So choose to do something that gives you joy. It might be a walk around the garden ….. listening to some uplifting music ….. or a project that requires a bit of creativity. See it as an opportunity rather than an interruption!
‘Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.’ James 1:2

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New Season

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It was so nice to be back in the great outdoors yesterday! And a whole new season has begun. I love how there is beauty in every season. While most trees are beginning to shed their leaves ….. it’s time for others to shine. That’s why we never need to compare our selves or our lives with others. You may have been through a long and harsh dry patch ….. but your season is coming. Everything has been preparation for what is to come. 
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9
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Together Again!

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It was so good to finally get my hands on these guys yesterday after 2 weeks. Video chats just aren’t the same! It made me think of all the families that have been separated from their loved ones ….. some for many months ….. due to Covid. Things we used to take for granted are becoming more and more precious. Let’s continue to pray that the things that separate us will soon be over!