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The Process

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How have you changed this year? We don’t always notice the change until we look back. In fact there have probably been times when you’ve felt stuck ….. and we’ve all felt restricted! But like when the caterpillar’s movement becomes halted ….. and his space becomes limited ….. something beautiful is being formed within those limitations. The effort required to break loose gives him the strength for the next part of his journey. And so it will be for you! To all our loved ones in the UK, US, Europe and Oz ….. you will come through this! God be with you in the process! ❤️ 

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2021

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How’s your new year looking so far? Around this time of year ….. we usually start to make our resolutions. Things we want to change ….. things we hope to do more of ….. things we plan to do less of. This year ….. there are also questions we may not have considered before. Will we be able to travel? Will our jobs be secure? Should we take a vaccine? Many of these decisions are out of our hands ….. but they are in God’s hands. He sees the year ahead already from beginning to end. He has promised to be with us. As long as we keep our eyes on Him and walk with Him ….. 2021 will be a great year!

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Pause

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I’m always thankful for this week between Christmas and New Year. It’s a time to recover ….. rest ….. reflect ….. and refocus on the year ahead. There’s no pressure ….. no expectations ….. it’s like someone pressed the pause button! Take some time to process the past year before the ‘play’ button gets pressed again ….. because soon it will be ‘fast forward!’ 

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Land of the Long White Cloud

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We are so blessed to live here in the Land of the Long White Cloud! As we prepare for summer holidays ….. gathering with loved ones ….. and freedom to move around our country ….. let’s remember those in other countries that are in lockdown and facing all that comes with it. But let’s not take our freedom for granted! We’ve worked hard as a nation to be where we are. We cannot let our guard down. Be sensible ….. and thoughtful of others. But first and foremost …..let’s be thankful!
 




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Birds

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Is it just me or has there been more bird life this year? I can understand it happening during lockdown ….. but even now they seem to be more prevalent. Maybe I’m just noticing them more ….. or maybe they are more adventurous and bold since we all stayed at home! Maybe it’s Gods way of reminding us He is still in charge ….. and able to take care of us. 

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Keep Things in Perspective

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However stressed or pressured you may feel ….. remember to take it one day at a time. Jesus came to bring peace and joy ….. not stress and worry. He came to save us from sin ….. not to lead us into debt and more guilt. He came to show us what the Father is like ….. to demonstrate how we should live ….. and ultimately to die in our place so we could go to Heaven. Let’s keep things in

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The Eye of the Storm

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I remember experiencing a very strong cyclone while living in Fiji. It was frightening! Fortunately ….. our home was fitted with shutters and the roof was secured ….. but I still remember the sound of the wind. Then suddenly ….. it went silent! We thought it was over but discovered it was the ‘eye of the storm’ passing over us ….. and that there was more to come! The ‘eye of the storm’ is the safest place to be! When the storms of life enrage against you ….. remember you are the apple of God’s eye! Stay there ….. and no matter what’s going on around you ….. you will be safe! Thoughts and prayers going up for Fiji today!

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Cyclone Yasa

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Praying for our Pacific Island family and friends today as Cyclone Yasa tracks closer. Thank you, Lord, for protecting lives, homes and properties. You can calm the fiercest storm with a word! You can cause it to change direction where it can do no damage. But you can also walk through the storm with the people and bring them through unscathed. Whatever way He chooses ….. God is with you!

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Smell the Roses

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In the busyness of the season ….. don’t forget to stop and smell the roses! A walk through the rose garden will put things into perspective. It will make you aware that you are part of something much bigger than the things that concern you ….. and therefore you can hand them over to the One who cares more than you do. You may have difficult people or situations to deal with. Even roses have thorns ….. they are part of life. But they don’t allow the thorns to overshadow their beauty.