Category: Sue’s Views

Sue’s Views

Each day when we wake up ….. we have a choice whether to be negative or positive. The way we start the day often determines how that day progresses. Instead of replaying past hurts in your head over and over ….. start by thanking God for all He has done ….. every blessing He has bestowed on you ….. focussing on the good things about that person or situation that makes you angry ….. and  committing your day to the Lord. I love this prayer from Joyce Meyer that goes something like ‘Dear Lord, I thank you for helping me through this day. So far I haven’t yelled at anyone ….. thought any bad thoughts ….. or messed up in any way ….. but in a moment I have to get out of bed ….. and that’s when I’m really going to need your help!’ Daily life presents us with many opportunities to be negative ….. but we can choose not to go there!

Things are getting crazier out there every day! We’ve had to learn a whole new language ….. live a whole new way with new rules and restrictions. The finish line changes from week to week. We don’t know who we can trust ….. or whose agenda is running the show! And I for one am confused as to which Greek letter we are up to now🤔 But one thing I do know is that Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega ….. the first and the last ….. the beginning and the end. His blood is able to protect and to heal ….. to prevent and to cure. His Word and Promises are ‘Yes and Amen’! His ‘agenda’ is the only agenda that matters. He is trustworthy ….. faithful ….. and all powerful. His boundaries are permanent and for our highest good. His ‘yes’ means ‘yes’ ….. and His ‘no’ means ‘no’! He came to earth to bring peace and light at a time of utter darkness. It’s time to let Him shine! 

Sue’s Views

The water lily has a couple of secrets that we would do well to learn from. Firstly ….. they don’t allow themselves to go ‘under the circumstances’. They just let them roll off so they stay afloat. Secondly ….. they are anchored to the strong foundation from which they receive life giving oxygen. Great advice for us all!

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As another school year comes to an end ….. it’s good to see students rewarded for their efforts. It has been a challenging year to say the least for teachers ….. parents ….. and children. But you have made it through! Congratulations! This year’s awards are mainly given for things like helpfulness ….. perseverance ….. encouragement to others. Excelling in maths or science may get you a great job ….. but these qualities will determine a great life and a ‘Well done’ from the One who matters the most. 

2 Timothy 4:7-8 

‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.’

Sue’s Views

Forgive me for posting so many pics of my grandies ….. but I learn so much from them and they inspire so many of my posts. This one of Asaph reminds me how helpless I am without God. I am weak and fragile ….. but He is my strength and my life. It also reminds me that every day of my life is written in God’s journal ….. and therefore is important to celebrate. This day will never come back again! To all the new Mums out there ….. and Mums to be ….. know how vitally important you are. Your child relies on you. Right now it may seem like hard work ….. but ….. believe me ….. the rewards are coming!

Sue’s Views

Emotions can be fickle things! They can change with the weather ….. they can be intense one moment and then subside the next. We sometimes refer to having a love/hate relationship with someone or something. In any relationship ….. we can find things we love and things we don’t love! But love is so much more that a feeling. It’s a choice! The next time you feel that icy ….. prickly feeling creeping over you ….. choose love!

Here’s some great advice from Philippians 4:8

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.”

I love how it says ‘If anything …..’! Sometimes we have to look really hard ….. but there is always something to love!

Sue’s Views

I had to laugh when Maverick started sweeping the floor yesterday with his headphones on! He has already learned the art of making hard work enjoyable. Of course the headphones were not connected to anything! But he was happy with the music inside his head. Mundane chores are a great opportunity to praise ….. sing ….. and pray. Not only do you connect with God ….. the work gets done before you realise it.

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2021 is flying by and in just three weeks it will be in the past! It will no doubt be a very significant year in the history books of the future. But I wonder what they will say! History consists of eras ….. years ….. and moments. Of choices and decisions that determine the future. Let’s not allow 2021 to be remembered for the ‘C’ word ….. or the ‘V’ word ….. but let it be remembered as the year that changed history for the better.